Johnny Cash - Mama Tried

Johnny Cash singing the Merle Haggard song Mama Tried! You can also hear the usual show opening!

[@laslos3]

Hi I'm Johnny Cash...and before I start let me introduce my band. lol. He was a class act and never left anyone behind. He was a great man, and I miss him.

[@ryankelly2851]

Great version 👍 Johnny Cash is gone 15 years today and George Jones would've been 86 today 😢

[@garyyost8060]

I definitely love both versions by Merle and Johnny 👍😊

[@pyroclastiq]

This is awesome. I mean, Haggard got his inspiration after Cash's concert at San Quentin. And then Cash sang one of Merle's songs. Just wow :')

[@tylerbrowning3961]

pyroclastiq no it was at Folsom prison

[@user-kaiethirteen]

Cash went to both but Haggard was in San Quentin at the time of his concert in San Quentin

[@RM-eo3uu]

@@user-kaiethirteen Johnny Cash's San Quentin concert that Merle Haggard was in the audience was in 1959 on New Year's Day.

[@stumblebum2310]

Miss Johnny and Merle...glad I have a music collection !!!

[@MrNikon20]

Thank you Johnny cash and Don william for your music

[@kylej.4158]

Johnny made it his own!! Did that to many other songs!!

[@mageus07]

Still got the original record love johnny cash

[@esteger1]

Wow. I had no idea Johnny Cash covered this until just now.

[@stallion1972jo]

He really is great. He got Bob Dylan his start and just a real classy guy with style.

[@raymondtweedy793]

Once again Johnny Cash takes someone's elses nicely writin song , and takes it to a new level. Even though Cash personally didn't write this song , Haggard has to be honored Cash made this song what it was.

[@DallasBoxer18]

Raymond Tweedy Merle's is way way way better

[@maconescotland8996]

Good cover - but Hag owns this great classic.

[@leejohnson6975]

Merle the King of this Song. But Cash is a legend!

[@michaelkoebnick4226]

I wish this version would see a release on an album! Or as a single!

[@rubbersole79]

When Johnny sings your song, it becomes HIS song.....unless you're Merle Haggard!

[@danielkaiser4423]

rubbersole das facts

[@nishantgoushal9215]

Or George Jones

[@howtokev7896]

No its his song no matter who you are

[@kevinwhitelightermusic2373]

Give Johnny a song he will make it His own

[@JohnnyCashShow]

Yes it's fantastic! I like his version of the song very much!

[@callmekoba2545]

Anytime you hear the words “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash,” you know you’re in for a show

[@waldemarakrapsata8406]

Miláček Johnny❤❤

[@michaelj.r457]

Johnny once told Merle Haggard "Merle, you're really the guy that people think I am." referencing the urban legends that Cash had served hard time, based on his frequent prision concerts and his overall outlaw persona.

[@plasteredbastard]

How thrilling this musta been for Merle to have heard his musical catalyst doing one of his own

[@uglymoon78]

Boy, sure hope they're gonna release this extra material from the shows some time!

[@smartalek180]

Just stunning.Thank you so much for promoting it here.Cheers

[@bigoldinosaur]

The only man who could rival Merle at singing this song.

[@TheThomasmoon]

+bigoldinosaur They're both in the same class and that is first class

[@MrGoogelaar]

Cash rivals any singer on any song...

[@mcaez]

bigoldinosaur *cough* Grateful Dead *cough*

[@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd]

@@mcaez The grateful dead sucked.

[@jacobrobey8166]

Philip Koen you’re so right

[@donnacristino4957]

Yep! My Mama tried too....took a while... But I am good now....well done

[@assholeprobablythesame7320]

Bad azz.

[@christieodom8895]

Love this song

[@1607trojan]

This just goes to show how we keep finding hidden treasure. Great song, am sure Merle approves!

[@ExUSSailor]

Thanks for posting! I had never known Johnny did a version of this!

[@zepedrobacelar4447]

The first thing I remember knowin' Was a lonesome whistle blowin' And a younger's dream of growin' up to ride On a freight train leavin' town Not knowin' where I'm bound And no one could change my mind but Mama tried One and only rebel child From a family, meek and mild My Mama seemed to know what lay in store Despite all my Sunday learnin' Towards the bad, I kept on turnin' 'Til Mama couldn't hold me anymore And I turned twenty-one in prison doin' life without parole No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried Dear old Daddy, rest his soul Left my Mom a heavy load She tried so very hard to fill his shoes Workin' hours without rest Wanted me to have the best She tried to raise me right but I refused

[@Bugg...0_o]

Johnny Cash, been "covering your song better than you" since forever apparently. J/k I actually like Merl's version a bit better, but this is great. I'm sure y'all have heard his cover of Nine Inch Nails's "Hurt" and Soundgarden's "Rusty Cage", among many other that he absolutely killed! Man brought so much talent into the world. He is still missed.

