Sings the Ballads of the True West

Sings the Ballads of the True West is a concept album by country singer Johnny Cash. It was his 22nd album. It was released on Columbia Records in 1965. It contains 20 individual songs, including ballads and other songs on topics related to the history of the American Old West.

The only single from the album was "Mr. Garfield". This song is about the shock of the American people after the assassination of President James Garfield.

Other songs on the album include "The Ballad of Boot Hill", written by Carl Perkins; and "Streets of Laredo", a traditional folk song. One of the songs, "25 Minutes to Go" was later be performed at Folsom Prison and appeared on Cash's famous At Folsom Prison recording in 1968.

Songs

Bonus songs
Sings the Ballads of the True West was re-released in 2002 with two extra tracks. The second of these is an instrumental version of the song "Stampede" as recorded on the original version.

 "Rodeo Hand" (Peter La Farge) – 2:27
 "Stampede" (Peter La Farge) – 1:07

Charts
Singles - Billboard (North America)
YearSingleChartPosition1965"Mr. Garfield"Country Singles15

Other websites
 Luma Electronic album information for Sings the Ballads of the True West 

Category:Johnny Cash
Category:1965 albums