Couple React To Jonny Cash - Man In Black

[@brettmartino7117]

Johnny was very vocal about what he called "inclusive patriotism". He fought for prisoners rights, Native Americans, and he had a very public long running feud with the KKK. They threatened to kill him constantly.

[@justaguy2365]

Johnny was a man of the world. Way ahead of his time for a country boy of his day.

[@mikekeltner4291]

He was active in the antiwar movement in the 60s

[@wheelmanstan]

It reminds me of Waylon's "America" song. What a presence they had.

[@mafinalmessagechangedaworl7131]

Johnny understand. Who are not black , white, Jewish, green, Arab , Muslim , Christian , Jewish , Pakistan, Indian, bufdahaist. What are we? Most people wouldbawnsee their religion. It to truly understand. We truly are human….. all the same

[@paintedhorse6880]

People often forget that pre 9/11 country was pretty anti authoritarian for the most part. Anti war, pro personal freedom and in many cases pro civil rights.

[@danareynolds1786]

Johnny wrote this during the Vietnam conflict; that's where the '100 good men a week' comes from.

[@StanSwan]

Now thousands a day dead due to Trump is a footnote. Strange world.

[@julese5115]

@@StanSwan nah they’re dead because of China

[@StanSwan]

@@julese5115 China was a victim of covid too. Get past your racism.

[@veikko0o0o0o0]

@@StanSwan The virus started in China and that's a fact, not racism. it's honestly people like you who has made the word "Racism" lost it's meaning.

[@StanSwan]

@@veikko0o0o0o0 Civilization started in China too. The scientific name is covid-19.

[@puuxexil]

The thing is this; Johnny Cash doesn't come off as accusing, there's no venom, no virtue signaling... it's genuine and thought provoking without being caustic.

[@Hexon66]

There's always been virtue signaling, it's just that people (not unlike yourself) are less receptive of virtue.

[@bassage13]

@@Hexon66 What a f***ing hero you are! You must be proud of yourself.

[@pinkkfloydd]

@@Hexon66 Imagine thinking not falling for virtue signaling means you aren't receptive to actual value. Christ alive.

[@kyleleehufnagel]

@@pinkkfloydd it’s virtue signaling when someone I don’t like does it and it’s just stating facts when someone I do like does it.

[@gmanette188]

@@Hexon66 sometimes trying to be clever just comes off as ignorant..learn the lesson and move on. ☮️

[@tpowers3139]

Well I just blind reacted to it also, never was a Cash fan, but wow this song is still good for this day and age. Open my eyes and ears.

[@robertprice6830]

A man waaaay ahead of his time.

[@jboogie9469]

Yeah, he got it man

[@matthias5163]

True american treasure

[@oliverl.9004]

No, there just wasn't any change...

[@markmurphy558]

What a beautiful human being. We could sure use someone like him today. To shine a light of love amid the hate and cynicism of our country today.

[@wadew3623]

Johnny Cash actually was criticized harshly for writing songs about Native Americans, so he had things to say and wasn't afraid to say them.

[@jakeand9020]

Ballad of Ira Hayes

[@SuperFlowback]

My dad was a member of AIM and was at the wounded knee stand-off. He absolutely loved Johnny Cash. There wasn’t really a bunch of famous people doing what he was doing publicly

[@wadew3623]

@@SuperFlowback Yep, and he performed this song to Richard Nixon's face. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppjFfWd7idZ4n6M

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Yep, his album "Bitter Tears" completely about Native Americans is for my money one of his all time best.

[@marioserrano6333]

No he wasn't!

[@maxinefreeman8858]

He spoke up for prisoners, black people, Native Americans.

[@bradleyrobinson7552]

Johnny was always for the underdog. Very popular in Native American communities for a few generations!

[@franticproductions]

I've always been a "Hard Rocker' from Detroit, but Johnny will always be 'DAD'.(crosses through all genres of music.)

[@tialori5815]

"each week we lose 100 fine young men" is a reference to the war in Vietnam. Support for the war was disappearing and the anti-war voices were getting louder by then, which is why the audience applauds.

[@diannegrimm9973]

No the reference to viet nam was we have a few thousand more have did believing we all were on their side.

