Johnny Cash (born J.R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an… Read Full Bio ↴Johnny Cash (born J.R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer, guitarist, actor, songwriter, author. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. Although primarily remembered as a country music icon, his genre-spanning songs and sound embraced rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel.

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.

Wayfaring Stranger
Johnny Cash Lyrics

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I'm just going over home

I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is hard and steep
But beauteous fields arise before me
Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep
I'm going there to see my Mother
She said she'd meet me when I come

So, I'm just going over Jordan
I'm just going over home

I'm just going over Jordan
I'm just going over home

Overall Meaning

In Johnny Cash's "Wayfaring Stranger", the singer is a poor traveler who is on a journey through this world below. He is not afraid of sickness, toil, or danger in this life, because he knows that he is going to a better place, a place where his loved ones who have passed away are waiting for him. He is going to see his Father and Mother, and all those who have gone on before him. He has faith, and he knows that there is a bright land to which he will go.

The singer is not naïve, however. While he has faith, he knows that there will be dark clouds that will gather around him in life. He realizes that his way will be hard and steep, but he is looking forward to the beauteous fields that arise before him, in the place where God's redeemed keep their vigil. He is not afraid to die because he knows that when he crosses over Jordan, he will finally be at home.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
I am an impoverished traveler without a fixed home or destination.

Traveling through this world below
I am journeying through this life on Earth, which is full of suffering and strife.

There is no sickness, no toil, nor danger
The place I am headed to has no physical or emotional pain or difficulty.

In that bright land to which I go
My ultimate destination is a glowing paradise beyond the veil of human senses.

I'm going there to see my Father
My purpose for traveling is to reunite with my divine Father or creator.

And all my loved ones who've gone on
I am eager to meet with all the people I loved and lost in this life.

I'm just going over Jordan
I am merely crossing the symbolic Jordan river that represents the boundary between life and death.

I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
Although my journey may be challenging, I am aware of the inevitable difficulties that I will face.

I know my way is hard and steep
I acknowledge that my passage will be arduous and treacherous.

But beauteous fields arise before me
Despite the trials I encounter, I am comforted by the promise of an idyllic, bucolic landscape.

Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep
I will join with other souls who have also been saved by shared faith and keep watch for any signs of danger.

I'm going there to see my Mother
My destination also involves reuniting with my own mother or mother figure.

She said she'd meet me when I come
I am reassured by the knowledge that my loved ones are waiting for me in the afterlife.

So, I'm just going over Jordan
In summary, I am a weary traveler, but I know that my heavenly destination is only a hop, skip, and a jump away.

I'm just going over home
I am simply returning to the place where I belong - my eternal home with my family and my God.

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Wayfaring Stranger - The New Appalachians - Lyrics

I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world alone

There will be no sickness, toil or danger
In that grand land to which I roam

Well I'm going home to see my mother
I'm going home to a morning rose
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home

Musical Interlude

I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is rough and steep
And beautiful fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed there vigils keep

Well I'm going home to see my brothers
I'm going home no more to roam
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home

Musical Interlude

I'm going home to see my Father
I'm going home no more to roam
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I’m only goin’ where no one roams

I want to wear that crown of glory
When I get to that good land
I want to shout out salvation story
In concert with that blood washed band.
I'm going there to see my saviour
I’ll see his face no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
I'm only goin' over home

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rykerwilder1863

6y↑374

I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world below
There is no sickness, no toil, nor danger
In that bright land to which I go
I'm going there to see my Father
And all my loved ones who've gone on
I'm just going over Jordan
I'm just going over home
I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is hard and steep
But beauteous fields arise before me
Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep
I'm going there to see my Mother
She said she'd meet me when I come
So, I'm just going over Jordan
I'm just going over home
I'm just going over Jordan
I'm just going over home

All comments from YouTube:

@davidluffman3680

5y↑541

My dad used to sing this song when I was a small child, he died when I was a teenager, I am now on my 50's and hearing this song brought back a flood of emotion and tests....its funny...you never stop missing people you love...it gets easier but a memory can bring it all back!!!!

