The Legend [Box] - Cash, Johnny (CD 2005)

A nice collection of Johnny, early years, gospel & recent songs included. Also, really detailed short version autobiography with pictures included. A+++++++ Collection.......................

It has been said that if Mt. Rushmore could sing, it would sound like Johnny Cash. He was a living legend, and his status has only grown even greater since his passing. Johnny Cash - The Legend 4 CD box set is perhaps the most definitive, at least of his Columbia years, and it's a doozy.

Spanning 4 discs is pretty much the history of American music in the 20th Century...everything from folk, country, blues, soul, rock, patriotic Americana, gospel, novelty...songs from the mountains and the plains and the factories and the fields and the rivers and all points in between.

Johnny could (and did) take any song and make it his. His voice was that of Everyman, a little battered, a little bruised, a little sad, a little mad, a little bent...but never broken, never quitting, mostly hopeful, and oftentimes smiling that crooked smile. This box set does a masterful job of encompassing all of that, and even offers seven previously unreleased gems, such as "When I'm Gray," "Doin' My Time," and the emotionally resonant and wry "It Takes One to Know Me" (an instant classic).

One hopes that Columbia will continue to release all of the albums in their Cash catalog, especially some of his missing 70s and early 80s work. This 4 CD box set is a giant step in the right direction, and will be treasured by music fans of all backgrounds and ages. This is one box set that belongs in EVERY music collection.

My personal rating - A SOLID "10" TREAT yourself to one of Americas ICONS!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

I purchased this box set because i love Johnny Cash and his music. I have had this set for a month or so now. They have compiled many many songs on this set and the pick of songs are great, this is a set that you can put all the cd's in the changer and listen to them all. I recommend this set to any Johnny Cash collector or person that love older music.

Amazing man... a legend, an Icon in music and in life. Very pleased to have the 4 disc package in my collection. Songs I've never heard before, refreshing early recorded sound of Johnny Cash and others. I love the voice of Johnny Cash, tortured and true. This is a dramatic description, and even this is an understatement. The man went through so much in life. Enclosed in the 4 disc pkg is an album of history w/pictures of Johnny and other recording artists. I don't know of any other music artist that can compare to Johnny Cash. It is a must have for any music collection...Awesome! Worth every penny and more.

This collection has it all a 100+ songs, plus never released songs. I bought it because I just love johnny's music.

TO ME JOHNNY CASH IS A MUSIC ICON!! MY WIFE AND KIDS DON'T SEE IT BUT I DO!THIS MAN DID NOT ONLY SING BUT HE TOLD A STORY! FROM RING OF FIRE TO MY NAME IS SUE AND ALL THE GREATS BETWEEN WILL KEEP YOU WANTING MORE!THIS BOX SET WAS ONE OF MY BEST PURCHASES ON EBAY!!! THANKS AND BUY THIS BOX SET!!!!

Johnny Cash is one of the best singers ever and this is the best set to be put together in one set. Brand new this set is almost $60.00 and i got it on ebay for half of that price. I would also have to say that there is nothing that i dislike about this set. With all the differnt cd's that are out there i would have to recommened this set for any Cash fan you won't be disappionted.

skeeter_les

It contained quite a few of my personal favorite songs.It was,in my opinion,a
near perfect variety of Cashs talents,both singing and writing.

With 4 CDs, this collection doesn't leave anything out. It's a great shortcut to getting all the best of Johnny Cash. I wish the "Family and Friends" CD was more about fun and less about Jesus, but it's still a good deal. The reading material is also great.

This was a gift for my Dad. He completely loves it. It has everything for a Johnny Cash fan. All his greatest hits, even the ones from the very beginning. The booklet has alot of info about him. I loved the set also. Wish I had bought one for myself ! We highly recommend this box set for anyone who loves music !

I love that it includes all the original recordings by this Artist.I decided to buy it cause I love most songs by the artist and this was a chance to pay one price for all the great music I love.

I got this box set last month and if you are a Johnny Cash fan, you will love this box set. Includes 4 cd's of pure Cash's Hits, and Johnny Cash's biography.

I love this , it has all the songs I really enjoy from Johnny Cash. Great price. The box with stories about him are amazing. Things that most didn't know about him. Thank so much.

Johnny Cash Country Music Lengend. Johnny Cash lived the life he expressed through his music. Johnny Cash, His music is a potrait of the working man, the poor, the person down on his luck trying to find redemption.