[@jdbuscemi8181]

Johnny cash refused to change with the times he Never ever played an electric guitar!!! I think Johnny cash is timeless!!!!

[@andreaedginwynn9171]

Country isn't my favorite genre but I'd never not want to listen to Johnny Cash or Dolly Parton; two of the greatest storyteller-songwriters of all time.

[@Blizzard0fHope]

see thats the odd thing . ive never really considered cash to be country. . more rock-a-billy or Folk

[@SuperMel81-j5l]

Because that is actual country music...unlike that modern sh*t.

[@bcaye]

Kris Kristofferson, Glen Campbell, Patsy Cline, George Jones.

[@andreaedginwynn9171]

@@bcaye George Jones "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is an All time favorite of mine. Usually makes me cry though.

[@andreaedginwynn9171]

@@Blizzard0fHope yep, you're right

[@stevepoitras2802]

Johnny Cash is not only an American Icon but he truly was a national treasure. He believed whole heartedly in all those lyrics. He not only sang those lyrics he lived them. Whether performing in places like San Quentin Prison or visiting the soldiers in Vietnam or visiting college campuses in the turbulence of the late 60's. He believed in what he wrote and sang because he lived what he wrote and sang

[@mlhesler68]

He came out against the Vietnam War when most country artist and fans supported the war. Risky for a career but he was and will always be Johnny Cash a legend respected by artist from every genre.

[@aniea5664]

He wore black to memorize his brother that died. He always thought that he was responsible for his brothers death. Watch the movie of his life! I didn't know about this song. He was a friend of Elvis.

[@757optim]

RIP Johnny Cash. Johnny travelled a rough road. This song is an example of his empathy, as were his prison concerts.

[@wadew3623]

That song could easily bring a tear to one's eye.

[@ivanadams3809]

Definitely in these times

[@tretait8368]

I was not expecting to get emotional listening to this, but I was fighting tears for some reason hahahaha

[@bcaye]

Every time.

[@LadyShar]

This is my favorite Johnny Cash song by far

[@vanhattfield8292]

Just for info, Johnny Cash was arrested seven times for misdemeanors, never being sentenced or spending more than one night in jail. His most well-known arrest took place when he was apprehended at the El Paso airport in 1965, for smuggling amphetamines from Mexico. He never killed anyone other than in a song. 😎

[@markwillis675]

One of his greatest stories is "Ragged old flag."

[@mikedub628]

Man I love that song

[@kenwaddle58]

Amen

[@guitartrav4299]

Omg what a great song 🇺🇸

[@pjboudwin2730]

Johnny Cash used to do a lot of prison shows because he would sing prison songs and he wanted them to feel loved and helped many of them he only stopped because someone he tried helping killed someone and Johnny Cash couldn't live with thinking he caused that. He wasn't a legend just because of his writing abilities but also because of how he treated others around him.

[@gdhaney136]

If Johnny Cash were alive today, he'd still be wearing black. Ya' dam straight. Love your reactions, please keep it up. :)

[@mlhesler68]

The video as cut short. In 1970 these Vanderbilt students gave him a long standing ovation.

[@rkba4923]

I loved watching the changes on your faces as you absorbed the lyrics.

[@charyche1]

the best reaction is when you he starts singing and you guys realize its one of his more serious tones of music

[@jdbuscemi8181]

The More I Learned about Johnny Cash The More he and his music grew on me!

[@alarireidisaar7750]

i love jonny cash and music. it's an honor to keep his music honest

[@missingthehills4732]

Merry Christmas. Johnny Cash is so punk rock. He just hid it in a country sound. My recommendations would be "Sunday Mornin Coming Down" or/and "Dont Take Your Guns to Town".

[@TheDreamtheaterlover]

Glad you are saying he is punk rock there is a version of Man In Black with punkrock band One Bad Pig

[@RinniePere]

Yes. Love Sunday Morning Coming Down!

[@captain_awesome2134]

"Punk Rock disguised as Country" is the best way to describe his music.

[@alexmason2659]

Actually it was pure country and pure classic southern rock he is from Arkansas

[@krismyers2093]

And the Ballad of Ira Hayes. Such a sad story that one.

