The Johnny Cash Children's Album cover

The Johnny Cash Children's Album

Johnny Cash · 1975

36 min · 15 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music

A whimsical blend of folk melodies and playful storytelling that captivates children's imaginations.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful storytelling for children
  • steady pacing for sing-alongs
  • whimsical melodies spark imagination
  • short tracks for quick attention
  • engaging themes for family bonding

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking complex musical depth
  • prefer darker, serious themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album introduced Cash's music to children, broadening his audience significantly.
Themes
playful storytelling· childhood imagination· whimsical melodies
Career context
Released in 1975, 'The Johnny Cash Children's Album' came during a period when Cash was diversifying his musical output. Following the success of his previous albums, this record marked his foray into children's music, showcasing his ability to connect with younger audiences while remaining true to his roots in country and folk.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Nasty Dan".

  • 1 Nasty Dan Start here 2:07
  • 2 One and One Makes Two 2:24
  • 3 I Got a Boy and His Hame Is John 2:55
  • 4 Little Magic Glasses 2:22
  • 5 Miss Tara 2:08
  • 6 Dinosaur Song 1:28
  • 7 Tiger Whitehead 3:13
  • 8 There’s a Bear in the Woods 2:23
  • 9 Call of the Wild 2:54
  • 10 Little Green Fountain 1:50
  • 11 Old Shep 2:25
  • 12 (The) Timber Man 2:49
  • 13 Grandfather’s Clock 3:40
  • 14 Ah Bos Cee Dah 2:35
  • 15 Why Is a Fire Engine Red 1:20

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Johnny Cash's catalog. This album introduced Cash's music to children, broadening his audience significantly.

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