Name: The Baron by Johnny Cash
Brand: Johnny Cash
SKU: 884977480245
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The early '80s found Johnny Cash dealing with the changing demands of the country music marketplace. Despite some rocky career moments, the Man in Black managed to turn in credible work during this period, as 1981's The Baron shows. Produced by Billy Sherrill (known for his hits with George Jones and Tammy Wynette), the album gives Cash some substantial tunes to sink his teeth into, as well as lighter fare to have fun with. The centerpiece is the title track, a story-song reminiscent of Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler.” Performed by Johnny with burly gravitas, it went on to become a U.S. Top 10*** single and was later adapted into a TV movie with Cash in the title role. Strong narrative lines also drive “The Reverend Mr. Black” (first popularized by The Kingston Trio in 1963) and “A Ceiling, Four Walls and a Floor” (a crime-and-punishment tale written by the great Tom T. Hall). Johnny gets nostalgic on “Mobile Bay,” takes a wild Tennessee trip on “Chattanooga City Limit Sign,” and delivers a stinging kiss-off on “Thanks to You.”

1. The Baron

by Johnny Cash

Background Vocals: Millie Forrest
Hurshel Wiginton
Louis Nunley
The Jordanaires
Lea Jane Berinati
Janie Fricke; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Jerry Carrigan
Kenny Malone; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Billy Sanford
Pete Bordonali
Robert Wray
Phil Baugh
Marty Stuart
Johnny Cash; Performer
Harmonica: Charlie Mccoy
Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Bobby Wood
Hargus "pig" Robbins; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Composer: P. Richey
B. Sherrill
John Taylor
J. Taylor; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

2. Mobile Bay

by Johnny Cash

Background Vocals: The Jordanaires
Millie Forrest
Louis Nunley
Hurshel Wiginton
Lea Jane Berinati
Janie Fricke; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Kenny Malone
Jerry Carrigan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Phil Baugh
Billy Sanford
Pete Bordonali
Robert Wray
Marty Stuart
Johnny Cash; Performer
Harmonica: Charlie Mccoy
Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Bobby Wood
Hargus "pig" Robbins; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Composer: D. Kirby
C. Putnam
C. Putman; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

3. The Hard Way

by Johnny Cash

Background Vocals: Hurshel Wiginton
Louis Nunley
The Jordanaires
Janie Fricke
Lea Jane Berinati
Millie Forrest; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Kenny Malone
Jerry Carrigan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Pete Bordonali
Marty Stuart
Phil Baugh
Billy Sanford
Johnny Cash
Robert Wray; Performer
Harmonica: Terry Mcmillan
Charlie Mccoy; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Hargus "pig" Robbins
Bobby Wood; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Composer: J.l. Landsdowne
J.l. Lansdowne; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

4. A Ceiling, Four Walls, And A Floor

by Johnny Cash

Background Vocals: Hurshel Wiginton
Louis Nunley
The Jordanaires
Janie Fricke
Lea Jane Berinati
Millie Forrest; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Kenny Malone
Jerry Carrigan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Pete Bordonali
Marty Stuart
Phil Baugh
Billy Sanford
Johnny Cash
Robert Wray; Performer
Harmonica: Terry Mcmillan
Charlie Mccoy; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Hargus "pig" Robbins
Bobby Wood; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Composer: T.t. Hall; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

5. Hey, Hey Train

by Johnny Cash

Composer: Traditional; Composer
Background Vocals: Lea Jane Berinati
Louis Nunley
Millie Forrest
Hurshel Wiginton
Janie Fricke
The Jordanaires; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Jerry Carrigan
Kenny Malone; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Marty Stuart
Billy Sanford
Pete Bordonali
Robert Wray
Johnny Cash
Phil Baugh; Performer
Harmonica: Charlie Mccoy
Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Hargus "pig" Robbins
Bobby Wood; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney
Marty Stuart
M. Stuart; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

