Studio Album · No. 36
Water from the Wells of Home Songwriting Credits by Johnny Cash
Holds writing credit on 4 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 4 / 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
Water from the Wells of Home is a duets album produced by Cowboy Jack Clement, pairing Johnny Cash with a different guest on nearly every track. Cash wrote or co-wrote three of the songs: 'A Croft in Clachan' (with Glen Campbell), the title track 'Water from the Wells of Home' (with John Carter Cash), and 'New Moon Over Jamaica,' which he co-wrote with Paul McCartney and Tom T. Hall at McCartney's studio in England. The remaining tracks are interpretations of material by writers including Jack Clement, Roy Acuff, J.J. Cale, and Tom T. Hall. Guest partners include Rosanne Cash and the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., and June Carter Cash.
Water from the Wells of Home is a 1988 country album by Johnny Cash, released October 10 on Mercury Records and produced by Jack Clement. The duets-heavy record features an extensive roster of guests, including Paul McCartney on "New Moon Over Jamaica," Rosanne Cash and the Everly Brothers on "Ballad of a Teenage Queen," plus Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., Glen Campbell, Emmylou Harris, and June Carter Cash. It also includes "Call Me the Breeze," a J.J. Cale composition. The album peaked at number 48 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, while the single "That Old Wheel" reached number 21 and "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" number 45. The Rolling Stone Album Guide later awarded it four stars.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
As Long as I Live
|
Johnny CashJune Carter Cash | Johnny CashJune Carter Cash | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Ballad of the Arkansas Traveller
|
Traditional | Traditional | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Last of the Drifters
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Where Did We Go Right
|
Lyle Lovett | Lyle Lovett | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Call Me the Breeze
|
J.J. Cale | J.J. Cale | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Water from the Wells of Home
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Sweeter Than the Flowers
|
Ervin T. RouseMoon Mullican | Ervin T. RouseMoon Mullican | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
A Croft in Clachan (The Ballad of Rob MacDunn)
|
Gordon Menzies | Gordon Menzies | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
New Moon Over Jamaica
|
Johnny CashTom T. HallPaul McCartney | Johnny CashTom T. HallPaul McCartney | Jack Clement | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |