"The Story of a Broken Heart" (or "Story of a Broken Heart") is a song originally recorded by

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. It was written for him by

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or Sam Phillips. The song was recorded by Cash at Sun Records in May 1958. and released as a

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(Sun 343, with "

Down the Street to 301 "Down the Street to 301" is a song originally recorded by Johnny Cash. It was written for him by Jack Clement. The song was recorded by Cash on July 17, 1958 during his final session for Sun Records (or on May 15) and released as a single Sin ...

" on the opposite side) in June 1960.

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