Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian

by Johnny Cash

Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian cover art

Johnny Cash conceptualizes an entire album around the history and mistreatment of Native Americans, drawing heavily from the compositions of Peter La Farge. The tracks feature sparse acoustic instrumentation and steady, galloping rhythms that support his resonant, narrative-driven vocal performances.

Genres

  • Country

Tracklist

  1. As Long As The Grass Shall Grow
  2. Apache Tears
  3. Custer
  4. The Talking Leaves
  5. The Ballad Of Ira Hayes
  6. Drums
  7. White Girl
  8. The Vanishing Race