Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line REACTION! This is a love song!?!?

[@bibliophileforever3128]

Here's a story for you... I've already mentioned in a previous post that I had an "older mom" compared to my peers. Well, I was visiting her in the nursing home one day, just sitting around the large dining table with some of the other ladies of the home. The TV on the wall next to the table was playing the movie Walk the Line. Whenever Joaquin Phoenix began singing a Johnny Cash song, every single one of those ladies, who are from many different parts of the country (U.S.) stopped their conversations to chair dance and sing along with him, including my mother who had dementia. It was like they were twenty-somethings again. One of the most heartwarming things I have ever witnessed in person. Brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. Music has been called an international language, but I also think it is a bridge. A bridge to the past for people like my mother, a bridge between generations like me and my mother, and a bridge for you BP and your viewers (both young and old). Keep up the good work BP!

[@Jamac89]

He has a song called "Man in Black" that explains his philosophy on why he is the Man in Black. Great song.

[@matthewdooley7855]

Great song, pairs well with "Ballad of Ira Hayes".

[@angelmcgraw683]

Yes please listen to the story behind the reason he goes by the man in black. You can't unknow it! I'm down with a reaction of that please!! ❤

[@kristiewolford8144]

Ring of Fire!

[@traciemack6168]

Oh heck yeah!!

[@Mko007]

GREAT ONE!!

[@elainenetherland7769]

The best one he had.

[@marymcmaster9189]

@@kristiewolford8144 ya that one. Thanks

[@CarlHasenauer]

Johnny Cash did a song called Sunday morning coming down. It was written by Kris Kristofferson. Johnny was influential in getting Kris Kristofferson in the business.

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

Definitely worth reacting to.

[@thundernels]

Kris’ original with accompanying video is worth watching too.

[@findingmyrootswoolmarketms]

My favorite version is Kris and Johnny singing it together as part of The Highwaymen.

[@wegotlumpsofitroundtheback5065]

The Edge, the guitarist for U2, tells a story about recording their song "The Wanderer" (which you should hear - it's great!), which they wrote for Cash, in a studio in Nashville. They had never met him personally before. Cash was a big man at six foot two with broad shoulders, and The Edge said when he walked into the room, resplendant in black, nodded, extended his enormous hand and intoned "Hi, I'm John", Edge said he never saw U2 frontman Bono speechless before. He said it was as if Mount Rushmore had walked into the room.

[@mattblatchley2061]

now that's a great story!

[@Kepi_Kei]

That's awesome! Would have loved to have seen that.

[@laurashelton5942]

Love that story. Thank you!

[@jwarrior852]

I've asked before. Glad to hear others requests The Wanderer. ❤ that song. Fits JC so well. And these times we live in

[@matthewdooley7855]

That sounds like such an iconic moment!

[@seeingthruyou]

"One Piece at a Time" is a fun song. "Boy Named Sue" is a lot of fun too.

[@fastecp1]

I Walk the Line is about his commitment to his first wife, Vivian Liberto, and his promise to remain faithful to her while on tour. You should watch the movie about his life, Walk the Line (2005), based on two autobiographies starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.

[@MommaBird52]

He tried but his love for June Carter was just too strong -- soul mates!

[@larspetrus3917]

Reminds me of John Denver's "Annie's Song", which tried to convince his wife he'd be faithful from now on. Didn't last either...

[@ajruther67]

@@honestone490 Johnny passed away September 12, not May 12 which is BEFORE June passed.

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

@@ajruther67You both are wrong, lol. The first one had the wrong month for Johnny and the second comment was written not-taking into account that the first was a mistype of Johnny's month. June Carter Cash died May 15, 2003 and Johnny Cash died Sept 12, 2003.

[@Kepi_Kei]

@@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks Thank you. Poor Johnny... it must have seemed an eternity until he could join her.

