Johnny Cash's album "Wide Open Road 1960-1962 Rarities" is a treasure trove for fans of the country legend. Released posthumously, the album features rare and previously unreleased recordings from the early years of Cash's career. The album showcases Cash's raw talent and his ability to infuse emotion into every word he sings.
The album opens with the title track "Wide Open Road," a classic Cash song that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song is followed by "One Too Many Mornings," a Bob Dylan cover that Cash makes his own with his distinctive voice.
Other standout tracks on the album include "I'm Free from the Chain Gang Now," a powerful song that speaks to Cash's own experience with the law, and "Honky-Tonk Girl," a fun and upbeat tune that showcases Cash's playful side.
The album also features a number of duets with Cash's wife at the time, Vivian Liberto. Their chemistry on songs like "I Got Stripes" and "You Dreamer You" is palpable, and the songs are a testament to their love for each other.