My favorite quote from Johnny Cash was when he told his record company that he was gonna record from prison. The company responded with "alot of your fans will not like that, they are good church going folks. They will not like that you are singing to prisoners". Johnny replied with "well they are not very good christians then are they".
As I recall he was also told not to sing Folsom Prison Blues and Man In Black while performing in prison because "we don't want you to remind these men where they are." His response was "do you really think they've forgotten?" And then he opened with FPB and closed with MiB.
He made a lot of people think about things who NEEDED to think about things. it doesn't make a difference if you are preaching to the choir you must communicate to the right audience.
Robert McKinnon Fucking terrible, wasn’t it? This was my father’s life in high school. One childhood friend after another, shipped off to that stupid fucking war. I’m not sure how he survived it, physically and mentally. Thankfully my dad was honorably discharged because of injury, otherwise I wouldn’t be here today.
IcePrincess751 it was bad however I think what really, really got to them maybe even worse than the war itself was the awful reception they got when they finally got to come home. All that they had been through they came home to hate and people blamed the soldiers for the war. Well it wasn’t up to the soldiers. They did what their government forced them to do . They had no choice. People should have took their anger to the government and not the already beaten down soldiers who got to finally come home. That’s my belief anyway
We have no real concept in today's society of what that looks like in a theater of war. The losses on both sides of the conflict were pretty sickening.
I remember as a child, we lived in Memphis as the time, they announced on the news EVERY EVENING on the daily news broadcast, the number of soldiers killed THAT DAY in Vietnam and which particular offensives were taking place, where the hot spots of the battles were, etc. etc. My dad grew up in a family of 12 kids and several of my uncles were there involved in that war . . . Mom and Dad both used to get so upset hearing the news and wondering how close to home things were. Finally, one night Mom declared we could no longer listen to the news broadcast. We shut it off. Completely. No news during the supper hour. No news at all. It was too much to have to put up with every single night, night after night. They no longer broadcast the news of wars now like they used to do it back then. It's a whole different time now than it used to be back then.
Yeah and if know-nothings like Cash and the delusional ideologue hippies hadn't put out so much public pressure, the US could have gone in and got that entire war done in just a few months instead of going in half-assed, dragging it out for years, causing 20x the casualties it should have cost.
His voice was like strong, black coffee on a cold morning... You didn't think you would like or even want it... But after that first sip, it was EXACTLY what you needed. May he rest in peace.
Johnny Cash was part of the group the Highwaymen, which included Kris Kristofferson Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson. They all mainly wrote songs protesting establishment and talking about injustice in the world. Country music at it's finest right here.
If you think about it it's amazing how successful he was because he did not give a damn how anyone felt about how he felt about things he told you how he felt and if you didn't like it who gives a damn that was his attitude we need more people like him and I miss him so much and so many others
His brother died in a sawmill accident when John left him alone there after being told by their daddy to always be together at the mill. Daddy blamed and never forgave John for his brother's death.
another one (a bit strange) was valerie bertinelli playing a well to do teen who couldnt read. something like 'american princess' or similar. your comment reminded me of it.🤗
I remember laying on the rug on the floor, head propped up by my hands,watching that with my Dad,who grew up in WV, where plenty illiterate people were. He told me he actually thought there might be More in the hills & cities of VA(where we were)than WV, but Johnny let it be known they were Everywhere-Not just the state that was the butt of many jokes.
Love this song. This man stood for the suffering. I love his cover of "The Ballad of Ira Hayes," the true story of a Pima Indian who served in the army and helped plant the American flag at Iwo Jima.
I have to agree with the others reccomending "God's Gonna Cut You Down" which is dark, and the slightly more upbeat "When the Man Comes Around" both are meant to make you think real hard about your place in this world and the next. Lowkey hardcore, no shouting or complicated showing off. Just real straight talk.
@@Tamales21 Thank you kindly for the recognition. We all exist between worlds, those of us who have seen this clearly are not better off than the happy ones. Yet we persist.
