• Folsom Untold: The Strange True Story of Johnny Cash's Greatest Album

  • Written by: Danny Robins
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  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (33 ratings)

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Folsom Untold: The Strange True Story of Johnny Cash's Greatest Album

Written by: Danny Robins
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  • Summary

  • Please note: contains strong language and adult content.

    This is the story of one of the greatest records ever made - Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison - and its shocking and tragic aftermath. Join award-winning journalist Danny Robins on the 50th anniversary of the album as he takes you on a road trip back to 1968, a pivotal year in US history, to investigate the dramatic and unlikely friendship between Johnny Cash, American icon, and Glen Sherley, armed robber and Folsom inmate; and how that friendship was violently torn apart.

    This five-part series features narration, interviews, and dramatic reconstruction to explore aspects of the story that have, until now, not been widely known.

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. You can download all 5 episodes to your Library now.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Dead Man Walking

    Ep. 1: Dead Man Walking
    Dec 13 2018

    It's January 1968. Johnny Cash's once successful career is on a downward spiral. He hatches a crazy plan to record a live album at the infamous Folsom Prison in California.

    His label, Columbia Records, is totally opposed – his only hope is maverick producer Bob Johnston. Both their careers are on the line.
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    24 mins
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  • Ep. 2: The Tape

    Ep. 2: The Tape
    Dec 13 2018

    On the eve of the biggest gig of his life, Johnny discovers a song smuggled out of Folsom Prison, written by inmate Glen Sherley - a violent armed robber. As the concert kicks off, Johnny's decision to perform Glen's song - Greystone Chapel - will change both men's lives forever.
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    29 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Release Date

    Ep. 3: Release Date
    Dec 13 2018

    Despite Columbia Records' bleak expectations, At Folsom climbs the charts, as the growing underground scene adopts Cash as a counter-culture icon.

    But, this is 1968 – a year of protest, assassination and seismic political change. As the nation slides into turmoil and anger, At Folsom is under threat. Johnny keeps a promise, hatching a plan to get Glen Sherley released.
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    26 mins
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Interesting and informative

Interesting to hear. Great performance. Story was informative with different people interviewed. Some of the sound quality of the interviews seems softly spoken.

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