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Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (Johnny Cash Album)
''Greatest Hits, Vol. 2'' is, as the title implies, a greatest hits compilation by country singer Johnny Cash, released on Columbia Records in 1971 (see 1971 in music). It combines older songs from Cash's years with Sun Records (" Hey Porter" and " Folsom Prison Blues", among others) with more recent hits, such as " A Boy Named Sue" from Cash's ''At San Quentin'' album and the Kris Kristofferson-penned "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson that was recorded in 1969 by Ray Stevens before becoming a #1 hit on the ''Billboard'' US Country chart for Johnny Cash. History Stevens' version of the song reached #55 on th ...". " Big River", one of the songs from the Sun years, was released as a single. The album was certified Gold on 1/25/1977 and Platinum on 2/16/1995 by the R.I.A.A. Track listing Charts Album – ''Billboard'' (United States) Singles – ''Billboard'' (United States) External links Luma Ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Cash
John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black". Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame during the mid-1950s in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. His other signature songs include "I Walk the Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At San Quentin
''Johnny Cash at San Quentin'' is the 31st overall album and second live album by American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, recorded live at San Quentin State Prison on February 24, 1969, and released on June 16 of that same year. The concert was filmed by Granada Television, produced and directed by Michael Darlow. The album was the second in Cash's conceptual series of live prison albums that also included ''At Folsom Prison'' (1968), ''På Österåker'' (1973), and ''A Concert Behind Prison Walls'' (1976). The album was certified gold on August 12, 1969, platinum and double platinum on November 21, 1986, and triple platinum on March 27, 2003, by the RIAA. The album was nominated for a number of Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "A Boy Named Sue." There have been several releases with different songs and set order. The album cover photo by Jim Marshall is considered to be an iconic image of Cash, with Marshall Grant's Epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshall Grant
Marshall Garnett Grant (May 5, 1928 – August 7, 2011) was the upright bassist and electric bassist of singer Johnny Cash's original backing duo, the Tennessee Two, in which Grant and electric guitarist Luther Perkins played. The group became known as The Tennessee Three in 1960, with the addition of drummer W. S. Holland. Grant also served as road manager for Cash and his touring show company. Early life Grant was raised in Bessemer City, North Carolina. He was one of twelve children born of Willie Leander (1888–1968) and Mary Elizabeth (Simmonds) Grant (1895–1965). His siblings are Wade (1910–1985), Olson (1912–1993), Burlas (1914–1915), Vernal (1916–1971), Eulean (1918–2012), Hershel (1921–2014), Doris (1923–2006), Odell (1925–2011), Ed (1931–2012), Norma Jean (b. 1935) and Aubrey Grant (b. 1937). Grant married Etta May Dickerson on November 9, 1946. They had one son, Randy. Grant and his wife settled in Memphis, Tennessee in 1947. Grant worked as a mec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carryin' On With Johnny Cash & June Carter
''Carryin' On with Johnny Cash & June Carter'' is an album by Johnny Cash and June Carter released in 1967 (see 1967 in music), on Columbia Records. The album consists exclusively of duets by Cash and Carter, including " Jackson"; " Long-Legged Guitar Pickin' Man" (written by Cash's bass player, Marshall Grant) was also released as a single. One track, a cover of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me, Babe", dated back to 1964 and had previously been released on Cash's 1965 album, '' Orange Blossom Special''. Cash and Carter married seven months after the album was released (with Carter subsequently changing her professional name to June Carter Cash), and the couple performed "Jackson" at numerous venues throughout the years. The album was re-issued on March 19, 2002, through Legacy Recordings, with two additional tracks. Track listing Adapted from Apple Music and Tidal: Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal: * Johnny Cash - vocals, guitar * June Carter - vocals * Carl Perkins, Luthe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Ed Wheeler
Billy Edward "Edd" Wheeler (born December 9, 1932, Boone County, West Virginia, United States) is an American songwriter, performer, writer, and visual artist. His songs include "Jackson" ( Grammy award winner for Johnny Cash and June Carter) "The Reverend Mr. Black", "Desert Pete", "Ann", " High Flyin' Bird", "The Coming of the Roads", " It’s Midnight", "Ode to the Little Brown Shack Out Back", "Coal Tattoo", "Winter Sky", and "Coward of the County" (which inspired a 1981 television movie of the same name) and have been performed by over 160 artists including Judy Collins, Jefferson Airplane, Bobby Darin, The Kingston Trio, Neil Young, Kenny Rogers, Hazel Dickens, Florence and the Machine, Kathy Mattea, Nancy Sinatra, and Elvis Presley. "Jackson" was also recorded by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon for the movie ''Walk the Line''. His song "Sassafras" was covered in the folk rock era by Modern Folk Quartet and The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. Wheeler is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello, I'm Johnny Cash
''Hello, I'm Johnny Cash'' is the 33rd album by American country singer Johnny Cash, released on Columbia Records in 1970 (see 1970 in music). " If I Were a Carpenter", a famous duet with Cash's wife, June Carter Cash, earned the couple a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1971 (see Grammy Awards of 1971); the song also reached #2 on the Country charts. This album also includes "To Beat the Devil", the first Kris Kristofferson song covered by Cash; the two would later collaborate numerous times, most famously on "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down". " See Ruby Fall" and " Blistered" were also released as singles, and the album itself reached #1 on the country charts and No. 6 on the pop charts. It was certified Gold on January 29, 1970 the RIAA. The album has been released on CD (Sony Music, Original Album Classics, along with ''The Johnny Cash Show'' and '' Man In Black'') and it has been made available on official download sites. This album is not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blistered
