Johnny Cash – Sunday Morning Coming Down
“Sunday Morning Coming Down” is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and originally recorded by him on his 1970 album Kristofferson. The song has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, who released his version in 1972 on his album A Thing Called Love. Cash’s version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Male in 1973.
Background and composition
“Sunday Morning Coming Down” was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1970. The song is a country ballad about a man who is struggling with addiction and depression. The song’s lyrics are raw and honest, and they paint a powerful picture of the pain and despair of addiction.
Recording and production
Johnny Cash’s version of “Sunday Morning Coming Down” was recorded in 1972 at the House of Cash Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Bob Johnston.
The recording features Cash’s vocals accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar arrangement. Cash’s vocals are deep and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song.
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“Sunday Morning Coming Down” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally written and recorded by Kris Kristofferson in 1970.
- Johnny Cash’s version of the song was released in 1972 on his album A Thing Called Love.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Male in 1973.
- “Sunday Morning Coming Down” has been covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, and The Jayhawks.