My religion is nonexistent, and my Faith is shaky at the best of times. But when I hear Johnny signing this song, I find God, Jesus, and all the Heavenly Host.
What i love about this song is that he’s using terrifying, poetic imagery from the book of revelation and the Old Testament and just telling the story. There’s no softening the blow, there’s no false pretense, just pure biblical imagery in song form. Johnny was a poet and storyteller. He understood That he didn’t have to explain himself. That’s not the troubadour’s job. While he has an intention behind his art, part of appreciation is us trying to figure out what they mean.
He quotes from Revelation, chapter six. But as you noted, he doesn't preach. He's conversational in his tone. I think that's why even people who aren't particularly religious love Johnny Cash.
"Whoever is unjust, let him be unjust still. Whoever is righteous, let him be righteous still. Whoever is filthy, let him be filthy still. Listen to the Words long written down." That line gives me chills every time.
Yes - but the last line is even more disturbing - "in measured hundred weight and penny pound" - the final line Cash ever wrote and put to music - meaning all transgressions, big and small, will be held to account.
Brings tears of gratitude to my eyes, thank you Lord Jesus for all you went through and the blood you shed to purchase our Redemption and save only but any and all who will believe, thank you thank you thank you
a boy named sue is by shel silverstien cash did a cover of it shel said it was fine becuase he knew cash would do it justice. you may know shel silverstein from peom books yyou may have read as a kid like the book falling up
Agree 100%. Cash is the most raw dude I ever heard. Live from Folsom prison. Live from San Quentin. Who does that? Cash tells rappers don't talk about it Son, be about it. I'm a guy who listens to rap exclusively before Cash. The guy is the real deal.
Somewhere around 20 years ago my coworker and I started listening to this. I would shove it in the ear of anyone that had not heard it before. That song affects me the same today as the first time I heard it. Thank You for the RUclips Sir!!!!
Yeah Johnny Cash did that cover better than the original. It's my understanding that the writer from NIN said as much himself Country is not my genre...but Johnny Cash is an exception
@@abracadabra3033 The one where he plays it for the first time at a college is the best. He had only finished the song that morning. It really speaks to who Johnny was.
Theres some serious messages in many of his songs. You can tell Johnny was a man of the lord and even struggled with many things himself but kept his faith.
This is one of my favorite songs of Johnny cash. I believe his son wrote it for him if I'm not mistaken. It was also used in the movie Dawn of the Dead. One great thing about Jonny, you always know it's him as soon as you hear a lick on the guitar. My mother played a lot like his style. I loved him!
As noted by Bill, Johnny wrote this one himself. But Nick Lowe, who was his son-in-law for a time, wrote a magnificent song for him called 'The Beast in me'. It's on the first American Recordings album, and it's a must-listen.
Sam Phillips owned Sun Records. He was the first man to record Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. He once said, "Johnny Cash had more charisma than any man I ever met. The only one who was even close, was Elvis"
He fought hard to get to perform in the Prisons. They were worried about his safety etc. He said he wanted to perform for those men and they couldn't change his mind. Imagine an artist today trying to get to perform in a prison. Fighting that hard to get the clearance. Especially performing a song like Folsom Prison Blues.
@Jack Bauer Wow, that's really interesting to think about. AI turning on humanity because of our inefficiencies and wrong-doings has always been a common theme in the discussion of the future. But the thought that AI as a "perfect" being could represent Christ, bringing judgement to humanity, is pretty epic.
@@cesheph....I'd have to respectfully disagree, back then it wasn't uncommon for prisons to allow entertainment at their facility, the idea being it was incentive to stay on the good boy list. Johnny wrote the song while in the Air Force after his unit watched the movie "Inside The Walls of Folsom Prison". It was his 2nd single released off his first album in 1957. After that he got a lot of fan mail from prisoners and asking if he would play at their prison. His first prison performance was later that same year at Huntsville State Prison in Texas. He played at several other prisons over the next decade, but not Folsom. As his drug use increased, his popularity faded and his record label dropped him. In early Jan. 1968 shortly after June helped him get clean, he wanted to make a big comeback record. They decided to record the actual album at a prison show, which no one had ever done, his manager called San Quentin and Folsom and told Johnny which ever calls back first is where we record the album. Folsom called first and the rest is history. The cheers you hear from the inmates when Johnny sings the line, I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die, were added later, apparently the inmates were told they couldn't get to rowdy and to only applaud and cheer immediately after each song, they didn't cheer at that line in fear of being kicked out or gettin a shot on their record.
