This 1958 Columbia Records debut captured Cash in transition, between his raw Sun years and his developing narrative style. It featured the first recordings of "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" and "Frankie's Man, Old Age."
- The album reached number 16 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
- It was recorded at Columbia's Hollywood studios with producer Don Law.
- Cash had recently moved from Sun Records to Columbia, seeking a more polished sound.
Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter, widely considered one of the most influential country artists of all time. In 1958, he was a rising star in rockabilly and country music, fresh off a string of hits for Sun Records.
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