Track Listings (9) - Disc #1| All Artists: Johnny Cash Title: Blood Sweat & Tears Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label: Sony Release Date: 10/11/1994 Genres: Country, Pop, Rock Styles: Outlaw Country, Classic Country, Oldies & Retro Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 074646650820 |
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For this 1963 concept album, Johnny Cash assumes the voice of the American worker, lending his booming baritone to both traditional and modern folk ballads and blues. "The Legend of John Henry's Hammer" becomes a majestic ... more » |
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Amazon.com For this 1963 concept album, Johnny Cash assumes the voice of the American worker, lending his booming baritone to both traditional and modern folk ballads and blues. "The Legend of John Henry's Hammer" becomes a majestic eight-minute suite that expands upon the original story of the "steel-drivin' man" with powerful dramatic effect. "Another Man Done Gone" receives an eerie a cappella reading with June Carter, while "Casey Jones," the old blues about the engineer, rides along with sprite banjo and background harmonies. Cash also offers unique interpretations of more recent compositions. Both Jimmie Rodgers's "Waiting for a Train" and Merle Travis's "Nine Pound Hammer" are taken at a relaxed, gently loping pace and with a more subdued outlook than their original versions. Harlan Howard's classic "Busted" works marvelously as Mother Maybelle's bright Autoharp contrasts with Luther Perkins's deliberate twang and Cash's laconic delivery. Through it all, Cash brings out the inner strength and dignity of his toiling protagonists. --Marc Greilsamer Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsWhere I'll make a living, the Lord only knows. Johnny Heering | Bethel, CT United States | 07/07/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "This 1963 album by Johnny Cash features songs about "the working man". The single from the album was "Busted", which was a #13 Country hit (Ray Charles later covered it and had a pop hit with it). The other song that everyone remembers is the epic "The Legend of John Henry's Hammer". Both of those songs are great, and so is everything else on the album. Johnny really had an affinity for these kind of songs, and it really shows here. Highly recommended to Johnny Cash fans." Another Concept Album! Jimbob | Missouri | 10/18/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "I can't get enough of Johnny Cash's themed albums, and this one is no different. I got it mainly for "The Legend of John Henry's Hammer," an eight-and-a-half minute...story. It's complete with sound effects, crowd noises, and different viewpoints, and tells the tale in a thoroughly unique way. And "Busted" is a very funny song. Most of the others are also about working, quitting work, not wanting to work, having a hard time at work, etc. (Hence the title of "Blood Sweat & Tears") With 9 tracks, it's not a very long CD, but is definitely worth owning. The songs are all worthy, and he sings them in his own style, doing some very interesting things vocally. It's a great companion to go along with any other Cash Cds you might have. If for nothing else, get it for the picture on the cover. Ha." Great Johnny Cash cd Milton W. Lowe | Casa Grande, Az. | 02/20/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "I owned the LP version of this album many years ago & it was stolen. I was happy to replace with cd. I enjoy it very much especially the efforts to restore quality & extra tunes. I recommend to all Johnny Cash fans."
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