Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Three • “Folsom Prison Blues” • 1968 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

[@strothermartin5368]

This is what you call LIVE. No pretending to sing.

[@brianfreeman3676]

Yeah, not lip syncing like I've seen before.

[@strothermartin5368]

@@brianfreeman3676 👍

[@bryancooper2247]

​@byes I agree rianfreeman3676

[@strothermartin5368]

@bryancooper2247 👍

[@rehanne18]

Calm down grandad

[@theoloutlaw]

The star of the show here is Luther Perkins once again! His style was so simple, that's been heavily copied, and yet nobody can even get close to sound and feel that Luther had. He 'was' the sound of Johnny Cash.

[@Dhunter83]

I once read somewhere that he could no longer adjust his guitar's volume to a lower setting, and therefore muted the bass strings with his hand, creating the signature sound.

[@jpb1231000]

MARSHALL GRANT's BASS? WOW!

[@msherer260]

Only sad truth, yes it was Luther's style, But out of the Blue Bob Wootton came along and within year had Luther's style down to a tee and then went on to improve it for 30 years backing Cash. Wootton was a much better guitar player and added a bounce to the style that stood out even more. Listen to the hit version of "Man In Black" could Luther have played that?

[@southernpride2003]

Luther is my number one Guitar hero and has been since I was four I'm 21 now

[@gabrielklassen9043]

I'd give a Luther Perkins a run for his money if he was a round still me n him play vary simplier style

[@jasonhenderson1158]

I had no idea this footage existed. This to me was peak Johnny. 1968. The hair, the sound, everything. Even Luther before his passing. This is incredible footage

[@angelboy218]

its crazy that within a year (1967 - 1968) Johnny goes into a cave alone ready to die in it from being so messed up on pills and such. Then in 68' he goes to Folsom Prison and records the album everyone loves today.. Later that year he loses Luther due to a fire. such a insane year if you think about it.

[@tomatoberries6203]

who loves johnny in 2024

[@michelbonjean9849]

I do. From France with love and God bless Johnny Cash

[@stevenperez8157]

I do. From the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, where my arthritic fingers are learning to play “Ring of Fire” really, really poorly.

[@ralphchunksoup4234]

Can't hate a legend

[@ralphchunksoup4234]

No wonder it's storming in the heavens. Johnny Cash punched Satan

[@tommasovilla3395]

i do. From Italy 🤟

[@deleeuw13]

That stoic Luther Perkins makes funny faces 😅

[@pietrocalcioli8169]

Gradi

[@Jim-hh2oo]

I want to personally thank whomever posted this video to KZbin. You really made my day

[@lesliemctavish221]

Johnny cash is still impacting youth and every generation that lives!

[@dekelanson5280]

Fantastic. As others have mentioned, there's so few videos of Luther, but to see him play FPB in clear color is just amazing.

[@wesseljacobs2201]

Most beautiful 68 footage i have seen of him to this date. Its propably the only footage of a concert that comes close to a televised 68 folsom concert. Also very nice to see luther so clearly and the sound is amazing. I mean san quentin was nice but the late 60s sound with luther was perfect.

[@SaraAppletonwastheQWERTYmail]

Still love Johnny Cash & he will always be part of real country. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AmericanPreacher]

This is such a treat for Luther Perkins fans.

[@natashathorn6053]

Exactly what I was just thinking. That’s us probably the best quality video I’ve seen Luther in!

[@realzullyduarte]

Johnny Cash is my number one musical hero, the rebel who found Christ. This mans testimony and music has helped me through some dark chapters in my life.

[@jasonjaxxson]

Simply unbelievable, a true artist, a true man of God, and a true legend !!

[@BSIII]

Luther Perkins rules. Something so special about his lead guitar work and his dead pan look, even though you can tell he was enjoying himself. Legend

[@RobK32]

Thank you for sharing this. Thought id seen it all. Cash was on fire in 68

[@michaelmurphy1315]

What an era, music was real and the musicians and people period. Nowadays you just don’t know.

[@jacquelinebouvier3920]

unique voice, meaningful lyrics, and awesome guitar style that was his own...I love how he shared his gift with those who truly needed uplifting and he recognized his musicians-gracious.....RIP Mr. Cash

[@lgaytan65]

Damn, that's what you call talent boys & girls! Just totally awesome!!!

