Have you ever seen the version of Johnny Cash singing Egg Suckin' Dog with Ralph the Dog from the Muppets? That version is absolute classic comedy in my opinion. I am a HUGE Johnny Cash fan from way back, even before I can remember, to be honest. I first got to see him in concert back in '74. I got to meet the Tennessee Two (maybe it was the Tennessee Three, I can't remember at the moment, though pretty sure it was Two, since Luther Perkins had died at that point) at that concert. Life long, die hard, I'm one of those who put the 'fan' in fanatic when it comes to Johnny Cash. I've seen his movies, know most of his songs by heart, even a ton of the more obscure and not famous or popular songs, and know a lot of trivia and history when it comes to him and his life and career, as well. It's hard to find a bigger fan than myself, in my opinion. :) Thanks for sharing the clips. I love each and every one.
I did, indeed, though I have to admit, I had to pretend it was a different movie altogether. Much as I love Johnny Cash in all his movies he did, I have this awful distaste for remakes, no matter who stars in them, especially of movies that are among my favorites. And, the original 1939 version of Stagecoach with John Wayne happens to be one of those favorites. I did enjoy the remake, though, with the Highwaymen in it, immensely.
And, speaking of John Wayne, I've never especially been too much of a fan of Glen Campbell, but I've always had to credit his bad acting for making JW look so good he finally won an Oscar for True Grit. :) I don't know why GC has always grated on my nerves, but he does.
I think I've seen every movie that Johnny Cash made, though. My favorites are The Pride of Jesse Hallam, The Baron, and Murder in Coweta County (where Andy Griffith, of all people, plays the BAD GUY! Can you believe it? WOW! It was an awesome movie.).
I just love how June Carter Cash seemed to almost always be somewhere in the movies with JC. Their's was a love that has, nor had, no equal, I think.
But, back to that video, somehow, I don't think they'd get away with putting that particular song on SS today, do you? I just get a huge kick out of it, though, especially when, at the beginning, when he's singing about the dog killing the chickens, he gives a very pointed look at Rolph, there. And, the chickens singing in the background is just an especially nice, if slightly morbid, touch. Which just adds to the whole charm of it all. And Rolph's ad libbing just gives it that perfect finishing touch. :P I know, I have a rather strange and morbid sense of humor, but I think whoever put that scene together is a comic genius.
I could go on and on and on, all day and then some, on all things Johnny Cash. :) I'm glad we found each other here on LJ. It's nice to see another fan.
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So I looked it up again.
Johnny Cash and the Statler Brothers were the soundtrack of my childhood, along with Glen Campbell and Buck Owens.
Did you catch STAGECOACH? That was the one all the Highwaymen did together. It was a pretty good little made-for-TV western.
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And, speaking of John Wayne, I've never especially been too much of a fan of Glen Campbell, but I've always had to credit his bad acting for making JW look so good he finally won an Oscar for True Grit. :) I don't know why GC has always grated on my nerves, but he does.
I think I've seen every movie that Johnny Cash made, though. My favorites are The Pride of Jesse Hallam, The Baron, and Murder in Coweta County (where Andy Griffith, of all people, plays the BAD GUY! Can you believe it? WOW! It was an awesome movie.).
I just love how June Carter Cash seemed to almost always be somewhere in the movies with JC. Their's was a love that has, nor had, no equal, I think.
But, back to that video, somehow, I don't think they'd get away with putting that particular song on SS today, do you? I just get a huge kick out of it, though, especially when, at the beginning, when he's singing about the dog killing the chickens, he gives a very pointed look at Rolph, there. And, the chickens singing in the background is just an especially nice, if slightly morbid, touch. Which just adds to the whole charm of it all. And Rolph's ad libbing just gives it that perfect finishing touch. :P I know, I have a rather strange and morbid sense of humor, but I think whoever put that scene together is a comic genius.
I could go on and on and on, all day and then some, on all things Johnny Cash. :) I'm glad we found each other here on LJ. It's nice to see another fan.