JR Cash, better known as Johnny, was born on February 26th 1932. Today, the country music star would have celebrated his 83rd birthday.
Cash made an unrivalled mark on music, despite struggling with alcohol and drug dependancy throughout most of his life.
Perhaps most endearingly, the star claimed he would not have been alive without the help of his wife June Carter, to whom he penned the greatest love letter of all time.
The Internet is a weird and wonderful place at times, however we must be thankful for the wonderful memories captured in days of old that have been uploaded for a different generation to enjoy.
To celebrate the legends birthday, here are six of the greatest live clips online of Mr. Johnny Cash doing what he did best…
Cash singing ‘Walk The Line’ in San Quentin is something very special. ‘Walk The Line‘ was a track that Cash asked Sun records to stop sending to radio stations because he wasn’t fussed on it. “I just didn’t think it was that good of a song. I just didn’t think anyone would like it”. Boy, was he wrong…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It7107ELQvY
Cash performing ‘Ring Of Fire’, a track penned by his love June Carter.
This priceless footage dates back to 1959, when Cash was captured carrying out a fantastic Impersonation of the King, Elvis Presley.
‘Jackson’, the iconic duet recorded live from San Quentin State Prison on February 24th, 1969.
Another duet from Cash and Carter of hit ‘It Ain’t Me Babe‘ shot in Australia in 1973.
Behind Prison Walls: Cash playing his very first track ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ live for a crowd at Tennessee State Prison in 1976.
