Bonanza theme sung by Johnny Cash

[@sharoncrist7320]

I knew that there was lyrics to Bonanza. In 1991 I got married at church of the Ponderosa. The song they played when we walked back down the isle was Bonanza.

[@drakehonest9]

Hello how are you doing?

[@BillLaBrie]

You, sir, have a story to tell.

[@suzzannelemarier3350]

I'm 75. Remember watching bonanza at family friends house when I was about ten. But this is the first time I've ever heard words to the music.

[@vonLaughter]

There were different words I think. Or rather a few versions. But for me this one is the best!

[@vukaleksic1654]

​@@vonLaughterJohnny turns everything to gold

[@Edmond951]

They put out a Bonanza album in the 60s. Lorne Greene sang this song himself!

[@ormindarodrigues3523]

Eu também. É a primeira vez que ouso a letra..Pena que não falo inglês. 😂😂😂😂

[@peetsnort]

Me too.i used to watch it in Zambia in 1966

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

I still watch Bonanza……and who don’t love Johnny Cash?…

[@skirvishley]

Me.

[@carmenkluge5933]

Kinderzeit. Shiloranch, Bonanza....

[@tomjones2202]

I'm 65 and I used to lay in my grandparents living room and watch Bonanza! Pa, Hoss, Little Joe and, Adam And ! HOPSING!! :)

[@RichieRichRangers]

Can you say Hopsing these days?

[@luizarnaldocosta5401]

Bem Captroayd.

[@davidpeckham2405]

Hop to it Hopsing.

[@geldwascherd9580]

Hopsinf ist a little Village near passau in Germany

[@Rick_King]

@@RichieRichRangers Not without Woke people calling you a racist. "Lite alay, Mista Cahtlight!"

[@libertyann439]

Always a treat to hear a "new" Johnny Cash song!

[@mackdog832]

New …..lmao

[@stevesestrich5143]

You'll find it on the album "Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash" from 1963.

[@lovealways2609]

bonanza is now 20X cooler, since Johnny sang about her

[@reginaltkoralewski2944]

Jaka nowa na początku swojej kariery Bonanzę śpiewał mmmy chyba jesteś małolatem !

[@billyyip3559]

@@mackdog832t

[@peterhall5788]

Never heard the words before only the music, brilliant

[@John-rw2zf]

I think that is very possibly the only song that I have never heard Johnny Cash sing before. Thank you for this great video.

[@robertdoherty2001]

It’s on his ‘’Ring of Fire’’ album.

[@John-rw2zf]

@@robertdoherty2001 Thanks for the information Robert.

[@itskarl7575]

I don't think you've heard him sing Single Ladies, either.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

Do some exploring on KZbin. In his early days he sang a lot of the old standard folk songs.

[@John-rw2zf]

@@andrewvelonis5940 Will do. Thanks.

[@Johnwillbegone]

60 and still watching Bonanza and listening to JC. Bonanza is my daughters favorite show. She grew up on it. I cancelled my cable when the kids were babies. They grew up on Andy Griffith..The Waltons.. Bonanza.. Beverly Hillbillies and the like. That with homeschooling my kids are fantastic human beings.

[@RimRital-c1b]

J'ai aussi 60ans et je regrette cette belle époque j'ai aimé cette Amérique de bonnanza 😭 salutations de France

[@SusanLickley]

Says a lot for home schooling.Best thing I ever did.One has two uni degrees&other two rvin jobs they love.I have the Bonanza record&loved the show.Along with Chaparral,Larado,Laramie&others.Miss the westerns&don't even have a TV now.

[@olskool3967]

i am 65 and watched bonanza and J Cash all my life and i never heard those sords before,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@rhonda7070]

The song is on his old Ring of Fire album. 🙂

[@stulynn2005]

Wow. 65 years old and I'm still learning Thanks Johnny RIP

[@matttracy8682]

As a little kid watching Bonanza, I always marveled that they could burn one of those historic maps at the start of the show each week.

