Name: Johnny Cash and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brand: Johnny Cash
SKU: 886448676942
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 1 (84 reviews)

COMPILATION

Johnny Cash & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is part of a long line of albums featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra overdubbing their sumptuous strings upon original recordings by iconic stars of the rock & roll era. They kicked things off with their release of Elvis Presley's If I Can Dream in 2015, then released their take on music by Roy Orbison and Aretha Franklin in 2017, and they tackled Cash in 2020. One of the great unspoken elements of Cash's career is that he did have a keen sense of showmanship -- he hosted a televised variety show, after all -- but it's hard to say if he'd ever be involved with a project as mawkish as this. Perhaps it's the inherent gravity of Cash's baritone, perhaps it's the fact that these songs are rooted in country and folk, not pop, but the orchestrations on Johnny Cash & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra feel awkward and saccharine in a way that, say, Elvis Presley's similar albums don't. Producers Don Reedman and Nick Patrick are skilled enough to make some of the strings seem smooth -- this is especially true of the deep cuts and obscurities peppered throughout the record -- but one listen to the duet with Bob Dylan on "Girl from the North Country" puts the album's problems in sharp relief. The original is casual and charming, flowing to a beat that's slightly eccentric -- eccentric enough to make it slightly difficult to straighten out for the purposes of the straitlaced Royal Philharmonic. Everything here feels like it's been run through a click track; elements of the original remain, but the sound is too stiff, particularly for a singer who came to fame with the loping Tennessee Two. Plus, Cash's booming voice just doesn't sound right in such a syrupy setting (nor does Dylan's, nor do those of the Highwaymen), a record where the arrangements are overbearing. It's not a country record, it's not a pop album; it's designed as a throwback to the easy listening LPs of the early '70s. In other words, it's a Johnny Cash album for people who don't like Johnny Cash's music.

1. Man In Black (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Norman Blake
Jerry Shook; Performer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Drums: W.s. Holland; Performer
Guitar: John Parricelli
Johnny Cash
Carl Perkins
Bob Wootton; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Pete Murray; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Robin Smith; Composer
Composer: Johnny Cash; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Cash; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Nick Patrick
Don Reedman; Production

2. Galway Bay (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Guitar: Johnny Cash
John Parricelli; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Robin Smith; Composer
Composer: A. Colahan; Composer
Lyricist: A. Colahan; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Richard Harvey; Other

3. Girl from the North Country (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Background Vocals: Derek Green
Beverley Skeete
Andy Caine
Gina Foster; Performer
Primary Artist: Bob Dylan
Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Cello: Richard Harwood; Performer
Drums: Ralph Salmins; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Cash
Bob Dylan
John Parricelli; Performer
Performer: Bob Dylan
Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Pete Murray; Performer
Vocals: Bob Dylan
Johnny Cash
Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Robin Smith; Composer
Composer: Bob Dylan; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Dylan; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production

4. I Came to Believe (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Background Vocals: Gina Foster
Derek Green
Beverley Skeete
Andy Playfoot
Andy Caine; Performer
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Drums: Ralph Salmins; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Cash
John Parricelli; Performer
Performer: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Robin Smith; Composer
Composer: Johnny Cash; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Cash; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production

5. A Thing Called Love (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Background Vocals: The Evangel Temple Choir
Derek Green
The Carter Family
Andy Caine
Gina Foster
Beverley Skeete; Performer
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Drums: Ralph Salmins; Performer
Guitar: Bob Wootton
John Parricelli
Tommy Allsup
Carl Perkins
Johnny Cash; Performer
Harmonica: Charlie Mccoy; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Pete Murray; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Robin Smith; Composer
Composer: Jerry Hubbard; Composer
Lyricist: Jerry Hubbard; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production

6. The Loving Gift (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Primary Artist: June Carter Cash
Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Beverley Skeete
Andy Caine
Gina Foster
Derek Green; Performer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Drums: Ralph Salmins; Performer
Guitar: Bob Wootton
John Parricelli
Johnny Cash; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash
June Carter Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Pete Murray; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash
June Carter
Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Robin Smith; Composer
Composer: K. Kristofferson; Composer
Lyricist: K. Kristofferson; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production

7. I Walk the Line (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Drums: Ralph Salmins; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Cash
John Parricelli; Performer
Performer: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Sally Herbert; Composer
Composer: Johnny Cash; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Cash; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production