[@saragarratt4397]

I adore Elvis, always have. I can't believe I'm writing this but I prefer this version! You've done The King proud.

[@Gammonheads]

Eh? This was Johnny Cashs' song, he wrote it 😂

[@jamesiverson209]

@@Gammonheads And there ain't no other way to sing it other than the way Cash does.

[@patszer8314]

What an awesome performance by Johnny Cash and his backup band of excellent musicians. ❤

[@lonestarbug]

A couple of months later Luther died when he fell asleep while smoking a cigarette. August 1968.

[@JoelDeSantiago-xe6lr]

God that’s depressing

[@Mhm-yt7ne]

Always thought he left the stove on for some reason

[@lonestarbug]

@@Mhm-yt7ne He fell asleep on the couch while smoking a cigarette. Terrible! The Statler Brothers sang at Luther‘s funeral.

[@tannerpomeranz3484]

​@@lonestarbugHe hadn't touched a cigarette in a long time at that point that was a murder made to look like an accident

[@alanoffer]

Can’t believe a recording with Luther Perkins live

[@guitarsncarsnart]

Dude was soo soo cool.....

[@dcorzi]

I think the best footage I’ve ever seen of Luther playing.. awesome!

[@hanspotterman]

0:36 this specific frame gives me Wess Anderson vibes in a way

[@willievancemusic]

This has made my day

[@bonjour4196]

Me too, friend !

[@David-h4z2s]

My grandmother loved Johnny Cash 🇬🇧👍 used looking at her record collection with his record's in there

[@Andoroid]

I love this video a lot, its the perfect evidence that the common train beat *is not* how the song was actually played on drums by W.S. Holland for most of Cash's career It also perfeclty highlights the energy of Cash's show

[@markteel9679]

I love Johnny Cash still this day

[@harrylongabaugh871]

Big John Cash. You're the Man Johnny!

[@Linda.holder]

Thanks got posting this. I know I've never seen it before

[@needsaride15126]

Talk about GOLD. Amazing footage of such a great performer. This video is a treasure. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@bluesrocker6l6gc8]

Pick it, Luther!! Johnny Cash, a true legend by all definitions!!

[@charliesideshow8400]

Solid gold!

[@SachaSaintGermain]

Johnny Cash pour 1000 ans! 🎶 👍

[@catharina5798]

Johnny Cash how we all live him. Great show🤍

[@rarerockk]

thanks for sharing this footage!

[@lynnlobliner3933]

This is from a series that ran though 1968. It was similar to Hootenanny in that the show was broadcast from a different military base or post every show and had a different group of artists. As you look at the members of the audience, keep in mind that the vast majority of them were headed for Viet Nam.

[@zico4116]

I find him truer in his st quentin song sung in st quentin prison as he was, in this he looks more like elvis and even more when you see his gesture.

[@davidr.4916]

I love that guitar player! haha

[@BSIII]

The Legendary Luther Perkins 🎸 🐔

[@DenaInWyo]

Always amazed me how Johnny just always looked old. Hard living I guess. He was only 36 here.

[@joannenewiss9102]

Me.zin UK.A good Christian man who cared about prisoners and God beat his addictions.Praise the Lord❤

[@kevinwilliams382]

THE Very Best!

[@adiheide590]

Yeah! Johnny with 7ender Palomino! I love it. 🎸

[@DunDagNabbit]

a teley without the neck pickup, the most country guitar ever

[@MGB-learning]

Great video

[@rocwater10]

Awesome video. Great quality.👍👍

[@timothyharrison8953]

I believe they are at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls and this was shown on ABC on Jan 24, 1969

[@kadeberrier3799]

Weird how this was filmed in June of 1968, but aired Jan 1969. Luther is seen here but would be dead by the time it aired.

[@TheLostArchives1]

​@@kadeberrier3799also weird, is sources say this was recorded in an airfield in Missouri

[@theylikeluke]

hell yeah

[@Estoyvendiendo]

Thank you for sharing

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

🚬🤠 thanks for sharing

[@petepallett4639]

Brilliant

[@dantemercadante2380]

Luther often looked like he was just there as a favor to Johnny.

[@DavidChumbley-l2p]

Luther Perkins was a Master that created a legendary sound!!!