@cinemaparadiso5402

3y↑2

What does he mean by "Jordan"?

@rec-1792

3y↑22

@@cinemaparadiso5402 Basically the song is about the singer believing that he is approaching death, and believes it to be a good thing. This same question came up on Quora (I was curious on the full meaning too, I didn't have the full context), and an excerpt explains it much better than I could: "In the book of Joshua (chapter 3), the Israelites first enter the promised land when they cross the Jordan River. It became a metaphor for death and entering heaven." Hope that helps 👍

@cinemaparadiso5402

3y↑5

@@rec-1792 Thank u so much

@williambedingfield6946

3y↑6

@@cinemaparadiso5402 the Jordan river that the bible speaks of

@cinemaparadiso5402

3y↑3

@@williambedingfield6946 Thank you!

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@captaingordon

5y↑3.7K

Hauntingly, beautifully sung in the woods of 1917.

@scheek3018

5y↑25

Like SIREN it was almost haunting.

@shaundampier7177

5y↑13

Very sadly not on the soundtrack,Johnny Cash does a good cover.

@ewarat6210

5y↑16

captaingordon saw that today and I knew the song before it but never figured out how I knew it l:

@wolverinesfight1213

5y↑23

Awesome movie...watch 1917 in a theater while you can.

@riflemanslament9594

5y↑14

Johnny Cash' version would have fit the movie better.

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@elowyn9664

51w↑13

Absolutely groundbreaking! There is no one equal to Johnny Cash. The mellow bass-baritone, his voice was so melodic, so expressive and unique. This song gives me the same vibe as "Ain't No Grave". Cash lives in our hearts forever.

@marioncapriotti1514

4y↑107

This is a beautiful classic. I remember my dad, who was actually a Johnny Cash fan, joking that "his voice range was two notes, the high one and the low one" - but in fact, Johnny Cash had a beautiful bass-baritone voice. He wasn't trained as a classical singer, but his sound is very special, his intonation is excellent and the soul and spirit he brought to every song he sang is a blessing to everyone who will ever hear them.

@superjarrod13b

2y↑3

Back in that era almost no country music singers were trained classically.

They learned singing in church or with their families.

@koko-pu5vn

2y↑6

Sometimes, especially in his late recordings, Johnny is almost "talking." And it is a joy to listen to!! Thank you Johnny Cash, RIP.

@andyfletcher3561

1y↑1

@@koko-pu5vn I agree. Johnny had what I call a ''pure'' voice. Not that it was a ''great'' voice, but more that it cuts to your soul.

@ObliviousPlague

5y↑2.8K

A soldier in "1917" sings this beautifully...if anyone hasnt seen it...I highly recommend it.

@mcgiver1327

5y↑39

Justin Hanson waiting for someone to find the full version of that guy singing it, it was really well done

@ObliviousPlague

5y↑40

I tried finding immediately upon exiting the theater no luck. It should pop up soon though.

@PromKnight

5y↑15

The singer said on twitter that there wasnt a plan to put it out specifically. I'd imagine if the studio gave the go-ahead it'll go up somewhere. At worst that scene is pretty silent so someone'll grab it once the movie is released to the public

@ObliviousPlague

5y↑4

Yea i spoke with jos on twitter

@ObliviousPlague

5y↑10

@@PromKnight https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YvAHWmCWuyg-vVJ1p3wcFGSD4fDmdtQY/view

Kinda low quality but gets better...someone ripped it straight from the theater...found it on youtube.

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@vadalee6301

7y↑62

I can remember this lady in my church singing this song and she was up in her old age. Her voice was haunting, and I will always remember her singing that when I hear this cover.

@davidroyanderson

11y↑499

This man, Johnny Cash; his spirit will never leave us, his voice will endure the ages.

@shahatboy

5y↑1

what is vigils keep?? what is this song about??