8. Farther Along (feat. Duane Eddy) (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Duane Eddy

Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Andy Caine
Beverley Skeete
Derek Green
Gina Foster; Performer
Featured Artist: Duane Eddy; Main Performer
Drums: Ralph Salmins; Performer
Guitar: John Parricelli
Johnny Cash; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Duane Eddy
Johnny Cash Feat. Duane Eddy And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Pete Murray; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Robin Smith
J.r. Baxter, Jr.
J.r. Baxter; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production
Jr.: J.r. Baxter; Other

9. Flesh and Blood (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Guitar: Johnny Cash; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Robin Smith; Composer
Composer: Johnny Cash; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Cash; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production

10. The Gambler (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Allsup
Jerry Hensley
Jimmy Capps; Performer
Background Vocals: Beverley Skeete
Andy Playfoot
The Carter Family
Rosanne Cash
The Jordanaires
Andy Caine
Jan Howard
Gina Foster
Derek Green; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Bishop; Performer
Arranger: Steve Sidwell
Robin Smith; Composer
Composer: D. Schlitz; Composer
Lyricist: D. Schlitz; Composer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Drums: Ralph Salmins; Performer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Guitar: John Parricelli
Johnny Cash
Bob Wootton
Jack Clement; Performer
Harmonica: Jo-el Sonnier; Performer
Producer: Nick Patrick
Don Reedman; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Pete Murray; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Martin Williams; Performer
Trombone: Andy Wood; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Spong
Ryan Quigley; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble

11. Ring of Fire (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Background Vocals: Gina Foster
Beverley Skeete
Derek Green
Andy Caine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Bishop; Performer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Arranger: Robin Smith
Steve Sidwell; Composer
Lyricist: June Carter
Merle Kilgore
June Carter Cash; Composer
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Drums: Ralph Salmins; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Cash
John Parricelli
Bob Wootton; Performer
Composer: June Carter
Merle Kilgore
June Carter Cash; Composer
Producer: Nick Patrick
Don Reedman; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Piano: Pete Murray; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Martin Williams; Performer
Trombone: Andy Wood; Performer
Trumpet: Ryan Quigley
Paul Spong; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble

12. The Highway Man (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Jimmy Webb; Composer
Background Vocals: Beverley Skeete
Andy Caine
Chips Moman
Gina Foster
Derek Green; Performer
Bass: Steve Pearce; Performer
Drums: Gene Chrisman; Performer
Arranger: Robin Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Jimmy Webb; Composer
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash
Waylon Jennings
Willie Nelson
Kris Kristofferson
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Guitar: Reggie Young
John Parricelli
Chips Moman
J.r. Cobb
Mike Leech; Performer
Harmonica: Mickey Raphael; Performer
Keyboard: Bob Emmons
Paul Davis
Bobby Wood; Performer
Organ: Pete Murray; Performer
Performer: Willie Nelson
Waylon Jennings
Kris Kristofferson
Johnny Cash
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Kris Kristofferson
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
Waylon Jennings; Performer
Orchestra: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Conductor: Steve Sidwell; Conductor
Producer: Don Reedman
Nick Patrick; Production
Johnny Cash And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Willie Nelson; Other
Kris Kristofferson: Willie Nelson; Other
Waylon Jennings: Willie Nelson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3709x3709 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Outlaw Country

Label

Legacy Recordings

Music Distribution Service

SME Mora Qualitas

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 12, 2020

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886448676942

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Johnny Cash and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

1. Man In Black (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

2. Galway Bay (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

3. Girl from the North Country (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

4. I Came to Believe (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

5. A Thing Called Love (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

6. The Loving Gift (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

7. I Walk the Line (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

8. Farther Along (feat. Duane Eddy) (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

9. Flesh and Blood (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

10. The Gambler (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

11. Ring of Fire (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

12. The Highway Man (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

Technical Specifications

Johnny Cash and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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1. Man In Black (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

2. Galway Bay (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

3. Girl from the North Country (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

4. I Came to Believe (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

5. A Thing Called Love (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

6. The Loving Gift (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

7. I Walk the Line (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

8. Farther Along (feat. Duane Eddy) (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

9. Flesh and Blood (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

10. The Gambler (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

11. Ring of Fire (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

12. The Highway Man (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

Technical Specifications