Tracklist
| 1 | Without LoveDrums – Pete ThomasElectric Bass – Nick LoweLead Guitar – Bob Wootton , Dave EdmundsPiano – Earl BallProducer – Nick LoweRhythm Guitar – Martin BelmontVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Nick Lowe | 2:28 |
| 2 | Don't Takes Your Guns To TownBass – Marshall GrantChorus – The JordanairesDrums – Murry Harman, Jr.Electric Guitar – Luther PerkinsProducer – Don LawVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash | 3:01 |
| 3 | I Still Miss SomeoneBass – Marshall GrantChorus – The JordanairesDrums – Murry Harman, Jr.Electric Guitar – Luther PerkinsProducer – Don LawVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash, R. Cash Jr. | 2:35 |
| 4 | One Piece At A TimeDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Bass – Marshall GrantElectric Guitar – Bob Wootton Guitar – Jack Routh, Jerry HensleyPiano – Larry McCoyProducer – Charlie Bragg, Don Davis Vocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash | 4:00 |
| 5 | Sunday Morning Coming DownBass – Marshall GrantDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Bob Wootton Guitar [Bill Walker Orchestra] – Jerry Shook, John Darnall, Tex PeterInstruments [Unkown Instrument], Brass [Unknown Brass Instruments] – William Wright Producer – Bob JohnstonViola [Bill Walker Orchestra] – Gary Vanosdale, Gary Williams , Glenn Baxter, John Williams , Marvin Chantry, Solie Fott, Stephanie Woolfe, William FitzpatrickViolin [Bill Walker Orchestra] – Brenton Banks, Byron Bach, Lillian Hunt, Sheldon Kurland, William HarrisVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Kris Kristofferson | 4:08 |
| 6 | The BaronDrums – Jerry CarriganElectric Guitar – Pete WadeGuitar – Billy Sanford, Robert Wray, Phil BaughHarmonica – Terry McMillanPiano – Bobby Wood, Hargus RobbinsProducer – Billy SherrillSteel Guitar – Pete DrakeVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – B. Sherrill, J. Taylor, P. Richey | 3:36 |
| 7 | Oh, What A DreamBass – Marshall GrantChorus – The JordanairesDrums – Murry Harman, Jr.Electric Guitar – Luther PerkinsProducer – Don LawVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash | 2:07 |
| 8 | (Ghost) Riders In The SkyAcoustic Guitar – Jack ClementBanjo [Banjo-Lute] – Bob Johnson Drums – W.S. HollandDulcimer [Hammer Dulcimer] – Alisa JonesElectric Bass – Marshall GrantElectric Guitar – Bob Wootton Guitar – Jack Routh, Jerry HensleyPiano – Earl BallProducer – Brian AhernTrumpet, French Horn – Bob Lewin, Jack HaleVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – S. Jones | 3:41 |
| 9 | Pickin' TimeBass – Marshall GrantChorus – The JordanairesDrums – Murry Harman, Jr.Electric Guitar – Luther PerkinsProducer – Don LawVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash | 1:57 |
| 10 | A Boy Named SueBass – Marshall GrantDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Bob Wootton , Carl PerkinsProducer – Bob JohnstonVocals – The Carter FamilyVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Shel Silverstein | 3:45 |
| 11 | Orange Blossom SpecialBass – Marshall GrantDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Luther PerkinsGuitar – Ray EdentonHarmonica – Charlie McCoyProducer – Don Law, Frank Jones Saxophone – Boots RandolphVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – E. T. Rouse | 3:05 |
| 12 | Highway PatrolmanAccordion – Joel Sonnier, Nick DeCardBass – Jerry ScheffDrums – Hal BlaineElectric Guitar – Bob Wootton , James BurtonElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Slide Guitar], Guitar [Six-String Guitar], Banjo – Tim GoodmanElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin – Marty StuartGuitar [Gut-String Guitar], Guitar [Six-String Guitar], Tambourine – Brian AhernHarmonica – Norton BuffaloHarmony Vocals [Vocal Harmonies] – Barbara Bennett, Hoyt AxtonHarmony Vocals [Vocal Harmony] – Donivan Cowart, Lynn LanghamKeyboards – Glen HardinMandocello, Fiddle – David MansfieldProducer – Brian AhernVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – B. Springsteen | 5:18 |
| 13 | Seasons Of My HeartBass – Marshall GrantDrums – Murry Harman, Jr.Electric Guitar – Luther PerkinsFiddle – Gordon TerryGuitar – Johnny WesternPiano – Floyd CramerProducer – Don Law, Frank Jones Steel Guitar – Don HelmsVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – D. Edwards, George Jones | 2:27 |
| 14 | San Quentin #2Bass – Marshall GrantDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Bob Wootton , Carl PerkinsProducer – Bob JohnstonVocals – The Carter FamilyVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash | 3:02 |
| 15 | Five Feet High And RisingBass – Marshall GrantDrums – Murry Harman, Jr.Electric Guitar – Luther PerkinsProducer – Don LawVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash | 1:46 |
| 16 | The Ballad Of Ira HayesBass – Marshall GrantChorus [Background] – The Carter FamilyDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Luther PerkinsFlute [Flute 2] – Rufus LongGuitar – Bob Johnson Other [Dobros], Guitar – Norman Blake Producer – Don Law, Frank Jones Vocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Peter LaFarge | 4:06 |
