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May 2nd, 1965: Johnny Cash releases album of covers
The events we write about at Gaslight Records happened in some form or another 50 years ago to the day. Roll along with us and imagine you are back in 1974.
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In February 1965, 33-year-old Johnny Cash released his 21st studio album on Columbia Records, Orange Blossom Special. The album contained only 2 originals; the remaining 10 tracks, mostly folk standards and country ballads, included 3 songs by then 24-year-old Bob Dylan.
Listen below to track 2 from Orange Blossom Special, "Long Black Veil".
Orange Blossom Special:
01 Orange Blossom Special
02 The Long Black Veil
03 It Ain't Me Babe
04 The Wall
05 Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
06 You Wild Colorado
07 Mama, You've Been on My Mind
08 When It's Springtime in Alaska
09 All of God's Children Ain't Free
10 Danny Boy
11 Wildwood Flower
12 Amen
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