John had a serious addiction problem for quite a while. He also spent some time in jail on several occasions for misdemeanor charges, but only for the night. He had a reputation as an "outlaw" so he was well received by the inmates. Two hit albums came from his shows at Folsom and San Quentin. You should listen to his Folsom Prison Blues.
These kinds of songs are why they loved him for playing in prisons. It's dark lyrics but meant in a fun way. Also, Cash's people said it was dangerous, but he felt completely safe playing there. None of these prisoners would ever think about harming him.
He connected with the poor and the downtrotten, the people in prison and the people in the "low end of life" great man, putting a voice for the unheard
Merle Haggard saw Johnny Cash perform at San Quentin Prison in 1959 while serving a two-year sentence. The concert was a turning point for Haggard, who said it helped him become a better person and focus on music. Merle ended his career with 38 #1 Country Hits while Johnny had 14.
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Merle played in Buck Owens band before he went to prison and was married to Buck's ex wife at one time.
Johnny Cash was a strong advocate of prisoner's rights in America... He felt that many jailed felons were subjected to inhumane conditions and demanded improvement to the conditions to rehabilitate them... To show that he was serious, he would tour prisons and perform sets for the prison populations to entertain them and bring their issues to light. He did this throughout his life while he could tour. Those who knew Johnny Cash said that he related to the 'downtrodden' people who were subjected to poverty and hardships, the way he was growing up in Arkansas.
To understand the real Johnny Cash you should listen to his song THE MAN IN BLACK!!! then you will realise Johnny was a true caring man all his life who beleived in social justice for people and he fought the system all his life!!!
Obviously Johnny’s lyrics and legend lives on for eternity, his hardship and struggles are forgiven in the end....but his music is unforgettable, thanks Maddy and many blessings always....
Cash performed at least 30 prison concerts in the United States, including one in 1958 at San Quentin State Prison. He recorded a follow-up album at another prison, Johnny Cash at San Quentin in 1969. He also recorded a live album at a Swedish prison in 1972, Johnny Cash pa Osteraker. Cash's efforts on behalf of prisoners helped move the needle on criminal justice reform.
That Live show was the first LP I purchased and it was also the frirst country LP to sell more than a million copies, you need to watch I walk the line. Good job my friend.
Johnny was a hell raiser when he was younger and struggled with several addictions (Joaquin Phoenix did a pretty good job playing him in the biopic). He had several run ins with the law, but never spent more than a night or two in jail and was never issued a sentence...but it was a very close thing on more than one occasion. He did a whole series of these prison albums starting in 1968 and they pretty much revived his career. He played at Folsom, Huntsville, PA Osteraker in Sweden, and San Quentin and he recorded his final prison album live at Tennessee State Prison, which was released after he died. He also recorded Greystone Chapel, written by an inmate at Folsom, while he was there.
The prisoners loved Johnny. For whatever reason, they looked at him as one of them; even though he was never in prison. One of those prisoners (San Quinton show) was Merle Haggard, country music legend. Merle was 20 at the time. Johnny did abuse prescription medication in his younger years. Watch the movie, Walk The Line, for a "mostly" true account of his life. Staring Juaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.
my grandfather looked a lot like him. Drank whiskey and could charm any woman with his smile. He was gorgeous, a bit dangerous, and kind. And even Hurt reminded me of him later in years, when life had stripped him down. Cannot see Cash and not think of my wild, maddening, fun, beautiful grandfather. *** who roller skated with me, going the wrong way, with light whisky breath (i thought it was his cologne) and a cane in one hand.
Cash was always a champion of the underdog. That included inmates. When he sings this and something like "Folsom Prison Blues", he singing about their experiences. Inmates loved Cash. List to his song "Man In Black." Gives you some insight into Cash's outlook.
Maddy, cocaine in very small amounts in the original Coca-Cola was removed in 1903. The first bottle of it was developed in 1894 so it was only part of the recipe for 9 years.