Love this song...Johnny Cash touches my heart in so many ways with his music. I’m not religious I’m very Spiritual as was my brother who loved him too, he passed away and I want to believe he is free of his pain now and smiling, laughing and being loved. R.I.P. my Sweet Man Johnny Cash. 💫💫
Great video, bro. Been having this song stuck in my head and my heart lately. It's one of those songs that kind of haunts you, doesn't let you go easy.
Abracadabra 303- no, thank YOU! I love your in-depth and thoughtful commentary. Your vibe is very calming and much needed these days. Might you consider listening to Stone Temple Pilots’ song “Big Empty?” It was written for the soundtrack of The Crow. I think you’ll vibe with the lyrics. ruclips.net/video/GqyposaQWnI/видео.html
Johnny Cash was a rebel, protesting with people on the streets, in his last years, when he was to weak because of cancer he said that he misses the interaction with the young people if America.. Great guy and he will always be the Daddy of all Rockstars! Period. Joe from Germany
Heard this Johnny Cash song for the first time in my life on the car radio tonight. The song had the same effect on me.!!! Really hit something in my soul. When I watched your excellent discussion!! Thanks for the interpretation. I had one or two similar thoughts but you covered everything !!! and filled in LOTS of blanks for me.
Love the reaction as always ! Johnny Cash's best recordings aren't his most popular . I can give you ten albums of his off the top my head that are all stellar and a true representations of him as a man and an artist .
Trent Reznor said once Johnny sang Hurt it was his. He even know the song was wrote for him. This song here was an original and it is absolutely one of the greatest songs . Like you said . He spoke what he believed to be true.
Love your heartfelt reaction to this Johny Cash tune. He was influenced so much by gospel music and teachings from the Bible. His spirituality shines through. This song is on the same CD as "Hurt", and when he was making this fine piece of work, his health was really failing with diabetes, and other inflictions, and knew his days were numbered. You can hear it in his anguished iconic voice. Love your channel. Thankyou.✌❤
Watching you discover some of this music allows me to listen to it for the first time all over again. Really appreciate your thoughtful and spiritual pesective. Thank you!
I’ve always loved the way the guitar comes in at the end of each verse when he sings, “When the man...comes around.” Such a classic! Spot on analysis, Abracadabra! (And he was indeed a major figure who influenced millions.)
Rick Rubin deserves a lot of love and credit, (originally from hip hop, & metal) he produced this and helped select tunes - Hurt, for instance. And Johnny had the courage and integrity to respond and give it all. If I’m not wrong, this was an original, but a remake from an earlier period.
My brother, I love your reactions not just because of your REACTIONS, but because watching your inner peace helps me to bring the same. God bless. The world needs more peace.
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My religion is nonexistent, and my Faith is shaky at the best of times. But when I hear Johnny signing this song, I find God, Jesus, and all the Heavenly Host.
❤
This song will cause you to reflect.
I just started crying when i heard this and asked for GOD'S forgiveness of all my sins....please lord save me...😪😪
Cash - not currency but pure gold! Rip maestro
I can't trust anyone who doesn't like Johnny Cash, it shows a lack of judgment.
😎✌🏾
So true
Amen 🙏
💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol true
What i love about this song is that he’s using terrifying, poetic imagery from the book of revelation and the Old Testament and just telling the story. There’s no softening the blow, there’s no false pretense, just pure biblical imagery in song form. Johnny was a poet and storyteller. He understood That he didn’t have to explain himself. That’s not the troubadour’s job. While he has an intention behind his art, part of appreciation is us trying to figure out what they mean.
"We got an expiration date, so get your house in order". Truer words were never spoken my brothers.
Amazing song.
We will all die.
The man will come for us all.
Never gets old, watching folks realize their a Cash fan.
😀✌
Looking through my mum's records
the guitar sounds like horses galloping, the four horsemen coming.
Yes he shared, Johnny shared.
He quotes from Revelation, chapter six. But as you noted, he doesn't preach. He's conversational in his tone. I think that's why even people who aren't particularly religious love Johnny Cash.
Indeed
facts!
