Track Listing 1. Here Was a Man 2. Preacher Said 'Jesus Said', The 3. I Was There When It Happened 4. Belshazzar 5. That's Enough 6. It Was Jesus 7. Old Account, The 8. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 9. Great Speckle Bird, The 10. He'll Understand and Say Well Done 11. How Great Thou Art 12. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) 13. He Turned the Water Into Wine 14. Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) 15. Troublesome Waters 16. (There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me) 17. When the Roll Is Called up Yonder 18. In the Sweet by and By 19. My Ship Will Sail 20. Far Side Banks of Jordan 21. Oh Come, Angel Band 22. Amazing Grace 23. Daddy Sang Bass 24. Children Go Where I Send Thee
| Details | | Playing Time: | 67 min. | | Producer: | Gregg Geller (Compilation) | | Distributor: | Sony Music Distribution ( | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes With his craggy, flawed voice and songs of craggy, flawed devotion to the Lord, the late Johnny Cash's unique combination of charisma and humility endeared him to both devout and secular audiences. This 24-track compilation harvests the best (arguably) of Cash's country-gospel output, grazing mostly on his mid-career recordings. While he is suitably reverent and low-key on most of the tracks here, a shuffling rendition of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" finds Cash emoting with an uncharacteristically supple, jazzy looseness that reflects the joy of the song. It is infectious, and a consolation for his absence.
Editorial Reviews Cash was equally at ease singing traditional hymns and more current material....Cash also showed his skills as a gospel songwriter with the Old Testament-based 'Belshazzar'... No Depression
Cash's vocals are strong throughout....For those who enjoy Cash's religious work, there is much to recommend on ULTIMATE GOSPEL. Dirty Linen
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