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.
Cause I Love You
Johnny Cash Lyrics
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Yes and, I will bring you flowers
Yes and, I will do for you
Most anything you want me to
If we live in a cottage
You will feel like it's a castle
By the royal way you're treated
I'll be there beside you
If you need a cryin' shoulder
Yes, and I'll be there to listen
When you need to talk to me
When you wake up in the darkness
I will put my arms around you
And hold you till the mornin' sun
Comes shinin' through the trees
I'll be right beside you
No matter where you travel
I'll be there to cheer you
Till the sun comes shinin' through
If we're ever parted
I will keep the tie that binds us
And I'll never let it break
'Cause I love you
I will bring you honey
From the bee tree in the meadow
And the first time there's a rainbow
I'll bring you a pot of gold
I'll take all your troubles
And I'll throw â??em in the river
Then I'll bundle down beside you
And I'll keep you from the cold
I'll be right beside you
No matter where you travel
I'll be there to cheer you
Till the sun comes shinin' through
If we're ever parted
I will keep the tie that binds us
And I'll never let it break
'Cause I love you
The lyrics of Johnny Cash's song "Cause I Love You" express the depth and commitment of love between two people. The song is a promise of dedication to one's beloved, in which the singer offers to do all sorts of things for his significant other. He promises to sweep out her chimney, bring her flowers, and do anything she asks of him. Even if they live in a small cottage, he promises to make her feel like a queen by treating her with royal attention.
The singer's love for his beloved is not only demonstrated through grand gestures but also in small things. He promises to be there for her when she needs someone to cry on or someone to talk to, whenever she needs a comforting arm around her, and whenever she needs someone to cheer her up. He promises to bring her honey from the bee tree in the meadow and to bring her a pot of gold when she sees her first rainbow. He promises to take all her troubles and throw them in the river, keeping her safe and warm beside him.
Overall, the lyrics express an unwavering commitment to love and devotion. They are heartfelt and sincere, and beautifully capture the essence of a romantic relationship built on mutual care and support.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll sweep out your chimney
I'll take care of any unpleasant tasks for you
Yes and, I will bring you flowers
I'll give you gifts as a token of my affection
Yes and, I will do for you
I'll do anything I can to help you
Most anything you want me to
I'm willing to go above and beyond for you
If we live in a cottage
Even if we're not wealthy, you'll feel like royalty
You will feel like it's a castle
I'll create a special and loving atmosphere for you
By the royal way you're treated
I'll treat you like a queen and show you respect
And attention shown to you
I'll pay close attention to your needs and desires
I'll be there beside you
I'll support you through thick and thin
If you need a cryin' shoulder
I'm here to comfort you when you're upset
Yes, and I'll be there to listen
I'll be a good listener and give you my full attention
When you need to talk to me
I'm always here to lend an ear
When you wake up in the darkness
I'm here to protect you and make you feel secure
I will put my arms around you
I'm here to provide physical comfort and a sense of safety
And hold you till the mornin' sun
I'll stay with you until you feel better
Comes shinin' through the trees
Until the world looks brighter and more hopeful
No matter where you travel
I'm committed to being by your side always
I'll be there to cheer you
I'll offer encouragement and support in all of your endeavours
Till the sun comes shinin' through
Until life brings you joy and positivity
If we're ever parted
Even if we're apart physically
I will keep the tie that binds us
I'll keep our relationship strong and solid
And I'll never let it break
I'll ensure our bond remains unbroken
'Cause I love you
Because my love for you is unconditional
I will bring you honey
I'll share sweet moments and experiences with you
From the bee tree in the meadow
From the simple pleasures of nature
And the first time there's a rainbow
I'll bring you the beauty and wonder of the natural world
I'll bring you a pot of gold
I'll do my best to bring abundance and prosperity into our lives
I'll take all your troubles
I'm here to help carry your burdens and worries
And I'll throw 'em in the river
I'll help you let go of your troubles and find peace
Then I'll bundle down beside you
I'll snuggle up close to you and provide warmth and comfort
And I'll keep you from the cold
I'll protect you from any difficulties or hardships coming our way
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joanbreau8450
You can see the love they have for each other
Yes they both had failed marriages
They were meant to be together
@jasonjones8768
Who misses June & Johnny.?
@mariaburgundy700
I do 😊I'm travelling from the UK in April to stay in Hendersonville for a week, just so I can visit their grave everyday, so excited 😀
@jasonjones8768
@@mariaburgundy700
Oh, well good for you Maria - welcome to the United States for when you get here, hope your adventure here is great for you..
@mariaburgundy700
@Barbara Owens thanks, I'm pretty nervous but excited as well, travelling on my own ,I've always promised myself to visit Johnny and Junes grave to pay my respects, so this is my 60th birthday present to me from me😊
@jasonjones8768
@@mariaburgundy700
Happy Birthday Maria🎂🍧🎁
@aaccount547
I do i wish i could see them today
@mossandsea
Find yourself someone who looks at you the way Johnny looked at June <3 They were precious together in every way.
@victoriadiaz2312
Pues si
@monikafritz605
Ja, das gibt es nicht mehr. Einzigartig.