British guitarist analyses Johnny Cash live in 1971!

[@cannonball666]

People who don't even like country music can't help but like Johnny Cash. That speaks volumes.

[@jamesgage1831]

@@cannonball666 dam straight Johnny Cash was in rock and roll Hall of Fame to 👍🥰

[@ericheine2414]

Johnny brings it down to what it is. It comes down to a man and a guitar. Stand up there and entertain me for 2 hours. Sometimes his songs would have a message, poetic, and profound. Sometimes his songs would make you feel good, laugh and/or cry. He never disappointed, his friendships were a reflection of his openness and honesty and willingness to accept others. A man is who he is with respect to other people. Johnny earned that respect. Thanks Johnny. Thanks for all that great music.

[@ericheine2414]

@@skotskiable Johnny was a singer-songwriter, artist, performer, and an entertainer. I think his main concern was that you enjoyed the show.

[@micheleparker8123]

💖💖💖

[@kathyirvine6719]

He was telling the truth in this song! He was not afraid to tell the TRUTH!!! Thanks Fil.

[@red_five1542]

Many reactions to this song. This reaction is by 100 times the best. He listened to the entire performance before saying a word. That is how to do a reaction video.

[@jamesgage1831]

That is why I love Jonny Cash he was what he was he was down to earth ❤ man followed him all of my life for fifty years ❤️ he was my hero him and my dad 💕 rip both of them 😢

[@jessehayes486]

Not just in the country hall of fame, but the rock and roll hall of fame and the gospel music hall of fame. Not too shabby. The more you listen, the more you get pulled into his music. Good job again Fil!

[@GotWag]

And the songwriters hall of fame, which he said he was most proud of...

[@bigsteve6200]

In 71. Things were changing. The opinion about the Vietnam War had turned. Protesting the War was very prevalent. Johnny sang about the American Indians. To the Indians. Going to Prisons. Holding concerts for Prisoners. Johnny Cash had the Voice of the downtrodden. Because he sang about our problems. We felt that our voices were being herd. Not to forget. His love and longing to have America. Stand for what she is suppose to stand for. You can hear it. In his song. Ragged Old Flag. God bless the Man in Black. Rock on !.

[@debbeborders5762]

People want and need truth today as well as in 1971. Thank you for this excellent and respectful analysis of Johnny Cash.

[@lisathornhill6401]

I've met a lot of famous actors, athletes and singers. No one entered a room and made the impression Cash did. He, truly, had an aura. He was so impressive but so kind. I'll appreciate him forever.

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Agree. I saw him at a show in 1970. He had that effect on the audience .

[@brendaparker3825]

The man had my respect! Thank you ,for sharing this with us. He had such a sweet smile. God bless you Fil!

[@cosmyccowboy]

Johnny cash singing Sunday morning going down still sends chills all over

[@BOOMNERD51]

Thanks, Fil, for another look at amazing artist on so many deep levels!

[@stumblebiscuit99]

Back in the 70's when America looked down on youth culture (hippies), Johnny was putting our hero's on his show. He and the Smother's brothers deserve a lot of credit. Johnny looked down on no one.

[@crowhaven200]

I hope you got to see the documentary Tricky Dick and The Man In Black.

[@jbc_8110]

Johnny cash was a good artist but a terrible person

[@judyjones1044]

Amen!

[@kilroyishere6190]

If you think Cash was a Hippie sympathizer ,your Dead Wrong...If you think he would side with the Deviants of Hollywood against our President ,youve take far too LSD....Its your kind that have Destroyed Americas Morality and Cultural...Unlike you...Johnny Cash was American to his core.

[@nataliedeshow768]

@@jbc_8110 Why was he a terrible person? I never heard anything bad about him.

[@mmccartney6579]

How appropriate were Johnny's lyrics for those times, and just as appropriate, if not more so, for today's world. I always appreciated his nod to those lost in the Vietnam War, as I am a Veteran of that war. Great review, yet again, Fil! Cheers!

[@foxonrunspotoneverywhere795]

I love the man in black!! Thank you for your reacting to him. Truth all the way.

[@phillipecook3227]

I am watching this for the first time. Extraordinary. Just extraordinary.

[@oldfarmshow]

Thank you for your videos

[@kayleeriley3591]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs by Johnny Cash. I also think it’s really cool that you can find on KZbin the entirety of him reading the New Testament.

