Johnny Cash

[Rikk]

Discuss.

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[Hardrock69]

Shit man....Johnny Cash was badder than TEN motherfuckers!!!!

[CROWBAR]

I dug the man. Straight up fact! He was a storyteller if there ever was one!

I fell into a burnin' ring of fire!

[bueno bob]

Johnny Cash...if there will ever be any human other than Jesus Christ to die and then return back from it, this'll be him.

The man was a god...what else can be said?

[CROWBAR]

I've been everywhere man, I've been everywhere!!:baaa:

[Rikk]

Fuck yeah. You guys are all cool den. Sho nuff.

Yeah, I'm goin' to Jackson,
Look out Jackson town.
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[fe_lung]

Yeah, Cash could lay it down without a doubt. Plus, he's a true example of what can happen when a talented artist gets hooked up with a producer and record company that love and respect him.

[Rikk]

Yup. Those AMERICAN RECORDINGS albums are great. I listened to that box set a lot this weekend while studying.

[CROWBAR]

....the mud, the blood, the beer....

:D

[Rikk]

Originally posted by CROWBAR
....the mud, the blood, the beer....

:D

Very mean father in that song...:p

[rustoffa]

Well I woke up Sunday morning
With no way to hold my head, that didn't hurt
And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad,
So I had one more for dessert.
Then I fumbled in my closet through my clothes
And found my cleanest dirty shirt.
Then I washed my face and combed my hair
And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day.....

"Cleanest dirty shirt".......

Fucking killer.

[loss of fools]

i love cash a true legend. his live albums are up there with the greats. there full of atmosphere. my favriote song has to be either daddy sang bass or the old acountant. im not sure if there covers but there are great songs

[CROWBAR]

.....it has to be "A Boy Named Sue", ain't no two ways about it!:D

[UGS]

I can't watch the Hurt video without getting a chill. Even on a cover song the man is hauntingly good.

[Matt White]

"I built it one piece at a time, and it didn't cost me a dime,
you'll know it's me when I come through your town,
I'm gonna ride around in style,
drive everybody wild...."

[Rikk]

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Cash and Dylan


This song was written by a Mr. Carl Perkins:
I remember when I was a lad, times were hard and things were bad.
But there's a silver lining behind every cloud.
Just poor people, that's all we were, tryin' to make a livin' out of black land dirt.
But we'd get together in a family circle singin' loud.

[bueno bob]

I always stop and admire the big oversized poster of him giving the finger to the camera they have down at my local mom 'n' pop music store...paying homage... :)

The song with Danzig was pretty cool, too ("13", I think it was called).

[Roguesgirl]

You guys ROCK!

My ring tone is Johnny doing "I Walk the Line"

This part right here...

"Sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
and happiness I've known proves that its right
because you're mine, I walk the line"

:cool:


Been listening to the Folsom Prison CD from 1968 a lot lately. Great stuff.

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[Rikk]

Good stuff, RG!! Johnny is the man...one of the greatest American singers in history, in terms of style, presence and hipness. I'm gonna listen some more to him on my drive home from work.

[Roguesgirl]

Even as he got older, his voice remained so friggin' cool :cool:

[Rikk]

Originally posted by Roguesgirl
Even as he got older, his voice remained so friggin' cool :cool:

Hell yeah. His AMERICAN RECORDINGS albums with Rick Rubin were really great.

[Roguesgirl]

RH and I were JUST listening to him singing Lennon/McCartney's "In My Life" the other day.

Wow. Incredible.

[fe_lung]

Did anyone see the tribute concert they did for him about ten years ago? Had so many great performances, I wish it was on DVD.

Dylan
Springsteen - Give My Love To Rose
U2 - Don't Take Your Guns To Town
Wyclef - Delia's Gone
Dave Matthews & Emmylou Harris - Long Black Veil
Chris Isaak - Get Rhythm & Guess Things Happen That Way
Kristoferson - Man In Black
Willie & Sheryl Crow - Jackson/Orange Blossom Special
Emmylou, Sheryl, and Roseanne Cash - Flesh & Blood
June Carter Cash - Ring Of Fire
Johnny - I Walk The line
Roseanne Cash - Sunday Morning Coming Down

Those are the ones I remember. I know Marty Stuart did a bunch of stuff and some alt-country band (the mavricks maybe) were the house band.

[Roguesgirl]

U2 doing "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" must have been interesting.

