Cash: Ultimate Gospel
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Gospel was what Johnny Cash, Luther Perkins, and Marshall Grant originally wanted to record when they auditioned for Sam Phillips in 1954. In 1958, Sun Records' refusal to let Cash record a gospel album--despite his track record of hits--led him to leave for Columbia. This well-chosen package delineates sacred music's ongoing role in Cash's career, beginning with two 1970 performances from his ABC variety show, one featuring longtime Cash friend Rev. Billy Graham. The 1957 Sun tunes include the searing "I Was There When It Happened" and Cash's original "Belshazzar." "He Turned the Water into Wine," "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," "That's Enough," and his 1969 gospel hit "Daddy Sang Bass," all from Columbia, are particularly passionate, as is "Far Side Banks of Jordan" (a duet with June Carter Cash) and three never-before-issued performances, 1974's "My Ship Will Sail" and "How Great Thou Art and "It Is No Secret" from 1981. Given that one can't truly understand Cash without knowing his gospel side, this is a fine introduction. --Rich Kienzle
Tracks
| 1 | Here Was A Man (Live) |
| 2 | The Preacher Said, "Jesus Said" (Album Version) |
| 3 | I Was There When It Happened (Album Version) |
| 4 | Belshazzar (Album Version) |
| 5 | That's Enough (Album Version) |
| 6 | It Was Jesus (Album Version) |
| 7 | The Old Account (Album Version) |
| 8 | Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (Album Version) |
| 9 | The Great Speckle Bird (Album Version) |
| 10 | He'll Understand And Say Well Done (Album Version) |
| 11 | How Great Thou Art (Album Version) |
| 12 | It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) (Album Version) |
| 13 | He Turned Water Into Wine (Album Version) |
| 14 | Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) (Album Version) |
| 15 | Troublesome Waters (Album Version) |
| 16 | (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) (Album Version) |
| 17 | When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Album Version) |
| 18 | In The Sweet By And By (Album Version) |
| 19 | My Ship Will Sail (Album Version) |
| 20 | Far Side Banks Of Jordan (Album Version) |
| 21 | Oh Come, Angel Band (Album Version) |
| 22 | Amazing Grace (Album Version) |
| 23 | Daddy Sang Bass (Album Version) |
| 24 | Children Go Where I Send Thee (Album Version) |
