Johnny Cash was a storyteller who used music to entertain his audience. His gift was he was able to instantly connect to his listeners. You can bet that most of this San Quentin audience hear the story of their own lives in this performance as the facts are that most of them didn't have a father to raise them either. That's why they laughed so easily to his words. It's a tragedy that so many our young people today are growing up with little influence from a father.
Really so he actually has an album called San Quentin that’s dope and crazy at the same time but I’m pretty sure they appreciated his performance……Rob 🔒
@@Roblockdn Seeing as San Quentin held some of the most violent long serving prisoners, who probably hadn't seen a woman in years, they may well have enjoyed the Carter Sisters, Johnny's support act and backing group rather more .... June ( later Cash's wife ) was alleged to have joked with the inmates, " We're just here to sing, so get your hands out of each others pockets !! ... In the mid 60's especially, June's sister Anita was a stunning looking woman ..
He was the first man to record a live album at a prison. His managers told him he will lose his Christian fans. Johnny said "if they are really Christian they will not mind". Johnny was the man
True, plus I'm sure they're fans, probably why they're wearing shades, right? Plus having the best time they've had in a while. I think it's the first time he ever played it.
'CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE IF HE WOULD'VE STAYED?!" I have been listening to Johnny Cash since 1974; WITHOUT QUESTION, that was NOT ONLY the funniest, but most INSIGHTFUL Johnny Cash comment I've ever heard. You two are GREAT!!!
They are laughing because he was given the name Sue, a female name, in this storytelling song. They laughed also for the empty bottle of booze. This performance was done live in a male prison. Please react to, 'Man In Black', live version. It was done in a College or University setting.
Most of the better songs that the band Dr Hook recorded such as “Sylvia's Mother” (based on an actual person), "The cover of the Rolling Stone" and some of the more amusing ones such as "Penicillin Penny" and "Queen of the Silver Dollar" were also written by Silverstein
Ok, so aside from the song called Hurt, which was a remake of a NIN song, this was one of the first Johhny Cash songs I heard. From what I gather, the father was always a pos. I imagine he wasn't a good husband or father. The only thing a mean spirited sob like that could understand is that a man has to be tough in this rough world. The only thing he could think of was naming his boy Sue so he'd have to toughen up quick. With a man like that, playing catch, or teaching his boy how to fish wasn't in the cards. So he did something he thought was a good idea... Well sonofabitch! It actually worked. An amazing song from an amazing storyteller.
Hi guys. Just an FYI. Johnny was a con singing to cons. They saw him as one of them. Plus he was very popular and got a lot of play time on the radio. If you have time check out "One piece at a time" by Johnny Cash. It should make you laugh. Thank you
@@Roblockdn Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues and both of those you have to do the live version from the Folsom Prison. Then you could do Jackson, Ring of Fire and his very last song before he died which is Hurt ❤
@@Roblockdn idk there are so many. personally I would recommend general lee or gods gonna cut I down. There’s also Folsom prison and night riders is good to 😂 you get the point they are all good.
@@Roblockdn Another interesting point is that Johnny Cash married June Carter Cash. She is Royalty in Country Music. Her whole family Starting with her Father & Mother, Aunts, Uncle and Sisters. They pioneered for inspired a totally new genre in country, and bluegrass music. There is a video of them performing together and it really gives you a glimpse into their love for on another. If your interested in checking it out "JOHNNY CASH & JUNE CARTER - JACKSON" Don't do VEVO it will get blocked. But they have one on the Johnny Cash Show Channel, I think is even better because they're both so young. Thanks
Another Cash song you might get a laugh out of is "One Piece at a Time". My favorite Johnny Cash songs are "Here Comes that Rainbow Again" and "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"
Would y’all please react to: Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats Chris Stapleton Tennessee Whiskey - Live Version Either Way Whiskey & You Fire Away What Are You Listening To I Was Wrong
theres a version called father of a boy named sue. also written by poet shel silverstein. where its the fathers point of view. lol . the fathers version of the story makes him the better one and the son becomes questionable.
They are inmates in San Quentin. They are happy to have Johnny Cash there to entertain them. It’s not the story of his life. Just a funny song.
They laughed because that crowd is a guys from a state prison he was playing for.
Johnny Cash was a storyteller who used music to entertain his audience. His gift was he was able to instantly connect to his listeners. You can bet that most of this San Quentin audience hear the story of their own lives in this performance as the facts are that most of them didn't have a father to raise them either. That's why they laughed so easily to his words. It's a tragedy that so many our young people today are growing up with little influence from a father.
thats colled "tragicomic"
Cash recorded the song live in concert on February 24, 1969 at California's San Quentin State Prison for his At San Quentin album.
