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Johnny Cash

Season 1 · 2012 · 6 episodes

Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.

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Episodes

1I Walk The LineCash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.
2Ring of FireThe stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."
3JacksonA behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.
4A Boy Named SueThe stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.
5Sunday Morning Coming DownThe song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.
6HurtJohnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.