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Rosanne Cash was born on May 24, 1955, in Memphis, Tennessee. She is the eldest daughter of country music legend Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian Liberto. Rosanne began her music career in the late 1970s and quickly established herself as a successful artist in her own right.
She has released fourteen studio albums: Rosanne Cash (1978), Right or Wrong (1980), Seven Year Ache (1981), Somewhere in the Stars (1982), Rhythm & Romance (1985), King’s Record Shop (1987), Interiors (1990), The Wheel (1993), 10 Song Demo (1996), Rules of Travel (2003), Black Cadillac (2006), The List (2009), The River & the Thread (2014), and She Remembers Everything (2018).
Rosanne Cash has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including Grammy Awards and nominations. She is known for her introspective songwriting, blending country, folk, rock, and Americana influences. Her work often reflects personal experiences, social issues, and deep emotional themes. Rosanne Cash continues to be an influential and respected figure in the music industry.
ROSANNE CASH STUDIO ALBUMS
Rosanne Cash
Released April 1978
Rosanne Cash is the debut studio album by Rosanne Cash, released in April 1978. The album features a blend of country and pop, showcasing Rosanne’s unique vocal style and songwriting abilities. It set the stage for her future success in the country music industry.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals, and various session musicians. It was produced by Rodney Crowell and recorded at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1977.
CD Track Listings:
- “Baby, Better Start Turnin’ ‘Em Down” – 3:05
- “Take Me, Take Me” – 3:39
- “So Fine” – 3:21
- “Thoughts from the Train” – 3:05
- “Understand Your Man” – 2:52
- “I’m Ragged but I’m Right” – 3:16
- “Anybody’s Darlin’ (Anything but Mine)” – 2:43
- “Feelin’ Blue” – 3:06
- “We Can Do What We Like” – 2:32
- “Baby, We Can Be Friends” – 2:50
Right or Wrong
Released February 1980
Right or Wrong is Rosanne Cash’s second studio album, released in February 1980. The album produced three top ten hits on the Billboard Country chart and marked Rosanne’s breakthrough in the country music scene.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals, Rodney Crowell on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by Rodney Crowell and recorded at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1979.
CD Track Listings:
- “No Memories Hangin’ Round” (with Bobby Bare) – 3:23
- “Couldn’t Do Nothin’ Right” – 4:12
- “Take Me, Take Me” – 3:39
- “Black and White” – 3:20
- “This Has Happened Before” – 3:01
- “Right or Wrong” – 3:18
- “Baby, Better Start Turnin’ ‘Em Down” – 3:05
- “No Memories Hangin’ Round” – 3:24
- “Seven Year Ache” – 3:15
Seven Year Ache
Released April 1981
Seven Year Ache is Rosanne Cash’s third studio album, released in April 1981. The album produced three number one hits on the Billboard Country chart, including the title track “Seven Year Ache,” which also crossed over to the pop charts.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals, Rodney Crowell on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by Rodney Crowell and recorded at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1980.
CD Track Listings:
- “Rainin'” – 3:11
- “Seven Year Ache” – 3:16
- “Blue Moon with Heartache” – 4:29
- “What Kinda Girl?” – 2:49
- “You Don’t Have Very Far to Go” – 2:35
- “My Baby Thinks He’s a Train” – 3:14
- “Only Human” – 3:20
- “Where Will the Words Come From?” – 3:39
- “Hometown Blues” – 2:46
- “I Can’t Resist” – 3:00
Somewhere in the Stars
Released June 1982
Somewhere in the Stars is Rosanne Cash’s fourth studio album, released in June 1982. The album features a mix of country and pop influences and produced several charting singles on the Billboard Country chart.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals, Rodney Crowell on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by Rodney Crowell and recorded at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1981.
CD Track Listings:
- “Ain’t No Money” – 3:23
- “Down on Love” – 3:50
- “I Wonder” – 3:35
- “Oh Yes I Can” – 3:18
- “It Hasn’t Happened Yet” – 3:24
- “That’s How I Got to Memphis” – 3:12
- “Third Rate Romance” – 3:38
- “I Look for Love” – 2:42
- “Thinkin’ About My Baby” – 3:11
- “What Do You Know About Love” – 2:58
Rhythm & Romance
Released May 1985
Rhythm & Romance is Rosanne Cash’s fifth studio album, released in May 1985. The album produced two number one hits on the Billboard Country chart and is considered one of her most successful albums, blending country with pop and rock influences.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals, Vince Gill on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by David Malloy and recorded at Record One in Los Angeles, California, in 1984.
CD Track Listings:
- “Hold On” – 3:38
- “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me” – 3:17
- “Never Be You” – 3:28
- “Second to No One” – 3:47
- “Halfway House” – 4:00
- “Pink Bedroom” – 2:52
- “Never Alone” – 3:37
- “My Old Man” – 3:31
- “Never Gonna Hurt” – 3:18
- “Closing Time” – 3:43
King’s Record Shop
Released June 26, 1987
King’s Record Shop is Rosanne Cash’s sixth studio album, released on June 26, 1987. The album produced four number one hits on the Billboard Country chart, including “The Way We Make a Broken Heart” and “Tennessee Flat Top Box.”
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals, Vince Gill on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by Rodney Crowell and recorded at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1986 and 1987.
CD Track Listings:
- “Rosie Strike Back” – 2:58
- “The Way We Make a Broken Heart” – 3:55
- “If You Change Your Mind” – 3:12
- “The Real Me” – 4:24
- “Tennessee Flat Top Box” – 3:09
- “Runaway Train” – 3:54
- “I Don’t Have to Crawl” – 3:40
- “Green, Yellow and Red” – 4:18
- “Why Don’t You Quit Leaving Me Alone” – 3:26
- “Child of Steel” – 4:11
Interiors
Released October 5, 1990
Interiors is Rosanne Cash’s seventh studio album, released on October 5, 1990. The album features introspective and personal songs, showcasing a more stripped-down and acoustic sound. It received critical acclaim and is considered one of her best works.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals and guitar, John Leventhal on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal and recorded at Skyline Studios in New York City, New York, in 1989 and 1990.
