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There was a man listening to Johnny at a prison concert named Merle Haggard. After watching Johnny preform he made his mind up. He was not getting into trouble anymore. He was going to be a country star. Merle Haggard is a country star. Check out his song, Mama tried.
Great suggestion! Luckily, I got to see Merle about six months before he passed. I also stood about 5’ from a young “up and comer” that day named Chris Stapleton.
Merle Haggard was in prison when this concert was recorded. Merle said this was what inspired him to turn his life around. When he got out he became a country super star.
@@t0dd000you've got it twisted. He will raise the dead and restore the creation. Reading literally any of the new testament shows your assertion to be absurd. Not saying it to be a dick. I say it because I care.
He was asked not to, they didn't want the inmates to have to hear a song reminding them that they're locked up, and Cash said "To hell with it. They need to know that I see them" and they prisoners loved it.
I 🖤 Johnny Cash Here’s an interesting read: Johnny Cash Once Demanded that Kris Kristofferson, who was a janitor at the time for Columbia Records, Be allowed to sit in on one of his recording sessions. And it all started with Kristofferson being banned from Johnny’s recording sessions…Kris in his own words. Kristofferson: “I almost got fired one time because a couple of songwriters crashed the session, and they were trying to pitch him a gospel album. And for some reason the woman who was the secretary to the producer blamed me for letting them in there and tried to get me fired. And so the next night my boss came down and said “I don’t think you should go to John’s session tonight,” which was heartbreaking for me because I lived for those recording sessions….But I understood it.” Johnny was not happy to hear that Kris wouldn’t be sitting in on the recording session. Kristofferson: “I hid down in the vault of the recording studio and was erasing tapes down there or doing some kind of busy work, and John appeared down there in the basement. He said “I understand you’re not coming to the session.” I said “No, I’ve got a lot of work to do down here, I can’t. He said “Well I just wanted to tell you I’m not gonna record until you come up there. So I had to go up there and sit on the floor. Kristofferson: “And here I was, the janitor, and I’m sitting on the floor and this woman who tried to get me fired was watching me and the whole session. It was the most uncomfortable I’ve ever been in my life. But I thought it was the measure of the man. He always stood up for the underdog….And that’s something I’ve tried to live up to. He’s been a good example.” Kristofferson said this whole experience was an example of who Johnny Cash really was."
So funny how so many people go to Folsom Prison because they think Cash was sentenced there. He was never incarcerated in Folsom or anywhere for that matter. He spent a night or 2 in jail here and there but never a prison. He was in the military and stationed in Germany, watched a movie about Folsom prison conditions and that's were the song comes from.
Woods or hoods . What is the difference. Struggling trying to do what you want and not have anyone try to hold you back. But yes got to be accountable for what you do. Real is real.try Sidewalk Chalk. : "us them" . If the haves and the have nots.
He went to Folsom prison and did a live Performance. The performance was recorded, and that was what you were listening to the audience was actually the prisoners
He started every concert and all of his TV shows with "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" The inmates were instructed to keep quiet until after introducing himself
100% correct. There has been a lot of masculinity missing from a lot of today's music. Not just R&B, hip-hop, but rock, pop, everything. I'm 51 and I've just started listening to country music. I grew up on 80s pop and hip-hop, Run DMC was my favorite group of all time, 90s had some amazing rap with NWA, Public Enemy, Tupac, and the rock scene, especially grunge, with Nirvana and Pearl Jam and bands like that. Groups today are missing what bands like those had. Just that badass feeling. We don't have that anymore.
Non-toxic masculinity is such a positive uplifting way for a man to live. Too many men think the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’ means all masculinity is toxic. So wrong.
@@toolshed2ndbatt right. His you express your masculinity IS entirely your choice. And whether others think you do that in a way that makes them feel safe with you and uplifted by you is entirely their choice. All I said was too many men can’t tell they are not giving that vibe.
I agree 100%, that there is definitely a lack of masculinity in the music today, and back in our day, we called Johnny Cash's music, *OUTLAW COUNTRY* (Talking tough & actually being tough, are 2 totally different things)
Johnny Cash was without a shadow of a doubt one of the finest storytellers that has ever walked the planet. In any way, any genre' & at any time. The man cared about everyone. Peace out.
As you react. One question you did not ask. Why did Johnny Cash sing in a prison? Well, he was always for the underdog. He had empathy for those less fortunate. He had a great heart for all.
Here for more! Fun fact: I actually visited Folsom Prison on a road trip back in 2003. And then I got my Johnny Cash tattoo. PUT DON IN FRONT OF THE MAN IN BLACK, too!
If you want to hear Johnny Cash song about regrets/accountabilty, check out "I hung My Head" powerful song/message. Another later JC song thats good is "Drive On"
It’s not toxic masculinity to talk about killing someone and having to deal with the consequences of incarceration. He actively regrets it in the song and wishes he could be far from his consequences, nothing toxic about it except Johnny acknowledging he’s a bad man and deserves his time in prison for killing a man to just watch him die. That’s why he’s relatable not because he’s a masculine man, because he’s batshit crazy.