[@dawngipe6324]

This was one of my dads favorite singers. When he was in hospice dying we put Johnny on for him. I hope he heard it. He passed the next morning. 😢

[@madisonwhite3360]

My dad has been to prison and he would always sing this as a reminder to me that he would do anything for me and my safety, including “walking the line” in prison when everyone has to walk chained together. Its crazy how songs can mean so many different things to people 💕

[@SSD_Penumbra]

Doesn't "walking the line" also refer to death row? Death Row prisoners follow a line on the ground to their deaths.

[@madisonwhite3360]

@@SSD_Penumbra yup! Thats why my dad would say that, basically saying he would kill for me 😅

[@CurtisWheatley-g7c]

I fell into a burning ring of fire 🔥 😊

[@floridaboy6051]

He changes key on every verse in this song. Some singers may do one verse in a different key at the end of a song, but Johnny Cash is the only one I know that changes key on every single verse in this song. It takes real talent to do that.

[@WaylonRules1981]

Waylon singing Love of the Common People.

[@don6538]

Johnny was the man. If you watch the Highwaymen, the camera loves him and you are just drawn in. Quick answer about Kris. "Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin. I like Kris's version, but Joplin makes it her own. Kris starred as Billy the KId in a Sam Peckinpah movie which featured Bob Dylan singing "Knocking on Heaven's Door" and I always associate that song with Kris since then.

[@reginairvine3919]

You should watch any of his videos he did at Folsom Prison. Truly great stuff

[@kelaEQ2]

Especally "Folsom Prison Blues" or "San Quentin" (Live at San Quentin, 1969}

[@camelliaroan6341]

Juaqeen Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon did a movie called "Walk the Line" playing Johnny Cash & his wife June Carter Cash. They did a great job playing Johnny & June & their life story. Johnny was such a badass hell raiser back in the day, and they had one hell of a life story to tell. You should watch that movie. I've watched it several times.

[@sherricallahan2539]

Kris’s song “ Why Me, Lord?” Was his biggest hit.

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

I might have to check that out. Thank you for your extra support.

[@revaflowers3115]

Johnny Cash was sort of the Outlaw before the Outlaw Country music revolution of the 70s and 80s made country cool to listen to along with your rock n roll . His early songs are just as good ,his voice just as penetrating and easy to sing to. This song and I Still Miss Someone are songs my parents played a lot. Be careful or you'll catch an earworm here. His band was called The Tennessee Three ,and had Carl Perkins(Blue Suede Shoes) and Marty Stuart (This One's Going To Hurt For A Long Long Time)as members of his band during his career.

[@CJBW]

His 2nd wife/soulmate forever was June Carter who was also very famous as part of The Carter Family. There is a daughter Roseanne Cash who also had a successful music career

[@angelado3]

This is another banger ( I've Been Everywhere Johnny Cash )

[@redtick79]

A great Kris song...."Loving Her Was Easier"....a lyrical masterpiece.

[@Steven-i6z]

I remember as a 5 year old listening to my mom playing this song. I am 68 now, the studio version has Johnny really going deep on his vocals.

[@JohnMarotta-vm6kq]

Sunday morning coming down, Johnny adopted this Kris song.

[@jayhank5838]

Speaking of Kris Kristofferson he wrote Sunday Morning Coming Down for Johnny Cash and Johnny Cash performed in live on his TV show. Cash was told by the producers to change some of the wording, "Lord, I wish I was stoned" because that was a taboo to say on a family show in 1968. But he sang it the way Kris wrote it and Kris was seen smiling in the audience when he did. Both Johnny and Kris recorded the song and that would be a great reaction for sure. Both Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson were master song writers.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

:D Personally, I miss the Fairness Doctrine. You couldn't swear on broadcast television until after 8:00pm because it was considered "family" entertainment until 8:00pm, but you couldn't have personal opinion mixed in with the daily broadcast news reports either and *that* is what's happening today. R.I.P. Fairness Doctrine 1949 - 1987. I miss you very much.

[@carlajimenez5483]

I've always loved Johnny Cash. Great reaction

[@amyblasingim2136]

My father in law was a session player for the Grand Ole Opry and knew all of the old country music greats. My husband not only knew Johnny Cash, though he never had a chance to meet her Loretta Lynn was his godmother.

[@stephaniewarthen]

That is the way it was ... we were also in that mix ... you never knew who was gonna show up ...

