A Believer Sings the Truth
Johnny Cash · 1979
55 min · 20 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
Uplifting gospel melodies intertwine with Cash's deep baritone, creating a spiritually resonant atmosphere.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it reflects Cash's deep commitment to gospel music, contributing to the genre's visibility within country music circles. It also received positive critical reception, reinforcing Cash's role as a major figure in both gospel and country genres during this era.
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'A Believer Sings the Truth' is Johnny Cash's first album of entirely gospel material. This release followed his transition to Columbia Records and came after his notable work in the 1970s that revitalized his career, showcasing his continuous exploration of faith through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Waylon Jennings· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Wings in the Morning 2:43
- 2 Gospel Boogie (A Wonderful Time Up There) Standout 2:37
- 3 Over the Next Hill 2:34
- 4 He's Alive Standout 4:16
- 5 I've Got Jesus in My Soul 2:40
- 6 When He Comes 3:31
- 7 I Was There When It Happened (So I Guess I Ought to Know) 2:14
- 8 I'm a Newborn Man 1:40
- 9 There Are Strange Things Happening Every Day 3:30
- 10 Children Go Where I Send Thee 2:42
Disc 2
- 1 I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal 2:14
- 2 Lay Me Down in Dixie 1:59
- 3 Don't Take Everybody for Your Friend 2:23
- 4 You'll Get Yours, I'll Get Mine 2:20
- 5 Oh Come, Angel Band Standout 2:48
- 6 This Train Is Bound for Glory 3:30
- 7 I'm Gonna Try to Be That Way 2:49
- 8 What on Earth (Will You Do for Heavens Sake) 2:08
- 9 That's Enough 2:43
- 10 The Greatest Cowboy of Them All 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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