This tune was originally written by Jack Clement, but Johnny absolutely made it his own. “The One On The Right Is On The Left” was initially released on the 1966 album Everbody Loves A Nut.
I want to make one thing clear right off the bat. This is by no means a definitive list of underrated Johnny Cash songs. Johnny Cash recorded more songs than there are ants on a Tennessee ant hill.
Johnny’s version is what turned me on to this tragically beautiful song by Trent Reznor. I especially love the lyrical change from “crown of sh*t” to “crown of thorns." Very powerful.
which featured narrations from Cash in Israel amidst the various gospel-oriented songs. Johnny Cash’s studio version of “He Turned the Water Into Wine” features his distinct baritone voice ...