[@resa.mccartney]

Johnny Cash came out of the Folsom Prison concert a changed man. He was the man in black ever aftet

[@retaliaterguitar2]

Johnny Cash has been and always shall be a man of the people. A champion for the ones whose voice otherwise wouldn't be heard.

[@TheCowOfNow]

man was an advocate in so many ways ahead of his time

[@ADRAGONSLIFE]

I live about 15-20 minutes away from the town where he was born and grew up in . Dyess Arkansas . His childhood home is a SMALL museum . His older brother died there when Johnny was young . That was one of the reasons he left . He blamed himself for his death .

[@Pixiesnix]

My mom is from that same area, around Osceola and Luxora. In fact, she was born in Dyess. She always calls it Dyess Colony, though.

[@ashleydixon4613]

I’m from central Arkansas; no way I’d live in the Delta. That area is just depressing looking.

[@SuperMel81-j5l]

I'm in western Arkansas...near the Fort.

[@byronhutchinson28]

He felt guilty because his father blamed him for his brothers death

[@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil]

Johnny Cash always believed in keeping lyrics simple, but to the point, and from the heart.

[@kizunadragon9]

Johnny sang about drugs, violence, murder, death and redemption. he sang songs about humanity

[@bdchilds2799]

Johnny's message was so powerful because He LIVED IT !

[@hervecourtois1135]

I am from France, and When I came on visit to the US in 1974 I hated country music then. Now in my late 60s I rediscovered Johnny Cash. his music is not only country, but much bigger than just country, it is also blues, folk and rock. But What i like the most is the lyrics of some of his songs, such as Man in Black and Hurt. He was certainly a man of character. Plus he had that kind of voice which tells it as it is. Thank you.

[@tapashe9239]

Just reading all the comments on this video probably will give you a good idea on how people revered this guy. He was and still is one of my musical heroes.

[@bcaye]

Who could imagine that writing and singing a song could accomplish more than taking a knee?

[@bennyaruba3449]

The Tupac of country music. This song had me in tears..

[@phoebeh3watkins464]

I am glad you heard and saw Johnny Cash Say why HE WAS THE MAN IN BLACK .. everyone kept asking that question they also thought he shot a man just to watch him die . So he wrote '' MAN IN BLACK '' so people would know why he ALWAYS WORE BLACK ! AFTER HE SANG THIS SONG WHY HE WORE BLACK HE WAS INTRODUCED AS ' THE MAN IN BLACK - JOHNNY CASH ' Johnny Never Killed Anyone And NEVER Spent Time In PRISON . JUST ANOTHER GREAT STORY FROM THE MAN IN BLACK . Love You Guys Your Reactions Are The Best .

[@mopar546]

This song was during Vietnam. My dad was a Navy chopper pilot in 68 and 69,i remember my mother telling me they gave a daily death count on the nightly news.

[@DarkSkies72]

Cash is one of the best storyteller’s of all time. He wore black for a reason, he shot no one, the song explains why. Johnny Cash & Elvis Presley was my dads two favourite artists of all time and he saw them both live. Growing up both their records were always playing on our record player. It made me a huge fan of both of them. Watch the movie, “Walk the Line” with Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon, they did a good job portraying Cash on screen & Cash picked Joaquin to play him. I lost my dad in June 2020 and Cash & Elvis are a link to my father, great memories.

[@CherylHughes-z8d]

Johnny was a straight up G !🌹❤️🌹

[@j.fisher4263]

He was harshly criticized for his stances and there were many. However, he was unfazed by that, and spoke up wherever and whenever he wanted. He was smart, eloquent and didn't make a differing opinion an argument. He was way beyond a class act!

[@mikeholton9876]

and now you know. little story, i owe my dad a debt of gratitude for making Mr. Cash a staple of the music i grew up with, i learned quite late in life that his father, who drew him into the lyrics of Johnny Cash, and others shaped him. My grandfather was a Sharecropper in north Florida outside of Jacksonville, he was the single White amongst the several Black sharecroppers that worked the land on that farm. dad grew up playing with his friends yet not being allowed to go to school with them (or to be more accurate, they weren't allowed to go to school with him) as dad told us, none of them blamed him they just accepted they were different (this would be in the 50's) and none of them turned away from him for it. dad got through high school and moved us around as i was young as he learned papermaking and found that he could move up going to opening mills. we settled in Amherst County Virginia, where i found myself a friend to whomever was a friend to me, got looked down on my some, didn't care, some of them still look down, i still dont care. i have friends, none of their colors are as important to me as their friendship is, and with GOD as my witness, i know that i was GIFTED the understanding that we ARE ALL Gods Children at an early age. needless to say, this song is special to me, thanks for covering it and i hope it inspires you as much as it has made me who i am.

