Blackjack County Chain

"Blackjack County Chain" is a song written by Red Lane and originally recorded by Willie Nelson in 1967. The song was initially rejected by Charley Pride, who considered at the time the lyrics controversial. Nelson later re-recorded the song as a duet with Waylon Jennings in 1983 on their album Take It to the Limit.

Nelson's initial version saw success, however, it was eventually banned by radio stations.

Russell Crowe performed a version of the song on the Irish television show the Late Late Show on 9/9/22.