These Sun Records B-side and its flip feature a more tender side of Cash than his tougher outlaw persona, showcasing his early vocal and guitar style.
- This single was released on Sun Records in December 1959.
- The A-side, "Straight A's in Love," was co-written by Cash, while the B-side, "I Love You Because," is a standard often performed by country artists.
- This was one of Cash's final singles for Sun Records before he moved to Columbia Records the following year.
Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two were a pioneering rockabilly and country group. In 1959, they were nearing the end of their tenure with Sun Records, having already achieved significant success with hits like "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues."
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