@garybarney5383

Amen never forget the man in black

@matthewhooks452

4y↑4

No grave can hold his body down... he even sang it

@deansmiley8221

@@matthewhooks452 😆

@Killerwale-hk4wy

24w

@@shahatboy I think the "But beauteous fields arise before me Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep" is about him seeing heaven. What vigils keep is supposed to mean, idk. but the song has, since it's original version from 1666. Been about someone singing about life. With a deep sense of not belonging. Just "being but not belonging" together with a ton of religious talk.

@paolot4976

45w↑6

Nobody is like Cash, he puts tunes to the next level.

@rva

6y↑353

Classics forever xx

@viernessangriento9814

4y↑3

Rrrrrrrebecca knows

@crash6951

5y↑15

Still makes me cry every time I hear it...but then again, that's the case for me with most Johnny Cash songs.

@belisauros370

8y↑523

Johnny cash had the ability to reach down into your soul, he wasn't just singing, he was preaching to your soul. God bless Johnny Cash. I like johnny cash's version of this song better. His cover ups are better

@vadimastprojects8770

6y↑5

"Cover ups"? :)

@Cchen-ec9tk

He’s just singing

@giuliogrifi7739

@Jacob Harris ...Try Neil Young cover !

@rykerwilder1863

6y↑374

@bonitamac363

5y↑9

Ryker Wilder thanks for the lyrics.

@Aesthetic_Content4U

5y↑2

@@bonitamac363
Included in description itself.

@jeffboone7959

5y↑3

Dean

@tjpassig208

jeff Boone I am glad I’m not the only one that caught that!

@rosairedubrule60

thanks

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@chriswyatt9869

5y↑415

Always loved this song but 1917 brought me back. That scene gave me chills. One of the best war movies I've seen, hope they release the full version from the film

@SonyMusicMasterworks

5y↑13

You asked and we listened! “I Am A Poor Wayfaring Stranger” sung by Jos Slovik is available now ✨
https://soundtracks.lnk.to/wayfaringstrangerID

@timhill4045

5y↑2

@@SonyMusicMasterworks I love the movie version but come on...it was first sung by native Irish Union Troops after the got screwed into fighting in a war the wanted no part of. Mr Cash's very is more authentic to the original Irish version. Stop pushing the movie "1917" version and pay respect to the Irish hymn!

@Kinobambino

@@SonyMusicMasterworks THANKYOUUU

@desatormentandome

2y↑14

Llega al alma esa voz grave y calma, tan llena de intensidad... Johnny Cash no canta las canciones, las habita, las hace suyas, entra en nuestras fibras más recónditas... con gran amor al Hombre de Negro, desde Argentina.

@jdmustard2557

4y↑10

I listen to every version of this song I can find and this is such a standout. That violin and the heaviness in his voice in later years really hits me.

@tristennewcomb2133

7y↑31

I once walked through a dark cold windy cemetery and I just heard this playing somewhere, truly a haunting song.

@Sohailkhan-pj3qu

5y↑3

yeah it's mesmerizing and terrifying at the same time.

@marioncapriotti1514

Wow, that must have been a chilling and moving experience, both at the same time. Thanks for sharing!

@flaga2479

4y↑149

"If Johnny Cash do a cover of your song, it's no longer yours." Really makes sense now.

@91clarie

3y↑6

That was never anyone's particular song though it's an old folk song

@flaga2479

3y↑1

@@91clarie But it's the best version so far

@91clarie

3y↑2

@@flaga2479 I agree

@miditei1

that is so true! Anyone knows who said that?

@flaga2479

@@miditei1 Idk, I've heard it from someone too

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@We.will.all.be_fine

4y↑26

I love how this song is both haunting and uplifting at the same time

@BeegYoshi24

6y↑1

I just chaperoned a middle school choral concert and this song struck me. I'm really glad to see it links back to my man Johnny Cash. Beautiful stuff.

@hxwarhead

5y↑86

Johnny Cash, 1917, TLOU 2, I love them all

@emmadunn7857

11y↑66

Love this version. Johnny Cash a legend forever more

@greymodoy2126

6y↑1

Timeless he will be the man and black forevermore

@fishhookspirit

10y↑202

that violin sounds....beautifully haunting!!

