Artist: JOHNNY CASH
Album: ULTIMATE GOSPEL COLLECTION (2CD)

Release date: 2007
EAN/UPS: 886970073929
Media type: CD

Gospel was what Johnny Cash, Luther Perkins, and Marshall Grant originally wanted to record when they auditioned for Sam Phillips in 1954. In 1958, Sun Records' refusal to let Cash record a gospel album--despite his track record of hits--led him to leave for Columbia. This well-chosen package delineates sacred music's ongoing role in Cash's career, beginning with two 1970 performances from his ABC variety show, one featuring longtime Cash friend Rev. Billy Graham. The 1957 Sun tunes include the searing "I Was There When It Happened" and Cash's original "Belshazzar." "He Turned the Water into Wine," "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," "That's Enough," and his 1969 gospel hit "Daddy Sang Bass," all from Columbia, are particularly passionate, as is "Far Side Banks of Jordan" (a duet with June Carter Cash) and three never-before-issued performances, 1974's "My Ship Will Sail" and "How Great Thou Art and "It Is No Secret" from 1981. Given that one can't truly understand Cash without knowing his gospel side, this is a fine introduction.

TRACKLIST CD1 + CD2:

Song Title Artist Time
1. Here Was A Man (Live) Johnny Cash 2:57
2. The Preacher Said, "Jesus Said" Johnny Cash 3:40
3. I Was There When It Happened Johnny Cash 2:16
4. Belshazzar Johnny Cash 2:24
5. That's Enough Johnny Cash 2:42
6. It Was Jesus Johnny Cash 2:05
7. The Old Account Johnny Cash 2:23
8. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Johnny Cash 1:53
9. The Great Speckled Bird Johnny Cash 2:07 $0.99
10. He'll Understand And Say Well Done Johnny Cash 2:27
11. How Great Thou Art Johnny Cash 5:18
12. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) Johnny Cash 3:05
13. He Turned Water Into Wine Johnny Cash 2:50
14. Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) Johnny Cash 3:55
15. Troublesome Waters Johnny Cash 3:50
16. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) Johnny Cash with The Carter Family 2:48
17. When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder Johnny Cash 2:05
18. In The Sweet By And By Johnny Cash 2:47
19. My Ship Will Sail Johnny Cash 2:47
20. Far Side Banks Of Jordan Johnny Cash 2:41
21. Oh Come, Angel Band Johnny Cash 2:44
22. Amazing Grace Johnny Cash 2:28
23. Daddy Sang Bass Johnny Cash 2:20
24. Children Go Where I Send Thee Johnny Cash 2:42