Johnny Cash: The Man in Black

Hello everyone, and welcome to another addition of Let's Talk Music.  I am your Metal Momma, Lisa Owens. We will be discussing a very famous singer-songwriter that some of you will know and some of you may not, but that is why I do what I do: spread awareness and music knowledge. I would like to introduce you to Johnny Cash.
On January 13, 1968, in Folsom, California, Johnny recorded his first live album, "At Folsom Prison." For 45 minutes and 25 seconds, Johnny sang and spoke to his captive audience.  The Columbia Records recording marked Johnny's debut live performance. This would be one of his most-sought-after albums.  Written in 1953, Sam Phillips recorded the single "Folsom Prison Blues" at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1955. 1957 would bring the release of "Johnny Cash with His Hot Blue Guitar," with Folsom Prison Blues being track 11.
​Johnny's signature song became "Folsom Prison Blues. It was voted #51 on Rolling Stone's 2014 list of the 100 best country songs ever.  In the same year, Cash's song peaked at #1 on the country charts and at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100, taking home the 1969 Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. In 1980, at age 48, Cash was the youngest inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 1992, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making him the only person to hold both honors until Elvis was inducted.

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" will always be Cash's signature introduction.  Johnny's declining health in 2003 and the loss of his wife, June Carter Cash, would mark the year for his last album.  Cover songs, along with his original songs, made the album a success. Trent Rezner of Nine Inch Nails was very humbled and honored that Johnny had chosen his song "Hurt" for a cover song on the album. "American IV: The Man Comes Around" would be Cash's final album. September 12, 2003: The Man in Black left us to be with his wife "June" once again. Johnny was 71 years old.

In closing, I want to thank you for your time and attention.  Check out Johnny's catalog of music on your favorite streaming services today. This is your Metal Momma, saying bye for now and rock on.🤘🤘

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