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"Folsom Prison Blues" is a song by American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, based on material composed by Gordon Jenkins. Written in 1953, [ 1 ] it was first recorded and released as a single in 1955, and later included on his debut studio album Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison is the first live album by American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, released on Columbia Records on May 6, 1968. After his 1955 song " Folsom Prison Blues ", Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison.
"Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog" is a song written by Jack Clement and originally recorded by Johnny Cash on Columbia Records for his novelty album Everybody Loves a Nut, released in 1966. Cash notably performed the song at Folsom Prison on January 13, 1968, and it appears on his live album At Folsom Prison released later that year. [3] [4] [5]
On October 14, 2014, the City of Folsom unveiled phase 1 of the Johnny Cash Trail to the public with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Rosanne Cash. Along the trail, eight larger-than-life public art pieces will tell the story of Johnny Cash, his connection to Folsom Prison, and his epic musical career.
Folsom Prison Blues; Fools Hall Of Fame; Foolish Questions; For Lovin' Me; For The Good Times; For You; Forever Young; Forty Shades Of Green; Four Months To Live; Four Strong Winds; The Fourth Man (In The Fire) Frankie's Man, Johnny; Friendly Gates; Friends In California; From Sea To Shining Sea; A Front Row Seat to Hear Ole Johnny Sing
The woman's song is sung by Beverly Mahr, Jenkins's wife. [6] Cash heard the song during a stint with the U.S. Air Force in Germany, and adapted it into "Folsom Prison Blues." [7] Cash said in the 1990s, "At the time, I really had no idea I would be a professional recording artist; I wasn't trying to rip anybody off." [8]
Prepare to step back in time and immerse yourself in the unforgettable atmosphere of the legendary 1968 Johnny Cash show at Folsom Prison.
Johnny Cash had previously recorded a concert at a prison in 1968 at Folsom State Prison. This concert was recorded for a live LP and a television documentary for the UK . On the original LP release, the song order was changed and several songs were cut, presumably for space reasons.