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Song by Song

Johnny Cash · 6 episodes · Oct 7, 2012

Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.

  1. Episode 1

    I Walk The Line

    Oct 7, 2012

    Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.

  2. Episode 2

    Ring of Fire

    Oct 7, 2012

    The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."

  3. Episode 3

    Jackson

    Oct 14, 2012

    A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.

  4. Episode 4

    A Boy Named Sue

    Oct 14, 2012

    The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.

  5. Episode 5

    Sunday Morning Coming Down

    Oct 21, 2012

    The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.

  6. Episode 6

    Hurt

    Oct 21, 2012

    Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.