From Sea to Shining Sea
Johnny Cash · 1968
31 min · 12 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A reflective journey through Americana, blending poignant storytelling with Cash's signature baritone and rootsy instrumentation.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- reflective journey through americana steady pacing for deep listening poignant storytelling with baritone
- Context
- By 1968, Johnny Cash was firmly established as a leading figure in country music, following his breakthrough with 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968. 'From Sea to Shining Sea' served as an exploration of American themes post-Folsom, showcasing his deepening engagement with social and cultural narratives.
- If you like
- blues, rock & roll, traditional folk music
From Sea to Shining Sea is an album by Johnny Cash, released in 1968. A reflective journey through Americana, blending poignant storytelling with Cash's signature baritone and rootsy instrumentation. 'From Sea to Shining Sea' is notable for its ambitious attempt to encapsulate the American experience, receiving critical acclaim for its lyrical depth. The album did not achieve high commercial success but is often cited by scholars and fans as a key moment in Cash's artistic evolution during the late 1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does From Sea to Shining Sea sound like?
A reflective journey through Americana, blending poignant storytelling with Cash's signature baritone and rootsy instrumentation. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.
What makes From Sea to Shining Sea by Johnny Cash notable?
'From Sea to Shining Sea' is notable for its ambitious attempt to encapsulate the American experience, receiving critical acclaim for its lyrical depth. The album did not achieve high commercial success but is often cited by scholars and fans as a key moment in Cash's artistic evolution during the late 1960s. By 1968, Johnny Cash was firmly established as a leading figure in country music, following his breakthrough with 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968. 'From Sea to Shining Sea' served as an exploration of American themes post-Folsom, showcasing his deepening engagement with social and cultural narratives.
Who is From Sea to Shining Sea for?
From Sea to Shining Sea works well if you're into reflective journey through americana, steady pacing for deep listening and poignant storytelling with baritone.
How many songs are on From Sea to Shining Sea?
From Sea to Shining Sea has 12 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 From Sea to Shining Sea 1:35
- 2 The Whirl and the Suck 3:05
- 3 Call Daddy From the Mine Standout 3:05
- 4 The Frozen Four‐Hundred‐Pound Fair‐to‐Middlin’ Cotton Picker 2:30
- 5 The Walls of a Prison Standout 4:09
- 6 The Masterpiece Standout 2:45
- 7 You and Tennessee 3:07
- 8 Another Song to Sing 1:58
- 9 The Flint Arrowhead 2:55
- 10 Cisco Clifton’s Fillin’ Station 2:42
- 11 Shrimpin’ Sailin’ 3:03
- 12 From Sea to Shining Sea (finale) 0:54
Release Date
January 1, 1968
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
31 min 48 sec
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