''Greatest Hits, Vol. 1'' is a

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singer

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 ca ...

, released in 1967 (see

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) on

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. It is notable in that it marks the first appearance of "

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", Cash's famous

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with his future wife,

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. The track would appear on ''

Carryin' On with Johnny Cash and 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 Gui ...

'' in August of that same year. The album was certified Gold on 7/24/1969 and Platinum and 2× Platinum on 11/21/1986 by the RIAA.

Track listing

Charts

Album – ''Billboard'' (United States) Singles – ''Billboard'' (United States)

External links

Luma Electronic entry on ''Greatest Hits, Vol. 1''
1967 greatest hits albums Johnny Cash compilation albums Columbia Records compilation albums {{1960s-country-album-stub