Song by Song

Johnny Cash

2012 · 6 episodes · 2h 18m in all · 7.0/10

Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. I Walk The Line

   7 Oct 2012 · 23 min · 7.0/10

   Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.

2. 2

   2. Ring of Fire

   7 Oct 2012 · 23 min

   The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."

3. 3

   3. Jackson

   14 Oct 2012 · 23 min

   A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.

4. 4

   4. A Boy Named Sue

   14 Oct 2012 · 23 min

   The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.

5. 5

   5. Sunday Morning Coming Down

   21 Oct 2012 · 23 min

   The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.

6. 6

   6. Hurt

   21 Oct 2012 · 23 min

   Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.