American Songwriter

3 Songs Written But Not Originally Performed by Johnny Cash

Known for his low singing voice and songs that chunk along like a locomotive, Johnny Cash is one of country music’s all-time legends. He composed tunes like “I Walk the Line” and “San Quentin” and ...
American Songwriter

The Elvis Costello Song Johnny Cash Recorded First, “Hidden Shame,” and the Other One That Got Away

In 1987, Johnny Cash covered Elvis Costello‘s “The Big Light” on his album Johnny Cash Is Coming To Town. Costello first released the song a year earlier on King of America. By the late ’80s, Costello ...

Johnny Cash’s 1968 Hit From 'The Holy Land' Remains One of His Greatest Songs Ever Written

Johnny Cash’s 1968 song from The Holy Land stands as one of his most powerful gospel-inspired tracks from his classic concept ...
Yahoo

The 10 Best Johnny Cash Songs of All Time

Despite there being many Johnny Cash songs about failing and being down on your luck, that certainly wasn't true when it came to the singer's career. From the second his debut album — With His Hot and ...
Chicago Tribune

Songs of Johnny Cash take center stage in Elmhurst at program featuring his son and radio legend Terri Hemmert

The lyrics of over 500 songs written by a songwriting and performing icon are contained in the new book, “The Complete Johnny Cash: Lyrics from a Lifetime of Songwriting.” John Carter Cash, the son of ...