@@jamesdaniel2363 Bro , thank you for that, i'm touched
James Daniel thank you , and are you gonna be okay , sounds bad ,
I got you covered
Gives me goose bumps every time I listen to it.
The world lost a treasure when Johnny passed away 🌹❤️RIP❤️🌹
Indeed
@@abracadabra3033 ☮️
"Whoever is unjust, let him be unjust still. Whoever is righteous, let him be righteous still. Whoever is filthy, let him be filthy still. Listen to the Words long written down."
That line gives me chills every time.
Yes - but the last line is even more disturbing - "in measured hundred weight and penny pound" - the final line Cash ever wrote and put to music - meaning all transgressions, big and small, will be held to account.
Brings tears of gratitude to my eyes, thank you Lord Jesus for all you went through and the blood you shed to purchase our Redemption and save only but any and all who will believe, thank you thank you thank you
I like how you speak your words you know what its all about brother
He also had a great sense of humor. Try "A boy named Sue"
Also, One Piece at a Time.
Yes, A Boy Named Sue" is a must!
@@EdwardGregoryNYC Yes, another classic!
a boy named sue is by shel silverstien cash did a cover of it shel said it was fine becuase he knew cash would do it justice. you may know shel silverstein from peom books yyou may have read as a kid like the book falling up
Have you heard his song called Foolish Questions?
The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
"Folsom Prison Blues," "Cocaine Blues," "A Boy Named Sue," and "The Man in Black."
Agree 100%. Cash is the most raw dude I ever heard. Live from Folsom prison. Live from San Quentin. Who does that? Cash tells rappers don't talk about it Son, be about it. I'm a guy who listens to rap exclusively before Cash. The guy is the real deal.
"I hung my head', "God's gonna cut you down", Thirteen", Mean eyed Cat", "Don't take your guns to town".. So many great songs..
Solitary Man.
you could feel everything he was feeling through his voice!
RIP Johnny Cash you are missed and loved brother.
That is sooooo good!!!!
You get it, you understood the lyrics, the meaning. Yes, it was heavy. Love it.
"Get your house in order." Big thumbs up for that. You should do a cover of that song.
You should listen to Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. One of his last recorded songs.
Definitely. And the video for it is a testament to his enduring legacy across musical genres and generations.
What a great song 👍🏼
This one was one of the last as well.
Somewhere around 20 years ago my coworker and I started listening to this. I would shove it in the ear of anyone that had not heard it before. That song affects me the same today as the first time I heard it. Thank You for the RUclips Sir!!!!
It's been said that when JC covers a song it becomes his. Case in point.
Proof that it’s good to listen to real
Music once in a while.
It ain't Sunday without Johnny Cash.
The message is your's to hear.
This was a great reaction, this song is as real as it gets!
I totally agree
I grew up listening to Jonny my Dad played him every day when Dad was home from work. Good memories.
Same here, I loved Johnny cash before I knew what country music was
Yeah Johnny Cash did that cover better than the original. It's my understanding that the writer from NIN said as much himself
Country is not my genre...but Johnny Cash is an exception
I'm kinda like you. I got a few that I like to listen too. Waylon, Willie, Hank jr, CDB, and Cash.
@Mike Hegarty Steve Earl and copperhead road is the only one I know on the list. thanks, I will check it out
"The Man in Black" has to be the next one. It's one of the reasons I love Johnny Cash.
Got it , thank you
@@abracadabra3033 The one where he plays it for the first time at a college is the best. He had only finished the song that morning. It really speaks to who Johnny was.
Hear Jonny Cash read Revelation is real spooky. Lol
REPENT for the Kingdom of Yah is at hand
this dude is my spirit animal...so chill.
It is crazy that Johnnie didn't write Hurt, but it is him through and through.
Yes I agree. Nine Inch Nails was more about the singers addiction where Johnny’s was like a hymn of his life
“Man in Black” one of my favorites...he was called The Man in Black for a reason, he started only wearing black...the song explains why. Very powerful
I'm a 27 year ol man but nobody makes music like J. Cash , RIP makes me cry
And behold. The man himself
What a crown for his career. This is one of the last songs he wrote before his death.
Theres some serious messages in many of his songs. You can tell Johnny was a man of the lord and even struggled with many things himself but kept his faith.
