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Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison (2nd Hand Compact Disc)
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Description
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison is the first live album by American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, released on Columbia Records on May 6, 1968. It comprises recordings of performances by Cash and his band at Folsom State Prison, California, on January 13, 1968.
After his 1955 song "Folsom Prison Blues", Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison. His idea was put on hold until 1967, when personnel changes at Columbia Records put Bob Johnston in charge of producing Cash's material.
Cash had controlled his drug abuse problems, and was looking to turn his career around after several years of limited success. Backed by June Carter, Carl Perkins, and the Tennessee Three, Cash performed two shows at Folsom State Prison.
Featured Music . . . Johnny Cash
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Compact Disc
- Condition : Very Good (Disc - Very Good / Jewel Case - Very Good)
- Category : Music - CD's / Country Music
- Label : Columbia/Legacy
- Released : 1968 (This release 1999)
- Catalogue Number : COL4952442
- Barcode (GTIN-13 / EAN) : 5099749524422
- SKU : CD000273
- PPC : LL100gm
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
American Milestones Edition.
Tracklist
1 Folsom Prison Blues
2 Busted
3 Dark as the Dungeon
4 I Still Miss Someone
5 Cocaine Blues
6 25 Minutes to Go
7 Orange Blossom Special
8 The Long Black Veil
9 Send a Picture of Mother
10 The Wall
11 Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog
12 Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart
13 Joe Bean
14 Jackson
15 Give My Love to Rose
16 I Got Stripes
17 The Legend of John Henry's Hammer
18 Green, Green Grass of Home
19 Greystone Chapel (Reprise)
External Reviews
"Johnny Cash had been breaking new ground for a decade when At Folsom Prison suddenly made the world at large take notice. The interaction of a volatile prison population starved for entertainment and a desperately on-form Johnny Cash was electrifying. His sombre machismo finally found a home. The songs, which included every prison song Cash knew ("I Got Stripes", "The Wall", "25 Minutes to Go", "Cocaine Blues", plus his own "Folsom Prison Blues") were tailored to galvanise the crowd. This set is all about atmosphere. Live at the Grand Ole Opry this is not. The 1999 version drops the San Quentin portion of the original CD reissue, instead adding three cuts to complete the full and uncensored Folsom show." - Colin Escott.
"Not only is this the best Johnny Cash album ever, it is one of the best albums ever created. Fun, meaningful, sad, exciting, buzzing, this is what a live album is all about." - J. Ware.
AI Summary
Experience the raw energy and powerful storytelling of Johnny Cash’s iconic live performance at Folsom Prison. This album captures the spirit of his connection with the inmates, showcasing some of his most memorable songs performed with gritty authenticity. The heartfelt atmosphere and Cash’s commanding presence make this recording a timeless snapshot of American music history.
