Legend Would’ve Had a FINAL #1 HIT but Mainstream Radio SCREWED HIM OVER! | Professor of Rock
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2023
- Struggling to stay faithful to his wife while on the road, the Man in Black, Johnny Cash wrote her a mournful love ballad backstage at one of his concerts to clarify his feelings he called it Because You’re Mine but it later turned into I Walk The Line. However, when he got the song to the studio, his producer increased its tempo, turning it completely on its head. And Cash hated it. Well, that is until he saw how audiences reacted to it. His fans went crazy for it. And with his deep baritone voice rumbling like a train down the tracks, it’s no surprise this song shot to #1. Today we’re not only giving the story behind this legendary hit but also interviewing another Icon who teamed up with this Johnny Cash to record an entirely new version of this track and we get a historic account of that recording that was a guaranteed #1 Mainstream Radio screwed him over. This untold story will blow your mind. It’s all coming up… NEXT on the Professor of Rock.
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Today is an absolute no-brainer… As we walk in the footsteps of The Man in Black… the great one… the incomparable Johnny Cash… and give you the story behind one of his most beloved songs ‘I Walk the Line. Stick around for an exclusive interview that will blow your mind on a story not well-known about this legend… So after being honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1954, Johnny Cash married his sweetheart Vivian Liberto. The two settled in Memphis, Tennessee where Johnny enrolled at the Keegan School of Broadcasting… aiming for a career in radio. While going to school, Cash also got a job selling appliances door-to-door. But it wasn’t a good match. Johnny was no slick salesman… and he didn’t have the heart to pressure clients into buying his wares.
Johnny would soon discover his calling thanks to his brother Roy. Roy worked at an Automotive Sales Garage and two of the mechanics there were novice musicians. Their names were Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant. Roy made some introductions and the three hit it off, deciding to put together a band… all of them playing acoustic guitar. But Cash soon realized that if they wanted to get anywhere, they had to diversify. So Luther took up the electric guitar and Marshall upright bass. And Cash stuck with rhythm guitar since he did most of the singing. After a few humble public performances, Cash set his mind on recording a record with Sam Phillips of Sun Records.
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What an incredible story and interview. Such a shame that a single individual could have such animosity that he'd spitefully hurt artists by refusing to air what he knew would be a hit record. Thank you so much for another great episode, Adam. You are truly one of a kind. Have an excellent day!
Johnny Cash is the glue that brought my dad, myself and my son all together. He was a master storyteller, and could do so much with just 3 chords and the truth.
I never appreciated Johnny Cash until I got older. He really did have some truly amazing songs. And nobody sounds like him then or now and probably never will. He was a true pioneer of music. ♥️
It’s unfortunate that an executives grudge against an artist would lead to the suppression of a song that might have otherwise been a hit. I didn’t even know this version of walk the line existed, and I was listening to country radio at the time the song would’ve been released. It makes me wonder how many other great songs we’ve missed out on hearing because somebody decided not to give them the exposure.
Johnny Cash's life is a testament to overcoming pain and adversity...Over and Over Again...In his faith and in his Music it shows...A great man with a humble spirit...The One and Only....Johnny Cash.
Thank you for covering Johnny Cash!!! I’m 62 and grew up with parents and grandparents listening and dancing to him. I’m a huge lover of rock music 🎶 and thank goodness I had parents that also listened to my music with me ❤❤❤ my 87 year old mother can name off all kinds of rock bands, and I can name of all kinds of her era of music 🩷
Johnny Cash represented the heart and soul of America. He sang the country's praises and called out its faults with great sincerity and compassion. He is sorely missed. I wasnt aware of the shadow ban, thank you for the story.
All these years later Country radio is still letting us down. Props to Rodney Crowell. RIP to the Man in Black.
I'm thankful that I saw him live in San Francisco. He played a song, then came "Hello. I'm Johnny Cash." Gave me chills.
I grew up with country music musicians in my parents. My mother was a singer who could rival the likes of Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells & all the others. I loved Johnny Cash's music! My father who was tone deaf could tune his guitar, & sing (Yeah I know!) had a near Cash's strum. We would drive to Idaho Falls, Pocatello or Blackfoot & have our mother sing country songs the entire way & even our friends would enjoy the impromptu concerts. His version of "Hurt" still gets me in the feels...
I’m just want to say that Cash capped off his career spectacularly with his “American Recordings” with Rick Rubin. His version of
The worst kept secret about radio is how awful, petty and contemptuous the gatekeepers are about who and who doesn't get played, regardless of the quality of the song. Radio now dying a slow death with the internet, streaming and people's personal digital librares is now their payback for showing contempt to artists AND fans alike. Radio had it's heyday but they have brought about their own downfall with their hubris.
I'm a metalhead and I absolutely LOVE Johnny Cash!
I saw Cash at an outdoor fundraiser for the Nashville Symphony back about 1994. In a crowd of about 500, you felt like he was singing straight to you. His stage presence was like no one else I’ve ever seen. His legend is truly earned and well deserved.
Cash was always a favorite in our household. Phoenix was wonderful in the film. But I remember at the end of the movie we actually hear Johnny Cash's vocal and I said to myself "yes...the difference betweena singer singing and an actor singing."
Not the greatest singer or guitar player, but the man had a style and presence like none other. With memorable songs Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues and A Boy Named Sue, to name a few, he was instantly recognizable! Shame on that radio consultant, indeed. Thanks, Adam!
Johnny Cash is my favorite!!
Nothing can get to Johnny Cash as far as him cementing himself as a great. Truly one of a kind, someone who made the most of music and its storytelling
I grew up listening to Johnny Cash, I've always been more of a Rock and pop fan but certain country greats have been favorites too! Great story Professor! Thanks for sharing it with us and thanks for keeping the music alive!👍