This is one of my favorite songs of Johnny cash. I believe his son wrote it for him if I'm not mistaken. It was also used in the movie Dawn of the Dead. One great thing about Jonny, you always know it's him as soon as you hear a lick on the guitar. My mother played a lot like his style. I loved him!
Johnny wrote the song himself....
As noted by Bill, Johnny wrote this one himself. But Nick Lowe, who was his son-in-law for a time, wrote a magnificent song for him called 'The Beast in me'. It's on the first American Recordings album, and it's a must-listen.
I should listen to his version of Gods gonna cut you down. Absolutely outstanding
Instant thumbs up, my favorite Johnny cash song great one my friend ❤️.
Sam Phillips owned Sun Records. He was the first man to record Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. He once said, "Johnny Cash had more charisma than any man I ever met. The only one who was even close, was Elvis"
A conversation...man, this is why I love your reactions... grown man analyzing a poet... you nailed this 303
This is a Bible lesson. Johnny did a movie about Jesus
He also did a recording of the New Testament. He said he did it for his mama.
Dude, you remind me of a best friend i had 40 years ago, he's gone now, gone from a crime, watching you makes my soul cry...
Songs by Johnny Cash- I still miss someone, ring of fire, I walk the line, Folsom prison Blues......
I love Jonny Cash!
Bro I really enjoy the way you dig into the music and lyrics. You are a deep thinker and I appreciate ya!☺
Indeed, and thank you for that, much appreciated
🥰❤️
This song is a Masterpiece, Because he sings it with truth in how he really always felt, Jonny Cash was one of the few who still popular today👍
Sir you should listen to “The man in black” by Cash... also his “live from Folsom prison” record
Its coming for sure
He fought hard to get to perform in the Prisons. They were worried about his safety etc. He said he wanted to perform for those men and they couldn't change his mind. Imagine an artist today trying to get to perform in a prison. Fighting that hard to get the clearance. Especially performing a song like Folsom Prison Blues.
Shadowlands1 2 there’s been plenty of current acts that have gone to prison.... but they couldn’t leave later that day lol
@Jack Bauer Wow, that's really interesting to think about. AI turning on humanity because of our inefficiencies and wrong-doings has always been a common theme in the discussion of the future. But the thought that AI as a "perfect" being could represent Christ, bringing judgement to humanity, is pretty epic.
@@cesheph....I'd have to respectfully disagree, back then it wasn't uncommon for prisons to allow entertainment at their facility, the idea being it was incentive to stay on the good boy list. Johnny wrote the song while in the Air Force after his unit watched the movie "Inside The Walls of Folsom Prison". It was his 2nd single released off his first album in 1957. After that he got a lot of fan mail from prisoners and asking if he would play at their prison. His first prison performance was later that same year at Huntsville State Prison in Texas.
He played at several other prisons over the next decade, but not Folsom.
As his drug use increased, his popularity faded and his record label dropped him. In early Jan. 1968 shortly after June helped him get clean, he wanted to make a big comeback record. They decided to record the actual album at a prison show, which no one had ever done, his manager called San Quentin and Folsom and told Johnny which ever calls back first is where we record the album. Folsom called first and the rest is history. The cheers you hear from the inmates when Johnny sings the line, I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die, were added later, apparently the inmates were told they couldn't get to rowdy and to only applaud and cheer immediately after each song, they didn't cheer at that line in fear of being kicked out or gettin a shot on their record.
Dude...10 thunmbs up..keep em comin....63 year old former marine from south carolina
A boy named sue is a funny side of Johnny cash
Wow! From Dublin, Ireland!
Cool!
Johnny speaks to the souls of men
Loved ur reaction and ur thinking about the song. May the Love of God bring you closer to him.
✌🏾🙏
Great critique! Our time is gonna come. Yes there is definitely something after here ♡. I love Johnny Cash he was the man.
Indeed , And Thank You
One of my favorite tunes from Johnny
And the tears will flow
Love this song...Johnny Cash touches my heart in so many ways with his music. I’m not religious I’m very Spiritual as was my brother who loved him too, he passed away and I want to believe he is free of his pain now and smiling, laughing and being loved. R.I.P. my Sweet Man Johnny Cash. 💫💫
Great video, bro. Been having this song stuck in my head and my heart lately. It's one of those songs that kind of haunts you, doesn't let you go easy.
I’m glad you listened to NIN’s “Hurt” and I agree: Cash owned that song. NIN thinks so, too. Happy to hear more Cash songs on your channel! Much love.