@TheKiller-yh3pi

6y↑10

I believe you meant “fiddle” not violin. Cause it’s called a fiddle when played in this particular context..
There is no violin in country music, only fiddle.

@mrgiification

6y↑2

@@jacoblongstreth9216 yes the accordeon very nice job

@surfdogdude

AGREED! DON'T FORGET THE FIDDLE THOUGH.

@meyou-dv8ns

6y↑1

That's because of the words to the song, if this was a happy song and the same violin part it would sound happy

@LewBearMusic

9y↑194

JC just makes you believe every single word he sings - it's a hell of a gift! x

@beybarys

7y↑3

Agree. Sounds as if he's been trough all this himself. We can't ask him anymore - probably he has...

@angelfire2510

Timothy Mckee where did JC a.k.a. The Man In Black live before he died? What was his actual address?

@suno_grimm1264

4y↑2

My grandfather and me would sit down in his living room and listen to this song on a old record player this brings back memories thank you.

@wandellpassah8086

5y↑2

Why JC songs are so overwhelming is this fact of his love of humanity and strong commitment to the gift bestowed upon him

@treborhi

7y↑9

The instrumentation on this was really cool and different.
And Johnny Cash's voice was once in a generation. Interesting to hear him sing songs I actually like vs many of the songs he sang in the 70's. Really gave me an appreciation for his voice and soul.

@driedtodust

12y↑7

Don't think I've ever heard a voice that conveys such powerful emotion as Johnny's. Chills. Ahhh.

@JohnSmith-pm2vq

4y↑3

I'm surprised that I've never heard Cash sing this song before given how much I listen to him. It's wonderful to hear.

@edsonalmeida1789

5y↑3

I'm going here by Johnny Cash!
From Brazil!

@randysquires8362

2y↑7

The LORD sent me a vision with my dad. He died a few years before I was Born Again. Anyway, l saw my dad walking down a gravel road towards me. Looked like a million bucks. We laughed, cried, hung on each other's necks, talked. A 2 hour gig, it seemed. Finally, it was time for him to go. He said, "See ya, Rand." And he walked off down that gravel road. As he turned around for the last time to look at me, as he looked me in the face, it was JESUS. Gives some clarity to , "...but we know we will be like HIM. " Conformed to HIS body. Straight up.

@82dorrin

7y↑25

I've jammed to this song with my dad so many times. Brings back memories.

@lalithapeniel167

Onyx1916 Blessed memories..

@davidluffman3680

5y↑4

This was my dads favorite song....this brought tests to my eyes, he died when I was a teenager...I remember him singing this song to my brother and I at night when he put us to bed....funny how music can bring back such a strong memory....

@michaelholt609

It is actually unknown who originally penned this beautiful though so hauntingly lonely sounding song. The music and lyrics are published simply as traditional

@UndisputedONE2

5y↑6

This was a song I've been listening to in the peak of my depression.
The music of Johnny Cash truly helped me survive this hard time.
Now I'm listening to it with a slight taste of bittersweet memories that pop up.

May god bless Mr. Cash's soul...

Rest in peace <3

@kapface

2y↑1

Me to! precisely how you say it. Be strong brother ❤ god bless os! And Jonny cash!

@UndisputedONE2

@@kapface be strong together and may god bless us both ❤️

@copperdiablo2717

6y↑14

My grandfather,83, is passing away from cancer. He's asked for music the past several days. So here I am listening to the man in black as I prepare for my grandfather departure from this world.

@kerryevans1562

6y↑3

Sorry for your troubles
Rhiannon Giddens version
On BBC Northern Ireland
On u tube .. I hope it helps
Gives hope
Greetings from Dublin Ireland brother and sisters We will Pray for you..today

@YuhBoiBaker

You ok?

@onelostsheep

4y↑3

Play this song at my funeral. Cash had a big heart for the Lord.

