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"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it." - Johnny Cash
Born February 26, 1932, Johnny Cash (also known as the "Man in Black") was an influential country musician, best known in the 1950s and '60s for his hit songs I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues and Ring of Fire, and he became known in his later years for his stripped down cover versions of modern popular songs, such as I Won't Back Down, Rusty Cage, One, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Desperado, and Hurt.
Fueled by his own rocky personal life and spiritual path, much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption. Thus, in a career that spanned almost five decades, Cash was the personification of country music to many people around the world, despite his distaste for the Nashville mainstream.
Cash was particularly famous for his prison concerts, especially the historic performances in Folsom and San Quentin prisons in the late '60s. The former ended up being one of the fastest selling records of all time.
Cash and June Carter Cash were married soon after Cash proposed to her during a concert in London, Ontario in 1968. The couple recorded several duets, including Jackson and It Ain't Me Babe. June Carter had co-written Ring of Fire for Cash before their marriage.
In the mid-1980s he recorded and toured with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson as The Highwaymen, making two hit albums.
His career was rejuvenated in the 1990s, leading to unexpected popularity and iconic status among a younger audience not traditionally interested in country music. In 1993, he sang the vocal on the track (read more)
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Ring of Fire
And It Makes A Fiery Ring
Bound By Wild Desire
I Fell Into A Ring Of Fire
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
Ring Of Fire Lyrics
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The Best of Johnny Cash: 22 Songs from the Heart and Soul of Country (Easy Guitar with Notes & Tab)
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The Essential Johnny Cash
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Walk the Line: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Hal Leonard Johnny Cash Guitar Chord Songbook
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I Was There When It Happened: My Life with Johnny Cash
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NIN vs. Johnny Cash
"Hurt" is a song written by Trent Reznor, first released on Nine Inch Nails' 1994 album The Downward Spiral. In 2002, "Hurt" was covered by Johnny Cash to critical acclaim; it was one of Cash's final hit releases before his death. Yes it's a cover, but T.R. made it his own. Both songs deserve their own respect.
Which version of Hurt do you prefer?
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Aussiegirl says:
The original by Trent is still the best, but Johnny took it to a level that suited him, and it works well. I can still remember the Trent/Bowie concert, when David Bowie came out singing "Hurt" and it SUCKED. Cash does it a lot better.
Posted March 01, 2009
Links
- JohnnyCash.Com (THE OFFICIAL JOHNNY CASH SITE)
- Profile, photos, news, reviews, audio, video, chat, merchandise, and career highlights.
- The SONY BMG Johnny Cash Site
- Record label page. Biography with timeline, discography, news on new reissues, photos, and a video clip.
- Johnny Cash at Wikipedia
- Article including a biography, consideration of his legacy, and lists of awards and notable works.
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Posted June 19, 2009
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Posted April 02, 2009
BigJoe wrote
Hurt is a beautiful song. One of the best in the world. Rest in peace, Cash, we will always remember you.
Posted March 01, 2009
Cathy C wrote
in reply to Good-Music I love Syd,
Posted November 22, 2008
christina wrote
johnny cash is cool i love his music
Posted November 11, 2008
Cathy C wrote
Hello. Love the lens. Love Cash. I wanted to let you know about a cool story if you are interested... I think this link will take you there. It is about a very good Cash Tribute band called Cold Hard Cash from Montana that will appear on David Letterman on November 18th. http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1NYWduLU1hZ24tTWFnbi1QaWdnLVNpbmctWmVybw==
Posted September 22, 2008
blue22d wrote...
Nice lens. I have always loved Johnny Cash. My sister was lucky enough to see him perform with a friend in Los Angeles (Townhall). My husband's father knew him when Johnny lived in Ventura, CA, early years. Sorry he is no longer with us. You might enjoy my lens on Ken "Festus" Curtis of Gunsmoke fame. He was quite a singer. Thanks again and five stars to ya.
Posted August 30, 2008
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