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Prior to reading this, my only insight into Cash’s upbringing had been the recording from Folsom Prison in which the warden does a cringe-inducing introduction
by shove 3y ago
Prior to reading this, my only insight into Cash’s upbringing had been the recording from Folsom Prison in which the warden does a cringe-inducing introduction of Ray Cash, Johnny’s father.
- ninjin 3y agoAs you mentioned Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, it is hands down the best live album I have ever listened to. Why? Because the recording captures Cash, the audience, and everyone else there in such a way that you can feel what a truly extraordinary set of circumstances that took place that day and Cash's personality is right there in the recording. Highly, highly recommended, even if you are not into his music in general it is a historical document and I wish I had come across even a single live recording that comes even close. If you want some sort of "definitive" edition, I hold the Legacy Edition [1] in very high regard as it to the best of my knowledge contains the two concerts in their entirety. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_Folsom_Prison#Legacy_Edition_(2008) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_Folsom_Prison#Legacy_Editio...
- graphe 3y agoThis is a good explaination of why I like certain live performances better. It feels more alive with the crowd and it's less sterile.
- Bayart 3y agoIn the same vein, I recommend BB King's concert at Sing Sing [1], although that's only been partially captured. [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v4GV5dxOkI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v4GV5dxOkI