[@hetrodoxly1203]

I had a real hot chilli last night, going to the bathroom this morning made me think of the start of Bonanza.

[@howardsmith8430]

@@hetrodoxly1203 Not the Johnny Cash song “Ring of fire”?

[@phantom4255]

@@howardsmith8430 😂😂😂

[@waadfrelle]

Lol!

[@123456wasp]

That is funny. 😎👍

[@pedroacuna7790]

😢😢😢😢😢.....que serie era Bonanza....una maravilla..❤❤❤❤❤👍🇨🇱

[@jmcferran1]

The claim we hold is as good as gold, bonanza Hand in hand we built this land, the Ponderosa Ranch Our birthright is this Cartwright bonanza We here belong, and standing strong, wrong ain't got a chance Day by day, work or play, ready side by side Hello friend, come on in, the gate is open wide Bound to be a fightin' free bonanza Singing pines of boundary lines for the Ponderosa Ranch Every tree and flower is part of our bonanza The stars at night, the morning light, water in the branch We ride along four men strong together Every plain and ridge is our heritage: Ponderosa Ranch Day by day, work or play, ready side by side Hello friend, come on in, the gate is open wide Bound to be a fightin' free bonanza Singing pines of boundary lines for the Ponderosa Ranch

[@timothyeggert6483]

Thanks for posting this.

[@guidine7]

Thank you sir 💁🇩🇪

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

That was great johnny! I'm almost 70 today and started watching Bonanza as a kid. But I never knew the words to the song! Thanks for putting it to words Johnny! I'm glad you had such a long and productive life! You suffered for your art, that's what made it so good!!

[@junescales9552]

I’m 72 and always watched Bonanza with my parents. It was great to hear Johnny sing words to the Bonanza theme song! He seemed so happy!

[@junescales9552]

I’m 72 and always watched Bonanza with my parents. It was great to hear Johnny sing words to the Bonanza theme song! He seemed so happy!

[@pgrigg]

I used to have sheet music for it for piano, and it had the words : )

[@dakyal3]

Love Johnny Cash! That voice🥰

[@josephcartwright6543]

49 yrs old, I still get asked/quizzed bout Bonanza, because of my name.

[@elliottpeabody1287]

What's yer name?

[@pegs1659]

Dang Elliot, are you playing!

[@elliottpeabody1287]

@@pegs1659 yep

[@josephcartwright6543]

@@elliottpeabody1287 Joe Cartwright.

[@silverlining1613]

I liked Little Joe, but as a young girl, I was going to marry Adam.😂

[@tlb2970]

Loved Bonanza and love love love Johnny Cash. Beautiful year, beautiful memories when life was simple and fun. 👏👏👏 Merry Christmas everyone 2022 , enjoy the moment and cherish your loved ones 🎄

[@jhollie8196]

Brings back memories of my youth with my mom and dad watching this show. Thanks for the memories

[@ellencarrington4245]

Great interpretation 👏👍🙏 RIP Johnny and all from the Bonanza Cast, who are no longer with us 🖤

[@bkfabs]

A rare treasure from The man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash. Legend.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing today…?

[@franciscasundah4378]

I love this Bonanza series...sweet memories...and I like Bonanza song by Johnny Cash...👍👍🎼

[@Tenboremag]

Lorne Greene had a whole album out about the Ponderosa. He was a pretty good singer in his own right.

[@Dstrbrdgrnd]

Ringo!

[@gwenmanz]

I didn’t know about the album, but I remember the B side of Ringo was the Bonanza theme. Totally different lyrics than Johnny’s.

[@mantonyTheFirst]

@@gwenmanz”Hoss and Joe and Adam know, that this land is mine!” Is the lyric that stands out from the Lorne Greene version.

[@gwenmanz]

@@mantonyTheFirst , I remember it as “ Hoss and Joe and Adam know every rock and pine, no one works , fights or eats like those boys of mine “. It’s amazing how these song lyrics stay in our heads isn’t it?