I'm not a big fan of Country Music but I am a HUGE fan of Johnny Cash. He is one of the greatest American Musicians of all time. He is a Country singer but he isn't "just" a Country singer. He is a storyteller, he is capable of transferring raw emotion to everyone listening. He was a man who had something to say and made you listen to him. He was a man who didn't give a shit about status quo. He was the Champion of underdogs and was the voice of the people who didn't have a voice. He was as important as Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday. He was and is and always will be, one of the all time greats.
Yeah, this is the best version of this song I've ever seen. When it was fresh, and he fudged the words a touch and was unsure of the song being a good one. He was a very modest man.
An absolute legend. I have the upmost respect for this man, and what he stood for. The importance this man had to the music community, is incomprehensible.
One of my absolute favorite songs of Johnny's.I still tear up every time I hear it.😔We were so very blessed to have such an awesome man,who created incredible music.😌
This was a big deal when I was young. My dad sang in a bar band in St. Louis,Mo. Johnny Cash was so extremely against racism, sexism, and especially the Vietnam war! This was the most requested song that my dad sang.
Not a huge country fan but Johnny Cash is the BEST!! My great grandmother was a public school teacher way back in the day, I remember her showing me this song, and it’s still relevant today. RIP Johnny Cash🖤
I've heard this song for years. I know the meaning, but for some reason it bought me to tears. Unbelievable Mr Cash. You are loved and missed by millions
"Children Go Where I Send Thee (Live in Denmark) (from Man in Black: Live in Denmark)" is an incredibly powerful and uplifting performance from Johnny Cash and Friends filmed live in 1971. Everyone should watch it.
For the reckless ones who bad trip left them cold hit me so hard. Growing up with addicts as parents ive seen that to many times. That line hits me the most
Never really listened to the lyrics to this song. Had me in tears. Everything we are going through now in this world! So powerful! Thank you Jamel for this reaction video! He was an amazing man
Jamal, wish you would have done a double with God’s gonna Cut You Down following this one. Very powerful. Thank you for doing this! What’s amazing...it was cool to “wear” Cash attire, but until people hear this song, no one really knows about Johnny Cash.
@@jamelakajamal One of my memories as a child growing up in Memphis during this time . . . A teacher in my school assigned each of us with a task, a lesson on music, to bring in a selection of music that we, and our family, enjoyed and we would listen and talk about music the following week. Back in those days, my dad (an electronic technician in his vocation) built a stereo system for our family, cut the wood and built the cabinets that housed the stereo and the speakers, and hand-worked the leather panels for the front of each speaker cabinet. I thought they were beautiful, myself . . . and dad used to allow us kids to use his leather tools to each make something for ourselves back then. We didn't have much money as a family, but being able to make things for yourself enabled the family to have the experience of some of the finer things of life rather that spending more money to purchase them. We grew up to be a family of "makers". Anyway, Mom and Dad had a very limited selection of 33RPM records to play on that stereo. One of my favorites was one of Johnny Cash's albums. I LOVED to listen to that one. We played it endlessly! So naturally that was my favorite album with all my favorite songs at the time. I asked Mom and Dad if I could bring the album to school to meet the requirements of the assignment. They both agreed to it. Sadly, my teacher made a big scene about it in front of the class saying that particular type of music and that artist were not "Real Music". She shamed me in front of the class and refused to allow my record to be played at all. When I got home that day after school Mom asked how class was. I cried, telling her teacher said Johnny Cash wasn't real music and how bad it was to listen to it and what a bad person he was. Mom and Dad reaffirmed that just because she thought that way, doesn't mean it was true . . . that there are all kinds of music out there for all kinds of interests and musical tastes. They more or less said she didn't really know what she was talking about. That was a lesson to me to "question EVERYTHING!" I took on a whole different perspective and went through a time of questioning and challenging EVERYTHING! Just because someone (in authority) says something, doesn't necessarily mean it's true. To this day I am often a challenge to people who are dogmatic about things. It became part of my nature I guess. . . . I could say more about a number of things that happened back then (watching the astronauts supposedly land on the moon back then, watch the news about Martin Luther King being shot in that hotel in downtown Memphis, getting a Molotov cocktail thrown at our family car during the riots following King's death and the words and actions of city official and FBI swarming in Memphis, the integration of my grade school at the time and wondering why, as a child, that so many people were so angry all the time, and the unrest during the 60's . . . life was different back then, but in many ways still the same today. . . . and Graceland . . . and Elvis . . . and how my Mom used to blush so much and say she could understand why people said he behaved indecently swaying his hips like that and all . . . in PUBLIC! Lots of memories!