[Carmine]

Originally posted by Rikk
Discuss.

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Cash Rules!

That is all!

[CROWBAR]

Originally posted by bueno bob
I always stop and admire the big oversized poster of him giving the finger to the camera

Me too!

FOLSOM PRISON BLUES

Well, I hear that train a comin'
It's rollin' around the bend
I ain't seen the sunshine
since I don't know when
well, I'm stuck in Folsom prison
and time keeps draggin' on
that train keeps rollin'
on down to san antone
when I was just a baby
my mama told me son
always be a good boy
don't you ever play with guns
but I shot a man in Reno
just to watch him die
when I hear that lonesome whistle
I hang my head and cry
well I bet there's rich folks eating
in a fancy dinin' car
I bet they're taking mushrooms
and smokin' big cigars
well, i know I had it comin'
I know I can't be free
those people keep movin'
and that's what tortures me
if they free me from this prison
if that railroad train was mine
you bet I'd move it on
a little farther down the line
yeah, far from Folsom prison
that's where I want to be
well, those people keep movin'
Goddammit, that's what tortures me
if they'd free me from this prison
if that railroad train was mine
you bet I'd move it on
a little farther down the line
yeah, far from Folsom prison
that's where I want to be
well those people keep movin'
Goddammit that's what tortures me

Johnny Cash R.I.P.

[Rikk]

Awesome stuff, CROWBAR. Great lyrics...and great picture!!

[CROWBAR]

Thanks Rikk! He will always be missed!:baaa:

[Roguesgirl]

Originally posted by CROWBAR
Me too!

FOLSOM PRISON BLUES

Well, I hear that train a comin'
It's rollin' around the bend
I ain't seen the sunshine
since I don't know when
well, I'm stuck in Folsom prison
and time keeps draggin' on
that train keeps rollin'
on down to san antone
when I was just a baby
my mama told me son
always be a good boy
don't you ever play with guns
but I shot a man in Reno
just to watch him die
when I hear that lonesome whistle
I hang my head and cry
well I bet there's rich folks eating
in a fancy dinin' car
I bet they're taking mushrooms
and smokin' big cigars
well, i know I had it comin'
I know I can't be free
those people keep movin'
and that's what tortures me
if they free me from this prison
if that railroad train was mine
you bet I'd move it on
a little farther down the line
yeah, far from Folsom prison
that's where I want to be
well, those people keep movin'
Goddammit, that's what tortures me
if they'd free me from this prison
if that railroad train was mine
you bet I'd move it on
a little farther down the line
yeah, far from Folsom prison
that's where I want to be
well those people keep movin'
Goddammit that's what tortures me

Johnny Cash R.I.P.

Very cool hearing him sing this for 2000 inmates in there, hearing them cheering, etc. :cool:

[academic punk]

Of the Rick Rubin produced stuff, my favorite is the Solitary Man disc:

Field of Diamonds
That Lazy Old Sun
and there's one other ballad on there that are as beautiful as it gets...

[Rikk]

Originally posted by academic punk
Of the Rick Rubin produced stuff, my favorite is the Solitary Man disc:

Field of Diamonds
That Lazy Old Sun
and there's one other ballad on there that are as beautiful as it gets...

That's an incredible album. My favorite on that one is MERCY SEAT (written by Nick Cave). It's probably my favorite Johnny Cash recording ever.

[RogueHorseman]

Cash is one of the very few who defied any and all labels... The very essence of "artist" in every way.

At the moment, I can't honestly think of anyone in music who deserves mention in the same breath and scope.

Johnny was more than a national treasure, he was "everyman" while being anything but.

May his soul Rest In Peace, his music will live forever more.

[academic punk]

Originally posted by academic punk
Of the Rick Rubin produced stuff, my favorite is the Solitary Man disc:

Field of Diamonds
That Lazy Old Sun
and there's one other ballad on there that are as beautiful as it gets...


Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone) is the other tune I was thinking of.

Before My Time is another one that I'd like to hear while I'm on my death-bed.

[Rikk]

Originally posted by academic punk
Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone) is the other tune I was thinking of.

Before My Time is another one that I'd like to hear while I'm on my death-bed.

Right now I'm toasting you.

AP, you are a person with awesome taste in music.:)

[academic punk]

Originally posted by Rikk
Right now I'm toasting you.

AP, you are a person with awesome taste in music.:)


Right back at ya, Rikk.

Oh, here's a good Johnny story:

A few years ago he was in attendance at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame dinner. At one point or other he went to the men's room, goes to a urinal, and commences.

While Johnny is standing there having a slash, Keith Richards saunters on in, drunk (of course), and takes the urinal next to Johnny. Keith starts going, "Hey, take a look at this! The outlaw legend of rock'n'roll taking a leak next to the outlaw legend of country! We raelly should get a picture of this! Someone really should take this picture! We should preserve this moment for posterity!"

Johnny looks at Keith. "No, Keith," he says, "We really shouldn't."

[Rikk]

LMFAO!!!

I love when legends like Johnny put people in their places. I think Keith Richards is great...but he's NOWHERE NEAR the level of talent Johnny has.

[CROWBAR]

Originally posted by Roguesgirl
Very cool hearing him sing this for 2000 inmates in there, hearing them cheering, etc. :cool:

I saw this performance, Cash was somebody they could relate to. Excellent gesture on his part!

The only daddy that will walk the line

[Rikk]

Originally posted by CROWBAR
I saw this performance, Cash was somebody they could relate to. Excellent gesture on his part!

The only daddy that will walk the line

CROWBAR, do you like the song he sang with June: JACKSON?

[Gmoney]

What is the best Cash disc of all time?

[Rikk]

Originally posted by Gmoney
What is the best Cash disc of all time?

That's a tough one. If Greatest Hits discs are ruled out...

I would argue one of his mid-60s LPs, plus maybe the San Quentin live album and his third AMERICAN RECORDINGS album, SOLITARY MAN.

[academic punk]

Originally posted by Rikk
That's a tough one. If Greatest Hits discs are ruled out...

I would argue one of his mid-60s LPs, plus maybe the San Quentin live album and his third AMERICAN RECORDINGS album, SOLITARY MAN.

I second this motion.

[Rikk]

Originally posted by academic punk
I second this motion.

Can you believe he almost died before SOLITARY MAN was even recorded? I hated his dying in '03, but I'm glad as hell he got to record that disc before leaving this Earth. The 4th album is good, but not nearly as consistent or adventurous as the 3rd album (or the 2nd one).

[academic punk]

you know...I was going to comment on what you wrote above, but I just noticed your new fave rothism.

fuckin' hilarious!

[academic punk]

...okay...i'm regaining my composure.

I agree. The first one was more or less refinding his feet. The second one is where he got the confidence back (prior to the first his album sales were seriously declining. That's why he brought in Rick Rubin: to re-energize his career. between Rubin's influence and guidance and MTV turning "Delia's Gone" into a hit, Cash was enjoying some of the biggest commercial success of his life). The third one branched out a little bit, my impression is that he and rick rubin had about equal influence on the albums tracks.

the fourth my impression is that that was largely rick's choice of songs, cash just got in there and played them. I'm sure his health was much more on his mind than his performances. I like it, and there's some really great touching stuff there, but the third contains some of the best songs and performances not just of his career, but ever.

Prasies for him holding on long enough to create it.

[Rikk]

Originally posted by academic punk
you know...I was going to comment on what you wrote above, but I just noticed your new fave rothism.

fuckin' hilarious!

LMFAO!!;)

Yes...Dave doesn't like that individual too much!:p

[Rikk]

Originally posted by academic punk
...okay...i'm regaining my composure.

I agree. The first one was more or less refinding his feet. The second one is where he got the confidence back (prior to the first his album sales were seriously declining. That's why he brought in Rick Rubin: to re-energize his career. between Rubin's influence and guidance and MTV turning "Delia's Gone" into a hit, Cash was enjoying some of the biggest commercial success of his life). The third one branched out a little bit, my impression is that he and rick rubin had about equal influence on the albums tracks.

the fourth my impression is that that was largely rick's choice of songs, cash just got in there and played them. I'm sure his health was much more on his mind than his performances. I like it, and there's some really great touching stuff there, but the third contains some of the best songs and performances not just of his career, but ever.

Prasies for him holding on long enough to create it.

Yup. Good insights.

My biggest problem with the 4th album is that he seems to be picking covers that are just too predictable. Like "wouldn't it be neat if PERSONAL JESUS were a country song"...and does he really need to do DESPERADO, DANNY BOY or IN MY LIFE? They're fine songs, but overdone.

HURT, THE MAN COMES AROUND and a few others are brilliant. But nothing is as compelling as MERCY SEAT. And nothing sounds like it was created by a man compelled to make music.

Listening to the box set of unreleased AMERICAN recordings, it is clear to me that some of the best material from the sessions for the 4th album were left in the vault until the box set was released.

I am really intrigued to hear the 5th album (Cash wasn't quite finished with it before he died, but it is coming out soon, I hear). It's post-June, and apparently has some originals. I hope it's good.

[Panamark]

Johhny Cash was a great man !

Why a hemmoroid cream company hasnt run with "Ring of Fire"
amuses me...

Seems the obvious move, they would make millions !

[academic punk]

They've been approached re: ring of fire. They've refused. I think you can imagine why.

Likewise, pete Twonsend is apparently constanyl being apporached by Ex-Lax for "My Generation". You know, "Talkin' about my constipation". They're offering millions, but is it worth the hate of every fan he's ever had?

[Dave's Bitch]

whats a good johnny cash song to listen to???

i heard Hurt not to long ago and i love his voice,that song is so sad though.the lyrics kinda made me cry :(.its a good song though

[Matt White]

Originally posted by Dave's Bitch
whats a good johnny cash song to listen to???

i heard Hurt not to long ago and i love his voice,that song is so sad though.the lyrics kinda made me cry :(.its a good song though

Start with THE SUN SESSIONS....essential Johnny Cash.

Congrats on the name switcheroo DB!!!

[fe_lung]

Originally posted by rustoffa
Well I woke up Sunday morning
With no way to hold my head, that didn't hurt
And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad,
So I had one more for dessert.
Then I fumbled in my closet through my clothes
And found my cleanest dirty shirt.
Then I washed my face and combed my hair
And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day.....

"Cleanest dirty shirt".......

Fucking killer.

To be fair, that's Kris Kristoferson's song, but John killed on it!

[fe_lung]

Originally posted by Roguesgirl
Even as he got older, his voice remained so friggin' cool :cool:

Thre's an audio version of the bible out there read by Jonny. I always wanted to hear him read the old testament...... How cool would that be!

[fe_lung]

Originally posted by fe_lung
Did anyone see the tribute concert they did for him about ten years ago? Had so many great performances, I wish it was on DVD.

Dylan
Springsteen - Give My Love To Rose
U2 - Don't Take Your Guns To Town
Wyclef - Delia's Gone
Dave Matthews & Emmylou Harris - Long Black Veil
Chris Isaak - Get Rhythm & Guess Things Happen That Way
Kristoferson - Man In Black
Willie & Sheryl Crow - Jackson/Orange Blossom Special
Emmylou, Sheryl, and Roseanne Cash - Flesh & Blood
June Carter Cash - Ring Of Fire
Johnny - I Walk The line
Roseanne Cash - Sunday Morning Coming Down

Those are the ones I remember. I know Marty Stuart did a bunch of stuff and some alt-country band (the mavricks maybe) were the house band.

Fuck yes, that thing ruled. I've got parts of it... U2, Springsteen, Chris Isaak, Willie & Sheryl, and (I think) flesh & blood on audio. I would kill to have that dvd. Also would kill to have the complete Storytellers. Can't fathom why those aren't out!

[fe_lung]

Originally posted by Roguesgirl
U2 doing "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" must have been interesting.
.

They did a regee thing with it that was rather unique. It's a love it or hate it kind of thing...

[fe_lung]

"I've read books like Love In The Time Of Cholera, and I think I've understood them - they're about girls, right? Kidding. But I have to say that my all time favorite book.... Cash by Johnny Cash" - High Fidelity

[Nickdfresh]

JOHNNY CASH - THE MUSICAL!
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JOHNNY CASH is to be idolised in a BROADWAY musical expected to hit theatres in late 2006.

The late legend’s life will be the focus of ‘Ring Of Fire’, directed by Richard Maltby Jr, reports Variety.

The show, which will feature Cash’s faith, love and life experiences, will feature over 49 songs by him and his late wife June Carter Cash.

The title track, ‘I've Been Everywhere’, ’Folsom Prison Blues’ and ’A Boy Named Sue’ all feature in the play, which producer Bill Meade and Phoenix Prods will preview in select cities next autumn.

Link (http://www.nme.com/news/110001.htm)