A Thing Called Love (song)
# A Thing Called Love (song)

"A Thing Called Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Jerry Reed in 1968. This song has been recorded by many artists, including Jimmy Dean, Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell and Dave Dudley. In 1971, the song was recorded by Johnny Cash and it became a No. 1 country hit in Canada. The record was Cash's biggest hit in Europe, charting in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.

## Chart performance

### Jimmy Dean

| Chart (1968) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 14 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 21 |

### Johnny Cash

| Chart (1972) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 13 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | 49 |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 1 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 6 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 1 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Easy Listening | 37 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 2 |
