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I had a great time performing for a private party in Solon Springs WI last night. It was a combined "family reunion" and "Johnny Cash Bash" with many people wearing Johnny Cash shirts and apparel; a real fun time. When I got there to set up they already had Johnny's hits being played and later had karaoke for everyone. Someone even sang "A Boy Named Sue"!

If interested, I play all around the USA but mostly around MN/WI. Use "Contact Us" button on my Facebook Page to go to my web page or just CLICK HERE. The first form is the J CASH LIVES Inquiry Form, further down the page is the Guest Communication Form and then you'll see the "Answers to the Trivia Quiz" is at the very bottom.

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Why "J Cash" Lives

I know that I could get a better SEO ranking if I used "Johnny Cash" instead of J Cash in the title above (and even in promotion), but I have my reasons and I'll just live with it. I have a special reason for using the name "J Cash" which I'll share later. 

Just had some business cards made. Here is both front and back.
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And now, for a piece of trivia that you may not know about Johnny and why I use the name, J Cash. 

Johnny was never Cash's real name and that's why when I perform, I am: J Cash and J Cash Lives! The following is per https://www.biography.com/news/johnny-cash-10-interesting-facts 

Upon first meeting Johnny Cash for the first time, Sam Phillips, the producer of his first records, thought that Johnny had made up his last name. It sounded like “Johnny Dollar” or “Johnny Guitar.” In fact, the family name of Cash can be traced back almost a thousand years to Scotland, to the ancient kingdom of Fife. It was the “Johnny” that was an invention.

The story goes that Johnny’s parents were indecisive about what their fourth child’s name should be. His mother’s maiden name was Rivers, and she stumped for that; his father’s name was Ray, and he held out for that. “J.R.” was a shortcut to avoid conflict. It was not uncommon for Southern kids to have names made of initials in the days of the Depression, and Johnny Cash was called J.R. all through his childhood (except to his father, who nicknamed him “Shoo-Doo”). He was still J.R. even after he graduated high school; “J.R.” is the name on his diploma.

It wasn’t until Johnny joined the Air Force in 1950 that he had to assign himself a name. The recruiter would not accept a candidate with a name comprised of initials, so J.R. become “John R. Cash.”

LEARN WORDS TO: I’VE BEEN EVERYWHERE

...and a bit of the history behind the song: 

"I've Been Everywhere" is a song which was written by Australian country singer Geoff Mack in 1959, and made popular by Lucky Starr in 1962.

The song as originally written listed Australian towns. It was later adapted by Canadian Hank Snow for North American (predominantly United States) toponyms, by Australian singer Rolf Harris with English and Scottish toponyms (1963),^[1] and by John Hore (later known as John Grenell) with New Zealand toponyms (1966).

In 1962, the song was a number-one US country hit for Hank Snow.^[2] The song was also recorded by Lynn Anderson (USA 1970), Asleep at the Wheel (USA 1973), Johnny Cash (USA 1996). READ MORE.

I’m adding this song to my J Cash Tribute repertoire and created this “worksheet” to help me learn the words. I thought my readers may have fun with this as well. Go ahead and print this and use it at parties or just to see how well you know the song!

First, here is the "history" of the song: 

I was totin' my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road,
When along came a semi with a high an' canvas-covered load.
"If you're goin' to Winnemucca, Mack, with me you can ride."
And so I climbed into the cab and then I settled down inside.
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand.
And I said, "Listen, I've traveled every road in this here land!"

[Chorus:]
I've been everywhere, man.
I've been everywhere, man.
Crossed the desert's bare, man.
I've breathed the mountain air, man.
Of travel I've had my share, man.
I've been everywhere.

I've been to:

Reno, Ch_______ , F_______ o, Mi_______,

Buf_______, Tor_______, Win_______, Sara_______,

Wi_______, Tul_______, Otta_______, Okla_______,

Ta_______, Pan_______, Matta_______, La Pa_______,

Ba_______, Balt_______, Sal_______, Am_______,

Toca_______, Baran_______, and Per_______, I'm a killer.

[Chorus]

I've been to:

Bost_______, Charle_______, Day_______, Louis_______,

Wash_______, Hous_______, Kin_______, Texar_______,

Mont_______, F_______ day, S_______  Fe, Tall_______ a,

Gl_______  Rock, Bl_______  Rock, Lit_______  Rock, Oska_______ sa,

T_______  to T_______  Chico_______, Spi_______  L_______,

Gr_______  Lake, De_______  Lake, Cra_______  Lake, for Pete's sake.

[Chorus]

I've been to:

L_______ ville, Nash_______ e, Knox_______, Ombabika,

Sch_______ ville, Jac_______ ville, Water_______, Costa Rica,

Pitts_______, Spring_______, B_______ field, Shreveport,

Hack_______ ck, C_______ llac, F_______  du Lac, D_______ port,

Idaho, Jell_______, Argen_______, Diamantina,

Pasa_______ a, Cata_______ a, see what I mean-a.

