Song by Song — Season 1
Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.
About this season
Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.
Episodes (6)
1. I Walk The Line
7.0Aired 7 October 2012 • 23 min
Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.
2. Ring of Fire
Aired 7 October 2012 • 23 min
The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."
3. Jackson
Aired 14 October 2012 • 23 min
A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.
4. A Boy Named Sue
Aired 14 October 2012 • 23 min
The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.
5. Sunday Morning Coming Down
Aired 21 October 2012 • 23 min
The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.
6. Hurt
Aired 21 October 2012 • 23 min
Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.