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Strawberry Cake

Johnny Cash · 1976

35 min · 18 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music

A rich tapestry of traditional folk, blues, and country woven together with intimate dialogues and heartfelt storytelling.

Why listen to this

Best for
intimate storytelling through dialogue steady pacing for reflective moments rich emotional connections throughout
Context
By the time 'Strawberry Cake' was released in 1976, Johnny Cash had established himself as a prominent figure in country music following his breakthrough with 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968. This album represents a continuation of his artistic journey, showcasing his ability to blend genres while incorporating personal narratives.
If you like
blues, rock & roll, traditional folk music

Strawberry Cake is an album by Johnny Cash, released in 1976. A rich tapestry of traditional folk, blues, and country woven together with intimate dialogues and heartfelt storytelling. 'Strawberry Cake' is notable for its innovative structure that merges musical tracks with spoken dialogue, reflecting Cash's storytelling prowess. It received positive reviews and contributed to Cash's enduring legacy as an influential artist in both country and popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Strawberry Cake sound like?

A rich tapestry of traditional folk, blues, and country woven together with intimate dialogues and heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.

What makes Strawberry Cake by Johnny Cash notable?

'Strawberry Cake' is notable for its innovative structure that merges musical tracks with spoken dialogue, reflecting Cash's storytelling prowess. It received positive reviews and contributed to Cash's enduring legacy as an influential artist in both country and popular music. By the time 'Strawberry Cake' was released in 1976, Johnny Cash had established himself as a prominent figure in country music following his breakthrough with 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968. This album represents a continuation of his artistic journey, showcasing his ability to blend genres while incorporating personal narratives.

Who is Strawberry Cake for?

Strawberry Cake works well if you're into intimate storytelling through dialogue, steady pacing for reflective moments and rich emotional connections throughout.

How many songs are on Strawberry Cake?

Strawberry Cake has 18 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·35:03

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big River Standout 3:07
  • 2 [dialogue] 0:39
  • 3 Doin’ My Time 2:28
  • 4 [dialogue] 0:23
  • 5 I Still Miss Someone Standout 2:55
  • 6 [dialogue] 0:43
  • 7 I Got Stripes 2:19
  • 8 [dialogue] 0:45
  • 9 [dialogue] 0:38
  • 10 The Church in the Wildwood / Lonesome Valley 3:03
  • 11 [dialogue] 1:18
  • 12 Strawberry Cake Standout 3:06
  • 13 [dialogue] 0:44
  • 14 Rock Island Line 3:25
  • 15 Navajo 2:59
  • 16 [dialogue] 1:09
  • 17 Destination Victoria Station 2:48
  • 18 The Fourth Man 2:34

Release Date

March 1, 1976

Genre

blues, traditional folk music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

35 min 3 sec