EPISODE · Aug 25, 2017 · 1H 17M
Johnny Cash, The American Recordings Series
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It's easy to connect with the symbol that is "Johnny Cash," whether you're a rebel, a wanderer, or even a Christian. But how do these contradictions come together as some kind of American identity? And how do these final recordings of a humble storyteller speak to our need for the man to come around? Additional Resources: Johnny Cash's American albums hit the heart and soul Why Johnny Cash's American Recordings Are The Perfect Epitaph To His Career Performing Songwriter – Rick Rubin How The 'American Recordings' Series Revitalized Johnny Cash's Career 'American' Remembered: Rick Rubin On Johnny Cash
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