@andonj251

5y↑2K

50% of comments: “Here from the last of us 2”
45% of comments: “Here from 1917”
5%: “Here cuz I like Johnny Cash”

@tonyfat2458

5y↑42

1% wayfair

@LefterisKar

5y↑40

No matter where they came from it means they liked the song so 100% like Johnny cash otherwise they wouldn't search for the song..so you should be happy more people get to know these songs if they didn't...you are not special if you were in 5%

@andonj251

5y↑10

Λευτερης Καρουζος I know i was just making an observation and sharing the fact that I didn’t see many comments saying they were there simply because they liked Johnny Cash. I myself actually came from the last of us lol so I wasn’t saying I was special in any sort

@LefterisKar

5y↑5

@@andonj251 oh OK then your observation is right..sorry I misunderstood :)

@solaimansohan138

5y↑8

I first heard it in '1917'

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@deadlift65

6y↑12

That's not fair. With such a voice, you can read the phone book and still give goosebumps.

@A_Random_Rat

5y↑11

I found this in my very old playlist. Even when I was a kid, I liked Johnny Cash without even knowing it.

@agnesgyebnar3271

6y↑1

Fantasztikus előadás, és milyen helyes ezen a képen, óriási. Gyönyörű a zene!!!!!!!

@kapface

2y↑2

This is my favourite song! And it it's my life, I love this song zo very much. I play it when i come to my soul mate who it's past a year a go. And stil cried i as a baby. Rip Wodan😢🙏 my boy.. Robert

@alby1kenobi

13y↑5

A lovely rendition... and a personal favorite to play & sing. R.I.P. Johnny Cash. Alby, Aged 42 years.

@24dawkins

9y↑24

I love this song. it was playing when my brother passed last summer.

@martinortiz5851

5y↑21

This kind of music transports me into red dead redemption 2. That game is a time machine. I can almost smell the towns and the forests when I play it. Of course this song is a masterpiece

@jo_kimmich3268

4y↑2

I am here because of Johnny Cash. I really like his music. This is another masterpiece.

@LindsayLinz

24w↑2

I have to lay my father to rest a week from tomorrow although he's already gone on home. 🙏

This song will play while pictures of him are shown during his funeral. 😭

I'll see you again soon, Dad. 💘✝️💓

@billwhite7470

10y↑2.5K

He always did covers better than the original.

@mengqingren1991

10y↑127

actually,every single time.

@mengqingren1991

10y↑19

+The Lucretia, I looked HP lovecraf's version up, I was kind of confused when I listen to the song. this song is mean to be a sad and slow, it is about the end of journey in a life. However, the way HP Lovecraft sing it make me think they are getting ready for a spring field trip. Anyway, I respect your opinion, hope you respect mine,too.

@porkinwitz

9y↑150

+Bill White Well since this is a song from the 1800's none of us know what the "original sounded like.

@wildmustang67

9y↑11

+Bill White Who sang the original ????

@alexanderleeart

9y↑21

+Bill White sir, you have an epic beard

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@LeonBoricuaPR

5y↑730

Troy Barker & Ashley Johnson from The Last Of Us got me here.

@austinlaske6462

5y↑18

Best version

@evanbell3973

5y↑11

Troy baker

@ermskibiditoilett

5y↑7

It took a while but I finally tracked it down

@PetalsFourArmor

5y↑15

It’s even in the credits for part 2 😭

@GRGCompletionist

5y↑4

Great cover!

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@jawbone6907

4y↑3

Of all the covers of this song.. Cash's cover is legendary

@Indianalady2007

1y↑1

My love sang this at church. Fly high with the angels sweetheart. I miss you so much. Praying for justice for my Jeremy 💔😭🙏

@lorainecwiok694

3y↑1

Thanks for sharing this beautiful song with it’s poignant message. It touched me today.

@claudiabranch7613

6y↑4

No one does it better. Thank you, Johnny Cash!!!

@djelar6751

5y↑10

Till this now in year 2020 this song still touch in my deepest heart. I track this song from LOU 2 and here this awesome music i found.