[@jayhank5838]

This was the first .45 record I bought as a 14 year old boy in 1957. I still have it and I have about every other record and album Johnny Cash recorded for 50 years. I saw him in concert several times and they were great. The Carter Family, Statler Brothers and Carl Perkins all toured with him. The Johnny Cash TV show presented some classic performers including Louis Armstrong, Waylon Jennings and introduced Linda Ronstadt to the world. Johnny Cash is on the Mount Rushmore of Country Music. This reaction is why I am a member. It is fire and you pick out some great ones BP.

[@RichardSchaefer-zx9ig]

Highly recommended "The Man in Black". You have even more respect for JC after you hear the song. Inspiring, do the Live version.

[@ChoppersModelworks]

When it comes to getting an idea of what music Kris Kristofferson was capable of writing and singing i think there is a trio often overlooked. Watching him explain the story behind "Why Me Lord" before he plays it in the video " Why Me Lord Story - Told and Sung By kris kristofferson", is a must watch. And "Sunday morning coming down" showcases how he could write some amazing lyrics. And even though people will suggest some of his more common songs, i think his song "The Pilgrim" may best define what kind of writer and singer he was.

[@sandra.phillips]

I'm 57 and the first time Johnny Cash hit my radar was when I was about 7. I heard Ghost Riders on the radio and I asked Mom who is that. I have regrets that I never saw him in concert. The other person I regret not seeing is Roy Clark. I grew up in the Farmville, Va. area on a farm in the 70's and 80's. Meherrin, Va., which is his hometown. is not far from there. He donated fundraiser concerts every year for Longwood College in Farmvile. I wish that I could have seen him. There has been some talent in that area... like Oliver Anthony... Chris Lunsford. Fortunately I have seen him perform several times. I like your version of "Rich Men North of Richmond" Black Pegasus. Your review of him is how I found you. Glad I did!

[@renefernandez4965]

Other good songs, Man In Black, A Boy Named Sue, Ring Of Fire, Cocaïne Blues, Folsom Prison Blues, San Quentin

[@QueenBeeCakery]

Love him so much!!! His bass vocals are incredible!! We are missing this your of music today!

[@Madcat1776]

I grew up listening to Johnny Cash with my parents, and grandparents. At least every Sunday. I am in love with him and his music and wanted to say thank you for your genuine reactions. I love your videos.

[@brendasimmons8149]

“Burning Ring of Fire” by Him is really a great song. June wrote it for him.

[@SheliaWatson-pz3iz]

My son has always loved Johnny Cash . He’s 30 years old and he refuses to wear anything but black ever since he heard a song by Johnny Cash when he was little.

[@microwavedsalad893]

Absolute Legend!!

[@garybradford8332]

I knew this song pretty well from its radio play. But it wasn't until I heard it with clarity on a CD that I heard him hum the key each time before singing the verse. You can hear him do it in this video. I believe he did it as a way to.set the different key in his head.

[@carvin2003]

Watch the movie "Walk the Line". It's one of my favorites.

[@ninthepin]

Johnny Cash re-released a version of Delia's Gone on American Recordings with a video so brutal MTV banned it. It's pretty dark, but a good song to react to.

[@Renee-Suzanne]

I love Johnny Cash, all of his music, and the things that he stood for. Thank you for reacting to this song. May I please suggest that you react to "Laughing" the 2024 Remastered version by The Guess Who. Thank you

[@bryandamkaer3646]

One of the greatest there ever was... A favorite I grew up listening to regularly.

[@joanallen5253]

I was seven years old when this came out and I loved it and The Ring of Fire. I was listening to music already at seven on my radio.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

My Dad had the 8 track with Johnny Cash and The Tijuana Brass doing Ring of Fire.

[@JamaicaSherouse]

He wrote the song Bobby McGee that Janis Joplin performed I’m a little older 42 but I’m glad your getting to experience new music if you haven’t heard that please give it a listen.

[@realmcaz]

Pretty sure that was Kris Kristofferson!

