Disco de Johnny Cash: “Hymns By Johnny Cash”

This was Johnny Cash's second Columbia album. He specifically went to Columbia Records because they promised that he would be allowed to record an occasional gospel album, which Sun Records wouldn't allow him to do. The album contains Johnny's originals and his take on his favorite gospel songs. It is a very good example of "country gospel". There is one bonus track, which is the mono EP version of "It Was Jesus". It is the same recording as the album version of "It Was Jesus", but the chorus that sings backup is missing.

This is the reason Johnny left Sun Records. Ol' Sam Phillips refused to record a spiritual record with Johnny. Another business decision Mr. Phillips may still question. No problem figuring out who is singing when it's Johnny Cash.

The story is that Sun Records owner Sam Phillips wouldn't let Cash record religious material, so Johnny up and split for a more lucrative contract at Columbia. I bet if Phillips knew how good the album gospel album would turn out, he wouldn't have been so stubborn about it. A really nice record -- one of Cash's best and most heartfelt early albums on the Columbia label. Defintely check it out, if you're not overly troubled by the Christian proseltyizing.

This was my Daddy's music. The collection is really well done and makes it feel like Dad is right back in the room with us.

I have enjoyed these gospel songs by Johnny Cash. Johnny knows how to gets distinct words across in whatever he sings. This one with the hymns ( Concerning word of God) is very meaningful.