Cash was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-sound guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark, all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black." He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash," followed by his signature song "Folsom Prison Blues".
Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. His other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue"; a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding); and railroad songs including "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, Cash covered songs by several late 20th-century rock artists, notably "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails and "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden.
Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas, to Ray Cash and Carrie Cloveree (née Rivers). He was the fourth of seven children, who were in birth order: Roy, Margaret Louise, Jack, J. R., Reba, Joanne, and Tommy (who also became a successful country artist). He was primarily of English and Scottish descent. As an adult he traced his surname to 11th-century Fife, after meeting with the then-laird of Falkland, Major Michael Crichton-Stuart. Cash Loch and other locations in Fife bear the name of his family.
At birth, Cash was named J. R. Cash. When Cash enlisted in the United States Air Force, he was not permitted to use initials as a first name, so he changed his name to John R. Cash. In 1955, when signing with Sun Records, he started going by Johnny Cash.
In March 1935, when Cash was three years old, the family settled in Dyess, Arkansas, a New Deal colony established to give poor families a chance to work land that they had a chance to own as a result. Cash started working in cotton fields at the age of five, singing along with his family while working. The Cash farm experienced a flood during the family's time in Dyess, which led Cash later to write the song "Five Feet High and Rising". His family's economic and personal struggles during the Great Depression inspired many of his songs, especially those about other people facing similar difficulties. Consequently, Cash had sympathy for the poor and working class throughout his life.
Cash was very close to his older brother, Jack. On Saturday May 12, 1944, Jack was pulled into an unguarded table saw at his high school while cutting oak into fence posts as his job and was almost cut in two. He lingered until the following Saturday, when he died. Cash often spoke of the horrible guilt he felt over this incident; according to Cash: The Autobiography, his father was away that morning, but Johnny, his mother, and even Jack himself, all had premonitions or a sense of foreboding about that day. His mother urged Jack to skip work and go fishing with his brother, but Jack insisted on working since the family needed the money at the time. On his deathbed, Jack said he had visions of Heaven and angels. Decades later, Cash spoke of looking forward to meeting his brother in Heaven.
Cash's early memories were dominated by gospel music and radio. Taught guitar by his mother and a childhood friend, Cash began playing and writing songs at the age of 12. When young, Cash had a high-tenor voice, before becoming a bass-baritone after his voice changed.
In high school, he sang on a local radio station. Decades later, he released an album of traditional gospel songs, called My Mother's Hymn Book. He was also significantly influenced by traditional Irish music, which he heard performed weekly by Dennis Day on the Jack Benny radio program.
In 1997, Cash was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease Shy–Drager syndrome, a form of multiple system atrophy. According to biographer Robert Hilburn, the disease was originally misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease, and Cash even announced to his audience that he had Parkinson's after nearly collapsing on stage in Flint, Michigan, on October 25, 1997. Soon afterwards, his diagnosis was changed to Shy–Drager, and Cash was told he had about 18 months to live. The diagnosis was later again altered to autonomic neuropathy associated with diabetes. The illness forced Cash to curtail his touring. He was hospitalized in 1998 with severe pneumonia, which damaged his lungs.
During the last stage of his career, Cash released the albums American III: Solitary Man (2000) and American IV: The Man Comes Around (2002). American IV included cover songs by several late 20th-century rock artists, notably "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails and "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode. Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails commented that he was initially skeptical about Cash's plan to cover "Hurt", but was later impressed and moved by the rendition. The video for "Hurt" received critical and popular acclaim, including a Grammy Award.
June Carter Cash died on May 15, 2003, at the age of 73. June had told Cash to keep working, so he continued to record, completing 60 more songs in the last four months of his life, and even performed a few surprise shows at the Carter Family Fold outside Bristol, Virginia. At the July 5, 2003, concert (his last public performance), before singing "Ring of Fire", Cash read a statement about his late wife that he had written shortly before taking the stage:
"The spirit of June Carter overshadows me tonight with the love she had for me and the love I have for her. We connect somewhere between here and Heaven. She came down for a short visit, I guess, from Heaven to visit with me tonight to give me courage and inspiration like she always has. She's never been one for me except courage and inspiration. I thank God for June Carter. I love her with all my heart. "
Cash continued to record until shortly before his death. His final recordings were made on August 21, 2003, and consisted of "Like the 309", which appeared on American V: A Hundred Highways in 2006, and the final song he completed, "Engine 143", which was recorded for his son John Carter Cash for a planned Carter Family tribute album.
