My Mother's Hymn Book — Johnny Cash Gospel CD

My Mother's Hymn Book is a Johnny Cash recording of gospel and spiritual standards drawn from his mother's hymn book. The listing says Cash performs the songs with only his guitar, including “I'll Fly Away,” “I Am a Pilgrim,” and “Do Lord.”

At a glance

Gospel and spiritual standards from Johnny Cash's mother's hymn book, according to the listing.
Described as Johnny Cash performing with only his guitar.
Named tracks include “I'll Fly Away,” “I Am a Pilgrim,” and “Do Lord.”

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A focused collection of traditional gospel and spiritual songs rather than a general Johnny Cash set.
The described solo guitar arrangement offers a pared-back presentation of the hymns.

Technical specifications

6 specifications

Identity
Manufacturer	American Recordings
Model number	602498613337
Language	English

Format and release
Number of discs	1
Original release date	2004

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.32 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Johnny Cash listeners seeking traditional gospel and spiritual standards.
Listeners who prefer a voice-and-guitar presentation of familiar hymns.

Less suited to

Shoppers looking for a broad survey of Johnny Cash's recordings or a large multi-disc collection.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 624 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights praise for Cash's voice, heartfelt hymn performances, and a comforting listening experience. This suits listeners drawn to the listing's solo guitar and traditional gospel focus. Sound quality feedback is mixed, so listeners sensitive to recording presentation may want to weigh that uncertainty. Aggregate ratings lean favorable overall, but they do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customers praise Johnny Cash's voice and his renditions of traditional hymns.
Feedback describes the music as heartfelt, comforting, and soothing.

Negative themes

Sound quality feedback is mixed, including a report that the recording was hard to listen to.

Mixed feedback

Customers appreciate the music and its message, while reactions to sound quality differ.

Frequently asked questions

What songs are named in the listing?

It specifically names “I'll Fly Away,” “I Am a Pilgrim,” and “Do Lord.” The supplied details do not give a complete track listing.

How is the music described?

The listing describes gospel and spiritual standards performed by Johnny Cash with only his guitar.

What do customers report about the sound?

Feedback is mixed on sound quality. Some comments describe the music as comforting and praise Cash's singing, while the summary also notes a customer who found the sound hard to listen to.