Johnny Cash "I Walk The Line" 1950's Live TV

Johnny Cash doing "I Walk The Line" concludes our trip down memory lane. This blast from the past is from Tex Ritter's Ranch Party tv show for the 1950's.
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[@JoelPlays45]

Anyone 2024?

[@marjol3in]

Yes ❤

[@williammccready7278]

If you notice, Johnny isn't even playing chords, only strumming a muted guitar for percussion as they did not yet have a drummer, hence the Tennessee "Two". I think that this might be miming to the recorded single, but not bad for the times. Luther is animated as usual. Pure history here. This is the first Johnny Cash song that I learned on guitar. Absolutely timeless!❤

[@StevetheHandler97]

Or it could be Marshall Grant making the percussion by slapping the strings of the bass.

[@walkingolga6235]

nailed it. the recording is also in F and johnny isn’t playing with a capo here. still a great performance nonetheless

[@williammccready7278]

@@walkingolga6235 the "capo" has always been a "suggestion" for me. The chords that they are playing are incredibly simple. I just play it in the first position and try not to worry about the speed of the tape or capo, it's simply just there!

[@walkingolga6235]

@@williammccready7278 well, yeah. capo only changes the song’s key, not the harmonic structure. the chords are easy. it’s a five-chord song with beginner chords that can be found in every guitar book. nobody asked you if you could play barre chords. what i said is still true. you may think a capo is only a “suggestion”, but every band member needs to know what key to play the song in…

[@NMagChiTown]

It's both Johnny and Marshall together making that signature percussive rhythmic sound.

[@wannaberockstar2]

This is the youngest he's looked in anything I've seen. I've always thought he looked a lot older than his age.

[@chitownsoundz2566]

Thanks for watching. It's one of the few times he's not the man in black. If you like JC make sure you watch "Five Minutes To Live" where he plays a tommy gun wielding crook. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX7ch4GBhJeSbK8

[@thomasgarza9304]

Reading his autobiography actually sheds alot of light on this exact performance. I can't remember every detail but i think I remember him saying that white suit was made by his mother, so that is why he wore it there, and something about how this was his "first performance" as a star. It's been years since i read that book but its worth it for anyone who is a fan of his.

[@jasonusaf6326]

This was before the drugs got ahold of him.

[@marjol3in]

​@@jasonusaf6326 so sad 😢

[@GreatUsername101]

I feel like Johnny Cash is one of those people whos fame just couldn't change him no matter how famous he was.

[@nikobello101]

And thank God for that man was true to the very end

[@joeschmo7834]

I see the resemblance between him and Phoenix when he was younger.

[@masethemenace9983]

Ppl say I look like both of them

[@tonalambiguity3345]

It’s not even close. Completely different bone structure.

[@dzyre7247]

@@tonalambiguity3345 yeah but phoenix definitely nailed johnny’s mannerisms and overall attitude.

[@clarkwinters1770]

Fenix is 5'6 maybe 7 johnny was 6'2

[@Hwyegeheoey]

@@masethemenace9983 you do ,👍🏽

[@michelleschandorff7238]

I've never seen Johnny look this young. Handsome man.

[@Jo_Wardy]

@MarcosBryant-mr7jwhis voice and his face

[@graycee4953]

First time seeing this, and I never knew how extremely handsome he was back then!!!!

[@captainfangle2245]

My grandma was 12 when this came out and she still listens to it!

[@freddiereagan6705]

My grandma was around 19 or 20

[@ryrygoogoo]

Why grandmamananna was 10!

[@melissahawley7293]

we wish you were here

[@ts508]

Johnny cash is very handsome.

[@marjol3in]

For sure ❤

[@craigmiller1870]

Gotta love that strumming pattern

[@williammccready7278]

With Johnny not even playing chords, just strumming a muted guitar for percussion as they had no drummer yet. I think that they're miming to the recorded single, which was very common then. A very historic piece of Johnny Cash history.

[@RYOSAKAZAKI1]

I'm a kid from 1989 who absolutely loves this kind of true music.

[@megatherium99]

I couldn't be prouder to have found out that Johnny & I share a common ancestor. What a voice, what a lyricist!

[@Cats518]

June cash stayed on my road when she would play in Richmond my dad said he went in that house and it’s abandoned now but it’s still standing 😊

[@ryrygoogoo]

Same! Recently I just found out that Johnny and I are both descended from Adam and Eve

[@redhotchilifan98]

Imagine seeing this back then for the first time as a kid

[@Sophia_mibelloangel]

when i saw his movie i fall in love with his voice

[@bold58]

Not only was johnny a star but he worked well with such a wide range of other artists !! It seemed he could get along professionally with everyone from elvis to Bob dylan !

[@michaelramos810]

R.I.P Mr. Johnny Cash, we wish you were here, #RIPJOHNNYCASH

[@JuneLynn]

This ones for you Daddy, Happy Birthday, I miss you ~ 🌹💙🌹

[@francisalbert1800]

Hi June Lynn I love this song When's your dad's birthday?

[@greatbecause8231]

My favorite song

[@bartmacaluso]

Us Americans have a really true sense for the reason of the HOLY GRAIL

[@samarztk]

Who’s the holy grail

[@user-fs1lb5mg2t]

Love it

[@bernardsanchez696]

Awesome !!! Stud for sure . If you are watching this love your taste of music

[@humminbird65]

Excellent singer

[@ericheine2414]

I love to watch him at different times in his career. Johnny Cash made a serious contribution. He's a consummate professional. Simple and real. Thank you Mr. Johnny Cash

[@auroraboobiealice6352]

Love & miss him.

