Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison [1968] - Vinyl Record

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Folsom Prison's significance in Johnny Cash's legacy is immense, serving as the backdrop for arguably his most iconic song and the centerpiece of his definitive album, At Folsom Prison. A perfect amalgamation of folklore and raw reality, this record marks the moment when Cash transformed into the towering Man in Black, a tormented troubadour singing of crime, inner turmoil, and imprisonment. It's tempting to view this portrayal as contrived, but there's a genuine authenticity to Cash's performance as he tailors his setlist to fit the captive audience, delving into stories of murder and incarceration - a way to connect with the inmates, but also a subtle hint that perhaps Cash truly did kill a man in Reno just for the thrill. Despite the dark themes prevalent throughout At Folsom Prison, Cash never romanticizes or glamorizes the crimes or the criminals. Instead, he delivers them with a matter-of-fact approach, peppered with wry jokes and clever wordplay.

1. Folsom Prison Blues
2. Dark As The Dungeon
3. I Still Miss Someone
4. Cocaine Blues
5. 25 Minutes To Go
6. Orange Blossom Special
7. The Long Black Veil
8. Send A Picture Of Mother
9. The Wall
10. Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog
11. Flushed From The Bathroom Of Your Heart
12. Jackson
13. Give My Love To Rose
14. I Got Stripes
15. Green, Green Grass Of Home
16. Greystone Chapel