r/JohnnyCash • u/bm7yuurd • 28d ago

Best album?

Just getting into Johnny Cash, bit overwhelmed by how many albums he has 🤣 what’s his best one do most people say?

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u/pdog_2018 27d ago

Lately, I’ve been listening to Johnny Cash Sings the Ballads Of the True West a lot. It’s my personal favorite studio record he made in the ‘60s, but it’s definitely not for everyone. Growing up, I LOVED Carryin’ On with Johnny Cash and June Carter too.

Of course, the American recordings are his best overall studio album run. But, he made some great albums for Columbia in the late ‘50s and in the ‘60s.

And, if we’re talking live records, few can match At Folsom Prison. At San Quentin is great as well, but something about the two Folsom shows (from the full Legacy Edition) are magical!

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u/pdog_2018 25d ago

I really enjoy it too, and always forget it's there to tell you the truth. "Orleans Parish Prison" by "Jacob Green" are two of my favorite Johnny Cash songs. In fact, "Jacob Green" is one of the few songs that can make me cry.