"The Matador" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Cash. It was released in September 1963. The single peaked at number two on the country charts.[1] "The Matador" also crossed over to the Hot 100, peaking at number 44.[2] The song was written by Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash. It was later included on the album Old Golden Throat; along with the b-side "Still in Town".