[@jcfromupstate1693]

@@mantonyTheFirst As I recall it also includes "no one works, fights or eats like those boys of mine" does anyone else remember that part?

[@eduardogiorfi]

Uau!! Novembro de 2024 e eu vendo e ouvindo o mito Johnny Cash interpretar a música de um dos seriados mais icônicos e que marcou minha infância: Bonanza. Que saudade daquele tempo...❤

[@waadfrelle]

such awesomeness, the young Johhny singing Bonanza! Childhood memories surfacing......

[@procopiojrpalacios9702]

The great Man In Black puts his unique stamp on yet another classic tune! Love Johnny Cash!

[@fernandomena8119]

❤❤❤❤❤❤. Wuuuuuuaauu. Que. Hermozo. Generó. Musical. Bonanza.

[@MrJorgeluisreis]

Bonanza, uma série que marcou época. Jonhy cash, um monstro. Que voz.

[@peteraustin370]

Loved Bonanza back then....just can't believe all those years are gone ....forever....!!!!!

[@Thinks-First]

These years are exactly the same as those years.

[@groksr]

I remember watching bonanza with my grandfather every Sunday night at 8 o'clock. He loved that show I think he must have gone through a pack of old gold every episode.

[@whytebearconcepts]

Single drum, upright bass, early electric guitar. That's just a sound you don't head very much anymore. And I miss it.

[@perrotbruno-fh7op]

Super mon père l'adorait merci et moi-même

[@BeingRomans829ed]

I"m 143 and still enjoying Bonanza and Johnny Cash!

[@mariorodrigues5796]

Johnny Cash e Bonanza duas coisas que marcam a nossa vida 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@derviche6669A]

Esto es oro puro! De muy niño veía las repeticiones de esta icónica serie. Me gustaba su trama y las aventuras de los Cartwright. Su tema instrumental me lo sabía de memoria. Pero jamás imaginé que tenía letra y que fue cantada por el inmortal Jonhhy Cash. Muchas gracias por compartirlo.

[@Melissa0774]

I never knew this song had lyrics.

[@prokesuk]

Lorne Greene recorded a version of it, as well.

[@farmhome904]

I've heard and seen it sung by the cast, but the lyrics were different. I recall something about "We've got the right to pick a little fight when we want to. BONANZA!"

[@herbbowler2461]

Yes Loren Greene also sang it.

[@evalehde3869]

Me neither

[@Mr_Joe_B_619]

@@evalehde3869 New to me, too.

[@sergiobaccho2889]

Não conhecia a letra desta icônica canção instrumental que ouvia, da inesquecível série BONANZA da TV, desde minha infância. Ficou mais valiosa agora na voz de Johnny Cash. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@anare4333]

Realmente. Nem sabia que tinha letra. Bonanza e Johnny Cash: dois ícones!👏👏👏

[@ubiratarodriguesdarosa3485]

Bonanza, Chaparral, Laredo(meu preferido), James West e Big Valley. Me lembro que passava na tv 1 em cada dia da semana, lá nos anos 70. Tô velho.

[@elsejoensen6714]

@rogersantz2023j

[@richardsmith3129]

Very cool to hear Johnny do this song. My favorite country singer doing a song about one of my favorite TV westerns.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Knew Bonanza's theme since I was a kid, but never knew it had lyrics. This was unexpected :-)

[@kontryhel_tv]

What a coincidence to meet a S0-bro at a music video... Greetings from Brazil! ... P.S.: Happy New Year ;)

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

@@kontryhel_tv How about the odds 🙂 Have a Great Hew Year, bro!

[@kontryhel_tv]

@@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Actually the odds were elevated because Your thumbnail is very specific and super-visible, always easy to encounter in the S0 comments 😁 ... Hope this new year won´t be that of a "solar killshot" yet 🤭

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

@@kontryhel_tv LOL, I forgot about it. Yep, it's pretty distinctive - it's an infrared image of me. A few years back, more thumbnails like that appeared (I guess they copied my idea), but I don't see them anymore 🙂 I think it's still soon to worry about the Sun (except for an eventual superflare, that has an increasing probability, but not a definable time frame). For now, the dangers we face are all here on Earth, and several of them, really can kill lots of people.

[@jannabailey6800]

Neither did I

[@wendywebster5351]

I was lucky enough to see him live 3 or 4 times. He had the most amazing magnetism. You just couldn't take your eyes off him. He and June had great chemistry and one show also had her sister Anita who had a fabulous voice.

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Wendy. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@wendywebster5351]

@@markclifford1857 Hi Mark. I actually live in Nottingham, England. I first saw Johnny Cash in the early 1970s when I worked in Manchester. Then took my husband to see him years later when he came to Nottingham several times. I've liked country music since my teens (many years ago!). My favourites were Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins. Best wishes. Wendy

[@markclifford1857]

@@wendywebster5351 I have been to England so many years ago and it's very nice there, I will love to visit again. It's nice you saw Johnny cash in the 1970s and took your husband to see him when he came to Nottingham. I love country music and my favorites are Johnny cash, dolly Parton, and John Denver.

[@orrinkassa9326]

Johnny's is always Great

[@janavesela6791]

Dá se to poslouchat znovu a znovu,to neomrzí,pecka a ještě k tomu krásný chlap❤❤❤

[@dr.sminty7781]

I was a die-hard bonanza fan as a kid. I have never heard the theme with lyrics. You did good Johnny, great tune.

[@timarmstrong6257]

That guitar tone is a trip 🤘🏻

[@kadeberrier3799]

Prototype Jaguar, Fender Super amp with the Presence set high with a external tank. Luther rocked that combo from 1961 to 1963

[@timarmstrong6257]

I love it. What a beast.

[@shizueleighhicks6174]

Tim, I couldn’t agree more. Luther Perkins was a low-key (in manner) and under-appreciated genius. Just like Vic Flick of the James Bond theme.

[@mrdynamic8678]

Old school

[@timarmstrong6257]

@@mrdynamic8678 I dig old school

[@ednafenton7558]

I didn't even know there were words to Bonanza. I sure do remember watching the show. Also my Mom & Aunts calling each other to talk about "little Joe". They were discussing weather Little Joe would get married or if they'd (the writers) would kill the girl off the show. Naturally she died in a fire. Little Joe had to stay single. Mom & my Aunts did the same with Mat & Kitty from Gunsmoke.😄😄

[@mariececilelassere]

Exactly same for me....😄😄😄

[@45Deere9500]

There is a second set of lyrics to the Bonanza theme music, as sung by Lorne Greene/ Ben Cartwright. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXKQgZeGadBnjtk

[@Acoustic_strings]

Also incase you didn't now, there were also lyrics to the themes for Dick Van Dyke and Andy Griffith Show

[@dominicr9068]

Learn something new every day. I myself did not know there were words to this theme song. They picked a great person to sing it. Rest in peace Johnny!

[@josephdeshane4458]

Very good love this

[@janrobertbos]

67 here and from the Netherlands...same here!!!😀

[@sonsofthunder915]

Lorne Greene sung this on the album "Ponderosa Party Time". It had different lyrics though. I guess they lightened it up for TV on this version.

[@danor6812]

I remember my mom having a 45 with Loren Green singing this and the flip side had a song called Ringo. He sang it to the actual theme song.

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

Wow Thank you for sharing this rare video. Johnny Cash was so young ! ❤

[@edwardquaranta6903]

Listening to Johnny Cash just makes me smile.

[@appleseed8375]

Great to hear this version. I grew up and it was Loren Green who sang it and is still my favorite version

[@gerryboudreaultboudreault2608]

Yes Lorne Green also sang the ballad "Ringo", remember?