Really so he actually has an album called San Quentin that’s dope and crazy at the same time but I’m pretty sure they appreciated his performance……Rob 🔒
@@Roblockdn Seeing as San Quentin held some of the most violent long serving prisoners, who probably hadn't seen a woman in years, they may well have enjoyed the Carter Sisters, Johnny's support act and backing group rather more .... June ( later Cash's wife ) was alleged to have joked with the inmates, " We're just here to sing, so get your hands out of each others pockets !! ... In the mid 60's especially, June's sister Anita was a stunning looking woman ..
He was the first man to record a live album at a prison. His managers told him he will lose his Christian fans. Johnny said "if they are really Christian they will not mind".
Johnny was the man
He forgot a verse. “Some gal would giggle and I’d turn red, some guy’d laugh and I’d bust his head”.
First time he preformed it he was doing a concert in San Quinton. His audience understood father's leaving nothing but an empty bottle.
Who wouldn't think a father naming his son Sue wouldn't be funny!??
Hands down the best line I've ever heard about this song
'She said what about the baby? He said Sue me!' LMAO!! 🤣
100 %💯
Remember the audience are inmates
Sorry to say, you guys are almost clueless. They laughed at the “empty bottle of booze “ because they could relate.
Well, thank goodness it’s only ALMOST - kloquewerk
@@Roblockdn yup, you got some of it.
They also laughed because he was named Sue
True, plus I'm sure they're fans, probably why they're wearing shades, right? Plus having the best time they've had in a while. I think it's the first time he ever played it.
Not a great sense of humour in the UA-cam comments. Y’all are funny, made me laugh with the “Sue, I’m out” and “Sue me” 😂
"sue me" 😂😂😂
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LMAO!!!!! You guys are always hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣
They were laughing about the empty bottle of booze. Laughing at the father...
What part of recorded live at San Quentin Prison did you miss?
Whatever works dude. Whatever works!
'CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE IF HE WOULD'VE STAYED?!" I have been listening to Johnny Cash since 1974; WITHOUT QUESTION, that was NOT ONLY the funniest, but most INSIGHTFUL Johnny Cash comment I've ever heard. You two are GREAT!!!
They are laughing because he was given the name Sue, a female name, in this storytelling song. They laughed also for the empty bottle of booze. This performance was done live in a male prison. Please react to, 'Man In Black', live version. It was done in a College or University setting.
Johnny had a rough life growing up..was addicted to drugs and alcohol got clean and did better in his later years...
Love the discussion on the lyrics!!!
Appreciate it
Say it! Say it!!!!!! Johnny cash had bars!
He definitely did and we can’t wait to dive into more of his music……Rob 🔒
Great reactions. One of my favorites by Cash is "Stripes"
That was a fun reaction. Thanks guys.
Appreciate the love and glad you enjoyed it……Rob 🔒
Love the video. Glad y’all got a laugh out of it.😂
This song was crazy funny, appreciate the recommendation……Rob 🔒
This was written by Shel Silverstein, who wrote children's books lol most notably, Where the Sidewalk Ends 😊
Thanks for the background. The song was amazing! - 🎙 Wil
Most of the better songs that the band Dr Hook recorded such as “Sylvia's Mother” (based on an actual person), "The cover of the Rolling Stone" and some of the more amusing ones such as "Penicillin Penny" and "Queen of the Silver Dollar" were also written by Silverstein
@@thomasmendez2816 He also wrote a lot of poems and drew cartoons in Playboy.
I laughed at the beginning of the song about how the father left them a empty bottle of booze. Come on now, that's hilarious
They laughed because their spending their lives in prison and they are thrilled to have the great JR Cash there in person.
"The first version of the Holyfield" OMG...I busted out laughing so hard, my girlfriend woke up! Lol.
RIP MR. CASH ❤
Great reaction. Y’all are on the way.
Ok, so aside from the song called Hurt, which was a remake of a NIN song, this was one of the first Johhny Cash songs I heard. From what I gather, the father was always a pos. I imagine he wasn't a good husband or father. The only thing a mean spirited sob like that could understand is that a man has to be tough in this rough world. The only thing he could think of was naming his boy Sue so he'd have to toughen up quick. With a man like that, playing catch, or teaching his boy how to fish wasn't in the cards. So he did something he thought was a good idea... Well sonofabitch! It actually worked. An amazing song from an amazing storyteller.
He also sang songs that can bring a tear to your eyes.
1 piece at a time by Johnny!!!
His song Man in Black is a great one and gives you an insight into how Johnny thinks and feels.
