Johnny Cash's First Interview

Aaron Allan was the first person to ever interview Johnny Cash. He was also a damn good songwriter and folks like Willie Nelson recorded some of his songs. I Interviewed him in his home in Luling, Texas back in 2017 and this is part of that interview. Aaron passed away last month, so I figured I'd share this with y'all.
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My buddy, Adam Carroll told me about Aaron and suggested that I should interview him. There's hardly any trace of him online, so I'm glad I was able to make this recording. This was recorded in Aaron's living room in Luling, Texas back in 2017. He was 88 years old at the time. I just heard that Aaron passed away last month, so I figured I'd share this with y'all. Edit: I just remembered that I drove a really long way, maybe all the way from Nashville. I got out of the car and went in to do the interview. My brain was fried and I was having a hard time concentrating on the interview for the first 15 minutes or so. Aaron was a nice cat, so I came around pretty quickly and got with the program. It's not always easy to make these interviews happen, but it's so much fun when I'm in the room and hearing the stories. I think it comes across when you listen to these. At least I hope it does.

[@mayorwillems4659]

Adam is a class act too. Thank you for this...

[@ChrisEdwardsTX]

I never got to know Double A, but many musician buddies out in Central Texas were close to him, and told of his great songwriting prowess. The few times I was around him, I greatly enjoyed his songs and stories. Love this interview. I can picture him telling these tales, with a pipe full of tobacco going and his trusty 12-string by his side. Rest easy, AA.

[@thomasfritsch3536]

Yo buddy happy Thanksgiving to you and your family love from NYTomGodbless

[@ulfsvensson9710]

Thank you!

[@ardenevox]

It totally comes across. In fact, to my mind, it conjurs the same warm vibe that Double A talked about that first time he met Cash. You laughing along with him enjoying what he's saying as much as his retelling of these incredible moments. You have a knack and your sincerity, passionate appreciation and humility are the essence of what it is. A joy to listen to. I don't know if you ever read the many comments I've written but I sure hope you read this one. Thanks for sharing this. There's also something of Studs Terkel in these interviews, this one especially. It's the celebration and reverence of ordinary humanity that you have in common. Someone commenting said AA was a great songwriter. I'd love to hear something.

[@devonfulton1759]

I’m sure glad you’re digging up some of the older stuff. You sure meet some great folks and I simply adore the way you treat them. Nicely done OG!

[@joyceb.sachsesachse1242]

OTIS , YOU WIILL BE IN THE HISTORICAL ARCHIVES WITH THE GREAT INTERVIEWS AND STORIES OF PAST AMERICANA MUSIC . THANKS FOR YOU'RE EFFORT FOR GETTING THEM ON RECORD , BEFORE THESE FOLKS ARE GONE.....GOD BLESS YOU.

[@Hurricanehamo]

He will be joining the great Lomax.

[@larryfischer638]

One of the best interviews yet, thanks for sharing Otis, Happy Thanksgiving.

[@robertwynkoop7112]

Absolute Gold interview! It all comes across with such warmth. thank you Otis!

[@williamsmith5541]

I don’t know if you are a better singer/songwriter or interviewer but I know you are damn good at both. You really bless people.

[@michaelgregory2231]

When I first moved to Nashville, my girlfriend got a job managing an eye clinic near Baptist Hospital at 22nd and Charlotte. Emmylou Harris was a patient as well as Johnny Cash. They'd bring him in the back door via the alley and check him in under the name, Malcom Kilgore, in order to keep him from the public. Then as soon as he was in the treatment room, June would go sit in the regular waiting room and blow their cover because she couldn't resist chatting with folks.

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Absolutely love what you do and the respect you pay to all of these folks who are kind enough to share their 1st person views of all this fabulous music history. Thank you for putting in the work for all of us to enjoy.

[@mayorwillems4659]

Thank you so kindly for putting this together... Aaron was a good friend and I love telling his stories. He is a treasure....

[@ernieb3626]

Wow, just about brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Otis

[@Deach1956]

Thanks kindly Otis. What a wonderful interview!!

[@RonBaker456]

That last question was a great one. Solid interview. Thanks Otis. Love the ones where you laugh more than you talk.

[@floydstowe]

I am in awe of the knowledge you have about music industry and the people in it that interview was awesome

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[@edwinbrashear7729]

May be the best Cash story I've ever heard, and Lord knows we've heard plenty...."Cry, Cry, Cry...in the trash can no less...Wow!....How many greats end up in the trash can???? Thanks Otis...PLH-ELB

[@EldenSmith]

Otis this is another priceless interview. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@tkreitler]

I could listen to Aaron tell stories all day. Such a gentle and good humored demeanor. His voice reminds me of Paul Harvey.

