Show 21, December 20, 2014

"Come Along and Ride This Train"

 

Each episode features a musical history lesson in the people and the places and, of course, the music of Johnny Cash. This week, we feature stops that recount the lives and times of Paul Revere, Delia, and Mr. Ray Cash.

 

"On the Record"

 

This segment features the details behind the recording of some of Cash's biggest (and most obscure) recordings. This week’s song is “We Ought to be Ashamed.”

 

"On the Charts"

 

This segment features the charted hits of Johnny Cash. This week, “The Lady Came from Baltimore was on the charts.

 

"On the Road"

 

This segment presents a song from a Johnny Cash concert recording out along the road that Cash took from the cotton fields to the hall of fame. This week, Cash is onstage at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, performing “Silent Night” with his mama accompanying him on piano.

 

"Gospel Time"

 

When he arrived at Sun Studios, Johnny Cash introduced himself to Sam Phillips as "Johnny Cash, gospel singer." This segment highlights the gospel side of Johnny Cash. This week’s gospel song is a special reading of the Christmas story from Luke Chapter 2.

 

CASHback airs daily on johnnycashradio.com. At the conclusion of its run there, it will be available for download at theCASHbackShow.com.

 

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