This is how those who didn't witness the wreck would envision it. Those who tried to extricate the dead from the train, Southern #1102 on her side beneath four crushed cars and one intact car, alongside Stillhouse Trestle on 27 September 1903, had some bodies come apart in their hands, thus the "scalded to death by the steam" conclusion in the lyrics.
I dont know about everyone else, but country at that time wasnt the same sound as his. He had his own voice and style. I dont even think you could consider it rockabilly. johnny Cash was and IS Johnny Cash. no better way to put it.
Boxcar Willie could not shine Johnny Cash’s boots! This is the definitive Wreck of the Old 97 version; comparing BC Willie and Johnny Cash is like comparing a moped to a Ferrari
j.c. johnny cash and jesus christ have the same initials I don't think that's necisaricarialy a coincidence if you get what i mean, either way he's the only god that i believe in
Absolutely right. Best version ever. Sounds angry and happy at the same time. Bob Wootten is picking that Telecaster about as hard as any man ever has. Awesome.
A true story too. Song is about a mail train on the Southern Railway company. Train was running late and the engineer lost control of the train because of speed and air brake failure. He did not get killed by steam though, He was found impaled[basically] into the mud at the bottom of the creek next to the bridge, happened in September 1903.
@CajonDS Indeed so the whole engine crew, and the clerks in the crushed cars were cooked after they died, thus the "scalded to death by the steam" conclusion of some of those in the rescue and recovery operation on 27-28 September 1903.
The best version Johnny Cash ever recorded imho. And never has the "freight train" sound fitted better or had such speed - the San Quentin LP was one of the very best live-albums he ever made. Thanks for putting it on youtube.
@1:22 Johnny lets out a yell cuz the music's hot and he's loving it. Awesome!
Blogdoovian 1 month ago
legend mate, if i could have seen anybody live ever it would have been him.
MassiveBalloonKnot 2 months ago
Thank you for sharing this. Its great.
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oaklandfla2 3 months ago
If you're a musician and you didn't get inspired by Johnny... I'm sorry you just wasted your life !!!!
chazzdurden 5 months ago
Love how the snare drum makes it sound like theres a train running through the concert.
62SG 5 months ago
This is how those who didn't witness the wreck would envision it. Those who tried to extricate the dead from the train, Southern #1102 on her side beneath four crushed cars and one intact car, alongside Stillhouse Trestle on 27 September 1903, had some bodies come apart in their hands, thus the "scalded to death by the steam" conclusion in the lyrics.
bcschmerker 6 months ago
I dont know about everyone else, but country at that time wasnt the same sound as his. He had his own voice and style. I dont even think you could consider it rockabilly. johnny Cash was and IS Johnny Cash. no better way to put it.
forzaazzuri11 7 months ago
king of country more like THE KING
MrArceus7 8 months ago
@MrArceus7 nah, thats Elvis
MrSenneboy 8 months ago
i need to know some chicks that like this, elvis, and to wear pantyhose
generalflunkeee 9 months ago
woo Danvile Virginia baby! thats where i call home!
beastyguy101 9 months ago 2
What a man ;-)
lalac68 10 months ago 2
my VERY favorite song!!!
Godskid2009 11 months ago 3
Great rendition by the Man in Black. You can almost visualize the locomotive belching smoke and steam, and heading toward immortality.
BillyRosinet 11 months ago 4
It's me The King of country just because I love all country songs
vamplover111 11 months ago
My fav johnny song thanks mam
jazzaste123 11 months ago 3
Johnny Cash Rules.
Spiderhead1000 11 months ago 3
you got me
Theaceofspadez1 1 year ago
I LIVE IN MONROE VA BEAT THAT YOU CANT
Theaceofspadez1 1 year ago 2
@Theaceofspadez1 I live in Spencer, NC! Put 'er into Spencer on time!
guyontheguitar666 1 year ago
Boxcar Willie could not shine Johnny Cash’s boots! This is the definitive Wreck of the Old 97 version; comparing BC Willie and Johnny Cash is like comparing a moped to a Ferrari
sb2244 1 year ago
he always did his best versions live
stephenbolinger 1 year ago
no way as good as boxcar
cfdaf85340 1 year ago
@cfdaf85340 Considering that Johnny recorded this live in performance a good 20 Yrs BEFORE
Boxcar Willie was even ever heard of, I'd say your Judgement is somewhat misplaced. For that matter,
I HAVE'NT Heard a single recording or release from Boxcar in the last 25 Yrs. Johnny Cash died with
an album STILL CLIMBING in the Charts which went Gold, then Platinum. Boxcar Willies "Fame"
did'nt amount to a fart in the wind. Which, incidentally, would have sounded better.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@cfdaf85340 'tard! but i guess your dumbass is still allowed to have an opinion.
Mint3Mn 1 year ago
One of the greatest guitar solos ever.
openroad88 1 year ago 2
Johnny Cash is the king of country and a great American. Rest in peace Johnny
MrCincinnatian 1 year ago
he will never die in my heart.greatest ass that ever lived.
xtalion 1 year ago 2
Great song and very well preformed... Johnny Cash will never die...
faketherest 1 year ago
j.c. johnny cash and jesus christ have the same initials I don't think that's necisaricarialy a coincidence if you get what i mean, either way he's the only god that i believe in
bigpiney1000 1 year ago
i agree it is the best version even though its live
bigpiney1000 1 year ago 3
Eternal thanks to Mom & Dad who bought this LP........I wore this out on the old RCA stereo in the 70's
aprilwino 1 year ago
God, I don't know why, but this song makes me want to cry! It's so sad!
MOLLYryaiMOON 2 years ago
Absolutely right. Best version ever. Sounds angry and happy at the same time. Bob Wootten is picking that Telecaster about as hard as any man ever has. Awesome.
mcgoodle 2 years ago 3
best version ever
hotrodguy357 2 years ago
johnny cash, THE KING OF COUNTRY
postbanes 2 years ago 21
@postbanes i thought that was george strait.. ?
FCastillo000 9 months ago
@postbanes The King Period :)
madkrull 6 months ago
Best version out there.
etool782 2 years ago 27
@etool782 Check out Lonnie Donegans' version. It's not on Youtube. But it's cracking! (this is not an arguement. I love Cash).
Spackasaurus 4 months ago
Right old wicked - RIP John - you were the KING
jedgarhovermower 2 years ago 2
A true story too. Song is about a mail train on the Southern Railway company. Train was running late and the engineer lost control of the train because of speed and air brake failure. He did not get killed by steam though, He was found impaled[basically] into the mud at the bottom of the creek next to the bridge, happened in September 1903.
CajonDS 3 years ago
@CajonDS Indeed so the whole engine crew, and the clerks in the crushed cars were cooked after they died, thus the "scalded to death by the steam" conclusion of some of those in the rescue and recovery operation on 27-28 September 1903.
bcschmerker 6 months ago
what a nice song!!! thanks for posting it:)
madkrull 3 years ago
The best version Johnny Cash ever recorded imho. And never has the "freight train" sound fitted better or had such speed - the San Quentin LP was one of the very best live-albums he ever made. Thanks for putting it on youtube.
lessek666 3 years ago 2
dead right, awesome version of the song... really epitomises the Bob Wootton sound, and yeah, that freight train's a-rollin'!
CentralScrotiniser 2 years ago