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Johnny Cash Lyrics
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Goin' where his daddy goes learnin' what his daddy knows
We got a boy and his name is John you oughta see little John tag along
Goin' where his daddy goes learnin' what his daddy knows
He's got a friend and her name is Kay and Kay goes with him every day
Gonna take Kay along gonna teach Kay this song
He's got a friend and his name is George but he's not the one from Valley Forge
He's got a friend and his name is Gives
(It's it's a dog I know but he's his friend
Yeah I know but it's a dog I know but he's his friend okay)
He's got a friend and his name is Gives Gives is so fat you can't see his ribs
A dog named Sergeant too he's his friend watch out he might bite you
I got a boy and his name is John you oughta see little John tag along
Goin' where his daddy goes (and his mommie)
Learnin' what his daddy (and his mommie) knows
(He will pick corn with his mama)
I got a boy
(Okay he'd go with both of us you can go with me and he can go with us
That'll be nice okay baby together)
I got a boy
The song "I Got A Boy And His Name Is John" is a heartwarming testament to the bond between a father and his son. Sung by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, the lyrics are simple yet powerful. They describe the joy of watching their little boy named John follow in his father's footsteps and learn from his experiences. The parents express pride in their son and his eagerness to tag along wherever they go, learning and growing with every step.
As the song continues, the parents describe John's playmates and friends, including his constant companion Kay and his loyal dog, Sergeant. They refer to a friend named George, but clarify that he is not the famous George from history books. The lyrics are full of affection and warmth, capturing the simple pleasures of family life and the relationships that sustain us.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a boy and his name is John you oughta see little John tag along
I have a young son named John who follows me everywhere and he's so cute when he does it.
Goin' where his daddy goes learnin' what his daddy knows
He is always with me, and I'm teaching him everything that I know.
He's got a friend and her name is Kay and Kay goes with him every day
He also has a friend named Kay who accompanies him every day.
Gonna take Kay along gonna teach Kay this song
I plan to take Kay along and teach her this song that we sing together.
He's got a friend and his name is George but he's not the one from Valley Forge
He has another friend named George, but not the historical figure from Valley Forge.
And he's never been President that ain't the George we meant
He isn't the president, he's just a regular guy who happens to be named George.
He's got a friend and his name is Gives
He also has a dog friend named Gives.
(It's it's a dog I know but he's his friend
I know that it's a dog, but he is still considered a friend to my son.
Yeah I know but it's a dog I know but he's his friend okay)
Yes, I understand that he's a dog, but my son loves him anyway.
He's got a friend and his name is Gives Gives is so fat you can't see his ribs
The dog friend named Gives is overweight, and you can't see his ribs.
A dog named Sergeant too he's his friend watch out he might bite you
He also has another dog friend named Sergeant who is protective of my son and might even bite if he feels threatened.
I got a boy and his name is John you oughta see little John tag along
Overall, my son John is the light of my life and always by my side.
Goin' where his daddy goes (and his mommie)
My son follows both his father and me around, making memories and learning new things from both of us.
Learnin' what his daddy (and his mommie) knows
We take great joy in passing on our knowledge and teaching our son all about the world around him.
He will pick corn with his mama
One of the things my son loves doing with me is picking corn, which is a special bonding experience for us.
I got a boy
I am incredibly grateful for my son and the joy he brings into my life, and I cherish every moment with him.
(Okay he'd go with both of us you can go with me and he can go with us
We are committed to making sure our son is always included in our adventures, and we all enjoy spending time together as a family.
That'll be nice okay baby together)
We love nothing more than being together as a family and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH
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