[@realmcaz]

Sorry if that's who you were referring to

[@JamaicaSherouse]

@@realmcaz yes sir I should have been more specific but I was referring to Kris kristofferson.

[@susannahleigh26]

Unique talent in every way. In fact he starred in an excellent 'Columbo' in the 70's - very good episode - he kept this persona. Some of the outdoor shots were actually filmed at his own home . He was ageless.

[@J4yDitto]

Nice we're back to Johnny

[@kerrystoltz3146]

Johnny Cash is the multi-genre GOAT

[@xmathmanx]

Multi genre? Where's the rock? Reggae? Dance? Soul?

[@sdw3355]

Oh yes! I love when I see your caption and it's the songs I grew up to. Cash was one of the goats. Thanks to Cash, we have Merle! I can't wait for you to cover "The Hag!" If you have, I've missed it. Cash discovered Merle while Merle was in the San Quentin prison. Cash has a grandson that sings, "Thomas Gabriel," you might want to look up. You asked about Kris songs. "Why Me Lord" will tug at your heart strings. Then, Me and Bobby McGee, if you do that, you might want to do Kris' version and then Janis if you haven't. I'm trying to keep up. I know you did some Janis but forgot which one.

[@justwondering5651]

He changed the song up a little from the studio recording, in which he showcases his low bass by singing that last lyric an octave lower than this performance. If you care for patriotic songs, Johnny Cash had a spoken-only song called The Ragged Old Flat. For a while Johnny Cash had a TV variety show. He brought Roger Miller on as a guest, who had a little fun with the lyrics: "I keep my pants up with a piece of twine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time. I keep the ends out for the tie that binds. Please say you're mine, and pull the twine."

[@etherealaqua]

When I was a kid, I thought that the song "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash was a scary song, because I thought that it was talking about someone literally falling into an actual ring of fire.😂 I would really like to see your first reaction to it. Such a great classic song.💯😊

[@ajiscool615]

“Why Me Lord?” By Kris Kristofferson is a must listen. Side Note: My teenage friends and I used to (ignorantly) jump off “Cash’s Cliffs” into the Cumberland river in the 80’s. I was blessed to grow up in an area where lots of music folk raised their kids. Keep on Rocking !☮️🎶✝️

[@HollyB5484]

You should watch the movie "Walk the Line". June tells them "You can't walk no line." And Johnny came back with this song. My favorite part of the movie. ✌️&♥️

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

A classic! This was one of those country songs that had success as a crossover hit in the 1950s. And bear with me on a long backstory to get to a point: Garrison Keillor, who used to host a music and comedy show on National Public Radio called "A Prairie Home Companion," did an album in the '80s with opera singer Frederica von Stade called "Songs of the Cat" in which they took various famous classical and popular pieces and set words about cats to them. One of the songs on the album was "The Cats of Cash" that was a medley of 3 Johnny Cash songs, one of which was this one. "I keep a close eye on these cats of mine..." It was hilarious! A must-have album for any cat lover!

[@shirleydurr411]

You really need to see the movie "I Walk the Line" (2005), a biopic that gives more depth to this song and others that he sings while it also adds another level of understanding for the Man in Black. Joaquin Phoenix as Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter are awesome.

[@allenruss2976]

Most definitely a love song but ironically it was written for wifey number one Vivian

[@Brenda70707]

Johnny gave the Statler Brothers their start. You should check them out. "We Got Paid by Cash" is a tribute to him. Their hits include "Flowers on the Wall" "Bed of Rose's" "Class of 57" "The Wall" just for starters.

[@george217]

Try his video of "Cocaine Blues" from Folsom Prison.

[@bobseki7051]

My very first concert was Johnny Cash at the Shrine Auditorium, 1967… the opening act was a young Glen Campbell with John Hartford.

[@KC-gy5xw]

Brilliant. True story: My bros had a flat in the early 80's and there were parties all the time. When every one was flagging, my big bro would get p*ssed about it and then would put on Jonny Cash single of Ring of Fire at about 3.30 and dang, the party would start again!! All these bodies would miraculously come alive!! Amazing. He knew his tribe!! A great memory!! :)

[@coolcpa3321]

I love the line "I keep the ends out for the ties that bind."