@IuliaBlaga

11y↑5

He gives me chills... I love his voice!

@marybuchanan805

I'll always love Johnny, I remember in 1994, I ordered 2 tapes off television, one was Hank Williams Seniors Gospel tape, The other Was Johnny Cash Gospel, those two have been my favorite two music pieces of all time!

@shariblack4128

1y↑1

Sang this tune in 7th grade chorus . . . still love it . . . covered by many greats . . . How bout you, Tyler Jakes? I believe I heard an accordian . . . 😊

@ashleyventham8478

4y↑3

This song is one of the best songs ever written. Change my mind.

@bigfanofrj

12y↑6

Absolutely love this song. Absolutely love this version.

@chelazar8895

7y↑102

johny cash brought me here and nothing else!

@ritahorvath8207

6y↑3

Thank you, Che Lazar.

@youshiscreaming6982

Indeed me to

@davidkandr8251

5y↑2

I’m here because of Johnny Cash, he was so timeless... I’m his lifetime fan and also I’m fan of The Last of Us😉 R.I.P. Johnny & June Forever

@wandellpassah8086

The song of a powerful manly voice assisted by the long sob of violin is simply mesmerizing for me thanks JC

@johnfrance5784

2y↑4

A sound that transcends time. Great music if on a journey with serious intent.!

@Mellysia

5y↑7

1917 brought me here and I'm glad the original was by the man himself. Johnny Cash the OG Man in Black.

@sirrobertwalpole5858

5y↑1

Johnny Cash's version was not original. This song dates back to 19th century.

@Mellysia

5y↑2

@@sirrobertwalpole5858 Good to know. Still love Johnny though :)

@sirrobertwalpole5858

5y↑2

@@Mellysia He's a legend. And his version is def one of the best :)

@BlutigeTranen

@@Mellysia I think Burle Ives is the first recording of it... probably during the second world war.

@chadfoster3124

5y↑6

My mom sing this song to me as a child as a lullaby. She changed it slightly and now I sing it to my kids before bed time.

@enochvining5721

5y↑1

Wayfaring Stranger is a song I've heard before but when I heard it in the movie 1917 I remembered how much I loved it. Awesome movie as well!

@caraarnold7407

5y↑1

Trace Adkins has a wonderful version of this song.

@enochvining5721

@@caraarnold7407 Thank you kindly I will look this up.

@robertstein7211

4y↑2

I went to see this movie called 1917 6 months after my Catherine died I sat alone for the first time in 61yrs as this song was sung near the end of the movie I cried and cried it was good that the theater was empty..the version sang in the movie was haunting I will never forget the movie,the song and my Catherine..sleep well my love I long to hold you!

@arthurdumontiv1989

6y↑13

I lost my dad recently, oh how I wish I could see him.

@dustindball

6y↑2

God bless you, one day you will get to see him again!

@pugbaccathegreat1073

6y↑3

I lost my dad recently as well I know what your going thru

@lakrone1

Lost my dad as well….coming up on a year….end of July…..not looking forward to that day again…..song brings back a lot memories…..

@Kyuseishu

5y↑373

Rest easy now Joel, you're with Sarah

@jotto917

5y↑21

I'm not crying, youre crying!

@giulia1968

5y↑8

This made me cry

@MrPelonRAP

5y↑5

😭😭😭😭😭😭

@ty88

5y↑6

shut the fuck up

@Kyuseishu

5y↑15

@@ty88 no

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@chchanel

9y↑163

pray for all that lost souls............... all over the world

@DeepCrossing1

2y↑2

something so intriguing about his voice, so much story just in the sound of his voice

@SurahOnline

4y↑1

8 SIMPLE RULES !!!!!!!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I can't believe this is a real song. I've heard it for yearsssss on '8 Simple Rules'.

@adenilsonmoreira4026

6y↑8

Canta muito, excelente grave na voz.

