JOHNNY & JUNE CASH ~ WITH BILLY & RUTH GRAHAM ~ KANSAS 1978
Well you wonder why I always dress in BLACK
Why you never see bright clothes upon my back
And why does my appearance seem to have a sombre tone ?
There's a reason for the clothes that I have on
I wear the BLACK for the poor and broken down
Livin' in the hopeless ~ hungry side of town
I wear it for the prisoner who has long since paid his crime
But is there because he's a victim of his time
I wear the BLACK for those who never read
Or listened to words that JESUS said
About the Road to Happiness through Love & Charity
Why you'd think He's talkin' straight to You & Me
Well we're doin' mighty fine I do suppose
In our "streak of lightnin' cars" and fancy clothes
So just so we're reminded of the ones who've held back
Up front there ought'a be a MAN in BLACK !
I wear it for the sick and lonely old
for the reckless ones whose bad trip left them cold
I wear the BLACK in mournin' for the lives that could have been
Each week we lose ~ A Hundred Fine Young Men !
And I wear it for the thousands who have died
Believin' that he LORD was on their side
I wear it for another hundred thousand who have died
Believin' that we ALL ~ we're on their side
Well there are things ~ that never will be right I know
And things need changin' everywhere you go
But 'til we start to make a move to make a few thinks right
You'll never see me wear a SUIT of WHITE !
Ah I'd love to wear a RAINBOW every day
And tell the WORLD that everything's OK !
But I'll try to carry off a litle DARKNESS on my BACK
'Til things are brighter ~ I'M THE MAN IN BLACK !
Thanks for visiting ~ comments welcome ~ Love BRIAN XOX
This poem was written by JOHNNY in 1971 (there are references to
The Vietnam War) He first performed to a student Audience in
Vanderbilt and there is a recording on You Tube. Johnny was a very
fine Poet and has writen over 1000 poems and a book of 100 of His
Poems is a bestseller. Musicians who write their own SONGS (POEMS)
like Jihnny Cash ~ Dolly Parton and The Beatles etc are always very
popular ~ because they bring a New Focus on Life. For my 20th Birthday
I was privileged (with my Parents) to attend the Johnny Cash Memorial
Concert at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee in 2003 led by
Kriss Krisstopherson ~ AWESOME I do talks to SENIORS on Johnny
& June Cash ~ so i have to dress in BLACK and inbibe the SENTIMENTS
expressed in His Poem ! Love & Peace to ALL ~ BRIAN ~ XOX
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Johnny Cash is one of my heroes, I have all his published albums and have read his biography. The one thing that many do not realise is that the only time he was in prison was when he entertained the inmates. He spent one night in jail when he was accused of smuggling heroin fro Mexico but that charge was false. He did not do hard drugs but did use a vast quantity of 'uppers' and ' downers' . No matter how bad his life was the one thing that he never forgot was his belief in the Lord.
The love of his life June Carter died in May 2003 after beingmarried to Johnny Cash for 35 years, Johnny died 4 months later, I would think he died of a broken heart. He is now back with June.
Thanks ANDY ~ I hope the poem ~ my comentary and the awesome photo of Jihnny & June with Billy and Ruth complemented you own interest and perception of JOHNNY CASH ! What you point out is true ! He only ever used PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (Upper & Downers) to relax him after a Concert and to get him back on the road again ! Their marriage was a real Love Match and of course June was a Member of the Carter Family # Pioneers of Country Music ~ She was on the Road with her Family from the age of TEN (1939) and performed for over 60 years ~ Johnny from 1954 (22) to 2003 almost 50 years. Their DUETS are unique ! Yours BRIAN
A fine write Brian. I understand wearing black, though I never do (well, black trousers!). It makes me feel as if I'm going to a funeral.
Billy Graham still here? If so, he will be 100 this year!
YES INDEED ~ Billy will be 100 in November and is still writing ~ but no longer PREACHING ! I look good in BLACK and I have a suit with long coat and five buttons ~ Black Shirt & Boots and a silver "Texas Longhorn" silver medallion as a necktie and a BLACK STETSON for my Lectures on Johnny & June mainly for Seniors ~ They all love Johnny & June ~ Awesome Songs and a unique Sound ~ Yours BRIAN
Thanks for posting this, Brian. I do like Johnny Cash a lot.
Thanks FRED ~ JOHN CARTER CASH (their SON) said in 2014 (aged 47) said My Dad spoke frankly about his successes and failures he was very open & genuine . EVERYBODY LOVED HIM ! Yours BRIAN
Caro Amico BRIAN...
Un bel riassunto di
JOHNNY CASH!!
Thank you for this
great posting! He is
one of my favorites!
He had a hard life. One
of his great qualities...
HE CARED FOR THE
LESS FORTUNATE!!
He was electrifying
when he was on stage!
I had the pleasure of
attending two of his
performances! Very gracious toward his fans and followers! Approachable and humble!
GRAZIE MILLE!
Un Abbraccio e Baci...
~Laura~
GRAZIE LAURA ~ Pleased you are a JC Fan ~ Awesome Poet & Awesome Voice ! He & June were a match made in Heaven. Pleased you were able to see & hear him on stage ! He has left a great legacy and ~ because of His own taste of POVERTY (picking cotton at 5) and his vibrant Christian Faith ~ He & June really cared for the Poor & Needy and funded an Orphanage in Jamaica ~ Baci e Abbracci e Amore ~ BRIAN Tu Caro Amico XOXOX Can you please comment on MYA MALONE\'s POEM "L'Amore ti fa gare cose Inspoiegabili" GRAZIE ~ B
Certamente!
Thanks for sharing Brian!
THANKS CHRIS ~ Pleased you enjoyed it ~ Monday Morning HUGS ~ BRIAN @@@ We have SNOW today it blew in from the EAST had to clear the car (I don't have a Garage !) ready to go to work ! Hope your snow is not too deep today ~ KEEP WARM !
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