JOHNNY CASH - SONGWRITER

A stunning posthumous release, Songwriter revives a set of 11 heartfelt demos Johnny Cash recorded in early 1993—just before reuniting with Rick Rubin for American Recordings  . Rediscovered by his son, John Carter Cash, the raw vocals and guitar tracks were stripped and complemented with overdubs featuring longtime collaborators like Marty Stuart, Dave Roe, plus guests Dan Auerbach, Vince Gill, and Waylon Jennings  . The result is an intimate portrait of Cash as a storyteller and songwriter, offering a different shade of his artistry—one rich in warmth, wit, and sincerity ().

Critics praised Songwriter for its authenticity and emotional reach—AllMusic called it a “marginally stronger set” than Out Among the Stars, while Pitchfork noted it highlights Cash’s craftsmanship over mythos  .

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Tracklist

(total runtime: ~31 min)

Side A

• Hello Out There

• Spotlight (feat. Dan Auerbach)

• Drive On

• I Love You Tonite (feat. Waylon Jennings)

• Have You Ever Been to Little Rock?

Side B

6. Well Alright

7. She Sang Sweet Baby James

8. Poor Valley Girl (feat. Vince Gill)

9. Soldier Boy

10. Sing It Pretty Sue

11. Like a Soldier (feat. Waylon Jennings)