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FrankY59FrankY59 Posts: 1,049
edited October 2015 in Other Music
What is a good album to introduce myself to Mr. Cash? I think he has released over 90 albums...

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  • JD104156JD104156 Posts: 3
    The American Recordings are great- specifically 2, 3 and 4. A lot of covers, but a good place to start
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,357
    JD104156 said:

    The American Recordings are great- specifically 2, 3 and 4. A lot of covers, but a good place to start

    If you came across him from the song "Hurt" then I agree, but if you really want to see what made him, look into "a boy named Sue, I walk the line, Folsom blues, That old wheel and long black veil.
  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,151
    Go with this, it's got what you need and it's not very expensive and well worth it. After that dig into his American Recordings.

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  • JD104156JD104156 Posts: 3
    tempo_n_groove said:

    JD104156 said:

    The American Recordings are great- specifically 2, 3 and 4. A lot of covers, but a good place to start

    If you came across him from the song "Hurt" then I agree, but if you really want to see what made him, look into "a boy named Sue, I walk the line, Folsom blues, That old wheel and long black veil.
    I've got a ton of his old stuff. But someone who is looking to give him a test run might like the American Recordings.
  • FrankY59FrankY59 Posts: 1,049
    I've read his "top" albums include At Folsom Prison and San Quentin. I'm only interested in vinyl so hopefully these live recordings are somewhat descent quality.
  • rollingsrollings Posts: 7,124
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  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,151
    FrankY59 said:

    I've read his "top" albums include At Folsom Prison and San Quentin. I'm only interested in vinyl so hopefully these live recordings are somewhat descent quality.

    If you're only interested in vinyl your best bet is some kind of greatest hits (which is hard to find the perfect one cause he has so many songs) or all his Amercan Recordings. Folsom is great but you don't get much of the full effect of the show on vinyl. I have his box set from Folsom and San Quentin and listening to those uncut are really incredible and it's awesome for the live shows. I have his other box sets as well for all his studio recordings. In my humble opinion, Johnny Cash is worth digging deep in his music and that's hard to do if your strictly focusing on what's released on vinyl. Good luck on your search, Johnny Cash's music library is well worth collecting.
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    2012 Missoula (9/30) 2013 Chicago (7/19) Pittsburgh (10/11) Buffalo (10/12) Baltimore (10/27) Dallas (11/15)
    2014 Austin (10/12) Memphis (10/14) St. Paul (10/19) Milwaukee (10/20) Denver (10/22)
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale (4/8) Miami (4/9) Hampton (4/18) Philly (4/28,4/29) NY (5/1,5/2) 2018 Seattle (8/10) Missoula (8/13) 2022 Nashville (9/16)
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,056
    My first Johnny Cash LP was "Johnny Cash's Greatest Hits Volume 1" (Columbia CS 9478). It has all of Johnny's big hits and the album sounds great played straight through. If you like that record, you'll certainly want to dig deeper, including the aforementioned (live) "At Folsom Prison" and "American Recordings". Johnny also contribute some great work the the Highwaymen's first album, "Highwayman".
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  • FrankY59FrankY59 Posts: 1,049
    edited October 2015
    Ahh I saw that record but some other greatest hits so didn't know which to grab so I went with Folsom Prison...hopefully I can digest it but if not than I'll grab that greatest hits one...I also see his American recordings in my future.

    I purchased Folsom out of town so when I get home I'll post my thoughts...not that it matters.
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,958
    Folsom Prison is an entertaining album. No, it's not the greatest thing ever, but it is still an iconic album, and I think it does have atmosphere at least. You have nothing to regret in picking that one up.
    (Johnny Cash is amazing. I actually HATE country music all across the board - like knives in my ears - except for Johnny Cash. He is something special. :) )
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  • Walking the milesWalking the miles Posts: 548
    The Legend of Johnny Cash is a good compilation vinyl to start at:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYBBSQK?keywords=the legend of johnny cash&qid=1445448968&ref_=sr_1_2&s=music&sr=1-2

    Then you'll want to get The American Recordings. I'm with PJ_Soul, not a big country fan but Johnny Cash is special.
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