The World of Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash · 1970
14 min · 20 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven through traditional country melodies and bluesy undertones.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling in each track
- nostalgic reflections on life
- short bursts of emotional depth
- intimate moments over casual listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases Cash's storytelling and resonates with dedicated fans of his catalog.
- Themes
- American folk traditions· loneliness in rural life· historical storytelling· nostalgia for simpler times
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1970, 'The World of Johnny Cash' came during a prolific period in Cash's career, following the success of his 1969 album 'At San Quentin'. This compilation showcased his deep connection to American folk traditions and solidified his role as a leading figure in outlaw country music, appealing to both old fans and new audiences alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
- If this clicks, go next to
- Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 — Continues the heartfelt storytelling with a collection of fan favorites.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson — Both explore themes of heartbreak and Americana through sparse arrangements and storytelling.Nashville Skyline by Bob Dylan — Shares a similar blend of folk and country with an emphasis on narrative and emotional resonance.High, Low and in Between by Townes Van Zandt — Features poignant storytelling and bluesy melodies that reflect rural loneliness and nostalgia.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "I Still Miss Someone".
Disc 1
- 1 I Still Miss Someone Start here
- 2 Pickin’ Time
- 3 My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You
- 4 I Want to Go Home
- 5 I Feel Better All Over
- 6 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
- 7 Supper‐Time
- 8 In Them Old Cottonfields Back Home 2:33
- 9 Delia’s Gone
- 10 One More Ride
Disc 2
- 1 Accidentally on Purpose
- 2 In the Jailhouse Now
- 3 I Forgot More Than You’ll Ever Know
- 4 Casey Jones
- 5 Frankie’s Man, Johnny
- 6 The Legend of John Henry’s Hammer 8:14
- 7 When Papa Played the Dobro 3:49
- 8 Busted
- 9 Sing It Pretty, Sue
- 10 Waiting for a Train
What to play next
This album is considered a Fan Favorite in Johnny Cash's catalog. Showcases Cash's storytelling and resonates with dedicated fans of his catalog.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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