Johnny "The Man In Black" Cash Never disappoints. This is a Must have for any true Cash Fan. Good Music. One of the Best of his Genre. Highly Recommended. And It's LIVE!

My father listened to Johnny Cash back in the early 70s. I couldn't possibly appreciate the music in my early years... what a shame. This is timeless music. It's a no-brainer for JC fans, but if you're a budding JC fan - this is a must-add. It's really a true classic. 25 Minutes to Go, Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog, John Henry's Hammer... the whole album is just amazingly entertaining. If you don't tap your foot, laugh out loud, and truly appreciate the working man, you can contact me for a refund.

only purchased for dad who is a fan, he said it's really old songs haven't heard in a while. got free for pepsi points probably wouldn't have paid actual money for it

I can remember singing along with the album when I was quite young. My Dad had an extensive Johnny Cash collection and this is the one I played more than any of the others. When I was younger though, I didn't understand the fact that this was live inside a prison. He played to the crowd masterfully, something very few performers of this day could pull off. I play it several times a week right now, and it seems to get better with every listen. Anyone that is a Johnny Cash fan should own this!

Of all the country artists out there, few have been able to seep into other genres as influencially as Johnny Cash, and this album makes the best case for it.

At Folsom Prison finds Johnny Cash at a new phase in both his personal and his musical carreer. Having been on a hiatus after the burdens of touring got the best of him, Johhny Cash sobered up, married June Carter, and stormed into the record comanies with the idea of recording a live album at Folsom.

At a time when country music took a lengthy backseat to the sights and sounds of the psychadelic sixties, Johhny Cash broke down the barriers and made what is perhaps one of the ten most important live recordings of all time.

Included with the package are two tracks that were previously unreleased on the vinyl edition of the album. Cash is both amusing and poignant, using humor in between and during the performances of the songs, and even performing a tune that was written by one of Folsom's captives ("Greystone Chapel"). The sheer magic of the backing vocals of the Statler Brothers on "Green Grass of Home" brings a delight to the ears (or the speakers).

Though he has now gone on to the immortal realm of musical immortality, Johnny Cash remains as fresh and powerful as the day he first cut "Folsom Prison Blues". I can say little more about this album except for the next few words I pass onto you who are reading this review:

Buy this album. You won't regret it.