The legendary live version of "Folsom Prison Blues" - recorded at the very prison that inspired it - was released as a single on this day in 1968. It had always been a staple of Cash's live sets, as this 1971 performance in Denmark attests. Listen: https://JohnnyCash.lnk.to/FolsomPrisonBluesLiveFA!20190401 | Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (1955) The 1950s was a decade brimming with musical innovation, and among the artists who left an indelible mark on the industry was the legendary Johnny Cash. With his deep, resonant voice and ability to capture the essence of the human experience in his lyrics, Cash became an icon in the world of country and rockabilly music. One song that stands out from his early repertoire is the haunting "Folsom Prison Blues." "Folsom Prison Blues" emerged from the depths