The Johnny Cash Discography, 1984-1993 (Discographies) [Hardcover]

John L. Smith (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1994 | Series: Discographies

A continuation of the 40-year recording career of one of the most popular country music performers of our time, this second volume (the first published by Greenwood in 1985) follows Johnny Cash's recording activity from 1984 through 1993. New to this volume are the "Billboard Chart Listings," which follow the popularity of any one Cash release, and the combined "Sessions Index" for 1954 through 1993. An Appendix details several pre-1984 sessions not contained in the first volume. The index serves as a quick cross-reference of song titles, musicians, composers, producers, and studio locations. This volume is designed so that each section will complement and act as a cross-reference to the others. For example, the "Sessions" section will give session date, location, list of musicians, producers, composers, song titles, and first release information, as it pertains to singles, albums, and CDs. Then follows a "Releases" section, which gives a wider view as to the number of releases and contents. This listing will include domestic as well as foreign issues. The "Billboard Chart Listings" chapter is a tool for following the popularity of a single and/or album (CD) on both the Pop and Country charts week by week. "Appendix B" is an alphabetical listing of all singles and albums (CD) that have appeared on the Billboard charts from 1954 through 1993, making it easy to locate a certain entry in the listings section. The "Sessions Index" includes sessions from the 1985 volume as well as those pre-1984 sessions from "Appendix A." The two volumes serve as a 40-year history for music historians, students of country music, and fans of Johnny Cash.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Essential for those who own the first volume and valuable to all popular music collections, this work shows careful examination of the large body of recordings on which Cash has performed.”–Choice

About the Author

JOHN L. SMITH is an independent discographer, retired after 30 years with AT&T.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press (June 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313291675
• ISBN-13: 978-0313291678
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,363,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable tool, November 30, 2006

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This review is from: The Johnny Cash Discography, 1984-1993 (Discographies) (Hardcover)

This is an invaluable tool for someone researching Cash work. Detailed information on sessions, domestic & foreign releases and chart positions are all very helpful. One hopes a third volume collecting the info from 1994-2003 is in the works. Glad I have this one.