Dude on the right is in space
Johnny Cash did not want to do this song,so he agreed to do it at San Quentin
Now you should watch the last song he did, ‘Hurt’….it’s sort of a goodbye to his life, he died 7 months after recording it….goosebumps!
Can’t listen to that song without tearing up.
Hurt is not his song/story, it's a cover (a freaking fantastic cover) of the Nine Inch Nails song.
Hi guys. Just an FYI. Johnny was a con singing to cons. They saw him as one of them.
Plus he was very popular and got a lot of play time on the radio.
If you have time check out "One piece at a time" by Johnny Cash. It should make you laugh.
Thank you
They did start laughing but that's because at the time thusxwas a hit song and they knew where it was headed
Check out his song man in black, it’s powerful and relevant today, even more so than it was then.
How did this get 6 dislikes? Disrespectful for the Man in Black 🖤 Great reaction y'all!! Do some more Johnny!!
Much Love ❤
Who knows why but we appreciate the positive feedback and support. Do you have any suggestions in particular……Rob 🔒
@@Roblockdn Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues and both of those you have to do the live version from the Folsom Prison. Then you could do Jackson, Ring of Fire and his very last song before he died which is Hurt ❤
Theses guys are a wee bit slow on the uptake🤣
More Johnny: "Man in Black" (The Best Of The Johnny Cash TV Show)
Are these 2 for real?😊.
He was in a prison singing this song.
Sue
"I'm not gonna take care of you..."
exactly the problem with the song....
even though I LOVE it.
Can y’all do more Johnny cash.
What do you recommend……Rob 🔒
@@Roblockdn idk there are so many. personally I would recommend general lee or gods gonna cut I down. There’s also Folsom prison and night riders is good to 😂 you get the point they are all good.
We got your back Keagan, stay tuned! - 🎙 Wil
@@Roblockdn Another interesting point is that Johnny Cash married June Carter Cash. She is Royalty in Country Music. Her whole family Starting with her Father & Mother, Aunts, Uncle and Sisters. They pioneered for inspired a totally new genre in country, and bluegrass music. There is a video of them performing together and it really gives you a glimpse into their love for on another. If your interested in checking it out "JOHNNY CASH & JUNE CARTER - JACKSON" Don't do VEVO it will get blocked. But they have one on the Johnny Cash Show Channel, I think is even better because they're both so young. Thanks
"I knew I wouldn't be there to help you along." I don't think he was saying, "I'm, out." I think the dad went to prison for 20 years.
Watch the Hurt video by Johnny Cash....you both wont regret it.
We will add that to our list and thanks for the suggestion……Rob 🔒
@@Roblockdn make sure its the johnny cash version. Powerful song can't wait for you to learn the back story of the song.
Will do……Rob 🔒
He’s at a prison in 1968.
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@@Roblockdn thank you for replying, you’re the first. I will be more forthcoming with information in the future. You’re hilarious 😂
React to Cocaine blues from Johnny Cash, you guy's will love it..! :D
Another Cash song you might get a laugh out of is "One Piece at a Time". My favorite Johnny Cash songs are "Here Comes that Rainbow Again" and "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"
In today's society it is against the law not to refer to the boy as Sue
It's a prison
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Y'all should listen to Johnny Cash Cocaine Blues. Its pure comedy much like this song.
You two
sue me :DDDD
Try “Lynard Skynard Free Bird” live in Oakland.
We’ll add that to the list! Thanks for the support and suggestion! - 🎙 Wil
Would y’all please react to:
Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
Chris Stapleton
Tennessee Whiskey - Live Version
Either Way
Whiskey & You
Fire Away
What Are You Listening To
I Was Wrong
there's a whole verse missing in this one that makes if way funnier lol
Is that right now we gotta find the extend version to react too……Rob 🔒
Oh, good Lord, lighten up! It's just a funny song...didn't happen!
These guys in the audience are alL prisoners....San Quentin is a prison in California
You should check out Kenny Rogers Coward of the County
theres a version called father of a boy named sue. also written by poet shel silverstein. where its the fathers point of view. lol . the fathers version of the story makes him the better one and the son becomes questionable.
Sue ain't bad, could of been worse, like Snoop or any of those other stupid names Rappers give themselves..
San Quinton prison
You really focused on some.... odd things in this.
Confused….what …it’s meant to be funny…jee
Confused was meant as a joke as well...jee
this version is missing a verse
These guys missed the the story.
That was hard to watch
My god , these guys are duller than an unwaxed floor 😒
Thanks for the feedback - kloquewerk
Guy on the right is annoying!