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Johnny Cash - The Man In Black 1954-1958 Cd4 (1958)

Track listing:
  1. Oh, What A Dream 2:05
  2. I'll Remember You 2:07
  3. Drink To Me 1:54
  4. What Do I Care 2:08
  5. Suppertime 2:51
  6. It Was Jesus 2:05
  7. Oh What A Dream (Alternate) 2:03
  8. I'll Remember You (Alternate) 2:05
  9. Mama's Baby 2:22
  10. The Troubador 2:16
  11. Run Softly Blue River 2:15
  12. All Over Again 2:15
  13. That's All Over 1:54
  14. Frankie's Man Johnnie 2:17
  15. Fool's Hall Of Fame 2:09
  16. Walkin' The Blues 2:14
  17. Lead Me Father 2:27
  18. That's Enough 2:42
  19. I Still Miss Someome 2:36
  20. One More Ride 2:02
  21. Pickin' Time 1:59
  22. Don't Take Your Guns To Town 3:04
  23. I'd Rather Die Young 2:31
  24. The Shepherd Of My Heart 2:12
  25. Cold Shoulder 1:52

Notes

1954-Aug 13, 1958

The Man in Black: 1954-1958 is a five-disc box set that includes everything Johnny Cash recorded for Sun Records, plus the fruits of his first year with Columbia Records. In addition to all of the classic singles -- from "Hey Porter" to "Don't Take Your Guns to Town," they're all here -- there is a wealth of unreleased material and alternate takes, including a disc that captures an entire recording session from his early days with Columbia. The problem with the set is its very comprehensiveness -- only dedicated fans or historians can listen to this much music, especially with all of the alternate takes mixed in with the official versions. And the disc with the recording session isn't interesting -- it's a curiosity that makes for tedious listening. Certainly anyone who is willing to invest in this expensive box will find it rewarding, but only serious listeners should consider purchasing the set.