I Walk the Line is a soundtrack album to the 1970 film of the same name starring Gregory Peck. Released that same year on Columbia Records, it is, in essence, a country album by Johnny Cash (his 36th), as the entire soundtrack is composed solely of Cash songs, including a rearranged version of the famous title song. Also included is "Flesh and Blood", a ballad written by Cash which reached the top of the Country charts. The album was released on CD in 1999 backed with the soundtrack Little Fauss and Big Halsy [Bear Family Records 4000127161307]. The Bear Family release features an alternate longer version of the title song.
Track listing All songs written by Johnny Cash except where noted.
*This is the running abbreviated time on the original Columbia vinyl release. The full version timed at 3:29 was released on the Bear Family CD I Walk The Line/Little Fauss And Big Halsy
Personnel Johnny Cash – vocals, guitar Marshall Grant – bass guitar WS Holland – drums Bob Wootton – electric guitar The Carter Family – background vocals
Charts Album – Billboard (United States) YearChartPosition1970Country Albums91970Pop Albums176
Singles – Billboard (United States) YearSingleChartPosition1970"Flesh and Blood"Country Singles11970"Flesh and Blood"Pop Singles54
References
External links Luma Electronic entry on I Walk the Line