I Would Like to See You Again
Johnny Cash · 1978
32 min · 11 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A poignant blend of country storytelling and bluesy introspection that reflects on love and loss.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- poignant storytelling about love
- mid-tempo flow for easy listening
- for quiet afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- looking for energetic tracks
- prefer longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Explores mature themes, showcasing a reflective side of Cash's songwriting.
- Themes
- nostalgic longing· social commentary on labor
- Career context
- By 1978, Johnny Cash was a seasoned artist, having released over twenty albums since his debut in the mid-1950s. 'I Would Like to See You Again' came during a period when Cash was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, partly due to his television appearances and the evolving landscape of country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
- If this clicks, go next to
- A Believer Sings the Truth — Continues themes of introspection and faith, expanding on emotional depth.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson — Shares themes of love and loss with a stripped-back, storytelling approach to country music.High, Low and in Between by Townes Van Zandt — Focuses on poignant narratives and bluesy introspection that echo Cash's emotional depth.Car Wheels on a Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams — Combines rich storytelling with a blend of country and blues, reflecting on nostalgia and personal struggles.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "I Would Like to See You Again".
- 1 I Would Like to See You Again Start here 2:51
- 2 Lately 1:58
- 3 I Wish I Was Crazy Again 2:41
- 4 Who’s Gene Autry? 3:50
- 5 Hurt So Bad 2:32
- 6 I Don’t Think I Could Take You Back Again 2:47
- 7 Abner Brown 3:36
- 8 After Taxes 3:00
- 9 There Ain’t No Good Chain Gang 3:15
- 10 That’s the Way It Is 3:00
- 11 I’m Alright Now 2:40
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Johnny Cash's catalog. Explores mature themes, showcasing a reflective side of Cash's songwriting.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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