@phubans

11y↑143

He took a swig of whiskey from the bottle before putting his pen down to the paper, "It's done, Angie. I just put the last son of a bitch to ever make your life a living hell to rest out here in the Nevada desert. The police will be here any minute, but I won't waste too much of their time. Don't be too sad, there is happiness in the world for you, just not enough for people like me."

The flashing red and blue lights caught his eye in the rearview mirror as they broke on the horizon. With shaking hands, he put the pen down and picked up his .357 magnum. As steady as he could, he put the gun to the side of his head and closed his eyes. As the sound of the shot rang out, a single teardrop fell onto the last thing he wrote in his note to Angie, which was, "Be happy."

@Bensaves

11y↑5

Where is this from?

@phubans

11y↑28

Bensaves It's just a scene that popped into my head while listening to this song.

@migueldovalina9755

11y↑17

This is a badass little story you wrote man. I can actually see this as the last scene at the end an old time revenge movie based in the late 60s or early 70s. Sad ending, but perfect for the song. keep up the good work.

@Mistar_Jonezy

11y↑1

Write that script..

@lepanimusicc

11y↑3

i wanna be an animator one day and Dude if i make it or whatever could i use this and any other stories you have you would take full credit and pay :D... first i need to get there lol but i will come back to this comment!

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@ariesabhishek4879

5y↑39

Who is here after 1917.

But literally that's an awesome movie. The Cinematography was lit. 🔥

@SonyMusicMasterworks

5y↑1

Here's the song from the film!
“I Am A Poor Wayfaring Stranger” sung by Jos Slovik is available now 😌 https://soundtracks.lnk.to/wayfaringstrangerID

@pamconway1734

5y↑1

Which version did you like better ..j cash or 1917

@ariesabhishek4879

@@pamconway1734 1917 version.

@ariesabhishek4879

@@SonyMusicMasterworks yeah i have found that on YouTube feed......i was searching from 2 weeks.

@SonyMusicMasterworks

The official video for "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger" performed in 1917 is here!
youtu.be/fp7mdSMNQB0

@oberstul1941

5y↑1

Of course! Of course Johnny Cash did a cover on this song. I should've known it. I actually came here after seeing 1917 and googling the song from the movie version to no avail. Was already a JC fan, but to my shame I didn't know about this cover. Mad respect!

@ChicagoMike85

City slicker from Chicago here. Jaming to this song. What a bad ass tune

@TheParalyzerr

5y↑32

3 masterpieces combined. The Last of Us, 1917 and Jhonny Cash. I love it.

@PrettyKittyVee

5y↑2

Also, Red Dead Redemption 2.

@TheParalyzerr

5y↑1

Mrs. Taito wait really? It was in rdr2? I dont remember. I also love that. 4 Masterpieces ;)

@tonttu7979

4y↑1

@@TheParalyzerr Javier plays it at camp sometimes

@ankurbhaskar4634

@@tonttu7979 Holy cow, the similarities between RDR2 & TLOU2 are uncanny!

@YuhBoiBaker

@@ankurbhaskar4634 one is praised by nearly everyone as the best game ever made, and the last of us part 2 is considered that by 1/2 the fan base and the other half hate it

@wojtek26219

7y↑7

In Poland we have our own lyrics for this melody.It's not popular in this time but when I was young my mom used to sing this polish version as a lullaby. I love it so much ❤️

@26DMOde

3y↑1

Please share the version you know, we all will appreciate it.

@dpm12

11y↑708

I'm not a religious man, but damn, that was a beautiful song

@josephhumbles

6y↑42

TheDaveMaybe you don't have to be religious to love a song

@0nePiece98

6y↑51

He wrote that because this song manifests obvious religious and Christian features

@MediaCracker1

6y↑7

@@0nePiece98 Features you can't have without religion?

@0nePiece98

6y↑32

@@MediaCracker1 He mentions "my Father" and "Jordan", it's a clearly biblical lexicon. Never said one had to follow a religion to have a spiritual life though.

@TheWazzaapp

6y↑11

@@0nePiece98 sPiRitUaL LiFe

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@tada6672

4y↑1

Nobody puts Heart and SOUL into a Song like the one and Only Johnny Cash!💔👍💔😀💞😀💞😀💞😀

@GrayNeko

5y↑4

RIP Johnny.....You will never be forgotten!

