American IV: The Man Comes Around

~ Release by Johnny Cash (see all versions of this release, 13 available)

Annotation

Recorded at

Cash Cabin Studio, Nashville, TN
Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research, Los Angeles, CA

Mixed at Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research, Los Angeles, CA.
Mastered at Sony Mastering, New York, NY.

Tracklist

1▼CD
#	Title	Length
1	The Man Comes Around recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Smokey Hormel and Randy Scruggs organ and piano: Benmont Tench lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: The Man Comes Around lyricist and composer: Johnny Cash	4:27
2	Hurt recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Mike Campbell and Smokey Hormel mellotron, organ and piano: Benmont Tench lead vocals: Johnny Cash phonographic copyright (℗) by: American Recordings, LLC (in 2003) recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States music videos: Hurt by Johnny Cash part of: AUX: 10 Cover Songs Better Than The Orignials, Sean Michaels: The Top 30 Songs of 2003 (number: 17), Holler's Best 2000s Country Songs (number: 84), New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 87) and Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 430) cover recording of: Hurt lyricist and composer: Trent Reznor publisher: Leaving Hope Music Inc. and TVT Music, Inc.	3:39
3	Give My Love to Rose recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Mike Campbell and Smokey Hormel harmonium and organ and organ and reed organ: Benmont Tench lead vocals: Johnny Cash phonographic copyright (℗) by: American Recordings, LLC (in 2003) recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: Give My Love to Rose lyricist and composer: Johnny Cash publisher: Aberbach (London) and Carlin Music	3:29
4	Bridge Over Troubled Water recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Mike Campbell and Smokey Hormel chamberlin, mellotron and piano and mellotron and piano: Roger Joseph Manning Jr. guest background vocals and guest lead vocals: Fiona Apple lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: Bridge Over Troubled Water lyricist: Paul Simon composer: Paul Simon (in 1969) publisher: Charing Cross Music, Pattern Music Ltd, Paul Simon Music, Universal/MCA Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部	3:55
5	I Hung My Head recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Smokey Hormel and Marty Stuart guest acoustic guitar: Marty Stuart organ and piano and organ, piano and vibraphone: Benmont Tench lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: I Hung My Head lyricist and composer: Gordon Matthew Sumner publisher: Songs of Universal, Inc.	3:54
6	First Time Ever I Saw Your Face recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Mike Campbell and Smokey Hormel organ and piano: Benmont Tench lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face lyricist and composer: Ewan MacColl publisher: Copyright Control, Essex Music Publishing, Harmony Music Publishing, MCA Music, Stormking Music Inc. and Westbury Music Ltd.	3:52
7	Personal Jesus recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: John Frusciante piano: Billy Preston slide guitar: Smokey Hormel lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States part of: New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 7) cover recording of: Personal Jesus lyricist and composer: Martin L. Gore publisher: EMI Music Publishing	3:20
8	In My Life recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Mike Campbell and Smokey Hormel bell, harmonium and reed organ: Roger Joseph Manning Jr. harmonium and reed organ: Benmont Tench lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: In My Life writer: John Lennon and Paul McCartney publisher: Northern Songs and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC	2:58
9	Sam Hall recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Mike Campbell and Smokey Hormel harmonium and reed organ: Benmont Tench piano: Roger Joseph Manning Jr. ukulele: David Ferguson lead vocals: Johnny Cash arranger: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: Sam Hall writer: [traditional] publisher: Sonet Publishing Ltd.	2:40
10	Danny Boy recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin pipe organ: Benmont Tench lead vocals: Johnny Cash arranger: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: Danny Boy publisher: Alfred Music lyricist: Frederick Edward Weatherly (from 1910 until 1913) composer: [traditional] publisher: Boosey & Hawkes and Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. sub-publisher: Public Music AB is based on: Londonderry Air	3:20
11	Desperado recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Jeff Hannah, Kerry Marx and Randy Scruggs harmonium and organ and organ and reed organ: Benmont Tench guest background vocals and guest lead vocals: Don Henley lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: Desperado writer: Glenn Frey and Don Henley publisher: Benchmark Music, Cass County Music, Kicking Bear, Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH, Red Cloud Music, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 and Warner Bros. Music GmbH (in 1981)	3:13
12	I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Mike Campbell and Smokey Hormel piano: Benmont Tench guest vocals: Nick Cave lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry lyricist and composer: Hank Williams publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) GmbH, Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (on 1949-10-31) and Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (from 2002 to present)	3:03
13	Tear Stained Letter recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Johnny Cash, Kerry Marx and Randy Scruggs drums (drum set): Joey Waronker piano: Billy Preston lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: Tear Stained Letter lyricist and composer: Johnny Cash	3:41
14	Streets of Laredo recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Johnny Cash and Randy Scruggs fiddle: Laura Cash harmonium and piano and piano and reed organ: Benmont Tench lead vocals: Johnny Cash arranger: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: Streets of Laredo (aka “Cowboy’s Lament”) lyricist and composer: [traditional] part of: Roud Folk Song Index (number: 23650) version of: The Unfortunate Lass (Bad Girl's Lament)	3:33
15	We’ll Meet Again recording engineer and mixer: David Ferguson associate producer: John Carter Cash producer: Rick Rubin acoustic guitar: Thom Bresh clarinet: Terry Harrington fiddle: Laura Cash other instruments and resonator guitar [dobro]: Jack Clement lead vocals: Johnny Cash recorded at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States and Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States mixed at: Akademie Mathematique of Philosphical Sound Research in Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: We’ll Meet Again lyricist: Hugh Charles composer: Hugh Charles and Ross Parker publisher: Dash Music Co. Ltd., Music Sales Corporation, World Music Co. and World Music, Inc. sub-publisher: ミュージック・セールス	2:59

Credits

Release

art direction:	Christine Cano
photography:	Martyn Atkins
mixer and recording engineer:	David Ferguson
additional engineer:	John Carter Cash Thom Russo Andrew Scheps Chuck Turner
co-producer:	John Carter Cash
producer:	Rick Rubin
mastering:	Vlado Meller

mastered at:	Sony Music Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/426777 [info]
ASIN:	UK: B00006L7XQ [info]

Release group

associated singles/EPs:	Hurt / Personal Jesus Personal Jesus The Man Comes Around / Personal Jesus

part of:	Sue: Vuosikymmenen levyt, ulkomaiset (number: 5) (order: 5) Discothèque Idéale Qobuz / Qobuz Ideal Discography (order: 187) 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (number: 951) (order: 951)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/27768 [info]
lyrics page:	https://genius.com/albums/Johnny-cash/American-iv-the-man-comes-around [info]
reviews:	https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/zm8c [info]
other databases:	http://www.musik-sammler.de/album/18275 [info] https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/johnny_cash/american_iv__the_man_comes_around/ [info] https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album-details-4311 [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000662002 [info]
Wikidata:	Q465068 [info]