When was folsom prison blues written

Cash worked on his singing and even listened to the Grand Ole Opry live from Tennessee on the military radio equipment. The minute long film left an impression on Cash, who emphathized with the tale of the imprisoned men, and inspired him to write a song:.

Did you know? While serving in the Air Force and stationed in Germany, Cash wrote a number songs that he would later record professionally:. But at the time, young John R. One of the most well-known lyrics from Folsom Prison Blues is definitely an original - straight from the imagination of the Man in Black himself.

Nevada State Prison opened in and closed its doors in The couple was married in after Cash was discharged from the Air Force, settled in Memphis, and had four children together.

But Cash needed a job and, after inquiring about police work, went to work selling appliances, instead. His hard-partying lifestyle took a toll on his family, and drug- and alcohol-use played a role in his divorce from Vivian in Cash slowly began to overcome his addictions and demons. The favorable response inspires the country legend to perform at more prisons through the years.

He pitched the idea for a live album recording at a prison to the new head of Columbia Records, was met with enthusiasm. The performers rehearsed for two days. On the second day, California governor Ronald Reagan had an in-person meeting with the performers, wishing them luck.

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Other options. Close drawer menu Financial Times International Edition. Search the FT Search. World Show more World. At Folsom Prison was released in May, Despite protests from Cash, the label edited the line out, and re-released the song. It was an instant success peaking at 1 on the country charts and breaking into the mainstream Top It was certified gold in October.

Life outside, behind you, immediately becomes unreal. You begin to not care that it exists. All you have with you in the cell is your bare animal instincts. Enter Your Email Address. September 12, JD Nash.