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Thanks, Fil. I love the background information. *:-)*

[@karlpiepenburg3157]

Always have loved the simple backing of the Tennessee Three. Was really my first inspiration in trying to learn guitar

[@sharonn9676]

Johnny Cash in a class of his own. Did like country, but loved his voice. Thank you Fil

[@goodun2974]

Sharon N, unsurprisingly, Johnny Cash figures prominently in several episodes of the Ken Burns documentary about country music that has been running on PBD. I think it is a must-see for anyone with an interest in music whether you particularly like country music or not. My wife is more of a blues and rock fan then country, but she has been absolutely fascinated, and gripped really, by each of these episodes.

[@drummingearth5326]

@@goodun2974 ask your wife to listen to kid gloves live by Rory and keychain by Rory for two examples

[@jbenedict100]

Around 1969 I was in a drug store in Mobile, AL and he came in and bought a pack of Winstons. On his way out he nodded at me and said "Son" and then he waved that pack of cigs back and forth like he was telling me not to get hooked on them. But I already was. A moment I will never forget.

[@danielfronc4304]

All the carcinogens, co-carcinogens, and toxins in the leaves in commercial tobacco are absorbed in your blood stream and poison every part of your body. If ever you really want to kick cigarettes, volunteer in a hospice or hospital and make a friend out of someone in end stage emphysema where your lungs have lost their elasticity to exhale. It'll scare the living crap out of you. Also, tobacco's one of those drugs that if you quit and haven't been a life long smoker, you stand a very high chance of your body's returning to normal. Interesting aside : my cardiologist brother treated June Carter Cash for heart failure. He didn't recognize her at first as she was admitted to his hospital under a "Jane Doe". There was an somewhat bedraggled old man slumped down in a corner chair and when my brother presented June with the few available treatment options, she turned to the man and he said "whatever you want baby, whatever you want". From the timbre in his voice and a closer look at him, it was then that he recognized him as Johnny Cash.

[@davidcatalano3781]

Hi Fil, again another fine video. And of course one of my dad's favorites. Johnny Cash was also a fine actor. And I have found in reality, his music is hard to play correctly. I think that's the brilliance of a lot of the arrangements and the guitar work. It sounds like the common man is playing but the band and Johnny were not common artists. Simply brilliant. I remember my dad and my family sitting in front of the television and watching Linda ronstadt's first appearance on the Johnny Cash show. That was really cool. Well again God bless him please take care.

[@fitzspike]

Johnny Cash was truly one of a kind.

[@doublewhopper8494]

Always great listening to your analysis . Great video. Glad one hundred thou is coming !!!!!!!! Later Fil

[@JR-pr8jb]

In Vietnam-era 1971 I was just out of the military. Never knew this song, and now was powerfully affected by that moment of genius when it unexpectedly transforms into a moving anti-war anthem.

[@gillesmorin9439]

I just love this song !

[@SBQDawn]

damn it I cry every single time ...I met him when I was 6 yrs old he picked me up and sat me on his lap because I was cheeky and asked to be picked up. I remember (at age 54) exactly how it felt so safe and what his laugh was like . He was our Moral compass without preaching. I miss him

[@InlinePaul]

Awesome. Johnny Cash. Love it. If I had to sum up Johnny Cash in one word. he is America!

[@kensod6034]

Carter family saved his life.. Grandma Carter took personal care of Johnny during rehab and the rest of her life.. Along with her daughter ..his wife June Carter...the incredible Carter family

[@barbaradownie3265]

Ken Sod THEY SHOULD AIR THESE CLASSIC SINGER DOCUMENTARIES MORE OFTEN ON TV FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION. THEY WOULD LEARN A LOT.

[@goodun2974]

There is a documentary about the Carter Family that you can watch on Amazon prime if I remember correctly. And of course they feature quite prominently Ken Burns documentary series.

[@gssheriff7278]

Thanks Fil, Johnny Cash is one of the top 5 country artist in my opinion. Another artist who had his own distinct sound, and better live than on record. A imperfect man who was who he was and never changed. The regular guys artist.

[@allan-shephard]

Love your reviews and insights. Thanks for choosing this song. One of my favourites. :) I love rock and metal, but grew up listening to Johnny. His storytelling and music has something really special about it.

[@barbaradownie3265]

PREACH IT JOHNNY 💖THIS SONG GIVES ME CHILLS

[@pstanton2445]

Normally, when I hear a cover version of an old song, I hear the original version in my head. But there are a few artists who can make a song their own: Johnny Cash Ray Charles Aretha Franklin Dolly Parton Patsy Cline (who literally could sing ANYTHING) *************** About JR's Blood, Sweat, and Tears LP: My dad had a copy of it. "Luther Played The Boogie", and the BEST version of "Casey Jones" ever. Great memories. Thanks, Fil!

