The Rambler is an album by American country singer Johnny Cash, released in 1977 on Columbia Records. A concept album about travelling, its songs, in between, include dialogue between Cash and hitchhikers picked up or other people he meets during the album's cross-country trip. It is the last, and one of the few Johnny Cash albums to only feature songs written by Cash himself. It is also his last non-religious concept album, and was included on the Bear Family box set Come Along and Ride This Train. The Rambler reached No. 31 on the country album charts; the two singles, "Lady" and "After the Ball", had minor chart success.
Track listing All songs by Johnny Cash
Personnel Johnny Cash – vocals, guitar Bob Wootton, Jerry Hensley – electric guitar Ray Edenton, Jack Routh – flat top guitar Marshall Grant – bass guitar W.S. Holland – drums Earl Ball – piano Mark Morris – percussion Michael Bacon – cello Cam Mullins – string arrangements Written and directed by Johnny Cash Technical Charlie Bragg, Jack Routh, Johnny Cash – producer Charlie Bragg, Chuck Bragg, Ed Hudson, Roger Tucker – engineer Jerry Baker – recording John Berg, Johnny Cash – photography Actors Johnny Cash – The Rambler Jack Routh – The Fisherman Kathleen Brimm – The Cowgirl Carlene Routh, Rosanne Cash – Bargirls
Charts Album - Billboard (United States) YearChartPosition1977Country Albums31
Singles - Billboard (United States) YearSingleChartPosition1977"Lady"Country Singles461977"After the Ball"Country Singles32
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