That's a lotta Cash in that photo. . .it's a collection of some of the very best the Legendary Man In Black has ever done. I like to think that whatever Cash collection I've got on the stereo is the best, since I don't think he ever made a bad record. I must confess some of the very early Sun waxings probably left something to be desired by today's standards, but they seemed to lay the groundwork for what was coming - simple, uncomplicated music that has a like message. It's music for the masses, the ultimate for those reject a lot of complexity in life and songs. He said what he meant and meant what he said, and captured several generations of respect for the great body of material he produced.
The Folsom Prison and San Quentin albums were more than just concerts that were captured on tape and released. He was affirming those inmates and stating through presence and song that each of them mattered. It was Billy Graham who told Cash to keep doing what he did best - singing to people and reaching out where others might not take opportunity to go. Where others may have seen a sea of wasted humanity, he saw a bunch of guys that needed a song. Sounds almost like a God thing, huh?
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