Johnny 99
| Johnny 99 | ||||
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| Released | August 29, 1983 | |||
| Recorded | April 1983 | |||
| Studio | Magnolia (Hollywood) | |||
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| Length | 35:05 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Brian Ahern | |||
| Johnny Cash chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Johnny 99 | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Johnny 99 is the 69th album by American
I'm Ragged but I'm Right," a George Jones song, was a minor hit, reaching No. 75. Johnny 99 is generally regarded as a strong release at a point in Cash's career which is considered to be the least successful; it was also the second-to-last solo album released by Cash on Columbia, prior to his move to Mercury Records. Hoyt Axton sings background on "Highway Patrolman" and "Joshua Gone Barbados". "New Cut Road" had been a relatively successful single for Bobby Bare in 1981; Paul Kennerley's "Brand New Dance" would go on to be covered, among others, by Emmylou Harris on her 1990 album of the same name
.
Several of the songs on Johnny 99 contain political or social themes and commentary: the title track tells the story of a disgruntled former automobile plant employee who turns to crime after encountering serious financial difficulties; "God Bless Robert E. Lee" praises the
alcoholic
, violent brother.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " I'm Ragged but I'm Right" | George Jones | 2:32 |
Personnel
- Johnny Cash – vocals, acoustic guitar
- James Burton – electric guitar
- Bob Wootton – electric guitar
- Jerry Scheff – bass guitar
- Hal Blaine – drums
- Glen D. Hardin – keyboards
- Brian Ahern – gut-string guitar, 6-string bass, tambourine, arrangements
- Tim Goodman – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, 6-string bass, banjo
- Nick DeCaro – accordion
- Jo-El Sonnier – accordion
- David Mansfield – mandolin, mandocello, fiddle
- Marty Stuart – electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin
- Norton Buffalo – harmonica
- Hoyt Axton, Barbara Bennett, Donivan Cowart, Lynn Langham – vocals
- June Carter– vocals on "Brand New Dance"
- Technical
- Jack Grochmal, Donivan Cowart, Brian Ahern – engineer
- John Seakwood – photography
Charts
Singles –
Billboard
(United States)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | " I'm Ragged but I'm Right "
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Country Singles | 75 |
References
- AllMusic
