I Would Like to See You Again

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Listening to I Would Like to See You Again, one might accuse the Man in Black of waxing nostalgic. Just about everything on this album references the past, from surprisingly upbeat reminiscences of lost love and friendship to endearing stories of his childhood. Though "There Ain't No Good Chain Gang," one of two duets with Waylon Jennings, and the title track made chart appearances when this album was originally released in 1978, this is not the era remembered as Cash's finest hour. Still, there's something rather sweet and innocent about this collection, thanks in part to Larry Butler's multitextured production. By 1978, Cash had been at this for decades, and that alone gives him leave to spend a little time looking back. --Genevieve Williams

I Would Like to See You Again,Johnny Cash,Dcc Compact Classics,Country,Country & Western,Pop,Traditional Country

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Singin' "Whoopi-ty-aye-yay."

FEEL GOOD HIT OF SOME YEARS BACK

Ledgend named CASH.

I found another hidden treasure by Mr. Cash

JC reflecting on the past and wishing

I Would Like to See You Again
Johnny Cash
Manufacturer: Dcc Compact Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00004TKOB
Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

I Would Like To See You Again
Lately
I Wish I Was Crazy Again
Who's Gene Autry?
Hurt So Bad
I Don't Think I Could Take You Back Again
Abner Brown
After Taxes
There Ain't No Good Chain Gang
That's The Way It Is
I'm Alright Now

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Listening to I Would Like to See You Again, one might accuse the Man in Black of waxing nostalgic. Just about everything on this album references the past, from surprisingly upbeat reminiscences of lost love and friendship to endearing stories of his childhood. Though "There Ain't No Good Chain Gang," one of two duets with Waylon Jennings, and the title track made chart appearances when this album was originally released in 1978, this is not the era remembered as Cash's finest hour. Still, there's something rather sweet and innocent about this collection, thanks in part to Larry Butler's multitextured production. By 1978, Cash had been at this for decades, and that alone gives him leave to spend a little time looking back. --Genevieve Williams

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Singin' "Whoopi-ty-aye-yay.".......2007-07-06

This was the first Johnny Cash album I ever heard. My Daddy had it on 8-track. I liked it then and I like it now. Having heard many more Johnny Cash albums since then, I realize that it's not one of his "classic" albums, but it's still quite good. Most of the album was recorded in September and October of 1977, with the exception of the two duets with Waylon Jennings, which were recorded in July of 1976. The biggest hit from the album was the Cash/Jennings duet "There Ain't No Good Chain Gang", which reached #2 on the Country chart. The b-side of that single, also featuring Cash & Jennings, was a hit in it's own right, topping out at #22. "I Would Like To See You Again" was another hit from the album, peaking at #12. Those are all good songs, and the other songs on the album are also good. If you are a Johnny Cash fan, you'll probably enjoy it.

FEEL GOOD HIT OF SOME YEARS BACK.......2006-06-14

I'm lucky enough to have picked up a fairly pristine LP of this so I can't comment on the CD sound quality.But I will say one of my favorite things about this record is how it makes you feel like your on the porch with John (and Waylon) - open, airy production and songs that are simple but often unforgetable. I like this one a lot, especially since a lot of Cash's post-Folsom, pre-Rubin stuff tends to sound overproduced and phoned-in.

Ledgend named CASH........2006-06-02

This album was made in the years after Mr. Cash lost his main ingredient: Grit!!! That was all part and parcel of his born again christian conversion. He took it too far. Most of the recordings done at the House of Cash were over done and trite.However an ok Cash album surpasses anyone else songs. I would like to see you again is a fine love lorn song. Abner is funny. This album is not from the grit years but its afine album.

I found another hidden treasure by Mr. Cash.......2003-03-06

I had never heard of this album and ordered it based on its good reviews and my confidence in the strength of Cash's work in general. Boy, was I glad I took the chance. These songs were all new to me but they are so very catchy that they almost instantly became like old favorites. All the songs have a good beat but I was especially taken by the third track (I Wish I Was Crazy Again). If you like Johnny Cash but are a little tired of Ring of Fire and I Walk the Line then I would recommend that you check this album out.

JC reflecting on the past and wishing.......2003-02-21

This may not go down in history as one of Johnny's classic albums, but is still a very fine album that should not be ignored. The songs generally feature Johnny reminiscing about the past, as in the title track, or wishing, as in After taxes, where he lists all the ways he could spend his money if he didn't have to pay any taxes.

The album features two duets with Waylon Jennings - the earliest recordings they did together as far as I am aware, although they recorded plenty together in the eighties. I wish I was crazy again is brilliant, but the other duet, There ain't no good chain gang, is even better. It was one of two hits from the album, the other being the title track.

The song, I would like to see you again, has been covered by both Don Williams and Kenny Rogers, so that shows what a great song it is. In that song, Johnny reflects on the past but is not in any way bitter about it. For the most part, that is the mood of the album - reflective, easy-going, music. The lyrics provide food for thought if you listen closely, otherwise it serves as pleasant background music.

Johnny has made more attention-grabbing albums, but perhaps therein lies the charm of this album..

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