Junkie and the Juicehead Minus Me
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The Junkie and the Juicehead Minus Me is an album
by country
singer Johnny Cash
, released on Columbia Records
in 1974 (see 1974 in music
). It includes performances by his daughters Rosanne Cash
and Carlene Carter
. Two songs on the album were written by Kris Kristofferson
, while "Don't Take Your Guns to Town
" is a re-recording of a highly successful Cash single, his first smash hit for Columbia. "Father and Daughter (Father and Son)" is a cover version
of a well-known Cat Stevens
song and a duet with Cash's stepdaughter, Rosie Nix Adams
, with slight changes in lyrics; a version of the same song would be released in 2003 on Unearthed, as a duet with Fiona Apple
.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
, released on Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
in 1974 (see 1974 in music
1974 in music
-January–April:*January 3 – Bob Dylan and The Band kick off their 40-date concert tour at Chicago Stadium. It's Dylan's first time on the road since 1966.*January 17...
). It includes performances by his daughters Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash is an American singer-songwriter and author. She is the eldest daughter of the late country music singer Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian Liberto Cash Distin....
and Carlene Carter
Carlene Carter
Carlene Carter is an American country singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of June Carter and her first husband, Carl Smith....
. Two songs on the album were written by Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson is an American musician, actor, and writer. He is known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night"...
, while "Don't Take Your Guns to Town
Don't Take Your Guns to Town
"Don't Take Your Guns to Town" is a 1958 single by Johnny Cash. The song tells the story of a young cowboy who, ignoring the titular advice from his mother, gets into a gunfight at a saloon and is killed. The single became his fifth release to reach the number one position on the country chart,...
" is a re-recording of a highly successful Cash single, his first smash hit for Columbia. "Father and Daughter (Father and Son)" is a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of a well-known Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens
Yusuf Islam , commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam....
song and a duet with Cash's stepdaughter, Rosie Nix Adams
Rosie Nix Adams
Rozanna Lea "Rosey" Nix was an American singer-songwriter. She was born July 13, 1958, the daughter of June Carter Cash and her second husband Edwin "Rip" Nix, and the stepdaughter of the famous country singer Johnny Cash...
, with slight changes in lyrics; a version of the same song would be released in 2003 on Unearthed, as a duet with Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Apple met international acclaim for her 1996 debut album, Tidal, which was a critical and commercial success...
.
Track listing
- "The Junkie and the Juicehead, Minus Me" (Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonKristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson is an American musician, actor, and writer. He is known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night"...
) – 3:03 - "Don't Take Your Guns to TownDon't Take Your Guns to Town"Don't Take Your Guns to Town" is a 1958 single by Johnny Cash. The song tells the story of a young cowboy who, ignoring the titular advice from his mother, gets into a gunfight at a saloon and is killed. The single became his fifth release to reach the number one position on the country chart,...
" (Cash) – 2:49 - "Broken Freedom Song" (Kristofferson)
- Performed by Rosanne Cash – 3:03
- "I Do Believe" (Cash) – 2:31
- "Ole Slew Foot" (Howard Hausey)
- With June Carter CashJune Carter CashValerie June Carter Cash was an American singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, comedienne and author who was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash...
and family – 2:17
- With June Carter Cash
- "Keep on the Sunny Side" (A. P. CarterA. P. CarterAlvin Pleasant Delaney Carter , best known as A.P. Carter, was an American musician and founding member of The Carter Family, one of the most notable acts in the history of country music.-Life:...
, Gary Garett)- With June Carter Cash and family – 2:16
- "Father and Daughter (Father and Son)" (Cat StevensCat StevensYusuf Islam , commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam....
)- With Rosie Nix AdamsRosie Nix AdamsRozanna Lea "Rosey" Nix was an American singer-songwriter. She was born July 13, 1958, the daughter of June Carter Cash and her second husband Edwin "Rip" Nix, and the stepdaughter of the famous country singer Johnny Cash...
– 3:02
- With Rosie Nix Adams
- "Crystal Chandeliers and Burgundy" (Jack Routh) – 2:27
- "Friendly Gates" (Routh)
- Performed by Carlene CarterCarlene CarterCarlene Carter is an American country singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of June Carter and her first husband, Carl Smith....
– 2:21
- Performed by Carlene Carter
- "Billy and Rex and Oral and Bob" (Cash) – 7:45
- "Jesus" (Loney Hutchins)
- With June Carter Cash – 2:22
- "Lay Back With My Woman" (Routh) – 2:28
Personnel
- Johnny Cash - vocals, acoustic guitar
- Bob WoottonBob WoottonBob Wootton is an American guitarist. He joined Johnny Cash's backing band, the Tennessee Three, after original lead guitarist, Luther Perkins, died in a house fire.- Biography :...
- electric guitar - Marshall GrantMarshall GrantMarshall Garnett Grant was the upright bassist and electric bassist of singer Johnny Cash's original backing duo, the Tennessee Two, in which Grant and electric guitarist Luther Perkins played. The group became known as The Tennessee Three in 1960, with the addition of drummer W. S. Holland...
- bass - W.S. Holland - drums
- Rosanne CashRosanne CashRosanne Cash is an American singer-songwriter and author. She is the eldest daughter of the late country music singer Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian Liberto Cash Distin....
, Carlene CarterCarlene CarterCarlene Carter is an American country singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of June Carter and her first husband, Carl Smith....
, Rosie Nix AdamsRosie Nix AdamsRozanna Lea "Rosey" Nix was an American singer-songwriter. She was born July 13, 1958, the daughter of June Carter Cash and her second husband Edwin "Rip" Nix, and the stepdaughter of the famous country singer Johnny Cash...
, June Carter CashJune Carter CashValerie June Carter Cash was an American singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, comedienne and author who was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash...
- vocals
Additional Personnel
- Produced by: Charlie Bragg & Johnny Cash
- Cover Photo: Marion Ward
- Flyleaf Photos: Marion Ward and Hope Powell
- Album Design: Bill Barnes and Peggy Owens
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Country Albums | 48 |