Man in Black

by Johnny Cash

Man in Black cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1971
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 29:04
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Anchored by its iconic title track, 'Man in Black' crystallizes the country legend's persona as a champion of the disenfranchised and a staunch critic of societal injustice. The album features a strong thematic focus on political and religious convictions set against straightforward, resonant acoustic arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: war, political, melodic, christian, folk, male-vocals, ballad, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. The Preacher Said, "Jesus Said" (with Billy Graham) (3:40)
  2. Orphan of the Road (3:39)
  3. You've Got a New Light Shining in Your Eyes (2:07)
  4. If Not for Love (3:08)
  5. Man in Black (2:54)
  6. Singin' in Viet Nam Talkin' Blues (3:00)
  7. Ned Kelly (2:20)
  8. Look for Me (with June Carter Cash) (2:22)
  9. Dear Mrs. (3:46)
  10. I Talk to Jesus Every Day (with June Carter Cash) (2:03)

Credits

  • Dick Feller - written-by
  • Douglas Glenn Tubb - written-by
  • Larry Lee - written-by
  • Glen Sherley - written-by
  • Harlan Sanders - written-by
  • Andrew J. Arnette, Jnr. - written-by

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