The best Johnny Cash songs
The top 3 according to 153 votes from people: Folsom Prison Blues · Jackson · Ring of Fire. (Updated Oct 5, 2022.)
The Man in Black's greatest songs, from the Sun Records years to his last recordings, as ranked by critics and fans.
Top 15
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1
Folsom Prison Blues
1955. Later recorded live inside the prison in 1968.
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2
Jackson
1967. A duet with June Carter.
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3
Ring of Fire
1963. Seven weeks at number one; his most successful song.
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4
I Walk the Line
1956. His first number one on Billboard's country chart.
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5
Get Rhythm
1956. Rockabilly from the Sun years.
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6
One Piece at a Time
1976. A car built from stolen parts.
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7
Hurt
2002. His version of Nine Inch Nails and its farewell video.
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8
Don't Take Your Guns to Town
1958. A western ballad.
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9
Big River
1958. A love that follows the Mississippi.
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10
Personal Jesus
2002. His Depeche Mode cover.
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11
The Man Comes Around
2002. A late song about the end times.
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12
Man in Black
1971. Why he always dressed in black.
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13
A Boy Named Sue
1969. By Shel Silverstein; recorded live at San Quentin.
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14
Sunday Morning Coming Down
1970. By Kris Kristofferson; CMA song of the year.
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15
Ragged Old Flag
1974. A spoken-word piece about the American flag.
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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