[@driftingsinger]

Amazing, the beat, the voice to this song, didnt know he sang this haggard song, thanks for posting :D

[@pascalbiker]

great Johnny

[@DasStuttgart]

Sounds wonderfull love it :')

[@bobsch3902]

Hello Johnny

[@tex1254]

Hello, Bill Walker

[@chars437]

Excellent 💛💛💛

[@lisatrollinger7971]

Great song really

[@laslos3]

awesome cover!

[@toniw3663]

Beautiful song Really

[@bennybost7073]

My mama did the best she could to raise me right. She didn't know it that time I was on a journey for the Lord.I remember trying to tell people who I was but people wouldn't listen. I am that I am and I will always be. This 🌎 ain't seen nothing yet.8-4-21

[@HighVoltageRoc]

I looked for Johnny's version on Itunes, but they only seem to have Merl Haggard's version... what cd(s) can this be found on?

[@GavDuggan1983]

I don’t believe he ever recorded it

[@robertclendeninglendaiying996]

CiECEGRAY,You,dont,,stiLL,ftoM,MEHq

[@donnicholas7552]

Cool!!

[@UnsettledParadox]

wonder what merle had to say about it. johnny did a great job

[@fknfrkyshit]

amen

[@MaryGerdt]

A Favorite ❤️

[@bourgognebourgogne-lf5qf]

The legend

[@JohnnyCashShow]

That's true!

[@Wajlonis]

It was really hard to make good music back when Johnny was still among us. People devoted their lives and talent to creating some decent songs, some songs (like this one) became legendary hits. And then Johnny would come, take any song and sing it million times better than the original performer. After you've heard Johnny Cash cover a song, the original tune didn't seem that good.

[@paullee7467]

Paweł Wajlonis he cant touch Merle Haggard tho

[@AidanLovesMinecraft]

The hag did better in my opinion but this is still amazing ( sent 10 years later )

[@stallion1972jo]

There's another guy on here by the name of Johnny Cal that sings it. Check it out if you want. I put it on here. Thanks y'all. He's trying to break into the business.

[@JohnnyCashShow]

You're welcome Hannah! No, I don't know but I think this was recorded in 1971.

[@marcuscake7319]

Does anyone know the chords for this amazing version?

[@reeceblinman7469]

Marcus Cake yes i do, Capo 1st fret, A, D, E, F sharp Minor

[@69kkoii77]

Johnny didn't need any backing vocals... Would have been better that way

[@marionheyenga1032]

👍🤘👌❤️🙏

[@exa121RETURNS]

Now, both Johnny AND Merle are dead. Not to mention, George Jones, Joey Feek, etc, etc.

[@sleetskate]

+exa121RETURNS he died?

[@JL-77]

How could you leave out Waylon?

[@JohnnyCashShow]

You're welcome!

[@JohnnyCashShow]

Find out that this was recorded in October 21, 1970.

[@WhiteSuperMemeist]

I knew he covered this. Without knowing he covered it

[@ericadotson4941]

That song mama tried it me I am the only hell my mother raised Erica Dotson from Parkersburg WV age 47

[@topstriker8460]

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[@JohnnyCashShow]

Haha =)

[@user-hm9yn4mf9f]

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[@robertclendeninglendaiying996]

HELLI,JEFFREE,ARE,JEFF,FLAT,TOP,BOX

[@markhughes159]

Massive cash fan....but you high if you think he sang that better than merle.

[@gunterhohl4850]

Rare!

[@perolofnorlin4274]

Mamma tried? Ja, gjorde hon verkligen det????

[@rebelnjackson]

Just rip it. Look up youtune rippers on google

[@peterjaszczyk8056]

You try your best,sorry Mom 🤔🙃🤘

[@oversea6171]

You ever been convicted or understanding thrown away against you or had justice thrown away from you. Ever felt u messed up so bad and live with that? Know Jesus cares about justice and doing whats right he cares about you and if you live with a feeling thats bringing you down. And have u ever felt Church calling u to come and Get the Suffering out ur lives come to Jesus. Go to a Christian church! Read the holy bible if God cares to hear u then hear him

[@rehtes88]

ha next view is 66,666

[@yamimm700]

i like jim croce's version better but this is still good

[@haasd0gg]

Good cover, but nobody does this song like the Grateful Dead

[@erikw7373]

haasd0gg i agree! Even though I LOVE Merles original The Dead recorded the best version of this song ever at Barton Hall, 1977 👍💀🌹

[@johnpeschke8230]

Das war wirklich ein einmaliger Sänger!