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Johnny Cash

Water from the Wells of Home [ Vinyl / 12" Album ]

Water from the Wells of Home

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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 26 Jun 2020

  • Genre: Country

Our Take

Johnny Cash's "Water From The Wells Of Home" is a delightfully offbeat meditation on life, love, and loss from the Man in Black himself. In this album, Cash takes listeners on a journey through his own personal well of experiences, drawing on everything from traditional country to gospel to rock and roll.

The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Ballad of Barbara," a tribute to the late, great country singer Barbara Mandrell. Cash's gravelly voice is the perfect vessel for this poignant tale of love and heartache, and the stripped-down production only serves to highlight the raw emotion in his vocals.

Tracks like "Still in Town" and "Goin' By the Book" showcase Cash's talent for storytelling, weaving vivid narratives that transport listeners to another time and place. The arrangements are simple yet effective, with Cash's guitar and piano providing the perfect backdrop for his evocative lyrics.

But perhaps the most surprising moment on the album comes with Cash's cover of the classic rock and roll tune "Farther Along." Cash puts his own unique spin on the song, injecting it with a sense of longing and melancholy that sets it apart from the original.

Overall, "Water From The Wells Of Home" is a testament to Cash's enduring talent and his ability to continue pushing boundaries even in his later years. This album is a must-listen for fans of traditional country music and newcomers alike. So sit back, relax, and let Johnny Cash take you on a journey through his own personal well of experience.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Ballad of a Teenage Queen (With Roseanne Cash & the Everly Brothers)
2. As Long As I Live (With Emmylou Harris)
3. Where Did We Go Right (With June Carter Cash and the Carter Family)
4. The Last of the Drifters (With Tom T. Hall)
5. Call Me the Breeze (With John Carter Cash)
6. That Old Wheel (With Hank Williams Jr.)
7. Sweeter Than the Flowers (With Waylon Jennings)
8. A Croft in Clachan (The Ballad of Rob MacDunn) [with Glen Campbell]
9. New Moon Over Jamaica (With Paul McCartney)
10. Water from the Wells of Home (With John Carter Cash)

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About the artist

Johnny Cash

The Man in Black himself, Johnny Cash, was truly larger than life. With a deep timbre in his voice and an outlaw attitude to match, Cash revolutionized the country music scene with his raw and emotive storytelling. Born in Arkansas in 1932, Cash's early years were marked by poverty and hardship. But it was these struggles that fuelled his music, giving it an authenticity and grit that set him apart from his contemporaries. Cash burst onto the music scene in the 1950s with hits like "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues," capturing the hearts of fans with his rebellious spirit and no-nonsense approach to songwriting. His iconic all-black attire and sneering, devil-may-care attitude made him a legend in his own time. But Cash's life was not without its demons. His battles with addiction and personal struggles were well-documented, adding a layer of depth to his music that few could match. Through it all, Cash remained a towering figure in the world of country music, his legacy enduring long after his passing in 2003. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of country music, Johnny Cash's discography is a must-listen for any music aficionado. So grab a coffee (or something a little stronger) and settle in for a wild ride through the life and music of one of the greatest artists of all time. The Man in Black never goes out of style.

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