[@rarerockk]

2:23 party hard lol

[@remdyxx]

wow love that

[@christhomas1289]

The guy in the back “whaooo!” 😂

[@ClaudioBissoli-g4i]

how many poor boys deluded by the wars of the rich. Top JC ♥️

[@STurbo5247]

Well, I love Johnny Cash, and I think Johnny Cash was the sound of Johnny Cash. However, that guitar player is really good also! They’re all good, all three.

[@philg1113]

That's a music clinic.

[@bobbieschoss9782]

Yes!

[@joshward5916]

Truly a blessing he was amazing. Hope to see him perform in heaven one day. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and it’s through him we have eternal life let’s get heaven crowded.

[@jeanlebon7727]

Formidable, trop bien 🙏🙏👌🤣

[@SirArchibaldBradley]

Oh shit, I need to know the model of that Fender acoustic.

[@thesquieresquire8306]

Looks like a Newporter to me

[@TheHiddenWarriorUtd]

Our song

[@MrWondowedi]

American legendary..

[@raltevanlalhruaia3126]

Badass 🤟🤟

[@Vincentbarron-j2v]

Elvis above the dude with glasses 2:26

[@kadeberrier3799]

Way passed Elvis's Military time. Plus these guys are Airforce

[@daviazz6243]

i'm practicing my english singing his songs!

[@patriot4786]

WOWWW... Luther perkins in color.. this was his last year alive I believe.. poor man

[@ReelinInTheYears66]

@@patriot4786 a few weeks before he died

[@patriot4786]

​​@@ReelinInTheYears66RIP😢

[@remastergroup1390]

Is this Johnny Cash program somewhere available without the watermarks?

[@kevingoins9858]

Afraid not. This is the first time I've seen clips from the Operation Entertainment TV series.

[@Milpoc]

Y pensar que 50 años después los tigres del norte hicieron una parodia en la misma prisión🇲🇽❤️

[@southernpride2003]

Luther is my number one Guitar hero and has been since I was 4 I'm 21 now anyone want to guess who my number one Guitar hero still is you guessed it Luther Perkins because of him I use flatwound strings

[@ChristianLobben]

How did you get the rights to all that footage?

[@macmccune21]

i know i had it coming i know i can't be free!

[@ricky4001cs]

Anyone klnow what Air Base this was recorded at? My dad flew KC-97s as flight engineer for 15 years.... 1950 to 1965

[@therebelalliance-starwarss8302]

Sheppard AFB, Texas

[@TheLostArchives1]

Pretty sure this was recorded somewhere in Missouri.

[@giuseppepolipoli454]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gilfonte2108]

the grandfather of heavy metal

[@aclacgnom1266]

W❤🤘

[@JoseGonzalezPeinado]

❤

[@adrianjos04]

Luther Perkins always looked like his best dog just died.....

[@GiggleBlizzard]

Man there's a striking similarity between Johnny Cash and John Wayne lmao

[@mustafaciftci1989]

Luther Perkins 👌🏻

[@doratblacki-pc1sy]

Pour mon frère

[@Maikcool]

Where is it filmed? Air Force? Ohio?Location!?

[@willievancemusic]

Luther had his sound down to a T

[@oswaldojunior4514]

Si ci molano

[@rushchax]

If this is not the coolest fuckin front man that ever lived, i dont know what is.... The fuckin balls to say what he said at the beginning... Wow!

[@kevinwilliams382]

Said the same thing about Waylon…

[@ChristianLobben]

Your website name is easy to remove from this video. Don't worry about stealing the rights to classic footage that belongs to everyone!

[@haydenjohnston6901]

LUTHER

[@ludovicpichalo]

Vietnam...😢

[@mishmohd]

Since god knows when

[@chrisburch3808]

Luther playing heavy flatwounds tuned up to F man Id love to sit down and get a lesson from him

[@nathanarmstrong6630]

👍🏻

[@mathieuschuler366]

This must be one of the last films of Luther

[@Rudis1515]

Who’s listening in 2056

[@TheLobohobo]

Jailguitardoors ☝🏻😎✨

[@pushpindermann4139]

Hey, life must proceed ahead,

[@adamkrolikowski892]

Klasa!@**

[@Colin_Robinson_EV]

Prime Johnny is now joke 😊

[@giuseppepolipoli454]

N 1

[@thegamingdave5089]

It is just now occuring to me that the entire crowd is made up of Vietnam Veterans.