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1959 studio album by Johnny Cash
Hymns by Johnny Cash is the third
studio album and first
gospel album by American singer
Johnny Cash . The album was produced in 1958 and released in 1959. An alternate version of the song
It was Jesus was an added bonus track after the album was re-issued in 2002. Cash said he left
Sun Records because Sam Phillips would not let him record a gospel album.
[5] Columbia promised him to release an occasional gospel album; this was a success for him to record. The album was Cash’s first and most popular gospel album, and is an example of traditional hymns set to country gospel music. The album was recorded simultaneously with
The Fabulous Johnny Cash .
[6]
Critical reception
The Rolling Stone Album Guide deemed the album "fairly uninspiring."[4] Billboard called It Was Jesus and I Saw a Man "outstanding."[7]
Track listing
Side one Title Writer(s) Recording date 1. "It Was Jesus" John R. Cash July 24, 1958 2:08 2. "I Saw a Man" Arthur Smith January 23, 1959 2:36 3. "Are All the Children In" Craig Starrett January 23, 1959 1:58 4. "The Old Account" Traditional; arranged by J. R. Cash January 13, 1959 2:29 5. "Lead Me Gently Home" Will L. Thompson January 23, 1959 2:04 6. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot " Traditional; arranged and adapted by J. R. Cash January 13, 1959 1:56
Side two Title Writer(s) Recording date 1. "Snow in His Hair" Marshall Pack January 13, 1959 2:24 2. "Lead Me Father" J. R. Cash August 13, 1958 2:31 3. "I Call Him" January 23, 1959 1:50 4. "These Things Shall Pass" Stuart Hamblen January 23, 1959 2:20 5. "He'll Be a Friend" J. R. Cash January 23, 1959 2:00 6. "God Will" January 13, 1959 2:24
2002 reissue bonus track Title Writer(s) Recording date 13. "It Was Jesus" (Mono EP Version) J. R. Cash July 24, 1958 2:04
Personnel
Musicians
Additional personnel
Al Quaglieri - producer
Don Law - producer
Seth Foster - mastering
Mark Wilder - mastering, mixing
Hal Adams - photography
Don Hunstein - photography
Stacey Boyle - tape research
Matt Kelly - tape research
Kay Smith - tape research
Steven Berkowitz - A&R
Darren Salmieri - A&R
Patti Matheny - A&R
Howard Fritzson - art direction
Randall Martin - design
Nick Shaffran - consultant
Johnny Whiteside - liner notes
References
– via Google Books.
AllMusic
^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music . Vol. 2. MUZE. p. 240.
^ a b The Rolling Stone Album Guide . Random House. 1992. pp. 115, 117.
^ Ollison, Rashod D. "Man in Black brought rebel's spirit to music" . baltimoresun.com .
– via Google Books.
^ "The Billboard Spotlight Winners of the Week". Billboard . Vol. 71, no. 13. March 30, 1959. p. 31.
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