Michael C Really! Never knew about this. It was amazing. I love, love, love Artist from other genre’s knowing and recording music from other genres. I know I could google...but I don’t...Never believe what you read on the Net. Do you know the background that led Manson to record? Thanks Michael.
@@TexasMagnolia I personally believe that all rock and metal came from a source, and Johnny Cash is the source. He was not a country music icon, he was a man for all ages!
A true artist always tries to be a voice for those who don't have one.Johnny never failed at any age to connect with the younger generation no matter how old he got.
Johnny Cash was always playing in my house while I was growing up. He told stories that even children could understand. I always loved Coward of the County!
I met Johnny Cash and his wife June years ago. What a nice man and sweet lady they were. I didn't realize how tall Johnny Cash was, or how short I was. until that day. I met them at a ministry gathering they attended. Johnny was a soft spoken man, but when he spoke, he had a way of getting everyone's attention. There was great conviction and meaning in the words he spoke that day.
One of my favorite songs from an immensely talented gentleman. I didn't know he wrote it overnight after speaking with some young college students, that jibes so much with his personality.
Not one bad song. Johnny will always remain as an icon to country and rock music. Not many can claim the impact that this man had on music of today. I always have wanted to shake his hand and thank him for keeping music as real as it can get.
I’ve been listening with my husband to you over the past few months! We love you and your reactions above all that’s out there! My husband is 62 in April and me 60 in November! I wanted you to know something Jamel you are something really special young man , there is a genuineness about you that comes out and it is magical! I can see something in you that’s not in a lot of people Jamel ! You have a beautiful spirit and a pure soul and I love that about you ! Above all Jamel keep Jesus in your heart! Peace out Sherry Presley ❤️
This song gets to me every time I hear it. I was fortunate to see Johnny Cash perform 3 times. Twice in the 70's and once in the 80's. You left his show feeling so good, especially when the encore was "A Thing Called Love" with the Carter family and Statler Brothers joining him on stage. I still get chills thinking about that show.
You could tell this song touched your heart....it did mine too. Johnny Cash was a big piece of my childhood musically. My mother and father loved him, Hank Williams, Charlie Pride, Porter wagoner & Dolly Parton, Jim Reeves....Classic country. It still holds a place in my heart.
I'm so happy you're getting to Johnny Cash and starting with this one after Hurt. He was such a great man, he had many struggles but he was so talented and great in so many ways also. I hope you continue to discover his music. The movie Walk the Line tells the story of his life well.
This was 1971..I remember when it finally came out on 45 single. All of us who grew up in the 50's knew why he always wore black and was nice when he finally wrote a song, it was too long comin.
I appreciate your message and your mission of reaching across the divide. Music is the universal language of every human be it country, rap, rock or jazz. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I love your reactions, interpretation and personal viewpoint. Merry Christmas
I love this song and I've heard it countless times, especially since I have the CD. But I've never watched him sing it and that combined with the audience and your reaction, it was the first time the song made me cry. I grew up with most of the songs I've been binge watching reaction videos too lately, but every one feels like the first time when I watch someone else hear them for the 1st time. Thank you so much for giving me that.
Another one not easy to listen to, but with an important message. When Johnny Cash had something to say, he said it, critics be damned. Gotta respect that. And, oh my, what a fine voice!
This is masculinity. Standing up to the establishment, showing compassion for those less privileged than you, ensuring that everyone gets a fair shake... If anyone tells you that being a tough guy means putting protesters down in the streets, you just point them to Johnny's grave. He'll straighten them out.
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My favorite quote from Johnny Cash was when he told his record company that he was gonna record from prison. The company responded with "alot of your fans will not like that, they are good church going folks. They will not like that you are singing to prisoners". Johnny replied with "well they are not very good christians then are they".
Yep!
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His initials are J.C you know who else's initials are J.C Jesus Christ couincidense i think not
As I recall he was also told not to sing Folsom Prison Blues and Man In Black while performing in prison because "we don't want you to remind these men where they are." His response was "do you really think they've forgotten?" And then he opened with FPB and closed with MiB.
He made a lot of people think about things who NEEDED to think about things. it doesn't make a difference if you are preaching to the choir you must communicate to the right audience.
For those that don’t know. When he says, “Everyday we lose 100 Fine Young Men”. That’s the number we were losing in Vietnam.
Robert McKinnon Fucking terrible, wasn’t it? This was my father’s life in high school. One childhood friend after another, shipped off to that stupid fucking war. I’m not sure how he survived it, physically and mentally. Thankfully my dad was honorably discharged because of injury, otherwise I wouldn’t be here today.
IcePrincess751 it was bad however I think what really, really got to them maybe even worse than the war itself was the awful reception they got when they finally got to come home. All that they had been through they came home to hate and people blamed the soldiers for the war.
Well it wasn’t up to the soldiers. They did what their government forced them to do . They had no choice.
People should have took their anger to the government and not the already beaten down soldiers who got to finally come home.
That’s my belief anyway
We have no real concept in today's society of what that looks like in a theater of war. The losses on both sides of the conflict were pretty sickening.
I remember as a child, we lived in Memphis as the time, they announced on the news EVERY EVENING on the daily news broadcast, the number of soldiers killed THAT DAY in Vietnam and which particular offensives were taking place, where the hot spots of the battles were, etc. etc. My dad grew up in a family of 12 kids and several of my uncles were there involved in that war . . . Mom and Dad both used to get so upset hearing the news and wondering how close to home things were. Finally, one night Mom declared we could no longer listen to the news broadcast. We shut it off. Completely. No news during the supper hour. No news at all. It was too much to have to put up with every single night, night after night. They no longer broadcast the news of wars now like they used to do it back then. It's a whole different time now than it used to be back then.
Yeah and if know-nothings like Cash and the delusional ideologue hippies hadn't put out so much public pressure, the US could have gone in and got that entire war done in just a few months instead of going in half-assed, dragging it out for years, causing 20x the casualties it should have cost.
He's still so relevant today! Even more so today!
His voice was like strong, black coffee on a cold morning... You didn't think you would like or even want it... But after that first sip, it was EXACTLY what you needed. May he rest in peace.
@Jerry, very poignant words, friend. Greetings from a London-based Brit 👍👍👍✔
Strong, black coffee on a cold morning... yes.
Listening to Cash is like a grandparent dropping knowledge.
The sassy uncle who gives good advice but gives no shits about anything.
Dropping Wisdom
If you’re human, this one will bring a tear to your eye. More than ever, the world needs a man in black these days.
Johnny Cash was part of the group the Highwaymen, which included Kris Kristofferson Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson. They all mainly wrote songs protesting establishment and talking about injustice in the world. Country music at it's finest right here.
Kate McCrea the song highway man was my favorite
@@jerseycarp That, and Hurt, though I know that was a cover. When they had that at the end of Logan, the whole theater was crying.
He needs to do highway next!
Rock and counties are siblings to each other. They both are the offspring of older musics yet they're fanbases can't stand the other.
Willie Nelson what a soulful man! Love’em!
Johnny Cash was a protestor long before hippies were thought of. In the late 50's, he was part of the American Indian Movement.
"Look at that crowd". This is what good music does, it makes you FEEL and it makes you THINK.
Yeeeesssss!
not most modern day music sadly
A true man of God. What a message he carried!
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He had the kind of voice that could resonate into your very soul. Especially when he was singing songs like this. 👍 thank you Mr Cash.
“And what’s with the black suit? You look like you’re going to a funeral.”
“Maybe I am.”
I hope he is wearing a rainbow on his back now, Rest in Peace.
Like he went gay?
Man c'mon now, he said he'd wear A rainbow when things get better
@@mimibee626 Really?? A rainbow is a rainbow it wasnt affiliated with gayness for eons
No lie, this song makes me tear up every time. 50 years later were still experiencing these hardships that he's described.
The man, the legend, the timeless, the man in black.
He truly felt that way. Probably the most genuine entertainer that's ever been. Never judged anyone.
You gotta love an honorable man who puts his money where his mouth is.
You respect a man like that
He came from blue collar roots! Even when he became rich and famous he remembered where he came from!!
They were so poor, you couldn't call them blue collar. Just dirt poor! He kept riding above his problems somehow so doesn't judge those who can't.
Man in black has always been somewhat of a personal anthem to me, missing Johnny an awful lot these days.
Dude, bro, I miss him, too. I like to think that he is up in Heaven smiling down on us as we enjoy his music. Happy Easter!
Cash wasn't just the voice of a generation, he helped actually create it. Amazing man, and a great loss to the industry
I would add that the loss of Johnny Cash was a great loss to society! We need a Man In Black today!
If God had a voice it would sound like Johnny Cash
Clearly you've never heard Morgan Freeman 😆
God probly would have sounded like Johnny cash
@@BaldingClamydia He would speak like Morgan Freeman or James Earl Jones but sing like Johnny Cash.
@@hectorsmommy1717 I can fully accept that 😄
@@hectorsmommy1717 - LoL - on point !!
If you think about it it's amazing how successful he was because he did not give a damn how anyone felt about how he felt about things he told you how he felt and if you didn't like it who gives a damn that was his attitude we need more people like him and I miss him so much and so many others
Johnny Cashes brother died when they were young, and he carried an underlying grief all his days.
Wrong kid died.
His brother died in a sawmill accident when John left him alone there after being told by their daddy to always be together at the mill. Daddy blamed and never forgave John for his brother's death.
@@jarrettleblanc8598 What an utterly pointless and tasteless comment.
@@Fuq2 it's what Johnny's dad said
@@sterlingbither5866 I know but this guy should have put that detail in there lol
The haunting way he says "the sick and lonely old" God, it just leaves a mark on your psyche.
I remember a tv movie where Cash played a man who couldn't read - Addressing adult literacy b4 anyone at the time ~70s. He was the real.deal.❤
another one (a bit strange) was valerie bertinelli playing a well to do teen who couldnt read. something like 'american princess' or similar. your comment reminded me of it.🤗
I remember laying on the rug on the floor, head propped up by my hands,watching that with my Dad,who grew up in WV, where plenty illiterate people were. He told me he actually thought there might be More in the hills & cities of VA(where we were)than WV, but Johnny let it be known they were Everywhere-Not just the state that was the butt of many jokes.
He also played an illiterate in Little House on the Prarie
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That song still is timely everything he stood up for is still things we need to address in this country
Could that song be any more relevant in 2020?
Relevant, until the man comes around.
God will be doing a lot of cutting down here shortly
Johnny Cash was a protestor long before hippies were thought of. In the late 50's, he was part of the American Indian Movement.
Aside from the Jesus line, sure
That’s the point of the song. There’s always going to be things that are wrong.
Cash is one of my heroes, it's nice to see new generations still appreciate his greatness.
Love this song. This man stood for the suffering. I love his cover of "The Ballad of Ira Hayes," the true story of a Pima Indian who served in the army and helped plant the American flag at Iwo Jima.
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The unmistakable voice of the Man in Black, he walked the line indeed..
I have to agree with the others reccomending "God's Gonna Cut You Down" which is dark, and the slightly more upbeat "When the Man Comes Around" both are meant to make you think real hard about your place in this world and the next. Lowkey hardcore, no shouting or complicated showing off. Just real straight talk.
"When The Man Comes Around" is upbeat?
Bro, you are hardcore.
@@Tamales21 Thank you kindly for the recognition. We all exist between worlds, those of us who have seen this clearly are not better off than the happy ones. Yet we persist.
All the recordings he did with Rick rueben are hardcore
He should do the general Lee by Johnny cash that's song is fire
Absolutely awesome song
I'm not a big fan of Country Music but I am a HUGE fan of Johnny Cash. He is one of the greatest American Musicians of all time. He is a Country singer but he isn't "just" a Country singer. He is a storyteller, he is capable of transferring raw emotion to everyone listening. He was a man who had something to say and made you listen to him. He was a man who didn't give a shit about status quo. He was the Champion of underdogs and was the voice of the people who didn't have a voice. He was as important as Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday. He was and is and always will be, one of the all time greats.
Johnny Cash is the man. He is one artist that has influenced so many genres.
each week we lose 100 young men, man johnny hit it right on the head, he was amazing
His voice was so soothing and comforting. The man could tell a story so beautifully. 🖤🖤🖤
This song is Johnny revealing his heart. Love that man, my hero since I first heard him when I was a small child in the 1950s.
You need to hear Johnny signing about "Sunday morning coming down"
Better even than Kris Kristofferson's version, and Kris wrote it.
B Williams I’ll have to download that version.
Best hangover song ever.
@@joeday4293 Much more than a hangover song...
@@pensnut08 Much more, no doubt.
Yeah, this is the best version of this song I've ever seen. When it was fresh, and he fudged the words a touch and was unsure of the song being a good one. He was a very modest man.
I get goosebumps Every time I hear this song
Johnny Cash. This old flag
Johnny Cash . One piece at a time. For a good chuckle.
Johnney Cash. Folsom prison blues.
It's "Ragged Old Flag", and yeah I know correcting people is annoying but whatever.
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All great 3 songs
I'll second Once Piece at a Time, that song's a bunch of fun.
An absolute legend. I have the upmost respect for this man, and what he stood for. The importance this man had to the music community, is incomprehensible.
This is definitely one of his best songs and such great lyrics and meaning...
One of my absolute favorite songs of Johnny's.I still tear up every time I hear it.😔We were so very blessed to have such an awesome man,who created incredible music.😌
This was a big deal when I was young. My dad sang in a bar band in St. Louis,Mo. Johnny Cash was so extremely against racism, sexism, and especially the Vietnam war! This was the most requested song that my dad sang.
Not a huge country fan but Johnny Cash is the BEST!! My great grandmother was a public school teacher way back in the day, I remember her showing me this song, and it’s still relevant today. RIP Johnny Cash🖤
This song still holds strong today Rest In Peace Johnny Cash The Man In Black ☮️💙💙
He was definitely a man ahead of his time
I've heard this song for years. I know the meaning, but for some reason it bought me to tears. Unbelievable Mr Cash. You are loved and missed by millions
"Children Go Where I Send Thee (Live in Denmark) (from Man in Black: Live in Denmark)" is an incredibly powerful and uplifting performance from Johnny Cash and Friends filmed live in 1971. Everyone should watch it.
For the reckless ones who bad trip left them cold hit me so hard. Growing up with addicts as parents ive seen that to many times. That line hits me the most
I love how you refer to his Platform. Some call it a stage, but at that moment (and many other moments), it was definitely a Platform for Johnny Cash.
"Each week lose 100 fine young men. " Vietnam. Period.
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Such a fucking useless 'war'.
Never really listened to the lyrics to this song. Had me in tears. Everything we are going through now in this world! So powerful! Thank you Jamel for this reaction video! He was an amazing man
That voice is one of sincerity, you know he is real.
Jamal, wish you would have done a double with God’s gonna Cut You Down following this one. Very powerful. Thank you for doing this!
What’s amazing...it was cool to “wear” Cash attire, but until people hear this song, no one really knows about Johnny Cash.
