Cash wrote these songs during a transitional moment, caught between the Mercury Records era and what would become his legendary late-period renaissance with Rick Rubin. Hearing him work through original material in 1993 offers a rare window into his creative process right before everything changed, a songwriter essentially in conversation with himself about where his voice needed to go next.

Johnny Cashrecorded an albums worth of self-penned songs in 1993. Shortly thereafter, he released the American Recordings albums and re-established himself as one of the worlds greatest songwriters, introducing him to a new generation of fans.Songwriters unreleased 11 songs have been updated and produced by his son John Carter Cash and co-producer David Ferguson.

Tracklist

Side A

1.Hello Out There (3:02)2.Spotlight (2:47)3.Drive On (3:21)4.I Love You Tonite (3:20)5.Have You Ever Been To Little Rock? (2:43)

Side B

1.Well Alright (2:12)2.She Sang Sweet Baby James (3:20)3.Poor Valley Girl (2:16)4.Soldier Boy (2:49)5.Sing It Pretty Sue (2:17)6.Like A Soldier (2:45)

UPC: 602458828764
Label: American Recordings
Release Date: 6.28.24
Format: LP Vinyl