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

No one can ever say enough about the greatness of Cash. But you were able to squeeze much into a short video! Rock!!

[@jackdull5699]

I wish country music went back to this. Back when country music was real and honest. Thanks for sharing this video analysis.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Well said Johnny and well said Fil. Thanks for this one.

[@jerryp7721]

Great work as always. Interesting trivia. Johnny was the first person outside the Soviet Union to know Stalin died. 1953. What a life! Thanks Fil.

[@vmat1000]

Fan for a long time. "Sunday Morning Coming Down" is a fave after nearly 50 (!) years .

[@jamesallen5591]

My parents were Cash fans and that song, hearing it as a kid, has stuck with me my entire life.

[@BOOMNERD51]

His rendition of Kris Kristofferson's "Sunday Morning Coming Down began my songwriter/Kristofferson avenue of music tastes.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

He sang that at his last concert.

[@tabithacastro805]

The original Man in Black -- the prolific poet of the people, Johnny Cash! I fell in love w/Johnny Cash and his amazing ability to connect w/ the every day, oftentimes, forgotten man & woman, by accident; I discovered an interview w/Johnny & Bob Costas from the late 80s/early 90s and I was blown away by his brilliance -- what an amazing human being -- so insightful but full of genuine humility & grace and so interesting -- the kind of person you could spend days in conversation with and never grow tired... Thanks for the great analysis, Fil -- you're willing to learn about Artists of every stripe and that could only help to expand your own musical language & ability. Great work, Fil! From Harlem, New York -- rock!✌🏼💖🎶🎵

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Rock-a-billy Johnny Cash, he was the king! Good choice Fil!

[@badoverman]

A tortured but incredibly strong spirit able to transform the blackest black into beautiful, and enlightening music. A true American minstrel.♥️

[@wheelmanstan]

amazing song/performance

[@Pb-ij4ip]

He had a heart. One thing so great about his song here is that his message includes the “losers”, people done in by their by their own bad choices. It’s one thing to feel sorrow for the “good” people, but to grieve for humanity as a whole is something else entirely. And he does this without beating anyone down.

[@barbaradownie3265]

Pb 207.2 HE HAD A HEART, A SOUL AND A CONSCIENCE!

[@barbaradownie3265]

Pb 207.2 WELL SAID 💖

[@Pb-ij4ip]

Barbara Downie, I agree. He may not have been a gospel singer per se, but as far as I can tell he had his life changed by the Gospel and tried to live accordingly.

[@weneedpeace777]

His last song. To me was a tear jerker!

[@endoraismygma]

No one kept it so simple yet effective. That voice imo was the world's grandpa. Love and miss him. 🖤🖤🖤

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

I can see why you could not stop the video mid stream. Really drew you in. That was great. Thank you.

[@trishaurvan9439]

Hello I'm Johnny Cash...will give you such chills. I actually live in Staunton Virginia home of The Statler Brothers. They sang a lot of backup for Johnny. They did a song called We Got Paid By Cash all about what Johnny did for them.

[@tracerloenan8020]

I grew up in Staunton in the 50's and 60's. Left as soon as I could after high school and never looked back. I live on the beach in South Texas now. I do come back once a year to see my younger brother who lives outside Waynesboro; and with his wife we take a trip to different places all over the world.

[@ianrobinson4200]

What a performer,what a man! Johnny Cash had one of the most extraordinary careers in the history of music,he was there at the birth of Rock n Roll recording at Sun Records,the TV show,prison records,the Highwaymen and against all odds some 40 years after debuting made a great comeback with the American Recordings album in 1994,leading onto a string of acclaimed albums picking up a whole new generation of fans. He was just always able to make himself relevant. Great video,cheers

[@burnindownthehouse]

This was a great time in music when musicians told a powerful story in their song. The story told in this song is absolutely brilliant. The lyrics in this song connected with everyone in that audience. This is what music should be.

[@blindkimberly1360]

Johnny was special. I saw him sing this song at the tender impressionable age of 11. Already a bleeding heart owl/water saving enthusiast. Naturally I took his words very much to heart. Wore almost exclusively black from that moment on. Still my first choice. It wasn’t until my thirties that I realized how many cows he wore. I just added the cows to my reason for mourning. This song isn’t pretty. But it reaches. You know I love music that makes you feel. Johnny always delivered that. Love hearing the back stories Fil. Thank you.

[@lrholler]

Load your analysis on Johnny Cash. I signed three times live. And luckily got to meet him and shake his hand one time. He was awesome artist

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

That was a powerful message and delivery!