[@piotr79240]

I'm 59.Absolutnie genialne !!. Oglądałem jako dziecko Bonanzę. Wspomnienia... Johnny Cash nigdy nie schodził poniżej pewnego poziomu czyli właśnie tego najwyższego

[@markhough7770]

I can remember the Lorne Greene version, but I've never heard Johnny sing it. That was nice to see and hear.

[@kevinwachsmann3111]

johnny cash one of the greatest country singers ever... rip.🌹🌹

[@luizfernandes5500]

De repente me vi diante da TV, ao lado de meu pai assistindo essa série que a gente tanto amava. Fazenda Ponderosa, Ben Cartuwright, Adam, Rossi e Litle Jo. Que saudades! Não conhecia essa versão com o fabuloso Johnny Cash 🎼❤️

[@goplad1]

Johnny Cash rarely receives credit for his outstanding rhythm guitar playing. As evidenced here he was a great rhythm guitar player.

[@drslyone]

I liked what he did in a Columbo episode as well (where he was a preacher).

[@frankphillips5660]

@@drslyone seems like he played a preacher on a Little House on the Prairie too

[@Xponon]

You're right, I did see that episode just yesterday on a German TV channel. It was the famous song "I saw the line". In that episode he commited a murder.

[@Darian-mk1bw]

I love his style, its so clean and smooth sounding

[@thebrutusmars]

@@drslyone I don’t believe he was a preacher in that Columbo episode. He played a music star-an analog for himself. Just did churchy music I think.

[@ellicooper2323]

Out of the hundreds of time I’ve heard the bonanza song, I never knew it had words.

[@drakehonest9]

Hey how are you doing today?😮

[@raewyncormack2461]

Yes when i was a girl they sang the song every episode sung by Lorne Green utube has got him singing it if you want to hear it,,, then one day they just stopped singing it ,, i never knew way they stopped it

[@mikegrossberg8624]

The original theme song was heard at the end of the premiere episode, sung by all four Cartwrights

[@Marcellodasilvarego]

nem eu 😃

[@yellowedfingersofrandomnessJoe]

Great show Great song. So glad to hear and see it again

[@xipingpooh5783]

Awesome to hear the words to that song!!!

[@capaodaonca18]

GREAT MUSIC OF THE BANG BANG.

[@philchigges2955]

A great show bonanza when you could watch TV without all the crap of today's generation.and johnny cash is a country legend!!!miss you john. Rest in peace my friend.

[@timothyeggert6483]

I totally agree with you.

[@coffeeisgood102]

This must be before Johnny became seriously famous. The crowd he is playing for seems to be in a small room. Later on only a stadium would work for his show. Thanks for sharing this. It made my day.

[@richardjohnson4373]

Being a guitar player I actually found the sheet music back in the 90s and was amazed then that the song had words. I was studying in to Tony Tadesco he was involved in Bonazaa theme song. He also wrote MASH and the Munsters. They too have words to their theme songs.

[@Dadofer1970]

Reminds me of the first time many years ago when I heard the theme song to the Andy Griffith Show sung by Andy himself (Fishin' Hole). These gems are probably the best thing about KZbin.

[@robertmac7833]

Even Bewitched has lyrics.

[@JohnHoranzy]

Fishin Hole kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojUhWWPhKycm68

[@barackmycat9448]

That`s a classic for sure. I never knew it had words.

[@alanunderwoodsr8622]

This was the theme song to our high school, Tulare Western HS in Tulare CA. Our mascot is a Mustang and we are called The Mustangs. This song will be stuck in our heads forever. Loved the show, Bonanza!

[@joseprado5698]

Não sabia que era Cash que fazia essa canção. E mais: que tinha letra! Muito legal!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷✌✌✌✌

[@stephenandrews8419]

I saw Johnny cash sing this in a small london venue about 30 years ago i guess. I had no idea it had lyrics until that night and i have never heard it again since........until now (2023). Sure miss that great man in black.🙏

[@lordvalentine471]

Used to watch the show with my grandfather Good Times

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

I’ve never heard this I Used to watch that show when i as a kid.