| 17 | Folsom Prison BluesBass – Marshall GrantDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Carl Perkins, Luther PerkinsProducer – Bob JohnstonVocals – The Carter FamilyVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash | 2:44 |
| 18 | The Legend Of John Henry's HammerArranged By, Adapted By – Johnny Cash, June CarterBanjo – Bob Johnson Bass – Marshall GrantDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Luther PerkinsPiano – Bill PursellProducer – Don Law, Frank Jones Vocals – The Carter FamilyVocals, Guitar – Johnny Cash | 8:25 |
| 19 | Ring Of FireBass – Marshall GrantDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Luther PerkinsLeader, Guitar – Jack ClementPiano – Bill PursellProducer – Don Law, Frank Jones Trumpet – William McElhiney, Karl GarvinVocals – The Carter FamilyVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – June Carter, Merle Kilgore | 2:35 |
| 20 | Man In BlackBass – Marshall GrantDrums – W.S. HollandElectric Guitar – Bob Wootton Piano – Larry McCoyProducer – Johnny CashVocals, Guitar – Johnny CashWritten-By – Johnny Cash | 2:48 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|
| CBS 450466 2 | Johnny Cash | The Greatest Years 1958 - 1986 (CD, Comp) | CBS | CBS 450466 2 | UK | 1987 |
| 450466 1 | Johnny Cash | The Greatest Years 1958 - 1986 (2xLP, Comp, Gat) | CBS | 450466 1 | UK | 1987 |
| CWCGK 40637 | Johnny Cash | Columbia Records 1958-1986 (CD, Comp, Club, RP) | Columbia | CWCGK 40637 | Canada | Unknown |
| C2T-40637 | Johnny Cash | Columbia Records 1958 - 1986 (Cass, Comp, Dol) | Columbia | C2T-40637 | Canada | 1987 |
| WC2T-40637, C2T-40637 | Johnny Cash | Columbia Records 1958-1986 (Cass, Comp, Dol) | Columbia, Columbia | WC2T-40637, C2T-40637 | Canada | 1987 |
Credits
- A&R [Assistance] – Margie Hunt, Michael Campbell
- Art Direction – Bill Johnson
- Compiled By – John L. Smith
- Concept By [Album], Management [Product] – James V. Carlson
- Liner Notes, Producer [Re-Producer] – Marty Stuart
- Other [Discographical Information Courtesy Of] – CBS Archives, The Country Music Foundation
- Photography By [All Othe Photographs Courtesy Of] – The Johnny Cash Family
- Photography By [Cover Photograph] – McGuire
- Remastered By – Hollis Flatt, M.C. Rather
Notes
Oh, What A Dream CO-61354-2, August 8, 1958, Owen Bradley Studios, Nashville
I Still Miss Someone, CO-61567, August 13, 1958, Owen Bradley Studios, Nashville
Pickin' Time, CO-61569, August 13, 1958, Owen Bradley Studios, Nashville
Don't Take Your Guns To Town, CO-61570, August 13, 1958, Owen Bradley Studios, Nashville
Five Feet High And Rising, CO-62480, March 12, 1959, Owen Bradley Studios, Nashville
Seasons Of My Heart, CO-64716, February 17, 1960, Owen Bradley Studios, Nashville
The Legend Of John Henry's Hammer, CO-75615, June 7, 1962, Columbia Studios, Nashville
Ring Of Fire, CO-78423, March 25, 1963, Columbia Studios, Nashville
Ballad Of Ira Hayes, NCO-80202, March5, 1964, Columbia Studios, Nashville
Orange Blossom Special, NCO-80927, December 20, 1964, Columbia Studios, Nashville
Folsom Prison Blues, NCO-98435-A, January 13, 1968, Folsom Prison, California
San Quentin #2, NCO-99107, February 24, 1969, San Quentin Prison, California
A Boy Named Sue, NCO-99109, February 24, 1969, San Quentin Prison, California
Sunday Morning Coming Down, NCO-104588, July 10, 1970, Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
Man In Black, NCO-108997, February 16, 1971, Columbia Studios, Nashville
One Piece At A Time, NCO-120647, March 5, 1976 House Of Cash Studios, Hendersonville
(Ghost) Riders In The Sky, NCO-130280, March 28, 1979, Clement Studios, Nashville
Without Love, NCO-130921, December 1979, Lowe Studios, London England
The Baron, NCO-130505, September 5, 1980, Columbia Studio A, Nashville
Highway Patrolman, HCO-137078, April 1983, Magnolia Studios, North Hollywood, California
© 1979 Plangent Visions Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
✝© 1962, 1963 Amended 1980 Painted Desert Music Corp. (BMI)
℗ 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1987 CBS Inc. [Disc Face]
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 7464-40637-4 02
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
Companies
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
- Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Plangent Visions Music Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Painted Desert Music Corp.
- Manufactured By – Columbia Records
- Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
- Remastered At – Custom Mastering Inc.
- Recorded At – Bradley Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Columbia Recording Studios, Nashville
- Recorded At – Folsom Prison
- Recorded At – San Quentin Prison
- Recorded At – Ryman Auditorium
- Recorded At – House Of Cash Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Jack Clement Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Lowe Studios
- Recorded At – Columbia Recording Studios, Nashville
- Recorded At – Magnolia Sound Studios