Tuesday, November 27, 2007

DVD Review: Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976 & 1977

Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976 & 1977Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976 & 1977
Two DVDs (sold separately)
Shout Factory


Johnny Cash was one of those rare figures in American music that was loved by most everyone. Country music fans, counterculturalists, the establishment, and lovers of traditional gospel music all found plenty of reasons to like the Man In Black.

After his television show went off the air, he still was in high demand, so CBS contracted with him for two hour-long Christmas variety specials in 1976 and 1977. And now, they are available on DVD.

The 1976 show is more "down-home" featuring sing alongs with the friends and family in the Cash home. It also features Roy Clark, Merle Travis, The Carter Family, Barbara Mandrell, Billy Graham, and …Tony Orlando!...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

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