Johnny Cash Appreciation Thread

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  1. #1 Senior PoopiePants, Jan 7, 2011
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    Shame on you blades for not making this thread already!

    You know, I can't believe it - I'm a 31 year old rock-musician. I play 4 instruments and never bothered to listen to Johnny Cash until I saw Walk the Line LAST YEAR.

    I deserve -reps for that. Good thing for me, GC doesn't do that anymore!

    But yeah. This man was incredible. His persona, his lyrics, his sound, his bond with June Carter - all the way up to his Hurt cover and his death. So sad but so triumphant at the same time.

    I am in awe of this man. I also relate musically because I have the same exact range as him and could probably sound (SOUND - tone-wise - not BE) like Johnny Cash.

    But anyway, I digress. Check out some good shit!

    Young JC:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1xSt7iganA]YouTube - Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues THP 1959[/ame]

    My favorite version, with the Carter sisters (and Mother Carter) on backups:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It7107ELQvY]YouTube - Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire[/ame]

    This song is awesome. Watch him go with that harmonica!! :

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAmrKeyeHKA]YouTube - Johnny Cash - Orange Blossom Special (San Quentin)[/ame]

    "My name is Sue!!! How do you do?! Now you're gonna die!!!!"

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKWsAEFko94[/ame]

    Absolutely badass song:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zgja26eNeY]YouTube - Johnny Cash - San Quentin (Live from Prison)[/ame]

    No intro required:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMACDEwr-nE&feature=related[/ame]

    And a big skip in time to a much sadder Cash:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clq01TXQR0s]YouTube - Johnny Cash Hurt[/ame]

    And for your viewing pleasure:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYctbbWWzzo]YouTube - Johnny Cash Does Elvis..LOL[/ame]

    Haha.

    Long live Johnny Cash! :hello:
     
  2. always hits home
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED5s1-Fe9FA]YouTube - Johnny Cash - Sunday Morning Coming Down[/ame]
     
  3. That was beautiful. There are so many of his songs that I've missed well over 85% of them.

    That was great, though. Awesome lyrics. The bells and stuff in the background give it such a nice quality.
     
  4. Bump, you boneheads!!! :D:D:D
     
  5. I can dig some Johnny Cash. Boy named sue is a great one

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIuo0KIqD_E]YouTube - johnny cash-one piece at a time[/ame]
     
  6. Why the hell is there only one page to this thread. Where are all the Cash fans? I have been listening to him a lot lately. When the man comes around and Gods gonna cut you down are definitely the most bad ass songs he has done.
     
  7. I love johnny cash. After I saw walk the line I was addicted. Read his books, listened to h is music... if I wasnt at work I'd rock out to those vids <3
     
  8. Bump!

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svoGMzUoT30&feature=fvst]Cocaine Blues (Live At Folsom Prison) - YouTube[/ame]

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_21p14TAXM]Johnny Cash - Big River - YouTube[/ame]

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoBdtPvp3ys]Johnny Cash - Let the Train Blow the Whistle - YouTube[/ame]

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmFN9C9PVpg]Johnny Cash - I've Been Everywhere - YouTube[/ame]

    Mans a fucking god! RIP
     
  9. Johnny Cash is one of my long time favorite artists. I have three of his albums hanging above my bed. I'm not a fan of contemporary country, but the classics are great and Cash is probably the best of the bunch.

    This is likely my favorite song from Johnny Cash:
    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGMpc5bCpFY"]Johnny Cash-Get Rhythm - YouTube[/ame]
     
  10. I'm just getting into Mr. Cash myself, so this thread is great for me!

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PEVK66jsEM]Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan - Girl From The North Country - YouTube[/ame]

    This is one of my favorite pieces of music.
     
  11. I covered 2 of his songs. Rough drafts, but I am playing all instruments and singing.

    Cocaine Blues and 25 Minutes to go. Let me know!
     
  12. Gotta love Cash.

    Sunday Morning Coming Down and Big River would have to be my favorites.
     
  13. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1bZGtJTT-A]johnny cash - the night they drove old dixie down - YouTube[/ame]

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMMp_llzBT4]Johnny Cash - Dont Take Your Guns To Town - YouTube[/ame]

    Would have loved to see him live. RIP man!
     

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