With His Hot and Blue Guitar
Johnny Cash · 1957
39 min · 17 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A blend of raw country twang and rockabilly rhythms, infused with heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- for nostalgic afternoons
- engaging sing-along choruses
- reminiscent of open road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Cash's reputation in country and rockabilly music.
- Themes
- Folsom Prison despair· lonesome highways· heartfelt storytelling
- Career context
- Released on October 11, 1957, 'With His Hot and Blue Guitar' was Johnny Cash's debut album, marking his first major release under Sun Records. At this point in his career, Cash had already gained some recognition through his singles but was still establishing himself in the competitive landscape of country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Fabulous Johnny Cash — Continues the blend of country and rockabilly with fresh storytelling.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan — Both feature poignant narratives and a blend of folk and country elements, exploring themes of struggle and heartache.Mama Tried by Merle Haggard — Captures a similar blend of gritty realism and emotional depth, focusing on personal stories and life's hardships.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Rock Island Line".
- 1 Rock Island Line Start here 2:11
- 2 (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle 2:25
- 3 Country Boy 1:49
- 4 If the Good Lord’s Willing 1:44
- 5 Cry! Cry! Cry! 2:29
- 6 Remember Me (I’m the One Who Loves You) 2:01
- 7 So Doggone Lonesome 2:39
- 8 I Was There When It Happened 2:17
- 9 I Walk the Line 2:46
- 10 The Wreck of the Old ’97 1:48
- 11 Folsom Prison Blues 2:51
- 12 Doin’ My Time 2:40
- 13 Hey, Porter! 2:14
- 14 Get Rhythm 2:15
- 15 I Was There When It Happened (alternate version) 2:18
- 16 Folsom Prison Blues (alternate version) 2:34
- 17 I Walk the Line (alternate version) 2:40
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Johnny Cash's catalog. This debut album established Cash's reputation in country and rockabilly music.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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