@Play_da_lele

4y↑4

Johnny cash performed with class. Like this song should be played.

@officialtmat4366

5y↑859

1917 was one of the greatest movies ever

@lunarodriguez8816

5y↑2

Abusing2k yes indeed

@EefanGame

5y↑2

***the greatest movie ever

@sml8412

5y↑13

it's a good movie indeed but not a good war movie

@charlize6994

s ml what do you mean?

@SonyMusicMasterworks

5y↑1

The official video for "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger" performed in 1917 is here!
youtu.be/fp7mdSMNQB0

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@alicamicincova7589

so beautiful forever.....I just say from Slovakia...lived in america for over 20 y...never forget never never

@Altered4n892t

Love. Trying miss Johnny’s talent & unique voice. ❤️❤️

@ra475

5y↑3.2K

Anybody here after the soldier sang it in 1917

@stephenmurphy2212

5y↑6

R A yep

@leviswife2482

5y↑5

R A YUP YUP

@saradominguezhernandez2001

5y↑2

Absolutely! 😂

@santoshkumarchongtham8874

5y↑4

Yup

@robsdad

5y↑7

I suspect that if they released that version it would go to number 1.

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@majesticseaflapflap7547

9y↑9

its one of the three or four songs that made me tear.... specially that version of it

@syourke3

Yes, I actually do break down sometimes listening to this. It is such a magnificent old song, from the 19th century. His voice sounds like its almost breaking at times. I think he was probably close to the end when he recorded this song.

@erinstotler2299

+Viper king WTH

@JoneSz97

9y↑1

He recorded this in 2000... so yeah almost :(

@dondons5688

5y↑3

Nobody does it better than Cash.

@bubsdubs.

2y↑2

My dad was a huge Johnny Cash fan. It’s what got me into him. But also my dad walked out when I was young. This song I always saw in a different light compared to what I think the meaning truly is. “I’m going there to see my father” always hits differently to “I’m going there to see my mother”. Nonetheless, I love Johnny Cash and this song has a special place in my heart despite the emotion it makes me feel 🖤

@dandodanderson1074

My girlfriend and I saw 1917 last night in Portland, Oregon at a cool theater. Damn that was heavy. We really loved it. This a great cover.

@lindaalcorn8652

5y↑5

Just saw the Movie 1917 today, what a fitting and sombre song for soldiers about to go into battle
from Down under

@SonyMusicMasterworks

5y↑1

Here's the song from the film!
“I Am A Poor Wayfaring Stranger” sung by Jos Slovik is available now 😌 https://soundtracks.lnk.to/wayfaringstrangerID

@martintre

10y↑36

One of the few songs where I keep pressing the "repeat" button - particularly if sung by JC...

@shane8037

6y↑9

I'm ready to see my Father and my Blessed Mother but until then I'm just a poor, wayfaring stranger...

@alexgianrio

Thanks for posting the original version of this song which brings other feelings when heard

@williamgui5358

31w

C'est aussi triste que magnifique... Mais qu'est-ce que c'est magnifique. Respect Johnny for be stay the Best

@rowedavis2630

5y↑8

I can think of no better song to end the last of us 2. Truly beautiful

@WitchDr.

4y↑8

Amo demais, escuto todo dia. Isso que é música

@Jojo-vu7mk

Fds

@Oldcollegework

8y↑47

I'm a UK King of country kind of guy ....but I love that american folk country music

@nicolasdelaforge7420

6y↑1

it's mournful/ sad when you know nothing this good will ever come again. Where is Time taking us?

@piperpalpatine9614

6y↑2

Sang this as a duet for choir- just found this! Amazing

@ankurbhaskar4634

3y↑3

Here from TLOU2. Got to say, sounds much different hearing this version compared to 1917, this one sounds a lot closer to Ashley Johnson’s & Troy Baker’s performance of it.

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