Singing in Viet Nam Talking Blues – Johnny Cash (1971)

Description Additional information about this, Johnny Cash vinyl art. Johnny Cash – The Artist John Ray Cash (born J. R. Cash; 1932 – 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice,[a] the distinctive sound of his backing band, the Tennessee Three, that was characterised by its train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, and his free prison concerts.[Cash wore a trademark all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname “Man in Black”. Singing in Viet Nam Talking The Blues – The Song ‘Singing in Viet Nam Talking Blues‘  (or “Singin’ in Viet Nam Talkin’ Blues”) is a song written and originally recorded by Johnny Cash. Released in May 1971 as the second single (with “You’ve Got a New Light Shining” on the opposite side) from Cash’s that year’s album Man in Black. While [the first single] “Man in Black” wore its political overtones on its dark sleeve, the next single from the album [Man in Black] was perhaps Cash’s most political to date. “Singin’ in Viet Nam Talkin’ Blues” is about a trip Cash and his crew took to Vietnam to entertain the troops, detailing the “livin’ hell” he witnessed, and ending with a hope that, if ever he is to return, it will be after the war is over, by which time all of “our boys” will be home and safe. Johnny Cash – The Shape This record has been carefully crafted into the unmistakable side profile of Johnny Cash.  Need Help?  Contact Us