American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Johnny Cash Was at No. 1 with a Song First Recorded Behind the Walls of a Prison

On this day (September 16) in 1969, Johnny Cash was in the fourth week of a five-week run at No. 1 with “A Boy Named Sue.” It was also the Man in Black’s only top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. It ...
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Johnny Cash's 1969 San Quentin Performance: The Story Behind a Country Classic

Few live albums have had the impact of Johnny Cash's At San Quentin. Released on June 4, 1969, the record captured a performance inside California's San Quentin State Prison and became one of the ...
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On This Day in 1969, Johnny Cash Was at No. 1 With a Song That Holds My Entire Childhood in 2 Minutes and 18 Seconds

In theory, Johnny Cash’s vibe is easy to replicate. An all-black ensemble; a deep, rich baritone; a quickness with the middle finger to society’s rigid strictures. Many have tried, however, and many ...