Orange Blossom Special
Johnny Cash · 1965
34 min · 12 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A vibrant blend of folk, country, and rock influences that showcases Cash's storytelling prowess.
Why this album works
'Orange Blossom Special' is notable for its diverse selection of tracks that highlight Cash's ability to reinterpret standards, achieving critical acclaim. The album reached No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and is often recognized for its influence on subsequent generations of artists across various genres.
- Career context
- Released in 1965, 'Orange Blossom Special' was Johnny Cash's twelfth studio album and followed his successful live album 'At Folsom Prison.' At this point in his career, Cash was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in country music while embracing elements of rock and folk, setting the stage for future innovations in the outlaw country movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Waylon Jennings· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Orange Blossom Special Standout 3:10
- 2 The Long Black Veil Standout 3:10
- 3 It Ain’t Me, Babe Standout 3:05
- 4 The Wall 2:12
- 5 Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright 3:00
- 6 You Wild Colorado 1:49
- 7 Mama, You’ve Been on My Mind 3:06
- 8 When It’s Springtime in Alaska (It’s Forty Below) 2:40
- 9 All of God’s Children Ain’t Free 2:16
- 10 Danny Boy 5:13
- 11 Wildwood Flower 2:15
- 12 Amen 2:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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