Sunday Morning Coming Down cover

Sunday Morning Coming Down

Johnny Cash · 1972

33 min · 11 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music

A reflective blend of country and folk that captures the weight of regret and introspection.

Why this album works

'Sunday Morning Coming Down' is notable for its introspective themes, directly influencing the singer-songwriter genre and earning critical acclaim. The title track became an anthem of melancholy, further cementing Cash's legacy and reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Career context
Released in 1972, 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' was a pivotal moment in Johnny Cash's career, coming after his acclaimed live album 'At Folsom Prison' (1968). This album continued to solidify his status as a leading figure in the outlaw country movement, showcasing a more vulnerable side of his artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Presley· Waylon Jennings· Willie Nelson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Folsom Prison Blues Standout 2:48
  • 2 Orange Blossom Special 3:11
  • 3 It Ain't Me Babe 3:05
  • 4 Big River 2:24
  • 5 I'm Gonna Try to Be That Way 3:26
  • 6 Green, Green Grass of Home 2:35
  • 7 Understand Your Man 2:47
  • 8 If I Were a Carpenter Standout 3:04
  • 9 The Long Black Veil 3:09
  • 10 Don't Think Twice, It's All Right 3:01
  • 11 Sunday Morning Coming Down Standout 4:10

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