Next time👍🏾
@@jamelakajamal One of my memories as a child growing up in Memphis during this time . . . A teacher in my school assigned each of us with a task, a lesson on music, to bring in a selection of music that we, and our family, enjoyed and we would listen and talk about music the following week. Back in those days, my dad (an electronic technician in his vocation) built a stereo system for our family, cut the wood and built the cabinets that housed the stereo and the speakers, and hand-worked the leather panels for the front of each speaker cabinet. I thought they were beautiful, myself . . . and dad used to allow us kids to use his leather tools to each make something for ourselves back then. We didn't have much money as a family, but being able to make things for yourself enabled the family to have the experience of some of the finer things of life rather that spending more money to purchase them. We grew up to be a family of "makers". Anyway, Mom and Dad had a very limited selection of 33RPM records to play on that stereo. One of my favorites was one of Johnny Cash's albums. I LOVED to listen to that one. We played it endlessly! So naturally that was my favorite album with all my favorite songs at the time. I asked Mom and Dad if I could bring the album to school to meet the requirements of the assignment. They both agreed to it. Sadly, my teacher made a big scene about it in front of the class saying that particular type of music and that artist were not "Real Music". She shamed me in front of the class and refused to allow my record to be played at all. When I got home that day after school Mom asked how class was. I cried, telling her teacher said Johnny Cash wasn't real music and how bad it was to listen to it and what a bad person he was. Mom and Dad reaffirmed that just because she thought that way, doesn't mean it was true . . . that there are all kinds of music out there for all kinds of interests and musical tastes. They more or less said she didn't really know what she was talking about. That was a lesson to me to "question EVERYTHING!" I took on a whole different perspective and went through a time of questioning and challenging EVERYTHING! Just because someone (in authority) says something, doesn't necessarily mean it's true. To this day I am often a challenge to people who are dogmatic about things. It became part of my nature I guess. . . . I could say more about a number of things that happened back then (watching the astronauts supposedly land on the moon back then, watch the news about Martin Luther King being shot in that hotel in downtown Memphis, getting a Molotov cocktail thrown at our family car during the riots following King's death and the words and actions of city official and FBI swarming in Memphis, the integration of my grade school at the time and wondering why, as a child, that so many people were so angry all the time, and the unrest during the 60's . . . life was different back then, but in many ways still the same today. . . . and Graceland . . . and Elvis . . . and how my Mom used to blush so much and say she could understand why people said he behaved indecently swaying his hips like that and all . . . in PUBLIC! Lots of memories!
Watch the original and then the Marilyn Manson version. Both are great!
Michael C Really! Never knew about this. It was amazing. I love, love, love Artist from other genre’s knowing and recording music from other genres. I know I could google...but I don’t...Never believe what you read on the Net. Do you know the background that led Manson to record? Thanks Michael.
@@TexasMagnolia I personally believe that all rock and metal came from a source, and Johnny Cash is the source. He was not a country music icon, he was a man for all ages!
RIP Johnny Cash was such a talented artist he was one of the best of his time 💖🎸🎼
Thank you! One of my favorite songs
"I'd love to wear a rainbow everyday, and tell the world that everything's OK" ✌❤
Johnny Cash was most definitely "the man" in black... Excellent! Thank you.
Cash is the personification of "speaking softly & carrying a BIG stick." Powerful!
A true artist always tries to be a voice for those who don't have one.Johnny never failed at any age to connect with the younger generation no matter how old he got.
He was also singing this during the Vietnam war.
Johnny Cash was always playing in my house while I was growing up. He told stories that even children could understand. I always loved Coward of the County!
Um - 'Coward Of The County' was recorded by Kenny Rogers.
I met Johnny Cash and his wife June years ago. What a nice man and sweet lady they were. I didn't realize how tall Johnny Cash was, or how short I was. until that day. I met them at a ministry gathering they attended. Johnny was a soft spoken man, but when he spoke, he had a way of getting everyone's attention. There was great conviction and meaning in the words he spoke that day.
One of my favorite songs from an immensely talented gentleman.
I didn't know he wrote it overnight after speaking with some young college students, that jibes so much with his personality.
Got to see him in concert when I was a young teen, one of the greatest honors in my life.
I haven't been a Johnny Cash fan, so I'm hearing this one for the first time. Where's the tissues.
He's one of those "deep dives" well worth the journey.
You know, I grew up with Johnny Cash in the background since both my parents were fans, but I'd never heard this song until today.
Modern day artists need to thank Johnny Cash every day. The GOAT. Loved that Billy so Crazy did this song too and gave a shout out
Sad thing is he wrote that song in 1969 and was still wearing it when he passed away. Would love to see his dream come true.
what a stunning song. It could be released tomorrow and it would be a smash hit still.
Still relevant today, not just for George Floyd, but for everyone that has suffered injustice.
I like to wonder what he would’ve said through his music if he was alive right now in 2020.
I was thinking of him too. How fitting right now...
Really?! SMH...
George Floyd? . . . That criminal? 🤣🤣🤣
Not one bad song. Johnny will always remain as an icon to country and rock music. Not many can claim the impact that this man had on music of today. I always have wanted to shake his hand and thank him for keeping music as real as it can get.
I’ve been listening with my husband to you over the past few months!
We love you and your reactions above all that’s out there!
My husband is 62 in April and me 60 in November!
I wanted you to know something Jamel you are something really special young man , there is a genuineness about you that comes out and it is magical!
I can see something in you that’s not in a lot of people Jamel !
You have a beautiful spirit and a pure soul and I love that about you !
Above all Jamel keep Jesus in your heart!
Peace out
Sherry Presley ❤️
Aw man no one ever like him! Nice vid!
John was an inspiration.
This song gets to me every time I hear it. I was fortunate to see Johnny Cash perform 3 times. Twice in the 70's and once in the 80's. You left his show feeling so good, especially when the encore was "A Thing Called Love" with the Carter family and Statler Brothers joining him on stage. I still get chills thinking about that show.
You could tell this song touched your heart....it did mine too. Johnny Cash was a big piece of my childhood musically. My mother and father loved him, Hank Williams, Charlie Pride, Porter wagoner & Dolly Parton, Jim Reeves....Classic country. It still holds a place in my heart.
I'm so happy you're getting to Johnny Cash and starting with this one after Hurt. He was such a great man, he had many struggles but he was so talented and great in so many ways also. I hope you continue to discover his music. The movie Walk the Line tells the story of his life well.
This is a very special song, I’m glad you found it inspiring 🙏
Thank you for playing this version of this song, it is the most important and explains it all. Love Cash and he tells a story.
This was 1971..I remember when it finally came out on 45 single. All of us who grew up in the 50's knew why he always wore black and was nice when he finally wrote a song, it was too long comin.
Johnny Cash was rap well before it was a thing.
Yess Johny cash is a legond love him love your reaction 🐰💜💜
johnny was the best, the warden wanted a pic or something, johnny flipped him off lol, best pic ever
I appreciate your message and your mission of reaching across the divide. Music is the universal language of every human be it country, rap, rock or jazz.
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I love your reactions, interpretation and personal viewpoint.
Merry Christmas
I bet you could've heard a pin drop in that place while he was performing this song.
I bet you could've heard the song
Should do "When the Man Comes Around."
Thanks for posting this one. Lots of people know little about why he was the Man in Black. Great songwriter. Enjoying your Chanel from NC
I love this song and I've heard it countless times, especially since I have the CD. But I've never watched him sing it and that combined with the audience and your reaction, it was the first time the song made me cry. I grew up with most of the songs I've been binge watching reaction videos too lately, but every one feels like the first time when I watch someone else hear them for the 1st time. Thank you so much for giving me that.
I always enjoy your reactions. I think you would enjoy his song “the ballad of Ira Hayes” another powerful song.
Another one not easy to listen to, but with an important message. When Johnny Cash had something to say, he said it, critics be damned. Gotta respect that. And, oh my, what a fine voice!
This is masculinity. Standing up to the establishment, showing compassion for those less privileged than you, ensuring that everyone gets a fair shake... If anyone tells you that being a tough guy means putting protesters down in the streets, you just point them to Johnny's grave. He'll straighten them out.
So, so simple, but it's a punch to the gut every time.
Incredible man, our man. Johnny Cash. Thanks for this amazing reaction
Johnny Cash, The man, The Legend.
Johnny Cash request Ragged Old Flag and One Piece of A Time
EAP King Also, "The Ballad of Ira Hayes"
Yes absolutely
One piece AT a time.
"One Piece At A Time" is hilarious and awesome.
'Six White Horses' is yet another song of his.
Had forgotten how magnificent this was . Thank you for bringing it back.
Love love love Johnny Cash. Great song. Thanks for doing this.
Great sweater!
More Johnny Cash. I recommend 'God's gonna cut them down' and 'I hung my head'
Also, 'One Piece At A Time'. It shows off a lighter side to his voice. There are so many unforgettable songs out there.
I almost forgot - his duets with his wife, June Carter Cash - 'Jackson' comes to mind first.
The Legend!!! He was/is amazing. All his songs tell a story about real life. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
I love your reactions. Please keep them coming!