[@jamesdemarco7161]

The point in the song where he says "each week we lose 100 fine young men" and everyone claps, he was referring to the Vietnam War. As far as the request for more Johnny Cash, two songs come to mind from this one. The first is another thought provoking song from the 60's that is every bit as true today... "What Is Truth". The other is an offbeat extension of this song called "Chicken in Black".

[@eptunes3616]

Johnny Cash one of my favorites.🥰🙏🏽👍🏽

[@Meracog]

As someone who listens to primarily Rock and Punk music I can get down with some Cash he's hella punk imo he just disguises it as country.

[@walrusjax]

To your point, Johnny was widely criticized in his time for many things he did, some good, some not. One thing that he did was his free concerts at Folsom Prison and San Quentin to let those prisoners know that they weren't forgotten (he basically mentions this in this song). On another point, I love watching you two react, so glad i just found you!!!

[@timothygagnon9472]

by you two doing this video, you bring Johnny Cash INTO the present... maybe he was before your time, but kudos to you two for bring him and his lyrics into OUR time... many thanks

[@joes2454]

Mr. Cash sang a lot and pushed for people of color and injustice and he was so ahead of his time. Thank you both for bringing him back. I just love this channel. He then went on to sing at San Quentin Prison. He cared and sang, and you all keep him alive!.

[@michaelpenick2377]

Johnny Cash and Andy Griffith made a movie called "Murder in Coweta County" about a true crime event that happened in Coweta county Georgia. For anybody into true crime drama movies then this is a good one.

[@mattrogers8280]

Really that’s freaking awesome I need to see that. Will find soon.

[@jamiebaker7066]

Johnny Cash is a legend and legends never die

[@tammysummers1092]

True story about Johnny. He wore black while others wore colors or rhinestones on stage. Great storytelling and great song. God bless for reacting to this one! Y'all are awesome 👍💯

[@sst3d]

It’s a fitting song for every year...and yes, shit hasn’t changed ...and he was bold with his platform... and yes, captivating Nice reaction, young ‘uns

[@TexasMagnolia]

This is why Johnny’s music could never be labeled.

[@kentclark6420]

Not only do performers not care as much as maybe in the old days, but if they try to say anything on stage, they're raked over the coals for it.

[@ingobordewick6480]

This song is the reason why I wear black every day. RIP Johnny! I don't agree with all of his views, specially the religious once, but he was such a great artist with the right perspective on a lot of issues. He was a very poor man himself, when he was young, so he def. knows what he is talking about.

[@EasyCougar]

It's called humanity and I thank you for bringing it to a bigger audience!

[@amyroberts9761]

Such a great song, great reaction!!! It's amazing how so many people from all different walks of life Practically worship this man, and rightly so!!! He was definitely a man of compassion and also a man of sorrows. If you read about his life, he had a few addiction problems, and wasn't afraid to let people know about it. I think that is big reason why he was so compassionate, and was so much for the underdog. And through all this, he surprisingly was still able to have a sense of humor!!! Imagine that!!!! One of the greatest legends of all time!!!

[@HisboiLRoi]

When The Johnny Cash Show premiered in 1969, I was a 16 year old long-haired hippy high school kid deep into rock music, from the Animals to Zappa. But, I never missed a single episode of his show.

[@outlawpoet1986]

Yep! I think God gave him that talent, to bring people together.

[@annacostanzo5307]

I love Johnny Cash! I’ve never been a big country music person, but I think Johnny Cash was one of those artists that was more than that, he was americana. He drew his influences from country, folk..from Gospel from rock and roll. He did an amazing video, he covered Nine Inch Nails “hurt“ you have to check out that video. I love Nine Inch Nails, and I don’t think many people could get away with covering Nine Inch Nails but Johnny Cash just killed it! Also “God‘s gonna cut you down“ it was released posthumously, but the video there’s a lot of celebrity cameos they’re lip-synching to his voice, the celebrities had come together for his funeral and they made that video. He really was one of a kind.