[@mammuchan8923]

Me too

[@lemit57]

He loved her (June Carter) so so much

[@etherealaqua]

Another one that I'd like to see you react to is "Chicken in Black" by Johnny Cash.😂

[@TeresaMosby-sm4js]

Why Me Lord and Sunday Morning Comin' Down are 2 of Kris' best. Also, Help Me Make It Through The Night. I love Johnny and all the Highwaymen.

[@karlweir3198]

Love the man in black Johnny Cash and this is a great song. I went to a Tommy Cash concert that he did a tribute to his brother and the whole time they put pictures of the family up there and it was really cool. He did a great job a s sounds a lot like his brother ❤

[@74900kdw]

You are getting a lot better at this. You rarely annoy me anymore. Great reaction.

[@JohnMarotta-vm6kq]

My favorite Johnny song is Understand Your Man. It's hard to find a favorite there are many.

[@robynfedalen1777]

Yeah! Johnny Cash! ❤️✌🏻🎶

[@George-px6xe]

For Kris do the highwaymen live at nassau collesium doing help me make it through the night, it's Kris doing it and it's his sing but it's a more up beat catchy lively version and is amazing

[@TheThrillisGone]

One of the things you got to consider is johnny Cash began his career at the same time is Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis at a time when Crossover between rock and roll A country was Really happening. Remember Hanks Williams Senior was in his Heyday at the beginning of johnny Cash

[@Bijou2013]

Johnny's first wife, Vivian was incredibly insecure. He wrote the song to reassure her. Of course, he started his affair with June immediately upon meeting her but, yeah - he meant this at the time The humming is because the song contains 5 chord changes - he hummed to keep the tune.

[@Tyler-g5l]

Also feel like cry cry cry was written about her as well

[@marymcmaster9189]

June wrote walk the line

[@Tyler-g5l]

people misinterpret John's first wife, that Joaquin Phoenix Reese Witherspoon movie portrayed Johnny Cash poorly, read the book that Vivian wrote in her older years

[@tomlivesay8407]

He and June owned June’s old home place somewhat near Bristol, VA and Kingsport, TN, and not too far from where I grew up. Some of June’s relatives, close descendants of the famed and fabled “Carter Family,” obtained grants years ago, and established the “Carter Family Fold.” It is a small venue, there in Maces Springs, built on the side of a hill, with telephone poles providing the basics of the structure, and old school bus seats providing the seating. It was established to keep the mountain music alive, and it does just that. No electric guitars or amplifiers were allowed, except for Johnny Cash. Johnny and June would would frequently come and spend time in their house there. They would provide unannounced concerts there to support the venue. The only way you knew when Johnny would be there for a show, was by word of mouth. Those were the only shows Johnny was doing in those later years. I was fortunate enough to have seen the last show that Johnny and June did together there, and then the first show that Johnny did there after June died. It was very emotional for him. He did one more show there after that, his last show ever. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend that show, but you can find it on KZbin. Also, Tom T. Hall had a home back there in the middle of nowhere, near Johnny and June, and I think Marty Stuart did as well. By the way, the “Carter Family,” along with Jimmie Rodgers, are the founding pioneers of the country music genre. Bristol has established the “Birthplace of Country Music” museum. You should visit the area. Bristol also has a new Hard Rock Casino. Maybe you could also catch a NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

[@Mko007]

The story telling in Folsom Prison is amazing

[@Blondie42]

Johnny received the scar on his chin during his time in the Air Force, between 50' and '54. He got the scar as a result of surgery to remove a cyst. A cease and decyst. 😎

[@barbbeliveau-b9l]

I think there is a video when he sings this to June Carter Cash’ his wife.

[@lianabaddley8217]

They also sing this together. Or at least her backing him.

[@traciemack6168]

I would love to see your reaction to Tennessee Flat Top Box. Johnny wrote it and recorded it. His daughter, Roseanne, went to record it and researched the writer. She thought it was like and old folksong everyone knew. I prefer Roseanne's version, but they're both great. Maybe you could do both? Thank you for another excellent reaction!

