Song by Song
Season 1
Overview
Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.
Episodes
1. I Walk The Line
7.0
October 7, 2012
23 min
Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.
2. Ring of Fire
October 7, 2012
23 min
The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."
3. Jackson
October 14, 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
October 14, 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
October 21, 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
October 21, 2012
23 min
Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.
