Studio Album · No. 32
Adventures of Johnny Cash Songwriting Credits by Johnny Cash
Holds writing credit on 5 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 5 / 9 documented
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Johnny Cash carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
The Adventures of Johnny Cash leans heavily on outside writers, with Cash co-writing only 'Fair Weather Friends' alongside Joe Allen. The bulk of the album interprets the work of singer-songwriters Cash admired: Billy Joe Shaver's 'Georgia on a Fast Train,' John Prine's 'Paradise' and 'Only Love,' Merle Haggard's 'Good Old American Guest,' and the Bob McDill and Allen Reynolds song 'We Must Believe in Magic.' Produced by longtime collaborator Jack Clement, the record positions Cash within the outlaw and singer-songwriter currents of early-1980s country.
Adventures of Johnny Cash is a 1982 country and outlaw country album by Johnny Cash, released September 6 on Columbia Records and produced by Jack Clement. The record draws on songs from respected writers, including Billy Joe Shaver's "Georgia on a Fast Train," John Prine's "Paradise," and Merle Haggard's "Good Old American Guest." Two singles charted modestly, with "Georgia on a Fast Train" reaching number 55 and "We Must Believe in Magic" peaking at number 84 on the Billboard country chart. Recorded at Cowboy Arms in Nashville, the album featured contributions from Marty Stuart, John Hartford, and June Carter Cash. It drew mixed reviews during a difficult commercial stretch in Cash's later career.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Ragged but I'm Right
|
George Jones | George Jones | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
The Adventures of Johnny Cash
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
A Thing Called Love
|
Jerry Hubbard | Jerry Hubbard | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Georgia on a Fast Train
#55
|
Billy Joe Shaver | Billy Joe Shaver | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
John's Fair Weather Friends
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Fair Weather Friends
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Sing a Song
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Ain't Gonna Hobo No More
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Night Train to Memphis
|
Beasley SmithMarvin HughesOwen Bradley | Beasley SmithMarvin HughesOwen Bradley | Brian Ahern | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |