Description
Johnny Cash – Famous Country Music Makers: I Walk The Line, Ring Of Fire, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, Orange Blossom Special / Pulse Audio CD 2000 / PLS CD 360
UPC 5016073736024
- Label: Pulse – PLS CD 360
- Format: CD
- Country: UK
- Released: 2000
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Style: Country
Overview:
This compilation CD features 20 iconic tracks from Johnny Cash, one of the most influential figures in country music history. Released by Pulse in 2000, the album includes beloved hits like “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “A Boy Named Sue.” With a voice that resonates across generations, Cash’s timeless songs reflect the heart of American country and folk traditions. The album showcases a broad selection of his greatest songs, providing listeners with a deep dive into the Man in Black’s legacy.
Johnny Cash’s distinctive storytelling style is on full display in tracks like “Big River,” “City of New Orleans,” and “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” capturing both his outlaw spirit and his deeply introspective nature. Fans of classic country music will appreciate this compilation as a tribute to Cash’s extensive career.
Track Listing:
- Ring of Fire
- Big River
- A Boy Named Sue
- City of New Orleans
- Rock Island Line
- Highwayman
- Long Black Veil
- Folsom Prison Blues
- I Got Stripes
- I Still Miss Someone
- Sixteen Tons
- Get Rhythm
- Jackson
- If I Were A Carpenter
- Orange Blossom Special
- Sunday Morning Coming Down
- Why Me
- Casey Jones
- Peace In The Valley
- I Walk The Line
Interesting Facts:
- Johnny Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980 and remains a beloved figure in country, gospel, and folk music.
- This compilation includes many of Cash's most significant collaborations and solo works, such as “Jackson” with June Carter Cash and his time with the Highwaymen in “Highwayman.”
- “I Walk the Line,” one of Cash’s most famous songs, is celebrated for its unique chord progression and Cash's signature baritone voice.
- Cash’s versatility is highlighted in songs like “Orange Blossom Special,” showcasing his ability to blend bluegrass influences into his country style.
Key Credits:
- Vocals: Johnny Cash
- Vocals on "Jackson": June Carter Cash