[@tankhalffull]

Wow! Grew up watching Bonanza and still watch it today.., never knew there were words..

[@wondergranny2299]

I miss all the good old stuff!

[@JoaoLopes-tj1ot]

Isto era no tempo em que com poucos recursos, se fazia música de enorme qualidade.

[@adios722]

Çok doğru

[@johnj.flanagan-hymnsoffaith]

Always have been a Johnny Cash fan. Love those old westerns and the songs. Thanks for sharing.

[@markrush5013]

biggest legend in country music history!

[@marthaashley2211]

Loved it Johnny sure could play. Hes a legend grew up watching bonanza he did an awesome job thank u 4 sharing

[@CarlosHenrique-ui6yd]

Um dos melhores seriados que assisti, tempos bons

[@ronaldmartino2610]

Nearly 70 years and this is only the second time i hear the words.

[@ericriddle3158]

Johnny is very young and cool, never heard the words before!

[@45Deere9500]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXKQgZeGadBnjtk Different lyrics, sung by Ben Cartwright/ Lorne Greene.

[@0675rs]

Luther's face expressions are always priceless. Thanks for posting.

[@jimbartalone2766]

I recall an episode of Cheers, where Norm, Cliff and others sang the Bonanza theme. Their version went something like: "We got a right to pick a little fight, Bonanza. Anyone of you want to fight with us is gonna fight with me."

[@cooltaylor1015]

This is the line from the lyric I was always taught. It appears as well in one of Uncle John's Bathroom Readers.

[@dorongumpert5989]

O.M.G you send me back to the past...

[@gwenniegirl50]

Many years ago, I was told this song had lyrics. Until now I never knew what they were. Thanks for posting this!

[@kingdoc3262]

A young Johnny Cash! First time hearing the lyrics!

[@kaladse6858]

Sooooooooooooooo ssssssuuuuuuuper Johny Cash Band ❤

[@becdax3745]

I am 45 years old and Johnny Cash is one of my favourite country singers. I know the series, but I have not watched it. Love it.

[@dusanmachala4340]

❤nádherná píseň a úžasný Johny Cash vzpomínka na mé dětství super nádhera !!!!!

[@JBplumbing12]

The first television program I remember watching was Bonanza. I was three years old in England.

[@cristinabumbac151]

I thought I knew all the songs of Johnny Cash but..this is the first time I heard this! And with lyrics! Thanks.

[@mayormc]

Wow, how classic is this? Reminds of being a little kid and watching that show.

[@honestarthur000]

Hello how are you doing.?

[@4549tinter]

God bless Johnny Cash

[@gilferlopbb]

Superb. Reminds of my Old Man, he used to watch the TV series and I would sit by his side!

[@MauroScopece]

Chi non si ricorda di Bonanza, del secolo ormai passato.

[@kd6836]

Excellent. I had only heard the version that Loren Greene sang. Great show.

[@wanderleyhenriquereis7135]

Extraordinário ouvir e ver essa performance em 2023. Maravilhoso

[@silviaruhsen4666]

Love a tune

[@akgypsy54]

Wow!!! finally hearing the words to the song!!👏♥️👍🎶🥰

[@DavidMelton-r7l]

I like this version. I didn't know this song has lyrics.

[@Beatle4]

I remember seeing a video of the shows stars singing the theme. Adam (Pernell Roberts) sings a line something like "Wouldn't want to be anyone that's not one of us... Bonanza". I've only seen it once and that was a long time ago.

[@TheLostArchives1]

This is probably the best quality I've seen this footage in. Pretty good

[@SerendipityNJ]

Sunday night in front of the TV, legs crossed on the floor - that burning fire that started on a spot in the map of the Ponderosa........waiting for Little Joe to enter the scene. Saw Lorne Greene many moons ago at the Mississippi Valley Fair - he's got a great voice!

[@junewoodward6581]

What a legend, good stuff John cash