Johnny Cash at Madison Square Garden cover

Johnny Cash at Madison Square Garden

Johnny Cash

77 min · 26 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music

A vibrant live showcase blending country, rockabilly, and blues with Cash's commanding presence and storytelling.

Why this album works

The album was notable for its commercial success, reaching number 18 on the Billboard charts, and it is considered one of the defining live albums of its era. It showcased Cash's ability to connect with diverse audiences and reinforced his reputation as an outlaw country icon.
Best for
engaging live performance atmosphere storytelling that captivates attention varied energy throughout the set
Context
Released in 1971, 'Johnny Cash at Madison Square Garden' captures a pivotal moment in Cash's career as he was transitioning from a troubled period into renewed commercial success. This live album followed his celebrated comeback with 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968 and solidified his status as a major figure in American music during the early 70s.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Presley· Waylon Jennings· Willie Nelson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big River Standout 2:21
  • 2 I Still Miss Someone 1:37
  • 3 Five Feet High and Rising 2:52
  • 4 Pickin’ Time 2:36
  • 5 Remember the Alamo 2:48
  • 6 Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream 3:04
  • 7 Wreck of the Old 97 2:14
  • 8 The Long Black Veil 3:01
  • 9 The Wall 1:08
  • 10 Send a Picture of Mother 2:36
  • 11 Folsom Prison Blues Standout 3:35
  • 12 Blue Suede Shoes 3:13
  • 13 Flowers on the Wall 2:32
  • 14 Wildwood Flower 3:45
  • 15 Worried Man Blues 1:40
  • 16 A Boy Named Sue Standout 4:25
  • 17 Cocaine Blues 1:57
  • 18 Jesus Was a Carpenter 3:40
  • 19 The Ballad of Ira Hayes 3:11
  • 20 As Long as the Grass Shall Grow 3:50
  • 21 Sing a Travelin’ Song 3:33
  • 22 He Turned the Water Into Wine 3:16
  • 23 Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) 4:16
  • 24 Daddy Sang Bass 2:15
  • 25 Finale Medley: Do What You Do, Do Well / I Walk The Line / Ring Of Fire / Folsom Prison Blues / The Rebel / Folsom Prison Blues 4:45
  • 26 Suppertime 2:55

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