The announcement comes on the 20th anniversary passing of the country legend
Today, September 12th, 2023, marks 20 years since Johnny Cash passed away, but the Man in Black’s legacy endures. His hard-fought wisdom and his rich baritone have made him one of the most respected figures in post-World War II country music. He wasn’t Nashville, he wasn’t rock n’ roll, and he wasn’t honky tonk. He was simply Johnny Cash, and he first made a name for himself with a series of singles for Sun Records that the label eventually anthologized and released in 1958 as his aptly-titled sophomore album, Johnny Cash – Sings The Songs That Made Him Famous.
On October 13th, Sun will once again release this career-making recording, originally issued on the label 65 years ago. Beyond a reissue, this is a ceremonial release remastered from the original tapes and exquisitely packaged with its classic artwork elegantly complemented by exclusive, tangerine orange vinyl.
Released in 1958 on Sun, Johnny Cash – Sings The Songs That Made Him Famous was a smash success. Bursting with hit singles such as “I Walk The Line,” “Guess Things Happen That Way,” and “Ballad of a Teenage Queen,” it shot to the top of the charts and earned Cash a reputation as one of country music’s greatest songwriters and performers. For these recordings, Cash is accompanied by Luther Perkins on lead guitar and Marshall Grant on bass, known at the time as “The Tennessee Two.” The pair would be by his side for 25 years, and help architect Cash’s distinct country and rockabilly aesthetic.
Johnny Cash – Sings The Songs That Made Him Famous was produced by Sun Records founder Sam Phillips and Jack Clement.