[Chorus]

I've been to:

Pitts_______, P_______ sburg, Gravel_______ g, Colorado,

Ellens_______ g, Rex_______ g, Vicks_______, Eldorado,

Lari_______, At_______, Havers_______, Chatanika,

Ch_______ a, N_______ ska, A_______, Opelika,

Baraboo, Wat_______, Kala_______ oo, Kan_______  City,

Sio_______ City, Ce_______  City, Dod_______  City, what a pity.

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Learn to Play Guitar: Access printouts, backing tracks, videos and sound bites.

  Born in 1957, Nick Minnion grew up to a soundtrack of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Nick was first given a guitar at the age of eight, but he wasn’t a natural. Today, he says that he’s so patient with his pupils because he knows how difficult learning guitar can be.

Although he learned the trumpet in high school (to meet girls in the local orchestra), Nick was dropped not long after because there were too many trumpet players – presumably other boys who had the same idea! However, his passion for music didn’t fade, and over the years Nick has gained a strong working knowledge of the principles of music.

He listens to anything from Beethoven to Nirvana – and everything in between! His broad musical tastes mean he has mastered the guitar in a variety of styles and genres.

FLEXIBLE TEACHING

Nick believes in teaching every pupil according to their aspirations, learning style and ability. He keeps his teaching style flexible, aiming to help pupils reach their own goals rather than working to a rigid framework. That’s why he created the Secret Guitar Teacher. Packed with learning resources that Nick himself has written and produced   over the years, the website can enable anyone to learn how to play guitar at their own pace, in their own way.

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU

Although Nick loves music, teaching is his first love. He’s a natural teacher and started teaching guitar at the age of 15, meaning he now has over 40 years’ experience. Nick believes that learning and teaching feed into one other, and he’s keen to hear from his online pupils. He offers unlimited email support to all £12 a month members, and can even provide a service where he ‘tailor makes’ his courses to suit your needs, helping you to find the right path to learn guitar and resolve any issues you’re having with your guitar playing. Nick says that a great teacher makes the pupil the star, while they themselves become almost invisible – and as the Secret Guitar Teacher, he knows all about that.

MAKING REAL MUSICIANS

Nick’s experience and passion is what makes the Secret Guitar Teacher different from other online guitar lessons. He’s not interested in simply teaching his pupils a few songs, or how to pass a guitar grade exam – he wants to help everyone understand guitar and understand music. Nick believes in making real musicians.

Secret Guitar Teacher Info

Created by experienced guitarist Nick Minnion, the Secret Guitar Teacher is an online resource packed with all the tools you need to learn guitar at your own pace in a range of popular genres.  ORDER NOW OR GET MORE DETAILS. 

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Johnny Cash, Remembering Easter

In honor of Easter, I'm sharing this video of Johnny (and the Carter family; including June). This was in 1962 before Johnny and June were married (March 1, 1968) was a day of celebration for Johnny Cash and June Carter: It was on that date that the couple wed in Franklin, Ky. The two were married just one week after Cash proposed while they were performing together in London, Ontario, Canada, on Feb. 22.

Read More: Johnny Cash Marries June Carter in Franklin, Ky. | 

Rare 1967 Johnny Cash and June Carter Video

Wow, here's a rare video just put up on Youtube. This shows how fond Johnny was of June before they got married the following year. The video is some time in 67 and then later on March 1st they were married.

I just updated my "J Cash Lives" web page. Let me know what you think in the comments below. 

5 Ways to Sing Better Than Johnny Cash; or Not.

Some readers know that I do a Johnny Cash tribute and I'm thinking there are a few readers who enjoy playing Johnny Cash songs, and/or just love to sing and would like to sing publicly and make money and even a full time career doing so.

I found a few products, training etc. that you may want to look into. I suggest that you look at all five of these and then choose one or two which fits your needs and wants, and then be disciplined and finish the course! Also, before, during and after going through one of these products, leave your comments below. We certainly want to always offer things of value on this site.

Here's the first one:



CLICK HERE TO VISIT Superior Singing Method



CLICK HERE TO VISIT Anyone Can Sign Like a Star



CLICK HERE TO VISIT (and watch the free videos and listen to free audios)



CLICK HERE TO VISIT OnPitchSinging



CLICK HERE TO VISIT PitchMasterPro

So there are five sources which you should check out to improve your singing regardless of your singing goals. You may or may not sing as well or better than Johnny Cash, but learn from these sources which are out there and available for you and then follow your heart. If that sounds "corny" than you have quite a way to go in attaining your goals.

Best of success! And like I said let us know with your comments below if you have comments before, during and after getting these products and let us know what you think.

Do well!