[@matthewdooley7855]

A bunch of country artists around this time sang about "walking the line" I don't really understand exactly what they mean, but I think it means a hard-livin' man settling down with a good woman. So many Cash songs have that rhythm of a train in them. It helps make his stuff stand out.

[@NancyPollyCy]

Thank you for t his reaction, and especially thank you for your perceptive words words about the power of masculinity. It's been taking it on this chin lately!

[@PSBFAN1991]

Ring of Fire and A Boy Named Sue are bangers.

[@samanthaspringman5527]

BP you should do a reaction to Johnny Cash with June Carter Cash Jackson Mississippi. Thank me later lol.

[@juliederner3548]

Besides Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, Hurt, I also like I've Been Everywhere.

[@quincee3376]

Awesome. The movie with Joaquin Phoenix was as Johnny was excellent.

[@robertVirtue-mc2yw]

Johnny performed this song in every concert he did. Do The Orange Blossom Special to see harmonica playing talent.

[@george217]

The also did a biopic called "Walk the Line" as well as a movie with Gregory Peck way back in 1970.

[@farmdog93]

If you need a good movie to watch some night with your wife, there's a movie called "walk the line" it's about johnny cashes life, great reaction as always man, happy holidays everyone

[@stacey3763]

June carter actually wrote it for him to sing

[@clarencehale9145]

If you want to hear Johnny Cash really spittin bars pull up "I've Been Everywhere". It's a great cut.

[@TeresaMosby-sm4js]

I like your perspective on manly men. Johnny sure was one!

[@DonalldArmentor]

I walk the line and the burning ring of fire.Singing Lies he wrote before he cheated, then left his first wife for the second

[@brendasimmons8149]

You need to watch “Walk the Line” great movie about him & June’s story.

[@tlgarrison8433]

There's a saying that goes, "No matter how cool you are, you'll never be Johnny Cash in a leather jacket cool."

[@danielbenincasa770]

My mom saw him live in Nashville. "The man in black" as he was called

[@kelleewolfe2834]

This one and Folsom Prison Blues are my favorites.

[@kimatkins7653]

Two Kris Kristofferson songs to check out are "Why Me Lord" do the Why Me Lord Story video and"Loving Her Was Easier". They are both great songs. My dad used to sing "Why Me Lord" at church. Back to Jonny, you can do any of his songs all great!! My favorite is "Like the 309". "The Man Comes Around" & "The Man Who Couldn't Cry" are both great ones also. Did Jonny Cash do a bad song?????

[@stevehamilton8824]

In grew up on Johnny Cash. He was the punk movement before punk was even a thing. He was anti-establishment before it was popular.

[@peggyradeck9140]

Check out he and his wife June Carter Cash sing Ring of Fire 8:37

[@eddiekoch3901]

I grew up listening to Johnny. I was maybe 10 years old when my parents took me and my little sister to see Johnny and June, It was the greatest show every and has always been a highlight in my life. You should definitely watch the movie "Walk the Line" and a great song to listen to next would be "Ring of Fire"

[@brettg274]

There is a current country artist that still has this style … … Colter Wall Check out “Kate McCannon” and “The Devil Wears A Suit and Tie”

[@samanthasmith1148]

Listen to Johnny Cash’s version of Hurt!

[@laurenblainebamartistmgt]

Kris Kristofferson song - “Sunday Morning Coming Down” To me, this is the best combination of Kris’ songwriting combined with an artist, Johnny Cash. Haunting. The other one is Janis Joplin’s “Me and Bobby McGee”, also written by Kris. A friend of mine was a lifelong friend of his.

[@CurtisWheatley-g7c]

Willie Nelson is an OGeeeeeeeew

[@erinhansen2110]

Watch the movie... you'll love it. Joaquin Phoenix was outstanding.

[@jamiedorey2124]

I love your channel, Black Pegasus! Keep up the awesome work. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[@ajruther67]

His song *"The Man in Black"* the lyrics describes WHY he always and only wears black so watch the lyric video or have lyric captions on when watching a video