Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town
Johnny Cash · 1987
32 min · 10 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A blend of traditional country storytelling with a touch of rockabilly energy and soulful blues influences.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling engaging narratives for road trips nostalgic reflections on life
- Context
- Released in 1987, 'Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town' came during a period of revitalization for Cash after his career had seen significant ups and downs. This album followed his acclaimed 'Rainbow' album from 1985, marking a continued exploration of themes related to Americana and personal narrative.
- If you like
- blues, rock & roll, traditional folk music
Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town is an album by Johnny Cash, released in 1987. A blend of traditional country storytelling with a touch of rockabilly energy and soulful blues influences. The album features notable tracks like 'Sixteen Tons', which showcases Cash's ability to reinterpret classic songs, appealing to both new audiences and long-time fans. It solidified Cash's status as a key figure in country music during the late 1980s, contributing to his eventual induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town sound like?
A blend of traditional country storytelling with a touch of rockabilly energy and soulful blues influences. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.
What makes Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town by Johnny Cash notable?
The album features notable tracks like 'Sixteen Tons', which showcases Cash's ability to reinterpret classic songs, appealing to both new audiences and long-time fans. It solidified Cash's status as a key figure in country music during the late 1980s, contributing to his eventual induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989. Released in 1987, 'Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town' came during a period of revitalization for Cash after his career had seen significant ups and downs. This album followed his acclaimed 'Rainbow' album from 1985, marking a continued exploration of themes related to Americana and personal narrative.
Who is Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town for?
Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town works well if you're into steady mid-tempo storytelling, engaging narratives for road trips and nostalgic reflections on life.
How many songs are on Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town?
Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Big Light 2:43
- 2 The Ballad of Barbara 4:22
- 3 I’d Rather Have You 3:12
- 4 Let Him Roll Standout 4:28
- 5 The Night Hank Williams Came to Town Standout 3:23
- 6 Sixteen Tons Standout 2:47
- 7 Letters From Home 3:21
- 8 W. Lee O Daniel (and the Light Crust Boys) 2:47
- 9 Heavy Metal (Don’t Mean Rock & Roll to Me) 2:51
- 10 My Ship Will Sail 2:44
Release Date
April 13, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
32 min 39 sec
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