Johnny Cash is one of the coolest people to ever live. Who else could have every prisoner in America in the late 60's have your back, and still record Shel Silverstein poems?
My favorite Johnny Cash song is "Cocaine Blues." There is something about the C&W baseline that drives the song along like a freight train. No remorse for what the main character did, just lay off the drugs.
Surprisingly, I like the Joaquin Phoenix version form the movie Walk the Line. He does a nice job embodying Cash, and much like Val Kilmer's take as Jim Morrison, received few accolades for a great performance.
This live version is not a strong as the Phoenix recorded soundtrack. I respect Phoenix for going in the studio and recording all the songs himself instead of using a Cash soundtrack. He does a pretty good job. Maybe too good, for he thought about becoming a hip-hop star after this.
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