[@67pear]

He came from a hand to mouth share cropping background. He like Elvis grew up poor but never forgot where he came from. He fought his demons, found the love of his life, and got himself right with his beliefs. “Hurt” is a cover song he did that looks back on his life and is a fitting end. If you get a chance read a little about him and consider reacting to the song I don’t think you will be disappointed. Thanks.

[@paulkersey1007]

If Johnny was alive, he would understand what's going on in our world and he would fight for those who are oppressed. I believe Johnny Cash would make a change in the world and yet, almost 20 years he's passed on and his music lives on.

[@joes2454]

My friend, you are talking Folsom Prison Blues, "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die...." And Bono (u2) went before a committee and used those lyrics to support rap music, freedom of speech, music, and the best of America.

[@cubstep1944]

The Ballad of Ira Hayes is a really interesting song of his. It's about a Native American WWII hero and his mistreatment. A great song where Johnny tries to plea for understanding for the downtrodden. I'd love it if you'd do that one

[@heathertanner5833]

I’ve always thought of him as the country version of Bob Dylan.

[@jedclampett7705]

Awesome point. Well said!

[@michellejackson6679]

Love.. Johnny was way ahead of his time.. absolutely amazing.. Thank You Johnny!!!!

[@waynelohf7772]

He did an entire album full of songs about the struggles of the American Indian.

[@littlebear6119]

Listen to his final heart wrenching song "Hurt".

[@sketchydwarf]

I hung my head - johnny cash do this one please very good one

[@latheragels4216]

Thank you for reacting to a song that means a lot to me. JC is one of my favorite artists and it is wonderful seeing young people like you rediscovering him and other artists and the fact that they were much more than what they have been portrayed. I love watching you react to them. ❤

[@donjenkins3861]

You should react to Johnny singing "God's Going To Cut You Down". There's a video of many famous Celebrities in the song. That's the one you should do. Thanks. I think you two are a Very Beautiful/Handsome couple. 🤗🤔😎

[@delilahduckett7448]

There very caring and loving couple. Wish you much luck in this year and many years to come

[@cathyk9302]

I’ve always loved this song and it stood the test of time. I was blessed to be raised in a time of real change where voices like Dylan, Peter Paul & Mary, Joan Baez, Simon and Garfunkel, etc. were bringing awareness. Singer/song writers of the 60’s/70’s not only did great music, but important music. Marvin Gaye risked it all with ‘What’s Going On.’ Yep, singers today can’t be bothered.

[@jimdevivo9241]

Johnny was one of the most charitable and kindest souls you'd ever want to know. He gave the great portion of his weath to charity.

[@rachelsullivan2926]

He definitely received some backlash for this one, but it has held up as one of his best songs.

[@mikeshaffer5844]

One of John’s first hits was THE BIG BATTLE. You might want to give it a listen... “You think sir the battle is over And the young soldier lay down his gun.. ...all left is the dead and the dying The ground’s covered with them today... I see sir the battle's not over The battle has only begun The rest of this battle will cover The part that has blackened the sun

[@reasonabledoubt6054]

Y’all are real people, I love it! I hate that shit isn’t changing like it should, but I hope. I hope it will change for the better.

[@DoubleJ1203]

Cash played it up over the years that he wore black for the injustices in the world and that's what it eventually came to symbolize by the time "Man In Black" was released in 1971. However, he started predominantly wearing black in late 1958 for the simple fact that it didn't hold as much heat from the stage lights as the lighter colored wool and polyester suits did at the time. So he could stay cooler on stage by wearing black. As he grew as a musician and songwriter, the black attire that he donned on stage came to represent so much more than staying cool on stage.

[@jameywilhite948]

To be clear... Johnny Cash never actually killed a man. He never spent any hard time in prison. He was arrested a time or 3 for drug possession, but that's it. He wrote Folsom Prison Blues after watching a movie about Folsom Prison. He just had a knack for understanding life, and for putting experiences in words.

