Man In Black
Man in BlackĀ may be the 38th album by country singer Johnny Cash, but it is definitely one of the most memorable albums in his discography.Ā Man in BlackĀ is perhaps one of Cash's most political albums. The title refers to Cash's tendency to wear only black during his live shows. This was to reflect the turbulent times during the Vietnam War.Ā
This message is also reflected in the album's lyrics. The singles āMan in Blackā and āSingin' in Viet Nam Talkin' Bluesā can be seen as his most important protest songs. Both singles were successful on the Billboard Country charts.
All this makes the album a unique milestone in his career and still a must for all Johnny Cash fans.Ā Man in BlackĀ is available as a limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on crystal clear vinyl.
Tracklist
SIDE A
1. THE PREACHER SAID, āJESUS SAIDā (WITH BILLY GRAHAM)
2. ORPHAN OF THE ROAD
3. YOUāVE GOT A NEW LIGHT SHINING IN YOUR EYES
4. IF NOT FOR LOVE
5. MAN IN BLACK
SIDE B
1. SINGINā IN VIET NAM TALKINā BLUES
2. NED KELLY
3. LOOK FOR ME (WITH JUNE CARTER CASH)
4. DEAR MRS.
5. I TALK TO JESUS EVERY DAY (WITH JUNE CARTER CASH)
Man in BlackĀ may be the 38th album by country singer Johnny Cash, but it is definitely one of the most memorable albums in his discography.Ā Man in BlackĀ is perhaps one of Cash's most political albums. The title refers to Cash's tendency to wear only black during his live shows. This was to reflect the turbulent times during the Vietnam War.Ā
This message is also reflected in the album's lyrics. The singles āMan in Blackā and āSingin' in Viet Nam Talkin' Bluesā can be seen as his most important protest songs. Both singles were successful on the Billboard Country charts.
All this makes the album a unique milestone in his career and still a must for all Johnny Cash fans.Ā Man in BlackĀ is available as a limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on crystal clear vinyl.
Tracklist
SIDE A
1. THE PREACHER SAID, āJESUS SAIDā (WITH BILLY GRAHAM)
2. ORPHAN OF THE ROAD
3. YOUāVE GOT A NEW LIGHT SHINING IN YOUR EYES
4. IF NOT FOR LOVE
5. MAN IN BLACK
SIDE B
1. SINGINā IN VIET NAM TALKINā BLUES
2. NED KELLY
3. LOOK FOR ME (WITH JUNE CARTER CASH)
4. DEAR MRS.
5. I TALK TO JESUS EVERY DAY (WITH JUNE CARTER CASH)
Description
Man in BlackĀ may be the 38th album by country singer Johnny Cash, but it is definitely one of the most memorable albums in his discography.Ā Man in BlackĀ is perhaps one of Cash's most political albums. The title refers to Cash's tendency to wear only black during his live shows. This was to reflect the turbulent times during the Vietnam War.Ā
This message is also reflected in the album's lyrics. The singles āMan in Blackā and āSingin' in Viet Nam Talkin' Bluesā can be seen as his most important protest songs. Both singles were successful on the Billboard Country charts.
All this makes the album a unique milestone in his career and still a must for all Johnny Cash fans.Ā Man in BlackĀ is available as a limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on crystal clear vinyl.
Tracklist
SIDE A
1. THE PREACHER SAID, āJESUS SAIDā (WITH BILLY GRAHAM)
2. ORPHAN OF THE ROAD
3. YOUāVE GOT A NEW LIGHT SHINING IN YOUR EYES
4. IF NOT FOR LOVE
5. MAN IN BLACK
SIDE B
1. SINGINā IN VIET NAM TALKINā BLUES
2. NED KELLY
3. LOOK FOR ME (WITH JUNE CARTER CASH)
4. DEAR MRS.
5. I TALK TO JESUS EVERY DAY (WITH JUNE CARTER CASH)