6. The Reverend Mr. Black

by Johnny Cash

Composer: Wheller
Edd
Peters; Composer
Background Vocals: Millie Forrest
Hurshel Wiginton
Louis Nunley
The Jordanaires
Lea Jane Berinati
Janie Fricke; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Kenny Malone
Jerry Carrigan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Pete Bordonali
Robert Wray
Billy Sanford
Phil Baugh
Marty Stuart
Johnny Cash; Performer
Harmonica: Charlie Mccoy
Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Bobby Wood
Hargus "pig" Robbins; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Lyricist: Edd; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

7. The Blues Keep Gettin' Bluer

by Johnny Cash

Background Vocals: Hurshel Wiginton
Louis Nunley
The Jordanaires
Janie Fricke
Lea Jane Berinati
Millie Forrest; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Kenny Malone
Jerry Carrigan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Pete Bordonali
Marty Stuart
Phil Baugh
Billy Sanford
Johnny Cash
Robert Wray; Performer
Harmonica: Terry Mcmillan
Charlie Mccoy; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Hargus "pig" Robbins
Bobby Wood; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Composer: R. Reynolds; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

8. Chattanooga City Limit Sign

by Johnny Cash

Background Vocals: Hurshel Wiginton
Louis Nunley
The Jordanaires
Janie Fricke
Lea Jane Berinati
Millie Forrest; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Kenny Malone
Jerry Carrigan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Pete Bordonali
Marty Stuart
Phil Baugh
Billy Sanford
Johnny Cash
Robert Wray; Performer
Harmonica: Terry Mcmillan
Charlie Mccoy; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Hargus "pig" Robbins
Bobby Wood; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Composer: B. Drawdy; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

9. Thanks To You

by Johnny Cash

Background Vocals: Hurshel Wiginton
Louis Nunley
The Jordanaires
Janie Fricke
Lea Jane Berinati
Millie Forrest; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Kenny Malone
Jerry Carrigan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Pete Bordonali
Marty Stuart
Phil Baugh
Billy Sanford
Johnny Cash
Robert Wray; Performer
Harmonica: Terry Mcmillan
Charlie Mccoy; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Hargus "pig" Robbins
Bobby Wood; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Composer: J.l. Landsdowne
J.l. Lansdowne; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

10. The Greatest Love Affair

by Johnny Cash

Background Vocals: The Jordanaires
Millie Forrest
Louis Nunley
Hurshel Wiginton
Lea Jane Berinati
Janie Fricke; Performer
Bass: Jerry Kroon; Performer
Drums: Kenny Malone
Jerry Carrigan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pete Wade; Performer
Fiddle: Marty Stuart; Performer
Guitar: Phil Baugh
Billy Sanford
Pete Bordonali
Robert Wray
Marty Stuart
Johnny Cash; Performer
Harmonica: Charlie Mccoy
Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Emmons; Performer
Performer: Johnny Cash; Performer
Piano: Bobby Wood
Hargus "pig" Robbins; Performer
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Pete Drake; Performer
Arranger: Bill Mcelhiney; Composer
Composer: B. Sherrill
M. David; Composer
Vocals: Johnny Cash; Performer
Engineer: Ron Reynolds; Production
Primary Artist: Johnny Cash; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Sherrill; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

30 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Honky Tonk, Traditional Country, Outlaw Country

Label

Columbia Nashville Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 31, 1981

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884977480245

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The Baron

1. The Baron

2. Mobile Bay

3. The Hard Way

4. A Ceiling, Four Walls, And A Floor

5. Hey, Hey Train

6. The Reverend Mr. Black

7. The Blues Keep Gettin' Bluer

8. Chattanooga City Limit Sign

9. Thanks To You

10. The Greatest Love Affair

Technical Specifications

The Baron

Product information

Release options

1. The Baron

2. Mobile Bay

3. The Hard Way

4. A Ceiling, Four Walls, And A Floor

5. Hey, Hey Train

6. The Reverend Mr. Black

7. The Blues Keep Gettin' Bluer

8. Chattanooga City Limit Sign

9. Thanks To You

10. The Greatest Love Affair

Technical Specifications