[@allenhatfield4149]

Truly beautiful. Thanks for giving a damn Otis!

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Great interview, Otis!

[@cindycash5119]

Hi Otis. This is Cindy, Johnny & Vivian’s daughter. Friends shared this with me. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing and caring. I may be able to answer a couple of the questions you have for dad today. I spent a lot of time with him on the road and off the road. I did ask him some of your questions. 😊❤Cindy Cash

[@adco]

I am in my 60’s now and I grew up with your father’s music a lot. One of the earliest I remember is Ring of Fire. Thanks, God bless!

[@randywatson9142]

That was so cool to listen to! Thank you!!

[@jordanminor8572]

AA had a lot of great stories! As you mentioned, he recently passed. He was a fixture in the Hill Country music scene here Texas.

[@johnrosier1686]

Great interview.

[@JohnLeePedimore]

Awesome interview. By all accounts it was Gordon Terry that first introduced Cash to the pills. He did quit but he also relapsed in the 80s after some medical problems. He struggled with it most of his life. June Carter and his faith in GOD kept him alive and sober.

[@kevindonohue8918]

I love this channel

[@stephenfranklin5069]

Thank you for takin time to interview that man and share it i am such a fan of cash I feel like hes family and hearing stories about what this man played during JFK problem mother Maybelle help him and everyone that heard it get threw that bad time.

[@daviswall3319]

God bless you indeed Mr Otis ! Love love love the channel. You are quite the man 😎

[@catfish24]

Wow very interesting stories.

[@ergot57]

thanks.

[@RichardHandal301]

Had to play twice and share on FB. How much more of these cheap cassettes do you have with gold on them?

[@joemabry9643]

Yeah man. Thank you.

[@davidbentley6075]

Todd Snider has a story about Aaron Allen giving him advice. One of my favorite Todd stories and you're right this is about the only thing on the internet with him.

[@brianbrino4310]

Excellent video on one of my very favourites of all times, the man in black Johnny Cash! Thank you kindly Otis!

[@BST501]

❤❤❤

[@Hurricanehamo]

I'm glad you took up Adams suggestion, that was pure gold. Rip Aaron.

[@folsom68ajohnnycashtribute7]

Thank you for posting this! 🎸🎙🖤

[@ericcrawford3453]

Cool!

[@michaelsoucy7618]

another great show.thanks a million

[@jon1997pool]

That was priceless. Thanks Otis. My dads met Johnny at a dance show around 1959 when he was just getting started. He talked about that night a lot. I wish I had a picture of those two. I remember listening to the old JC records on the turn table as a kid. Folsom prison blues. Great memories!

[@Tim1963-u6n]

Otis I'm glad you're playing this type of recording that I would never hear anywhere else thanks for your channel

[@danford7918]

Your love and respect for music people is uplifting. I sure enjoy what you do. And I like your songs.

[@catheryndenton1766]

This. Is. GOLD!!!!! 😂❤

[@aliciahager2961]

Thank you, Otis. Luv your interviews. The goid ones are forever.

[@pamartin]

Love these great interviews!

[@jameswarner6899]

I love the man in black Happy Thanksgiving brother

[@johnsears4197]

He was so good i listened twice

[@geoffcline9593]

This is GREAT. Merci beaucoup Otis.

[@cozmickid80]

So many gems in these interviews, things I'd never know but for the work you do. Many thanks for making the world better!

[@UberLummox]

Wow, this is some top level stuff!!!

[@anthonystephan656]

Otis this was so good. Outstanding.

[@macdaddy63]

Thank you again Otis for sharing your interviews with interesting people that have great stories to tell, otherwise we wouldn’t know the back stories of what really happened! I enjoy listening and it’s obvious that many other’s do also!

[@kennethbrown7411]

What a great interview. Thank you Otis for all you've done and continue to do. God bless.

[@RBZ3]

Thanks... that was great and I love hearing you both laughing and enjoying yourselves.

[@Thomasgene]

Yes God Bless You Otis!

[@PeterKeaneMusic]

fantastic

[@bjorntannberg1581]

Heartwarming-

[@paulwilliams8725]

👍 🇬🇧

[@johnsears4197]

He is a rock star great interview THANKS

[@HMJohnsonGuitar]

Love it!