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Johnny Cash and a slew of friends and family members take center stage for Live in Denmark 1971, a performance that's part revue, part career overview, and pretty much all good. That the show works so well may surprise some, as the setting is hardly some funky backwoods honky tonk, or even San Quentin; indeed, the Danish TV studio is antiseptic, and the audience, while polite and receptive, is for the most part rather restrained. But Cash is positively ebullient throughout this hour-long appearance, smiling, laughing, even dancing, clearly in peak form as he rolls out the hits, including "A Boy Named Sue," "I Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," and no less than three Kris Kristofferson songs ("Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," "Me and Bobby McGee," and "Help Me Make it Through the Night," the latter one of several duets with wife June Carter). He's also happy to share the stage with his cohorts, of whom there are many. Rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins, then playing guitar along with the Tennessee Three, Cash's usual backup band, ignites the crowd (well, sort of--they aren't exactly moshing in the aisles, but they're definitely into it) with "Blue Suede Shoes" and a thoroughly rockin' "Matchbox," perhaps the highlight of the whole show; the Statler Brothers step forward for "Flowers on the Wall," an obvious but still welcome choice; and even mother-in-law Maybelle Carter, a bona fide country music legend, is on hand, singing with June and sisters Helen and Anita. There are some flaws: "Dear Mama," the sisters' tribute to Mother Maybelle, is as mawkish as country music gets, and that's saying something. But all is forgiven when the entire crew comes onstage for an extended gospel finale, culminating with a rousing "Children, Go Where I Send Thee." All in all, a terrific addition to the legacy of the Man in Black.Product Description
When looking back on the amazing career of Johnny Cash it is difficult to imagine that at one point his larger-than-life alter ego the "Man In Black" did not exist. The song was written and debuted in 1971 as Cash's response to all of the ills he saw in the world at the time. By that time the Johnny Cash Show - the group that included June Carter Cash The Carter Family Carl Perkins The Tennessee Three and The Statler Brothers were worldwide superstars touring the globe playing sold out shows and making TV appearances in most countries. One such appearance (from Denmark) is captured here and beautifully remastered for the first time on DVD. Featuring Johnny's biggest hits like "I Walk The Line" "Folsom Prison Blues" and "A Boy Named Sue" as well as his then-current songs Man In Black: Johnny Cash Live In Denmark 1971 documents Johnny in his absolute prime.1. A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash
2. Sunday Morning Comin' Down - Johnny Cash
3. I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
4. Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
5. Matchbox - Carl Perkins
6. Me And Bobby McGee - Johnny Cash
7. I Guess Things Happen That Way - Johnny Cash
8. Bed Of Roses - The Statler Brothers
9. Flowers On The Wall - The Statler Brothers
10. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
11. Darling Companion - Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
12. If I Were A Carpenter - Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
13. Help Me Make It Through The Night - Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
14. Man In Black - Johnny Cash
15. Wildwood Flower - The Carter Family
16. Dear Mama - The Carter Family & Johnny Cash
17. No Need To Worry - Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, The Carter Family & The Statler Brothers
18. Rock Of Ages - Johnny Cash, The Carter Family & The Statler Brothers
19. Children Go Where I Send Thee - Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Carter Family & The Statler Brothers
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