"Blistered" is a song recorded by American country music artist Johnny Cash. It was released in October 1969 as the first single from his album '' Hello, I'm Johnny Cash''. The song peaked at #4 on the '' Billboard'' Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached #1 on the ''RPM Revolutions per minute (abbreviated rpm, RPM, rev/min, r/min, or with the notation min−1) is a unit of rotational speed or rotational frequency for rotating machines. Standards ISO 80000-3:2019 defines a unit of rotation as the dimensionl ...'' Country Tracks chart in Canada. The song was written by Billy Ed Wheeler. "Blistered" was also featured as an album track on "And Then Along Comes...The Association" (Valiant Records, June, 1966). This version featured Russ Giguere on vocals and had a quick-tempo rock and roll sound. Chart performance References 1969 singles 1969 songs Johnny Cash songs Song recordings produced by Bob Johnston Columbia Records singles Songs written by Billy Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Clement
Jack Henderson Clement (April 5, 1931 – August 8, 2013) was an American singer, songwriter, and record and film producer. Biography Early life Raised and educated in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, Clement was performing at an early age, playing guitar and dobro. Before embarking on a career in music, he served in the United States Marines. In 1953, he made his first record for Sheraton Records in Boston, Massachusetts, but he did not immediately pursue a full-time career in music, instead choosing to study at Memphis State University from 1953 to 1955. Nicknamed "Cowboy" Jack Clement, during his student days, he played steel guitar with a local band. In 1956, Clement was part of one of the seminal events in rock-and-roll history, when he was hired as a producer and engineer for Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Subsequently, Clement worked with future stars such as Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. Most notably, he discovered and recorded Jerry Lee Lewis while Philli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happiness Is You
''Happiness Is You'' is the 24th album by country music, country singer Johnny Cash, released on Columbia Records in 1966 (see 1966 in music). It contains, among others, "Guess Things Happen That Way", a re-recording of one of Cash's earliest Sun Records, Sun songs. The record reached #10 on the Country charts. The LP was originally to be titled "That's What You Get For Lovin' Me", taking its title from the Gordon Lightfoot tune included in the album, and promo copies and some early commercial pressings show this title on the label. The album was never released on cassette and did not finally see release on CD until 2012, as part of the box set ''Johnny Cash: The Complete Columbia Album Collection''. Track listing Personnel * Johnny Cash - vocals, guitar * Luther Perkins - guitar * Norman Blake (American musician), Norman Blake - guitar, dobro * Bob Johnson - guitar, flute * Marshall Grant - bass * W.S. Holland - drums * Bill Pursell - piano * Maybelle Carter - autoharp * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guess Things Happen That Way
"Guess Things Happen That Way" is a 1958 cross over single by Johnny Cash, which was written by Jack Clement. The single was Johnny Cash's fourth #1 on the country chart spending eight weeks at #1, and a total of 24 weeks on the chart. The B-side of "Guess Things Happen That Way", a song entitled, "Come In Stranger" made it to #6 on the country chart. The single also crossed over to the pop chart, peaking at #66. The song was also featured in the 1993 film ''A Perfect World'' directed by Clint Eastwood and was put on the film's soundtrack. Content The song is about a man struggling after the love of his life has died. Critical reception As Allmusic describes it, the song "featured an arrangement dominated by piano and a vocal chorus adding distinctive 'ba-doo's throughout hat is...slicker than, say, "Cry! Cry! Cry!" or "I Walk the Line" ut withan eccentric tone all its own — largely because the vocal chorus (who sound as if they're occupying a middle ground between doo wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Walk The Line (1964 Album)
''I Walk the Line'' is the nineteenth studio album by singer and songwriter Johnny Cash, featuring a handful of recent songs alongside new recordings of previous hits throughout his career up to that point. It was released on Columbia Records in 1964. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1967. Track listing Personnel * Johnny Cash – vocals, guitar * Luther Perkins - lead guitar * Norman Blake - acoustic guitar, dobro * Bob Johnson, Jack Clement - rhythm guitar * Marshall Grant - bass * W.S. Holland - drums * Bill Pursell - piano * Don Helms - steel guitar * Karl Garvin, Bill McElhiney - trumpet * Rufus Long - flute * The Carter Family - backing vocals Additional personnel *Produced by: Don Law and Frank Jones *Cover Photo by: Lee Friedlander Charts Album - Billboard (United States) Singles - Billboard (United States) Certifications References External links Luma Electronic entry on ''I Walk the Line'' I Walk the Line "I Walk the Line" is a song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shel Silverstein
Sheldon Allan Silverstein (; September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer, poet, cartoonist, singer / songwriter, musician, and playwright. Born and raised in Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended university before being drafted into the United States Army. Though perhaps best known for his children's books, Silverstein did not limit his audience to children. During his rise to prominence in the 1950s, his illustrations were published in various newspapers and magazines, notably the adult-oriented ''Playboy''. He also wrote a satirical, adult-oriented alphabet book, ''Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book'', under the stylized name "Uncle Shelby", which he used as an occasional pen name. As a children's author, some of his most acclaimed works include ''The Giving Tree'', ''Where the Sidewalk Ends'', and ''A Light in the Attic''. His works have been translated into more than 47 languages and have sold more than 20 million copies.Rogak, Lisa. ''A Boy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