[@kensod6034]

The great Johnny 💸 Cash... Simple progression. Powerful lyrics... We love Johnny... Tell the truth

[@muttfang1]

An American original...heart n soul!

[@roses919]

Great timing for this one as I have been avidly watching Ken Burns' 8 part documentary on the history of country music and of course Johnny has a key role.

[@goodun2974]

Yes, my wife and I as well---- everybody should watch it!

[@kendylan1021]

Loved it , he wouldn't play Welfare Cadillac for Nixon . He played What is Truth instead . A great song .

[@VallaMusic]

when i was growing up back in the 60s and early 70s I often heard Johnny Cash being played on record at someone's home or on the radio - and i remember even as a young kid feeling very moved inside by the unique quality of his voice - something about it really made you want to pay attention to the song he was singing

[@texadan314]

Watched again. I still wish you had mentioned he had just finished writing the song that very morning.

[@MrJoseph6119]

Johnny! My name is Sue! how do you do????? Everyone everywhere know the man in Black! Mr. Cash....R.I.P Johnny!!!

[@rphnick]

My mom and I were just talking about Johnny Cash! She doesn't understand his appeal, but I love how his voice comes from an authentic place and tells a story. His version of Hurt gives me goosebumps and makes me cry! Reznor hit the nail on the head when he said the song wasn't his anymore.

[@loripond1839]

Oh yes the iconic Man in Black the incomparable Johnny Cash!!! He was true to himself musically!! I did not know the story about the fire and condors! Thankfully the species survived! Thanks Fil for an always interesting musical history of each artist!...✌💖🤘

[@jamesallen5591]

Legend. Great video and insights, again, Fil

[@joebersik9846]

another humbling history lesson on an artist I thought I knew.......great job!!!!

[@sallygalarneau1569]

I love the diversify of your reviews. Keeps things interesting and fresh - never boring!

[@JJ33438]

Thanks for this Fil. wonderful comments.

[@davidsheriff8989]

The voice pure and simple , I play and sing his songs...truth in his words

[@rockhard2654]

i saw johnny cash live many times he was great but the best thing about his show was one of his backup singers anita carter, junes sister BY FAR, the greatest voice ive ever heard

[@757optim]

Johnny was against the war, but he went and performed for the troops. In keeping with the theme of the song being about the people.

[@drewpall2598]

The Johnny Cash show open the door to a whole new audience who may not have herd of him before. great analysis Fil. "I walk the Line" is another one of his I like. thanks for this one Fil.

[@tammydoolittle6054]

I grew up listening to country music. There were a lot of artists I loved, and Johnny Cash was one of them. I liked a lot of his songs such as: Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, A Boy named Sue and more. My favorites were, A Man in Black and Sunday Morning coming Down. I loved the way he would talk/sing his songs like he was telling a story, which he was. Johnny is a true legend and I really don't know of anyone who didnt like him, he truly was one of the best!

[@maverickstclare3756]

Middle of the Vietnam War, bit of context not mentioned, which is why you get the ripple of applause about losing 100 men per week and the standing ovation from capturing the zietgiest.

[@qwertyqwerty6099]

Zeitgeist*

[@JR-pr8jb]

Dazzlingly powerful moment when perfectly but without warning becomes a protest against the most tragic event in modern American history.

[@1JDS4U]

Love this man!! Awesome songwriter, singer, guitarist... I cannot think of a single person who disliked Johnny or his music. His records were played in my house day and night. This is a man who was real...no masks, arse kissing or pretence. With Johnny, what you saw was what you got. The man went through hell and never tried to act as if he hadn't. Instead of boo-hooing about his trials & tribulations, he poured it all out into his music and forver connected himself to anyone who Was facing the hardships of life. Johnny became a representative of the hurting man or woman...that's why he was loved and is still loved today. There's nobody like Johnny...nobody. 🖤

[@nannerfly345]

Love Johnny Cash - he's like a singing preacher.

[@timgelder4263]

I Still Miss Someone is one that has stuck with me and rarely gets mentioned. That's one beautiful D-45 he's playing

[@HenryKrinkle]

Thanks for this. I love Johnny - such a strong presence for someone so humble & unassuming.

[@tuRbo-_-crOw_GTA]

Oh man. The man in black is as big as an inspiration as any... maybe the main one. \m/

[@conniemueller7905]

💝 all ur videos! My first time on live stream tonite. Fun way to spend Terrific Tuesday! I believe ur on ur way to greatness!!😘

[@Peeved100]

This song brings me to tears every single time I hear it.

[@mikeyates7931]

You really get it , my brother ; all we can be is ourselves - the only thing I can be is Michael Yates - and no one can be a better Michael Yates than me ! ! !

[@ann-kathrin77]

You found the right words for the Legend Johnny Cash ... Great Video !!!

[@lucy-texasgal3679]

I'm watching Ken Burns documentary Country Music that's airing now on our Public Broadcast System channel and it's very informative. Johnny Cash was and still is a very prominent artist that appealed to all generes of music. I'm a rocker at heart, but I do enjoy listening to Johnny Cash once in a while. When you get Bob Dylan, Metallica and other artists (too many to name) to cover your songs then you are ground breaking. Rest In Peace Mr. Cash! By the way, I noticed that you shaved Fil. Looking good, but you looked with the stubble as well. Hopefully you're getting some rest too.

[@davidholder6570]

I live in a city where Mr Cash once worked and recorded, along with many other notables. The rest in peace accolade is charming and sweet. Me thinks that their lives were never peaceful for the most part, so let us hope that they worry no more.

[@dollydolly3596]

Love the smile while watching Cash.

[@pamspurgers3578]

Hi, Fil. Several of us have been watching the Ken Burns documentary Country Music which is showing in the USA on PBS. You have been covering many of the country artist featured in the documentary. It's 8 episodes of music history and, for me, spell binding. Thank you for your commentary. I really appreciate your work.

[@juliusgonzo7527]

As a musician of over 45 years, I'm VERY impressed by your analysis...SO GOOD ! Keep up the great work, love your channel.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@freedapeeple4049]

When I was a kid in the 60s all Johnny Cash's music sounded the same to me, and not very interesting. The 70s rolled around and we spent months of wages to get good stereo equipment and Johnny started sounding pretty good. In the 90s I learned just how much of a rebel he was. The older I get, the better he sounds on so many levels.

[@marbleman52]

Freeda, I was born in 1952, so Iwas a kid turning into a teen-ager in the mid 60's. And yes, I remember songs and artists from back then that I didn't have any real feelings about one way or the other, but years later I reconnect to them on a different level. Life is kinda neat that way.

[@phillipecook3227]

I would've been 13 years old when this came out and would never have given it the time of day but by God 48 years later it's a different story.

[@chiledoug]

Well I did liked him way back but I have to agree

[@megatel1374]

This is the first time I have heard about this song...it made me teary-eyed!....nice, Fil...thank u for the video..You talk so clearly that i understand every word u say.!

[@markroper9269]

Great video! Spectacular insight.....good job!

[@Brave2standalone]

There were and still are great country performers out there but Johnny Cash is my all time favorite!

[@ulf-ivanolsen7494]

I haven’t heard you play, but I have seen a lot of your videos and I can tell that you are a good guitarist. What I really like about you is that you’re so completely not snobbish. Most good guitarist take every chance they have to talk other musicians down. You take music for what it is: MUSIC! I just had to say it

[@josejackmourinho4006]

50 years later... 2021... Still make our day, Johnny thank you for everything.

[@candaceheinemann4574]

wow you really know johnny and my grandmother brought me up on him -- happy to know you do your research

[@jessiem276]

I enjoyed listening to everything you said! I had never heard anything about the fire...Wow. My mama always liked him, so I would hear her telling different things about his life. You're right...he never changed his style. Hope you have a great weekend 💙

[@pandorafox3944]

A beautiful and fearless artist... Brilliant! Thank you Fil. I need this reminder today. 🤘🤘🤘💗💗💗

[@sallyg.5869]

Thank you for the review🌹 He played this version of Man in Black on a college campus during the Vietnam War. He had just finished the song that morning, hence a couple of off lyrics. Love your reviews!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@beachem1]

Fil, I love your perspectives on singers and their need to be true to themselves. How refreshing. You always have solid substance behind all your reviews. Keep up the great work. Cheers from across the pond.

[@nashdrifter3629]

I watch a lot of your videos but I must admit I forget someone's to hit the like button. That's something I promise to rectify! Please keep up the good work and I truly enjoy your efforts .

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Great analysis video, featuring a country music icon. May Johnny Cash rest in peace. I'm going to see Roseanne Cash, the night after tomorrow. Cheers!

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

The man. Professor you are fantastic. Never heard the story about the fire. Thank you for covering one of my favorite artists of all time. I always tell people once you get Johnny all other music sounds better. Thanks again for the great insight. Peace Boogie Woogie

[@aviatom1]

Awesome analysis , thanks wings of pegasus

[@kevinpeterson1398]

"Sunday Morning" is probably his best. And one of my very favorites.