[@Darian-mk1bw]

You can tell in this version he wasn't fully sure how he wanted to sing it, it's very cool to see how the song changed from this to the version he sang live in Denmark

[@georgemartinez7861]

He was singing about the men dying.in Vietnam.

[@tracyteddy2813]

His wife was quoted saying in response to everyone asking and talking about Johnny always wearing . . . "That's not true, he wears more than just black, he wears 3 different colors. He wears light black, black and dark black."

[@alvinruble6939]

You can't go wrong with any Johnny Cash. He comands attention. A very gr8 man.

[@SuperKevin57]

This is why Jonny was such a genuine person.what you see is what you get.

[@gullscomic]

Cash is so great. So simple, but so good. His work is timeless. Y'all got it right.

[@michealclayton1728]

The way your faces changed simultaneously at that first verse.😂😂😂😂

[@michaellambert5223]

I had the honor of getting to see the man in black a few times. Something newer he did which is insanely awesome, you guys please check out Hurt. It’s a Nine Inch Nails song which after Trent (his song) heard Johnny do it said it wasn’t his anymore. Johnny OWNED that song cause he too lived it going thru his addictions. Must see!

[@stevenanderson2555]

Johnny was a genius and was way ahead of his time

[@darintraffie1576]

And this why he is CASH

[@leroyleach7581]

interesting how he and elvis lived 50 miles apart(dyess, ar and memphis, tn)...were 2 of the 'million dollar quartet' and BOTH were generous, caring, AND understanding of their humble beginnings...and appreciative of their fame and fortune!

[@MrTrevisco]

I'm a man in black too for much the same reasons, but mine extends beyond just humanity, our whole world is in the most desperate trouble and we are the reason.

[@susannahwhite7561]

Jesus is standing at the door of your heart knocking! Won't you let Him in? He said His yoke is easy and His burden is light 🕯️

[@williamevans2315]

their are 4 American Recordings albums he did near the end of his life the 2nd has Tom Petty & the heart breakers as his back up band i highly recommend the stories told in Drive On & Sea of Heartbreak but make sure their American Recordings most are just Johnny & his Guitar on the 1st 1 its UNBELIEVABLE

[@irvsstella]

Mr. Cash still has my utmost respect, He will always be a favourite of mine as there's a tune for whatever mood. Try "I hung my head" guys, a song of regret and remorse after He accidentally shot a lone ranger whilst practicing his aim.

[@pfyearwood1]

It was mentioned in the movie Black was the only color the group had in comon the day they went the audition.

[@johanrunfeldt7174]

When Johnny wanted to record one of his appearances in prisons, for the purpose of releasing it as a live record, the label wasn't on board at all. They even sent a representative to try to dissuade him from the idea in person: The Rep: Johnny, this live record from prison will hurt sales of the records. Johnny: I don't care about that last dollar, I need to do this. The Rep: You will hurt your standing among your fans, many of which are Christians. Johnny: If they disapprove of me singing to these men, they aren't true Christians. I'm not a Christian, but I happen to be on the same page as Johnny morally, on this issue.

[@tec52]

You need to react to Johnny';s live Prison albums: "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" and "Johnny Cash at San Quentin". Even if you don't do reaction videos of those albums, you should listen to them, it will give you a real feel for the man and his music. Johnny was a legend, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame and Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

[@AmazingDisgrace911]

I stand with you on that. Playing in a prison wasn't some publicity stunt either, he had a big heart.

[@opgaming-yj8sq]

Songwriters hall of fame as well

[@markyates1116]

"Why do you always wear black, you look like you're going to a funeral" "Maybe I am"

[@peterstrommen6685]

I saw your video where you reacted to Johnny Cash song Man in Black. If you have not yet seen it, you should check out the Garth Brook video. Where he tell a woman in the audience "You go kick cancer ass." Garth lost both his mom and siter to cancer.

[@myronschippers1]

Johnny Cash's presence could be felt in a room by simply walking in. I've been there more than once when the energy changed and a room full of people talking fell silent when JR entered even though he was unannounced. A mountain of a man with a kind heart and gentle soul that barely contained a raging beast. Never before and never again will there be another Johnny Cash