From a Jack to a King
Encyclopedia
From a Jack to a King is a country music
song. Originally a crossover hit for artist Ned Miller
, who also wrote "Dark Moon", "A Falling Star", and many other Country songs. Elvis Presley
recorded it in 1969 but it did not chart on Billboard
. It has been covered extensively by country music artists. The song was later covered by country music artist Ricky Van Shelton
in late 1988, becoming Shelton's fifth No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles
chart.
, from Rains (near Vernal), Utah. First released in 1957, Ned's version was unsuccessful, until he persuaded his label to re-release it five years later. Upon re-release, the song became a crossover hit, charting in the Top 10 on the Billboard
U.S. country (#2), pop (#6), and adult contemporary (#3) charts. In addition, Miller's version peaked at Number Two on the singles charts in the United Kingdom
; furthermore, it was the sixth most-played single of 1963 in the United Kingdom. Ned's chart success was limited after the song, however, and by the 1970s he stopped recording entirely.
recorded his own version of "From a Jack to a King". Shelton's version became his fifth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles
charts.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
song. Originally a crossover hit for artist Ned Miller
Ned Miller
Henry Ned Miller is an American country music artist. Active as a recording artist from 1956 to 1970, he is known primarily for his hit single, "From a Jack to a King", a crossover hit in 1962 which reached Top 10 on the country music, adult contemporary, and Billboard Hot 100 charts...
, who also wrote "Dark Moon", "A Falling Star", and many other Country songs. Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
recorded it in 1969 but it did not chart on Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
. It has been covered extensively by country music artists. The song was later covered by country music artist Ricky Van Shelton
Ricky Van Shelton
Ricky Van Shelton is a currently retired American country music artist. Active between 1986 and 2006, he has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts...
in late 1988, becoming Shelton's fifth No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart.
Ned Miller version
The original version was recorded by Ned MillerNed Miller
Henry Ned Miller is an American country music artist. Active as a recording artist from 1956 to 1970, he is known primarily for his hit single, "From a Jack to a King", a crossover hit in 1962 which reached Top 10 on the country music, adult contemporary, and Billboard Hot 100 charts...
, from Rains (near Vernal), Utah. First released in 1957, Ned's version was unsuccessful, until he persuaded his label to re-release it five years later. Upon re-release, the song became a crossover hit, charting in the Top 10 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
U.S. country (#2), pop (#6), and adult contemporary (#3) charts. In addition, Miller's version peaked at Number Two on the singles charts in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
; furthermore, it was the sixth most-played single of 1963 in the United Kingdom. Ned's chart success was limited after the song, however, and by the 1970s he stopped recording entirely.
Chart positions
| Chart (1962) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Singles | 3 |
| U.K. Singles Chart | 2 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 1 |
Ricky Van Shelton version
In December 1988, country music artist Ricky Van SheltonRicky Van Shelton
Ricky Van Shelton is a currently retired American country music artist. Active between 1986 and 2006, he has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts...
recorded his own version of "From a Jack to a King". Shelton's version became his fifth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts.
Chart positions
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |