album · October 17, 2000
American III: Solitary Man
American Recordings Catalog P&DSee this day
countryfolksinger-songwriter
This album finds Cash covering a diverse range of artists, from Tom Petty to Sting, bringing his unique, stark perspective to each track. It stands as a testament to his enduring voice and interpretive power late in his life.
- "Solitary Man" was the third album in Cash's American Recordings series, released in 2000.
- The album features covers of songs by artists such as Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, and Sting.
- The album reached number 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 31 on the Billboard 200.
Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor, best known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice and his long career in country music. At the time of "Solitary Man," he was in his late sixties, continuing a late-career resurgence that began with producer Rick Rubin and the American Recordings series.
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