The great Johnny Cash. Frequently it is the early stuff that is the best with influential musical artists. Or perhaps just the most memorable. Perhaps because that is where the influence starts and the affects are then magnified as time goes by. I'd guess that "Alternative Country" would not be what it is today without him. Regardless, it is hard to deny Johnny Cash's influence, from him helping to give artists like Bob Dylan a boost, to his work on "The Johnny Cash Show", and even his participation in the "The Highwaymen".

PS: I liked the fan made video. It has a simple way about it I think Johnny Cash would've appreciated.

UPDATE 2010-07-03: Thanks to antiquated copyright laws that do nothing other than keep me having to replace links to the videos I link to but don't actually prevent any copying, the fan made video is not available in the USA, so I have replaced the link to another less interesting video. Johnny would disapprove, I think. In case you are not in the USA, here is the video:

Click here for more info on Johnny Cash – "Folsom Prison Blues".

The MP3 may be purchased here…

Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues