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Go inside the lives of legendary music artists—through the lens of their own music.
Now playingJohnny Cash, Episode 1
Watching1. I Walk The Line
Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.
2. Ring of Fire
The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."
3. Jackson
A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.
4. A Boy Named Sue
The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.
5. Sunday Morning Coming Down
The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.
6. Hurt
Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.