[@katherinegray5086]

So young ! 🤗 .. 🙌 💙🇦🇺

[@danielaliliana7586]

12 21 Thank you very much 💝💓

[@francisalbert1800]

Daniela do you love this song it's one of my favorite

[@danielaliliana7586]

@@francisalbert1800 🙂💗🎸🎵🎶

[@marshall6604]

My first guitar hero,,,,Luther Perkins!

[@Paolosvb]

Awesome !

[@Cope-mx1fc]

Cash just had the emotion, both were great tho

[@esterreis3637]

Johnny cash é maravilhoso

[@yves-vv6uf]

I think it’s cash the greater talent 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩🤩🎉Elvia is great also ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@baybay1451]

i think this song is about his wife he sings it to serenade his wife i wish he was still alive he would be 88 right now if he was still alive and and waylon jennings would be 83 if he was still alive right now

[@jermar1979]

GOAT!

[@strangemoon_]

@GILBERT Hernandez men don't have milk

[@gilmarlima1659]

❤Reliquia❤

[@createyourownheaven]

Arguably cooler than Elvis.

[@RockyH.]

I absolutely agree, no disrespect to Elvis but, Cash is awesome!

[@ctbchris5756]

Bro i love Johnny but are you crazy ? hes no where near Elvis

[@XyZCwP]

Cash is king

[@benjaminlundback8394]

@@ctbchris5756 He's way cooler and way more talented than Elvis was.

[@olidagur6249]

@@benjaminlundback8394 wouldn't say he had more talent

[@SilvanMagnoMagnodaSilva-uz3mk]

Desde criança ouvia esta música, mas não sabia que era dele

[@deltonwilliams2]

Ain no grave can hold my body down

[@bartmacaluso]

Potentially yes

[@jornfox3545]

This song is about my higher power God.

[@jessiegunter1171]

Yes

[@pacomolinax]

Muito bom.

[@withlove_jr]

he truly was talented i mean he got it. he was sweet, very handsome, had an amazing voice and had the skill to write such amazing songs.🤍

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Johnny Cash (nacido como J. R. Cash, Kingsland, Arkansas; 26 de febrero de 1932-Nashville, Tennessee; 12 de septiembre de 2003) fue un cantante, compositor, músico, y actor estadounidense.

[@user-mb2by5kt8o]

❤❤❤

[@christinegauthier1210]

wow

[@georgeinfante1106]

🎸 guitar 🎸 ➿ 🎶 🎶 🎶

[@freddiereagan6705]

He look like Elvis

[@voight5771]

What. How 0_0

[@freddiereagan6705]

@@voight5771 but retired one

[@ant1onedj]

It Was Elvis looking like Johnny, dude!

[@eckpolmick5080]

No. Elvis look like Johnny caah😊

[@jimmcclanahan]

Luther Perkins makes the Fender sing...

[@treeseis9]

His face almost looks like a cgi made face to me. Idk to me he really looks like the main character you know?

[@josephnitschke1268]

1:28

[@RobertMiller-sr9iq]

Sun records.

[@martylivell3412]

😃

[@D3xTRb0y]

What year? 55?

[@ChiTownView]

1957

[@jrjr1628]

This was hit very first hit on the Billboard Hot 100. It debuted Sept 15th, 1956 & peaked at #17.

[@AfonsoBucco]

at this time he didn't do that thing changing pick position? changing the position of guitar in relation of the right arm?

[@Bryson.c]

That looks like waylon’s guitar

[@heterosexualitydoesntexist896]

😍😍😳😳

[@Lukas-jl8uy]

🤔Nem acredito que tenho só 13 anos..

[@feliperamos3578]

tu n lembrava tua idade?

[@sega_saturn4life590]

Wow the good old days when men were men and boys were boys

[@chitownsoundz2566]

And the man in black wore white.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

@@chitownsoundz2566 what exactly does that mean if you don't mind my asking?

[@rachekmcghee165]

@@WitchKing-Of-Angmar Johnny is wearing white in this video!

[@jonathanprasáda916]

I kno these comments were 1 yr old but if u listen to man in black he says u will never see wear a suit of white

[@earldelsanto]

Way cooler. Not even close.

[@anmcclo9731]

dont know couldnt tell you unless, I, was, there rationality

[@abdoulokman5586]

" I walk the line " .som1 to explain the meaning plz 🙏

[@chitownsoundz2566]

Johnny Cash was a man chased by personal demons ergo the "man in black" but he has a love that he doesn't fully trust. The line that he walks is the thin line between love and hate. I think it's significant that he sings this song while dressed in white. At least that's my take on it. Thanks for watching.

[@user-gp3wy8dm5j]

Anybody know what year this is?

[@norfolksouthernrailfan2006]

1956 I believe.

[@tomshaker2987]

Any 1 is Cooler than Elvis, at that matter

[@letstalksports4800]

Patsy Cline preformed after Johnny.

[@matthewsmithson9002]

This is when country music was still country music, the crap you kids listen to now days and think it's country is just sad bit hey have fun with your pop music I'll stick with the man in black

[@ocaodecristo]

very complex guitar chords

[@floriandunnebier2894]

he wears white?

[@jarule275]

Not arguably.. WAY COOLER! 👇👇👇👇👇

[@beaunair]

The OG panty dropper!

[@blu3.y0ur.m1nd]

Didn’t Halsey do like a cover of this song or something?

[@jordyngriego7057]

Blue Heart yea I didn’t like it

[@roseforyoubabe]

history has judged elvis was way cooler more popular more famous then johnny cash.. elvis had 18 number 1 hits johnny cash had zero case closed!!

[@DaydayG4]

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