Great reaction. As others have said, Johnny Cash was a rule breaker when he was young and battled with addictions throughout his life (mostly to pain killers). Some great suggestions have been made in the comments. Not all of his songs were hard core. He also did comical, inspirational songs, and love songs. It is a great catalog of work to dive into. I'll suggest a couple that I haven't seen mentioned yet. "One Piece At A Time" (humourous) and "Jackson" a duet with June Carter Cash (his wife). That said others have also made great suggestions.
The inmates loved the song. He did that song as a f••• you to the warden who told him to try to not get the inmates stirred up. He was a champion of the underdog.
Johnny was busted several times for hard drugs. If you watched the "hurt" video you will understand his regrets. He put his loved ones through hell and hurt his own career. He had an extremely tough childhood and struggled with relationships. But it made for some great song material...
One of the inmates in the audience at a Cash prison concert was a troublemaker named Merle Haggard. Yes, the country music star. He said the show inspired his turnaround.
his perspective also came as a God fearing man. We are supposed to show mercy and kindness to all, even prisoners. He felt that we are forgetting that prisoners are people too, and to be mindfull of that.
Originally written by Troy Junius Arnall and recorded by Roy Hogsed in 1947, “Cocaine Blues” was reworked from the 20th century folk ballad “Little Sadie.” Johnny would also sing gospel songs later in these prison sets like Greystone Chapel and Peace In The Valley, singing about his relationship with the Lord, and I think those songs made more of an impact with this particular crowd because of how he identified with them earlier on.
When I was stationed at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, my wife and I went to the Folsom State Prison and visited the gift shop where the inmates made items to sell. Those gray granite walls are massive and there forever.
His album Folsom Prison Blues is still popular today. He was beloved by prisoners. The warden however was not pleased but Johnny did not care. One of the few men who walked the walk and talked the talk. Lastly Joaquin Phoenix does an amazing version of this song. I still think he got robbed of the Oscar.
Coca-Cola still contains the Coca leaf. Which is the same leaf that the drug is made from . They don't use the actual drug.They only use the leaf for flavoring. The never actually had drugs in the drink, however Coca cola is currently the largest (legal) purchaser of the Coca leaf
He also played in as swedish prison. The album is called ”live at Österåker”, and you can find it on the big streaming platforms. It’s the only time he has played in a prison outside the US.
I would like to suggest Johnny Cash The Ballad Of Ira Hayes from the album Bitter Tears. The whole album has a Native American theme to it. I am one and that is why I am requesting this song. Thank you.
Maddy, Johnny Cash was a wild man. Drinking, drugging, running around with women, this guy did it all. He was always looked at as a cool guy. Even people who didn't like country music liked and respected "the man in black" (so-called because he liked to wear all black outfits). Also, Coca-Cola stopped putting cocaine in its products in 1929. Cheers! 😊
The reason he performed in front of these prisoners is because he talked about things that were relatable to them in his music, and they probably loved seeing a huge star like Johnny there singing.
He pretty much made the prison deal happen. A lot of people were against it. His thinking was that they are still people that made mistakes and are paying their debt. Back then, some of the penalties were far worse than the crimes. He also did “A Boy named Sue “ in there. Actually an inmate at the time wrote that song and he performed it.
It would be a longer video, but the movie "Walk The Line" would give you a lot of insight into Johnny Cash, and has most of his best songs, all in one place.
Cash was seven times in prision himself - but only for several hours. But he got a connection to the inmates and wanted to help them ... great guy! And as others already mentioned: Do the song "A Boy Named Sue" - it's more like a funny song, but with a meaning, of course.
The live album from Cash's 1968 Folsom Prison concert included: Folsom Prison Blues (where his character is a sentenced murderer) Dark as the Dungeon Cocaine Blues 25 Minutes to Go (where he's counting down the minutes before he hangs) I Got Stripes (prison song) Green Green Grass of Home (a convict dreams of going home, then awakes and remembers he's to be executed that day and after that he "will" go home) ...and a few others in a similar vein The live album from his 1969 concert at San Quentin Prison included: Wanted Man Wreck of the Old 97 Starkville City Jail San Quentin (a critique of the criminal justice system) A Boy Named Sue (in which his character tries to kill his father) and... Folsom Prison Blues, again So yeah, as a former convict himself, he was going for the jugular and building rapport with the prisoners
Ok first, you are shockingly beautiful 😍. I love you're reactions, the feeling of the songs spell out on your face before you even speak. Your doing great keep them coming.
You should do “Ring of Fire,” probably his best song. Also do “Delia,” or maybe “I Walk the Line.” All of his stuff with the Highwaymen is gold too-like “Highwayman” itself.
if you watch walk the line movie that explains a lot Johny Cash had drug and alcohol addiction his church told him not to sing that song at prison and he told said to them the date and time he's going to sing it
Folsom isn't/wasn't just A prison. It was THE prison. The roughest of them all at the time and probably still in the top 3 of rough prisons. It was and still is where the baddest of the bad end up. Several people are there for life and several have been executed there. A song like this will resonate with inmates though and it was a huge success!
My favorite politically correct song. I've always loved this entire album. Coca Cola had trace amounts of cocaine from coca leaves in the early 1900s, by 1929 it had eliminated all trace amounts of cocaine.
This is the only live album I will listen to. The entire album is great. If you have a chance to see the documentary/filming of his concert in Folsom, it is very interesting. He was just trying to bring some joy from the outside world to men that were probably not going to see the outside for a long time. I hope you get to check out both.
You really don’t have a clue. He went to the prison to ENTERTAIN the prisoners and they loved him for it. He’s not trying to teach them anything darling. That’s not his job. You did a great disservice to one of America’s most legendary performers who had a heart of gold when it came to helping other people like the inmates he devoted his time and energy to go and perform in front of to allow them for a moment or two to feel like they were free. All free of charge.
What would you sing to prisoners? Sth about pink unicorns? Most of them won't relate to that. 🤷🏼♂️😉 You should watch "Man in black", it will tell you more about JC and how he thought. Also the movie "Walk the Line" is about his life. "Hurt" hits ten times more, once you seen this btw great movie! Have a good one! ✌🏻
He supported them for their bad decisions in life. He empathized with men (in this case) who made bad decisions in life and those who were wanted to right their lives. Johnny made many bad decisions in his life so he wanted to give back.
He only did a couple of nights in jail for misdemeanors. The only real "outlaw" of that era was Merle Haggard, who was in the audience for Johnny Cash's San Quentin concert. During that show, Haggard realized what he wanted to do for a living when he got out of prison, and he actually did it.
You were jaw dropped though most of this song. Lmao. I'm a rock fan that hated country but it was the movie Walk the Line that peeked my interest in Johnny. Metallica also had a live concert in prison but Johnny did it first. Wow! Amazing. He also sang A Boy Named Sue in that prison and if you've heard the stories about prison, it's a knee slapper. Also check out Folsom Prison Blues and One Piece at a Time. It's a funny song about working in a Cadillac factory and stealing an entire car, one piece at a time. Hilarious.
You have to watch the movie Walk the Line. Reese witherspoon and Joaquin Pheonix. Like I said, I hated all country until I watched that film and then Johnny was in my playlist.
A Boy Named Sue and Folsom Prison Blues are two other Johnny songs. ohnny Cash became addicted to amphetamines and barbiturates and drank heavily as his career took off in the late 1950s, great reaction!
John had a serious addiction problem for quite a while. He also spent some time in jail on several occasions for misdemeanor charges, but only for the night. He had a reputation as an "outlaw" so he was well received by the inmates. Two hit albums came from his shows at Folsom and San Quentin. You should listen to his Folsom Prison Blues.
Oh wow!
He did it all and did it with famous people you probably know.
He did it all and did it with famous people you probably know.
My fave johnny cash is a boy called sue great track
@@markbright684 Life ain't easy for a boy named sue.
These kinds of songs are why they loved him for playing in prisons. It's dark lyrics but meant in a fun way. Also, Cash's people said it was dangerous, but he felt completely safe playing there. None of these prisoners would ever think about harming him.
He connected with the poor and the downtrotten, the people in prison and the people in the "low end of life" great man, putting a voice for the unheard
Merle Haggard saw Johnny Cash perform at San Quentin Prison in 1959 while serving a two-year sentence. The concert was a turning point for Haggard, who said it helped him become a better person and focus on music. Merle ended his career with 38 #1 Country Hits while Johnny had 14.
Merle played in Buck Owens band before he went to prison and was married to Buck's ex wife at one time.
That song is nearly 100 years old .., the original country western swing performers use to play this song .
Because he was Johnny Cash and a Bad ass and the true starter of the outlaw country movement.....
Johnny Cash was a strong advocate of prisoner's rights in America... He felt that many jailed felons were subjected to inhumane conditions and demanded improvement to the conditions to rehabilitate them... To show that he was serious, he would tour prisons and perform sets for the prison populations to entertain them and bring their issues to light. He did this throughout his life while he could tour.
Those who knew Johnny Cash said that he related to the 'downtrodden' people who were subjected to poverty and hardships, the way he was growing up in Arkansas.
To understand the real Johnny Cash you should listen to his song THE MAN IN BLACK!!!
then you will realise Johnny was a true caring man all his life who beleived in social justice for people and he fought the system all his life!!!
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@@MaddyReactions Yes definitely do The man in black!
MAN IN BLACK🤘
Obviously Johnny’s lyrics and legend lives on for eternity, his hardship and struggles are forgiven in the end....but his music is unforgettable, thanks Maddy and many blessings always....
Yeah, that's Johnny Cash. He's the man in black!
You have to hear , A Boy Name Sue , think from same performance, you would get a kick out of it 👍✌️💜
Ooohh
@@MaddyReactions The Folsom Prison performance of A Boy Named Sue has video and audio.
I hate that song! It was popular when I was young.my dad would call me Susie anytime he wanted me to toughen up.it always worked😂😁😂
@@MaddyReactions "A Boy Named Sue" is a must!
Walk the Line is pretty accurate film, account, for context
Oooh!!
Johnny took Linda Ronstadt with him to a prison show where she sang "You're No Good" to the convicts. LOL. They seemed to love it. (it's on youtube)
"A Boy Named Sue' and 'Folsom Prison Blues" are two must listens by Johnny Cash.
Cash performed at least 30 prison concerts in the United States, including one in 1958 at San Quentin State Prison. He recorded a follow-up album at another prison, Johnny Cash at San Quentin in 1969. He also recorded a live album at a Swedish prison in 1972, Johnny Cash pa Osteraker.
Cash's efforts on behalf of prisoners helped move the needle on criminal justice reform.
That Live show was the first LP I purchased and it was also the frirst country LP to sell more than a million copies, you need to watch I walk the line. Good job my friend.
Johnny was a hell raiser when he was younger and struggled with several addictions (Joaquin Phoenix did a pretty good job playing him in the biopic). He had several run ins with the law, but never spent more than a night or two in jail and was never issued a sentence...but it was a very close thing on more than one occasion.
He did a whole series of these prison albums starting in 1968 and they pretty much revived his career. He played at Folsom, Huntsville, PA Osteraker in Sweden, and San Quentin and he recorded his final prison album live at Tennessee State Prison, which was released after he died. He also recorded Greystone Chapel, written by an inmate at Folsom, while he was there.
The prisoners loved Johnny. For whatever reason, they looked at him as one of them; even though he was never in prison. One of those prisoners (San Quinton show) was Merle Haggard, country music legend. Merle was 20 at the time. Johnny did abuse prescription medication in his younger years. Watch the movie, Walk The Line, for a "mostly" true account of his life. Staring Juaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.
Johnny Cash was a wild man.
Wow!
my grandfather looked a lot like him. Drank whiskey and could charm any woman with his smile. He was gorgeous, a bit dangerous, and kind. And even Hurt reminded me of him later in years, when life had stripped him down. Cannot see Cash and not think of my wild, maddening, fun, beautiful grandfather. *** who roller skated with me, going the wrong way, with light whisky breath (i thought it was his cologne) and a cane in one hand.
Cash was always a champion of the underdog. That included inmates. When he sings this and something like "Folsom Prison Blues", he singing about their experiences. Inmates loved Cash. List to his song "Man In Black." Gives you some insight into Cash's outlook.
Iconic and amazing song by the Legend!!! A true Country Outlaw! Maddy you are so lovely and captivating aa always!! 🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Walk The Line is a great movie and his live performance of The Man In Black is legendary. After I watched those I was like “oh nowww I get it” lol
You said - "Don't kill me" coz your brain knows that your a bad B
Maddy, cocaine in very small amounts in the original Coca-Cola was removed in 1903. The first bottle of it was developed in 1894 so it was only part of the recipe for 9 years.
Ahh!!
Maddy swaying in her red dress never gets old!❤
I don't care what song she is doing, I'm just here to watch her sway!😍
Great reaction. As others have said, Johnny Cash was a rule breaker when he was young and battled with addictions throughout his life (mostly to pain killers). Some great suggestions have been made in the comments. Not all of his songs were hard core. He also did comical, inspirational songs, and love songs. It is a great catalog of work to dive into. I'll suggest a couple that I haven't seen mentioned yet. "One Piece At A Time" (humourous) and "Jackson" a duet with June Carter Cash (his wife). That said others have also made great suggestions.
Maddyisms - “Why is he singing this to prisoners?” Valid point….lol. Times were much different back then. 😂❤🙏
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That was a great reaction video Maddy! I must add that your beautiful face and smile touches my heart and soul! ;-)
In the end its just good a song he played to make those prisoners in folsom happy for a change. Cheers!
He did songs like this to show his audience that he was one of them, in his heart ❤
The inmates loved the song. He did that song as a f••• you to the warden who told him to try to not get the inmates stirred up. He was a champion of the underdog.
This was exactly what I was going to say
Something like
Warden - Don't sing songs to remind them where they are.
Johnny -You think they forgot
Cash received a lot of fan mail from the inmates. He felt it was important to perform for them.
Johnny was busted several times for hard drugs. If you watched the "hurt" video you will understand his regrets. He put his loved ones through hell and hurt his own career. He had an extremely tough childhood and struggled with relationships. But it made for some great song material...
One of the inmates in the audience at a Cash prison concert was a troublemaker named Merle Haggard. Yes, the country music star. He said the show inspired his turnaround.
Aussie band Cold Chisel was also known for doing gigs in jails. They even wrote a song about being in jail, Four Walls.
his perspective also came as a God fearing man. We are supposed to show mercy and kindness to all, even prisoners. He felt that we are forgetting that prisoners are people too, and to be mindfull of that.
The ' Man in black."
Originally written by Troy Junius Arnall and recorded by Roy Hogsed in 1947, “Cocaine Blues” was reworked from the 20th century folk ballad “Little Sadie.”
Johnny would also sing gospel songs later in these prison sets like Greystone Chapel and Peace In The Valley, singing about his relationship with the Lord, and I think those songs made more of an impact with this particular crowd because of how he identified with them earlier on.
This was a crazy song for an artist to sing in his genre and time. He was always at odds with the corporate money.
When I was stationed at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, my wife and I went to the Folsom State Prison and visited the gift shop where the inmates made items to sell. Those gray granite walls are massive and there forever.
His album Folsom Prison Blues is still popular today. He was beloved by prisoners. The warden however was not pleased
but Johnny did not care. One of the few men who walked the walk and talked the talk. Lastly Joaquin Phoenix does an amazing
version of this song. I still think he got robbed of the Oscar.
Coca-Cola still contains the Coca leaf. Which is the same leaf that the drug is made from . They don't use the actual drug.They only use the leaf for flavoring. The never actually had drugs in the drink, however Coca cola is currently the largest (legal) purchaser of the Coca leaf
Folson Prison Blues is worth a listen if you want to understand a little bit more about who he was.
BB King did one of his best concerts in a prison!!!
' The Man in Black ' should be a great one to react to. Thank you Maddy
He's got a folsom prison album, must listen. Man in Black was great. Thanks Maddy
He also played in as swedish prison. The album is called ”live at Österåker”, and you can find it on the big streaming platforms. It’s the only time he has played in a prison outside the US.
I would like to suggest Johnny Cash The Ballad Of Ira Hayes from the album Bitter Tears. The whole album has a Native American theme to it. I am one and that is why I am requesting this song. Thank you.
Maddy, Johnny Cash was a wild man. Drinking, drugging, running around with women, this guy did it all. He was always looked at as a cool guy. Even people who didn't like country music liked and respected "the man in black" (so-called because he liked to wear all black outfits). Also, Coca-Cola stopped putting cocaine in its products in 1929. Cheers! 😊
They realised they didn’t have to…. Caffeine and Sugar were addictive enough.
Folsom Prison Blues is the song you want to hear
The reason he performed in front of these prisoners is because he talked about things that were relatable to them in his music, and they probably loved seeing a huge star like Johnny there singing.
He pretty much made the prison deal happen. A lot of people were against it. His thinking was that they are still people that made mistakes and are paying their debt. Back then, some of the penalties were far worse than the crimes. He also did “A Boy named Sue “ in there. Actually an inmate at the time wrote that song and he performed it.
I’m not sure if you’re referring to A Boy Named Sue, or Cocaine Blues, but neither song was written by an inmate.
It would be a longer video, but the movie "Walk The Line" would give you a lot of insight into Johnny Cash, and has most of his best songs, all in one place.
Country is all about stories, not necessarily true stories! Johnny’s best was “a boy named sue” all about the mud the blood and the beer!
Johnny is in Rock & Roll HOF
Country HOF and songwriter HOF
He started at Sun Studio in Memphis in mid 50s at the same time ELVIS was there
Bad Ass !
I think Johnny knows what he sings about. Fun reaction. Thanks Maddy.
Cash was seven times in prision himself - but only for several hours. But he got a connection to the inmates and wanted to help them ... great guy!
And as others already mentioned: Do the song "A Boy Named Sue" - it's more like a funny song, but with a meaning, of course.
I have been watching a few of these random reactions recently she seems pretty genuine
I knew a couple guys from my teenage years who went down this road. Sadly enough, both died in prison.
Boy name Sue and Folsom prison blues. He sang them both at the Folsom prison of course and I think he also did it at San Quentin.
The live album from Cash's 1968 Folsom Prison concert included:
Folsom Prison Blues (where his character is a sentenced murderer)
Dark as the Dungeon
Cocaine Blues
25 Minutes to Go (where he's counting down the minutes before he hangs)
I Got Stripes (prison song)
Green Green Grass of Home (a convict dreams of going home, then awakes and remembers he's to be executed that day and after that he "will" go home)
...and a few others in a similar vein
The live album from his 1969 concert at San Quentin Prison included:
Wanted Man
Wreck of the Old 97
Starkville City Jail
San Quentin (a critique of the criminal justice system)
A Boy Named Sue (in which his character tries to kill his father)
and... Folsom Prison Blues, again
So yeah, as a former convict himself, he was going for the jugular and building rapport with the prisoners
Wow!!
GREAT ASSESSMENT MADDIE👍🏻👍🏻
Cash spent 7 separate nights in jail. 7 misdemeanors. Never prison.
Ok first, you are shockingly beautiful 😍.
I love you're reactions, the feeling of the songs spell out on your face before you even speak. Your doing great keep them coming.
Thank you so much!!
@MaddyReactions ❤️
You should do “Ring of Fire,” probably his best song. Also do “Delia,” or maybe “I Walk the Line.” All of his stuff with the Highwaymen is gold too-like “Highwayman” itself.
He does a whole album at Folsom Prison. Recorded live. Thats just one song.
He is so good. He's a singer what else. Great song. He was in jail back himself. I dont know when
It's a song - it's called story telling- writing- a cautionary tale
if you watch walk the line movie that explains a lot Johny Cash had drug and alcohol addiction his church told him not to sing that song at prison and he told said to them the date and time he's going to sing it
Folsom isn't/wasn't just A prison. It was THE prison. The roughest of them all at the time and probably still in the top 3 of rough prisons. It was and still is where the baddest of the bad end up. Several people are there for life and several have been executed there. A song like this will resonate with inmates though and it was a huge success!
He was just lucky to be singing there instead of living there. He was a wildman.
For a great look at different sides of Johnny Cash, Check out two songs: "The Man In Black" and "A Boy Named Sue." The man is an icon.
My favorite politically correct song. I've always loved this entire album.
Coca Cola had trace amounts of cocaine from coca leaves in the early 1900s, by 1929 it had eliminated all trace amounts of cocaine.
This was already an established song that his fans were already familiar with.
This is the only live album I will listen to. The entire album is great. If you have a chance to see the documentary/filming of his concert in Folsom, it is very interesting. He was just trying to bring some joy from the outside world to men that were probably not going to see the outside for a long time. I hope you get to check out both.
1:13 he is singing this song because he has a captive audience. Best I can do. he also had an addiction to amphetamines.
The inmate asked if that song would be on the album. Johny replied “I doubt that”
Johnnie said yeah, and then somebody else said I doubt that.
This was the first album I bought with my own money in 1968
You really don’t have a clue. He went to the prison to ENTERTAIN the prisoners and they loved him for it. He’s not trying to teach them anything darling. That’s not his job. You did a great disservice to one of America’s most legendary performers who had a heart of gold when it came to helping other people like the inmates he devoted his time and energy to go and perform in front of to allow them for a moment or two to feel like they were free. All free of charge.
You know Johnny was a prisoner in his days
My favourite Johnny Cash song is ‘Man in White’.
What would you sing to prisoners? Sth about pink unicorns? Most of them won't relate to that. 🤷🏼♂️😉
You should watch "Man in black", it will tell you more about JC and how he thought.
Also the movie "Walk the Line" is about his life. "Hurt" hits ten times more, once you seen this btw great movie!
Have a good one! ✌🏻
He supported them for their bad decisions in life. He empathized with men (in this case) who made bad decisions in life and those who were wanted to right their lives. Johnny made many bad decisions in his life so he wanted to give back.
So in the audience, one of the inmates was a future country music star named Johnny Paycheck.
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@@MaddyReactions seriously, Johnny Paycheck...... "Take this job and shove it" was a hit of his.
Wait really!?
A hack is slang for a prison guard.
In Cash songs no one escapes the consequences of their actions.
I like that!
Playing outlaw music to the outlaws. Seems appropriate to me.
He got busted by locals. He is a great.
My favorite song by him is FOLSOM PRISON BLUES.
Johnny is the G O A T !
MR Cash did time and his story is all about redemption no matter how far you fall!
He only did a couple of nights in jail for misdemeanors. The only real "outlaw" of that era was Merle Haggard, who was in the audience for Johnny Cash's San Quentin concert. During that show, Haggard realized what he wanted to do for a living when he got out of prison, and he actually did it.
Boy Named Sue
One Piece At A Time
This song will cause early onset insanity
No cash was never in as an inmate he did spend a few nights in local jail to dry out on a few seperate occasions.
Love your reaction and comments, Maddy!
Glad you like them!
You were jaw dropped though most of this song. Lmao. I'm a rock fan that hated country but it was the movie Walk the Line that peeked my interest in Johnny. Metallica also had a live concert in prison but Johnny did it first. Wow! Amazing. He also sang A Boy Named Sue in that prison and if you've heard the stories about prison, it's a knee slapper. Also check out Folsom Prison Blues and One Piece at a Time. It's a funny song about working in a Cadillac factory and stealing an entire car, one piece at a time. Hilarious.
You have to watch the movie Walk the Line. Reese witherspoon and Joaquin Pheonix. Like I said, I hated all country until I watched that film and then Johnny was in my playlist.
Coca Cola - Coca stands for cocaine. Cola is for caffeine, taken from the kola nut.
A Boy Named Sue and Folsom Prison Blues are two other Johnny songs. ohnny Cash became addicted to amphetamines and barbiturates and drank heavily as his career took off in the late 1950s, great reaction!
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@@MaddyReactions He was huge in the '60s and '70s.
The song showed the prisoners that Johnny was one with them. Several performers were ex-cons, including Johnny.
It's a love song.