Song by Song - Season 1

Song by Song - Season 1

First aired: 10/7/2012 6 episodes

Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.

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Episodes

1. I Walk The Line

Aired: 10/7/2012

Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.

2. Ring of Fire

Aired: 10/7/2012

The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."

3. Jackson

Aired: 10/14/2012

A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.

4. A Boy Named Sue

Aired: 10/14/2012

The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.

5. Sunday Morning Coming Down

Aired: 10/21/2012

The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.

6. Hurt

Aired: 10/21/2012

Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.