The Man in Black delivers a collection of gospel songs, showcasing his unwavering commitment to his faith and his ability to interpret traditional hymns with his signature baritone.
- The album features guest appearances from June Carter Cash, Merle Haggard, and The Carter Family.
- "If I Were a Carpenter," a duet with June Carter Cash, was released as a single from this album and reached number 5 on the Billboard country charts.
- The album was recorded at the House of Cash studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter whose music spanned country, rock and roll, folk, and gospel. He was known for his deep bass-baritone voice and his distinctive "boom-chicka-boom" rhythm. In 1971, Cash was at the height of his popularity, a household name with a string of successful albums and television appearances.
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American IV: The Man Comes Around2002
The Essential Johnny Cash2002
American III: Solitary Man2000
American VI: Ain't No Grave2010
Out Among the Stars2014
Unearthed2003
American V: A Hundred Highways2006
At Folsom Prison1968
Hymns by Johnny Cash1959
American Recordings1994
At San Quentin1969
I Walk the Line1958
