Released 20 years ago
The Legend of Johnny Cash Vol. II
Johnny Cash · 2006
58 min · 20 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A heartfelt collection of timeless narratives wrapped in Cash's deep, resonant voice and simple yet poignant instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt narratives of everyday life
- consistent flow for easy listening
- emotional resonance in each story
- for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek modern production techniques
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Released shortly before Cash's posthumous recognition, showcasing his lasting influence.
- Themes
- American folklore· small-town regret· narrative ballads
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'The Legend of Johnny Cash Vol. II' arrived shortly before Cash's posthumous recognition as a cultural icon following his death in 2003. This compilation showcased his enduring impact on country music, compiling classic tracks from his storied career while solidifying his legacy amidst the rise of Americana.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
- If this clicks, go next to
- American V: A Hundred Highways — Continues the heartfelt narratives with a similar emotional depth and simplicity.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson — Similar narrative-driven songs with themes of love and loss, delivered in a stripped-down style.Our Mother the Mountain by Townes Van Zandt — Shares a focus on storytelling through poignant lyrics and an intimate acoustic soundscape.Car Wheels on a Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams — Explores American life and heartache with rich narratives and a blend of folk, country, and rock influences.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "There You Go".
- 1 There You Go Start here 2:18
- 2 Home of the Blues 2:40
- 3 Ballad of a Teenage Queen 2:12
- 4 The Ways of a Woman in Love 2:15
- 5 I Still Miss Someone 2:36
- 6 Don't Take Your Guns to Town 3:04
- 7 The Long Black Veil 3:07
- 8 The Ballad of Ira Hayes 4:09
- 9 It Ain't Me Babe 3:04
- 10 Girl From the North Country 3:42
- 11 Daddy Sang Bass 2:21
- 12 Flesh and Blood 2:37
- 13 The Night Hank Williams Came to Town 3:24
- 14 That Old Wheel 2:52
- 15 The Beast in Me 2:46
- 16 Unchained 2:51
- 17 I Won't Back Down 2:08
- 18 I Hung My Head 3:53
- 19 Bird on a Wire (live with orchestra) 4:10
- 20 In the Sweet By and By 2:24
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Johnny Cash's catalog. Released shortly before Cash's posthumous recognition, showcasing his lasting influence.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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