[Magnus_CA]

I'm a huge fan of Live at Folsom Prison, my first and only Johnny Cash CD.  I especially enjoy the uptempo tracks and the duets with June Carter.

I imagine there's quite a few of JC's albums of less than savory recording quality.  I was wondering if there are others like Live at Folsom of similar quality.

Thanks in advance for the replies!

[miklorsmith]

No suggestions, but that is an amazing album.  The sound quality considering the recording space is incredible, as is the music.  It's a really intense album considering the circumstances, setting, everything.  The photos in the package lend a stark perspective to something so rich.

Sorry, back on topic.   

[Magnus_CA]

The photos in the package lend a stark perspective to something so rich.

Yeah, I haven't even bothered looking at the insert but I can envision one of the guards bringing Johnny some water in a tin cup during the performance.

[IronLion]

The other obvious recording that comes to mind is Live at San Quentin; I own both and I definitely prefer Folsom, though San Quentin is very good as well. 

[TRM]

Live At San Quentin is a must own

I would recommend some of the later discs that he did with Rick Rubin. While not really uptempo they are powerful recordings. His rendition of NIN's "Hurt" is incredibly powerful.

I don't know how anyone can listen to this and not be moved, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go

American Recording #'s III, IV & V are excellent. I'd probably put IV and V as my favorites

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Cash_discography#American_Recordings

[woodsyi]

American IV is good.  V is not bad either.  It is fascinating to contrast, his first album Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar (on vinyl) to his last(?) American V: A Hundred Highways. 

[jaywills]

Yes, I second his performance of "Hurt," an old man's song.  But then, I seem to be spending more of my time listening to dead people sing these days...

[mgalusha]

Johnny Cash At Madison Square Garden. This was recorded in 1969 but not released until 2002. This is a very good set IMO and the sound quality is pretty decent. He has Carl Perkins, The Carter Family and The Statler Brothers with him as well.

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Madison-Square-Garden-Johnny-Cash/dp/B00006GO9D/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1203024786&sr=8-1

[RobertB53]

I have not heard all of Cash's recordings and have only a couple dozen of his records.  I've long felt "Now, There Was a Song!" his best.  Classic country with an edge.  Soon, I'm going to compile a list of "Country to which I can listen"--we bluegrass fans are such snobs--and this will be on it.

[Magnus_CA]

Johnny Cash At Madison Square Garden. This was recorded in 1969 but not released until 2002. This is a very good set IMO and the sound quality is pretty decent. He has Carl Perkins, The Carter Family and The Statler Brothers with him as well.

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Madison-Square-Garden-Johnny-Cash/dp/B00006GO9D/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1203024786&sr=8-1

Nice find, thanks, but I missed adding this one to my order.  I'll have to get this oen on the next round.

[TRM]

Johnny Cash At Madison Square Garden. This was recorded in 1969 but not released until 2002. This is a very good set IMO and the sound quality is pretty decent. He has Carl Perkins, The Carter Family and The Statler Brothers with him as well.

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Madison-Square-Garden-Johnny-Cash/dp/B00006GO9D/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1203024786&sr=8-1

Don't know how I forgot that one! Good choice

Soon, I'm going to compile a list of "Country to which I can listen"--we bluegrass fans are such snobs--and this will be on it.

I'll be looking forward to that list and yes, you are correct - we are such snobs