Johnny Cash and the American Recordings

In 1994, Johnny Cash collaborated with legendary producer Rick Rubin on an interesting project. Rubin wanted to record Johnny Cash, and only Cash. Just the legendary Man in Black and his guitar. They set up in Cash's living room and recorded the album, with the exception of two songs, which were recorded in Johnny Depp's nightclub the Viper Room.

The album was a critical and commercial success, leading to a career resurgence for Cash. He went on to record five more albums with Rubin, the last two being released posthumously.

Over the next few months, I'm going to break down some of the songs from every album. Some of the posts might be really short, and others might be long. It'll just depend on how much I have to say about each track.

The American Recordings are some of the most influential albums of the last twenty years. It brought Johnny Cash back into the national conscience and reminded the music industry that success could be simple. I'm excited to delve into the history, theology, and culture behind some of these songs. I hope you enjoy.

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