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Folsom Prison Blues

In January 1968 the country legend Johnny Cash recorded a concert in a high-security jail.

The recording became a hit record.

In January 1968 the country legend Johnny Cash recorded a concert in a high-security jail.

"At Folsom Prison" made Cash a crossover star, and helped get through a difficult period in his personal life.

Witness hears from Johnny Cash experts and from his drummer, WS Fluke Holland.

Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images.

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10 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Jan 2012 02:50GMT

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  • Fri 13 Jan 2012 09:50GMT
  • Fri 13 Jan 2012 13:50GMT
  • Fri 13 Jan 2012 19:50GMT
  • Sat 14 Jan 2012 02:50GMT

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