Concert performance of the Shel Silverstein novelty, released as a single from the best-selling “Johnny Cash At San Quentin” LP. Johnny’s “son of a bitch” was bleeped in both the original-release album and 45 versions, but is uncensored in various reissues. For comparison, here is Shel's original recording of the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8NV5Xtn3FQ
Pop Chart Peaks: Record World #1, Billboard & Cash Box #2 - Country Chart Peak: #1
The original 45rpm single was issued on Columbia 44944 - A Boy Named Sue (Silverstein) by Johnny Cash, produced by Bob Johnston