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Folsom Untold: The Strange True Story of Johnny Cash's Greatest Album

By: Danny Robins
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  • Summary

  • Please note: contains strong language and adult content.

    This is the story of one of the greatest records ever made - Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison - and its shocking and tragic aftermath. Join award-winning journalist Danny Robins on the 50th anniversary of the album as he takes you on a road trip back to 1968, a pivotal year in US history, to investigate the dramatic and unlikely friendship between Johnny Cash, American icon, and Glen Sherley, armed robber and Folsom inmate; and how that friendship was violently torn apart.

    This five-part series features narration, interviews, and dramatic reconstruction to explore aspects of the story that have, until now, not been widely known.

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can download all 5 episodes to your Library now.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Dead Man Walking

    Ep. 1: Dead Man Walking
    Dec 13 2018

    It's January 1968. Johnny Cash's once successful career is on a downward spiral. He hatches a crazy plan to record a live album at the infamous Folsom Prison in California.

    His label, Columbia Records, is totally opposed – his only hope is maverick producer Bob Johnston. Both their careers are on the line.
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    24 mins
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  • Ep. 2: The Tape

    Ep. 2: The Tape
    Dec 13 2018

    On the eve of the biggest gig of his life, Johnny discovers a song smuggled out of Folsom Prison, written by inmate Glen Sherley - a violent armed robber. As the concert kicks off, Johnny's decision to perform Glen's song - Greystone Chapel - will change both men's lives forever.
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    29 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Release Date

    Ep. 3: Release Date
    Dec 13 2018

    Despite Columbia Records' bleak expectations, At Folsom climbs the charts, as the growing underground scene adopts Cash as a counter-culture icon.

    But, this is 1968 – a year of protest, assassination and seismic political change. As the nation slides into turmoil and anger, At Folsom is under threat. Johnny keeps a promise, hatching a plan to get Glen Sherley released.
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    26 mins
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I thought it would be a better story

For me its about the narrator before I am going to like or dislike a book this didn't keep you interested.

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Something a Little Different.

This was free, and I thought it would be rubbish! What a shock, I could listen to his of this type of rock and roll investigative journalism for hours! In short, it's great.

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Amazing story

This is a an amazing story to listen to. Giving an idea of what happened at the time

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Quality!

I can't stop recommending this to my friends. Really great story with superb narration by Danny.

I wish the songs could be played in full! However I now can't stop listening to that legendary album!

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some interesting content

learnt some unknown facts that were quite amusing and gave some more insight into Cash and the album itself. didn't always appreciate the over-enthusiastic voice of the narrator. still good to listen to.

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Interesting story, over eager narrator

I found the story very interesting. But the narrator is trying waaay too much, which at times has the opposite effect, than the intended. It takes away from the suspense rather than adds to it!

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interesting

interesting listen, would recommend to any cash fan, more words to find five words to finish

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Fascinating story

While I enjoy Johnny Cash's music and probably know more than the next person about the musician I am not overly familiar with his work. Over these five episodes I've enjoyed learning more about Johnny Cash, the album and the context of its creation. But really, the most interesting aspect of this Show is the story of Johnny and the inmate he befriended Glenn, with wonderful interviews from family and friends sharing amusing and shocking anecdotes - this was a story that will stay with me.

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Not what I expected but definitely worth listening

Not a very detailed response on Cash like I was initially expecting but a brilliantly documented story with emotional interviews I never expected a good audiobook worth the listen for any true super fans with interest in learning more about Cash's greatest album and the death and despair that came with it

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A Very Interesting Story about the Classic Album.

Fascinating story about Johnny Cash and his friendship with inmate Glen Sherley through the album. The narration is excellent, honest and gripping.

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