If you get the Johnny Cash greatest hits album and play it all the way through on a long drive, I guarantee you'll be hooked. It was on a permanent rotation with Busta and E40 for over a year while I commutted between Kadena AFB and Camp Hansen every day on Okinawa.
He did this at the prison to a group of prisoners . The best thing that came out of that concert was Merrel Haggard , Johnny Cash helped him when he got out !!
As far as I remember, there is a video made from the original performance filmed in the prison. That might be a "must see" for you and your many fans! THANK YOU!
Old school country banger! The Man in Black was the real deal! Please check out and review "25 Minutes to Go" its about his last 25 minutes of life before being hanged for his crimes...
If you want your mind blown, listen to the song San Quentin. He wrote it from the point of view of the prisoners specifically for the concert. There is a live video of it from that concert in ‘69.
One of my best friends grew up, just a couple miles from where Johnny Cash was living when he was in the throes of his alcoholism and she said he was just the nicest person ever and he gave her a ride home from school one day.
This is his first song that he wrote while in the service after watching a movie,can't remember the name of it. Then Johnny played it at Folsom and San Quentin..
The famous picture on the t-shirt with Johnny and the middle finger was taken during one of his prison shows. The photographer said “Give Us Something For The Warden Johnny”, and he threw up the finger. The picture was taken, and as they say, and the rest is history.
Johnny was a man of the people I met him just before deployment in the Nashville Airport and he took the time to sit beside me and have about a 15 minute one on one conversation. I'll never forget just how relatable and sincere he was . I told my grandma in a letter that I met Johnny Cash and when I came home after counting my fingers and toes she said " what was Johnny Cash like ? It brought her great joy !❤
I was lucky growing up, my uncle's had a band and they sang everything from rock to funk. Motown and blues, blue grass, etc ... watching them rehearse was some good times.
Don't mess with some Johnny Cash.. I truly don't remember it well.. just a little bit.. seeing Johnny Cash at my State Fair when I was 5.. blessed to have that little memory of country music Royalty
I appreciate the respect toward Johnny Cash bestowed, not just listening to one song, exploring his catalog, even saying you would listen to the songs with or without the camera.
Johnny Cash - A Concert Behind Prison Walls was 1976 televised concert, shot inside the Tennessee State Prison and featuring Linda Ronstadt among others.
You really need to listen to some Waylon Jennings. Waylon & Johnny where great friends....they where even roommates in Nashville for a while. I think you should listen to 'I've Always Been Crazy' by Waylon for a start.
Thank you so much. Was hoping someone would react to his prison visits. He did some of his best music at Folsom and San Quentin. Love your channel. You migt want to listen to Orange Blossom Special too.
I had the luxury of doing a lot of "sports show circuit" in the 1990s and one of our main acts one year was Tommy Cash, John's little brother. He was such a real, friendly, and although not for me, a very reverent man. I was with him while he talked to John, and Tommy was funny one night when we all got back to the hotel, many of us went to the bar for a night cap or two, Tommy stopped me in the lobby and said, " Um...uh excuse me Michael.....me and the back up singers are going up to the room for bible study, would you like to join." He knew I wasn't religious but still was funning with me about it.
Masculinity isn’t toxic unless you’re using it on those weaker than yourself. This song was made when men were really MEN, and it was glorious, sugar! We need more of it, we need it back. Society is killing our men and the consequences are devastating. As a 52 yr old woman, let me tell you, there’s nothing sexier than the power of a man, who’s able to unleash, or control, his strength. ❤ Pray for our men!
The clarity of the lyrics from older county singers compared to today's music is something that makes it stand out. Everyone could easily understand them and the words hit you in a different way. Imo....
This song kept so many of us from doing bad stuff listening to this as a kid. lol! this song was musically revolutionary as well due to the rocking licks that mimic the sound of the train on the tracks.
Now that you heard Johnny Cash sing Folsom Prison. You need to watch Roy Clark sing and play his guitar. You will be speechless. He was the best guitar player that ever lived. So be amazed.❤😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
What does a country song, an opera song, and a barbershop quartet have in common? Answer: "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" had all three. The 1958 hit by Johnny Cash, that crossed over the country charts to pop charts on Dick Clark's Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show. March 08, 1958. Before American Bandstand. It went to #1 on country charts and #14 on Billboard's Top 100.
If you're on a Johnny Cash teaching responsibility kick, then you've got to listen to The Beast In Me. Also I Hung My Head, but that's actually a Sting cover.
