The Johnny Cash Family Christmas
Johnny Cash · 1972
36 min · 21 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A warm blend of country, gospel, and family dialogue celebrating the joys and traditions of Christmas.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm family gathering atmosphere
- nostalgic holiday traditions exploration
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful interludes and dialogues
- cozy background for festivities
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer continuous, uninterrupted music
- dislike spoken word interludes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A unique holiday album that offers a personal glimpse, not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- family gatherings· traditional American Christmas· nostalgic warmth
- Career context
- By the time 'The Johnny Cash Family Christmas' was released in 1972, Johnny Cash had already established himself as a prominent figure in country music, following his groundbreaking album 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968. This holiday album came during a period when Cash was expanding his influence not just as a musician but also as a television personality, hosting 'The Johnny Cash Show' which showcased his family and musical guests.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Johnny Cash Songbook — Continues the family and storytelling vibe with a focus on classic songs.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Pretty Paper by Willie Nelson — Shares a warm, nostalgic vibe and themes of family and holiday spirit in Americana.Home for Christmas by Dolly Parton — Captures the same blend of country warmth and heartfelt storytelling centered around holiday traditions.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "King of Love".
- 1 Opening (dialogue) 3:54
- 2 King of Love Start here 2:45
- 3 Dialogue 1:39
- 4 Jingle Bells 1:40
- 5 Dialogue 1:14
- 6 That Christmasy Feeling 0:07
- 7 Dialogue 0:22
- 8 My Merry Christmas Song 2:40
- 9 Dialogue 0:55
- 10 Merry Christmas Mary 2:49
- 11 Dialogue 1:54
- 12 Christmas Time's A-Comin' 2:21
- 13 Dialogue 0:36
- 14 Christmas With You 2:07
- 15 Christmas as I Knew It 3:10
- 16 Dialogue 1:10
- 17 When You're Twenty-One 1:55
- 18 Dialogue 0:18
- 19 Old Fashioned Tree 1:35
- 20 Dialogue 0:58
- 21 Silent Night 2:00
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Johnny Cash's catalog. A unique holiday album that offers a personal glimpse, not a primary entry point.
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