Thank you
Abracadabra 303- no, thank YOU! I love your in-depth and thoughtful commentary. Your vibe is very calming and much needed these days. Might you consider listening to Stone Temple Pilots’ song “Big Empty?” It was written for the soundtrack of The Crow. I think you’ll vibe with the lyrics. ruclips.net/video/GqyposaQWnI/видео.html
Johnny Cash was a rebel, protesting with people on the streets, in his last years, when he was to weak because of cancer he said that he misses the interaction with the young people if America..
Great guy and he will always be the Daddy of all Rockstars! Period.
Joe from Germany
My first time hearing this song. Excellent analysis and commentary of a pretty powerful and deep song. Added to my playlist. Thank you Sir.
Thank you
You sir just touched my heart. God bless you, God love you.🥺
A brilliant reaction, Abracadabra. A brilliant analysis of this song--very matter-of-fact. Thank you.
Thank you
Heard this Johnny Cash song for the first time in my life on the car radio tonight. The song had the same effect on me.!!! Really hit something in my soul. When I watched your excellent discussion!! Thanks for the interpretation. I had one or two similar thoughts but you covered everything !!! and filled in LOTS of blanks for me.
That consistent rhythm on the guitar was his signature sound.
Love the reaction as always ! Johnny Cash's best recordings aren't his most popular . I can give you ten albums of his off the top my head that are all stellar and a true representations of him as a man and an artist
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Thank you, let me know
love to hear you talk, God Bless you
Got me smiling , thank you , and God bless you
Brother, you have an honest soul. ❤
One of the last (and greatest) songs Cash ever wrote. A stone-cold masterpiece.
My favorite Johnny Cash jam. Damn so ominous. Great reaction thx.
Trent Reznor said once Johnny sang Hurt it was his. He even know the song was wrote for him. This song here was an original and it is absolutely one of the greatest songs . Like you said . He spoke what he believed to be true.
There's got to be something deeper than just this...totally agree.
Johnny was a preacher. He loved us all!
Love your heartfelt reaction to this Johny Cash tune. He was influenced so much by gospel music and teachings from the Bible. His spirituality shines through. This song is on the same CD as "Hurt", and when he was making this fine piece of work, his health was really failing with diabetes, and other inflictions, and knew his days were numbered. You can hear it in his anguished iconic voice. Love your channel. Thankyou.✌❤
Yes! I love this song so much. One of my favorite Cash songs
I agree a boy named sue is outstanding. And one piece at a time
It's a lovely song, it makes you feel and think.
Legend of John Henry’s Hammer, Ghost Riders in the Sky, Sunday Morning Coming Down, Ring of Fire
Thank you❤
Watching you discover some of this music allows me to listen to it for the first time all over again. Really appreciate your thoughtful and spiritual pesective. Thank you!
I’ve always loved the way the guitar comes in at the end of each verse when he sings, “When the man...comes around.” Such a classic! Spot on analysis, Abracadabra! (And he was indeed a major figure who influenced millions.)
Thank you , He's special
Great reaction. Heard Johnny really worked on this because it was important to say cause he knew it was his last call.
Rick Rubin deserves a lot of love and credit, (originally from hip hop, & metal) he produced this and helped select tunes - Hurt, for instance. And Johnny had the courage and integrity to respond and give it all. If I’m not wrong, this was an original, but a remake from an earlier period.
Great reaction!! Serious meaning in this song it hits home!
Really liked this video I woke up at 3 am for some reason this song was playing and I was drawn to your recommended video god bless thanks
How appropriate for our times now! 🙏
its death hes speaking of...dark yet poetic like you said...god bless john cash..think il go walk my pit across the field peace
abracadabra great understanding Johnny Cash rest in peace
We’re all on a quest...well said brother
You are a deep soul 303....respect to you👊
I dig your channel so much man. Freakin birds chirping! I love it! All support . 100 million Angels singing
May truth reign!
Cash' song's are DEEP. It dont care if his 50's up to the end. Deep!!!
AB- the dude arranged to hold a concert in Folsom prison for the convicts in the 60's. Checkout some of that small caption "live" vids.
My brother, I love your reactions not just because of your REACTIONS, but because watching your inner peace helps me to bring the same. God bless. The world needs more peace.