I was shocked when this song was released. Not because it is an amazing tune, which it is, but because it was recorded shortly before Johnny passed. I couldn't believe that a man who was so close to death's door could play a song with so much strength and clear vision.Like so many songs in the American recording series, this is a traditional American folk tune, yet you would never know that by listening to it. Cash's version sounds so fresh and vibrant that you would swear that he penned this song himself. Cash is in full form here and I believe that this song is about as clear of an FU to death as you could possibly get. He sounds as though he could jump through your speakers at any time and kick your ass.
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