You can dive so deep into jonny Cash, ballad of ira jean in amazing too. I always felt he put himself often into other people's scineros along with songs about himself
@jean-pierreyot5871 oh I'm sure and ty for not being harsh on me, nothing like being under attack in an entertainment comment section and I've had it happen. I thought I knew every song by jonny cash then I randomly find a new and great one. I just heard that 1st time a couple weeks ago, ty❤
A song that moved me from the first time I heard it more than half a century ago. Very few reactions to it, unfortunately. At least among the reactors I follow.
I am absolutely loving watching your journey into unfamiliar musical territory! If I might suggest a slight tangent, you might enjoy some of Marty Robbins' cowboy and gunslinger songs. There's the El Paso trilogy: El Paso - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5Q9bAWGEkcE.htmlsi=GgX0UxiP_gmOOCpW Feleena (from El Paso) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-74AkX3D35fo.htmlsi=-jg2Uz-feR4x_ASU El Paso City - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SicLohDu-qk.htmlsi=-5xyw7o7FSsUuLwI Then there are just some standalone gunfighter and trail songs: Big Iron - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zzICMIu5zFY.htmlsi=Mk2GxjU8QUkSsTyE Mr. Shorty - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4bE6K6_u4DA.htmlsi=NlfQKClETFjhMrtx They're Hanging Me Tonight - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wPGCLMdy9hI.htmlsi=X2_JSJbAH-Bna49d Cottonwood Tree - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0zb7wUHvXr4.htmlsi=4V-2QiutBJogn8DY The Master's Call - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7mrI2xtkEMA.htmlsi=wOIsa89WdoVyiWLS (I think you'll like this one a lot; you seem to be a man of faith) Meet Me TOnight in Laredo - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nhQnmhuGM6U.htmlsi=A8AdTx2f4NVLo5yc San Angelo - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4LP17wOrlBk.htmlsi=JTuxMugTmEvqxU3l Wow. Didn't quite mean to give you a whole playlist, but there's a lot of stuff that I think you'll like. There's a metric crapload of other music from Marty's thirty-plus year career, too, but these are reminiscent to me of the music of Johnny Cash's that you've kind of gravitated to. It's all worth checking out.
You need Alex Nevel singing I Know where I've been, KD Lane singing Cry, Josh Groben singing you rise up , and Patti LaBell and McDonald singing I my own
Several country songs deal with bad boys doing bad things and facing the consequences. George Jones has Still Doin' Time about cheating on his wife and the misery he feels, Merle Haggard has Mama Tried, Johnny Paycheck has The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised, David Allan Coe has a number of songs, to choose from. Most of country is about standing tall and proud and kicking all the ass that comes for you, but a lot of it is about heartbreak, suffering, misery and either rising above it, coming back from it, or wallowing in it, or in some cases reveling in it but knowing that there would be a price to pay and just not caring in the moment. Pick a singer (real country singers) and you can find nearly every type of song in their catalogue. Each singer just puts the events in their own unique voice even though the plot of the song is the same as everybody else. Folsom Prison Blues, Mama Tried and Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised, all give credit to their mothers for trying to teach them better and yet they just could not deny their urges and now were paying for it. Another way to look at it is that country tries to teach lessons and tell stories in the old oral tradition.
In your comment of masculinity, the toxic part is not takimg accountability and always mistreating people for personal gain. Country brings up the accountability as you said. Im into balance and theres no balance in toxicity on either side of the line.
So glad you are enjoying Johnny Cash. Now that you have heard the original, you need to hear the rendition of Folsom Prison Blues by Roy Clark. Roy is a great artist for you to get into. A genius on any instrument with strings and definitely a comedic edge to a lot, but not all, of his stuff. Definitely check out his Folsom Prison Blues. I think you would love it.
For your next reaction of JC, I highly recommend a cover he did of Sting's "I Hung My Head." It is truly brilliant and the best version of that song available IMHO.
I am 61 and grew up listening to my dad's 8-tracks and Johnny is legend. That being said sometimes other performers can take a song and put their own spin on it and its great too. Nothing will beat Johnny but could you please check out Home Free's version of Folsom Prison Blues? I think Mr. Cash would have approved. ~ Hugzzz ~ Beth Ann... PS: I have been a fan for a long time, but do not comment often.
"Sixteen Tons" cover. PLEASE. It's such an amazing song. To this day i can quote part of the chorus, and most people will be able to (and do!) quote me the rest. At least, the first half. Listen to it, youll see what i mean.
Do an installment with people reacting to your original content. That way you can push your music out there and also get some positive feedback and or constructive criticism. Love y'all's channel!
As you know from 'The Man in Black' Johnny Cash had a lot of sympathy for the prison population. He was one of the only big stars of the day to perform concerts for prisoners You should check out the live footage of Fulsom and San Quentin- both are amazing.
One of the guys in the audience at this concert was Merle Haggard, who was serving time for armed robbery (among other things). He says this concert helped inspire him to change, and he did. After he got out of prison, he went on to become one of the biggest stars in Country Music.