CD Track Listings:
- “On the Inside” – 3:32
- “Dance with the Tiger” – 3:36
- “On the Surface” – 3:58
- “Real Woman” – 3:39
- “This World” – 3:45
- “What We Really Want” – 3:35
- “Mirror Image” – 3:36
- “Land of Nightmares” – 3:56
- “I Want a Cure” – 3:37
- “Paralyzed” – 4:07
The Wheel
Released March 23, 1993
The Wheel is Rosanne Cash’s eighth studio album, released on March 23, 1993. The album features a mix of country, rock, and folk influences, with introspective lyrics and a mature sound. It was well received by critics and fans alike.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals and guitar, John Leventhal on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal and recorded at Skyline Studios in New York City, New York, in 1992.
CD Track Listings:
- “The Wheel” – 4:20
- “Seventh Avenue” – 3:30
- “Change Partners” – 5:00
- “Sleeping in Paris” – 3:34
- “You Won’t Let Me In” – 5:13
- “From the Ashes” – 5:04
- “Roses in the Fire” – 3:31
- “Fire of the Newly Alive” – 4:45
- “Hope Against Hope” – 4:31
- “The Truth About You” – 4:06
10 Song Demo
Released October 1, 1996
10 Song Demo is Rosanne Cash’s ninth studio album, released on October 1, 1996. The album features acoustic and demo recordings of songs, offering an intimate and raw look into her songwriting process. It received positive reviews for its simplicity and emotional depth.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals and guitar. It was produced by Rosanne Cash and recorded at various locations in New York City, New York, in 1995 and 1996.
CD Track Listings:
- “Western Wall” – 3:31
- “The Summer I Read Collette” – 3:15
- “The Price of Temptation” – 3:44
- “If I Were a Man” – 4:01
- “Barbie Doll” – 3:19
- “Touched by the Sun” – 4:18
- “Take My Body” – 3:45
- “Bells and Roses” – 4:32
- “List of Burdens” – 3:54
- “Child of Steel” – 4:11
Rules of Travel
Released March 25, 2003
Rules of Travel is Rosanne Cash’s tenth studio album, released on March 25, 2003. The album features a blend of country, folk, and rock influences, with guest appearances from Sheryl Crow and Steve Earle. It received critical acclaim and marked her return to recording after a seven-year hiatus.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals and guitar, John Leventhal on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by John Leventhal and recorded at various studios in New York City, New York, and Nashville, Tennessee, in 2002.
CD Track Listings:
- “Beautiful Pain” – 4:14
- “44 Stories” – 3:51
- “I’ll Change for You” (with Steve Earle) – 4:15
- “Rules of Travel” – 3:55
- “Three Steps Down” – 3:44
- “Closer Than I Appear” – 4:05
- “Western Wall” – 3:38
- “Hope Against Hope” – 4:31
- “Will You Remember Me” (with Sheryl Crow) – 3:47
- “September When It Comes” (with Johnny Cash) – 3:38
- “Last Stop Before Home” – 4:12
Black Cadillac
Released January 23, 2006
Black Cadillac is Rosanne Cash’s eleventh studio album, released on January 23, 2006. The album is deeply personal, reflecting on the loss of her parents, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and stepmother, Vivian Liberto. It received widespread critical acclaim.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals and guitar, John Leventhal on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by Bill Bottrell and recorded at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, in 2005.
CD Track Listings:
- “Black Cadillac” – 3:45
- “Radio Operator” – 4:22
- “I Was Watching You” – 3:22
- “Burn Down This Town” – 3:18
- “God Is in the Roses” – 3:34
- “House on the Lake” – 3:30
- “The World Unseen” – 4:29
- “Like Fugitives” – 3:23
- “Dreams Are Not My Home” – 3:27
- “Like a Wave” – 3:34
- “World Without Sound” – 3:35
- “The Good Intent” – 4:04
The List
Released October 6, 2009
The List is Rosanne Cash’s twelfth studio album, released on October 6, 2009. The album features covers of twelve classic songs chosen from a list given to her by her father, Johnny Cash. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals, John Leventhal on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by John Leventhal and recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City, New York, in 2008 and 2009.
CD Track Listings:
- “Miss the Mississippi and You” – 3:59
- “Motherless Children” – 3:06
- “Sea of Heartbreak” (with Bruce Springsteen) – 3:05
- “Take These Chains from My Heart” – 3:27
- “I’m Movin’ On” – 4:05
- “Heartaches by the Number” – 3:12
- “500 Miles” – 3:37
- “Long Black Veil” (with Jeff Tweedy) – 3:16
- “She’s Got You” – 3:12
- “Girl from the North Country” – 3:26
- “Silver Wings” – 3:39
- “Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow” – 2:38
The River & the Thread
Released January 14, 2014
The River & the Thread is Rosanne Cash’s thirteenth studio album, released on January 14, 2014. The album features songs inspired by the American South and received widespread critical acclaim, winning three Grammy Awards, including Best Americana Album.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals, John Leventhal on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by John Leventhal and recorded at various studios in New York City, New York, and Nashville, Tennessee, in 2013.
CD Track Listings:
- “A Feather’s Not a Bird” – 3:22
- “The Sunken Lands” – 3:58
- “Etta’s Tune” – 3:41
- “Modern Blue” – 3:14
- “Tell Heaven” – 2:52
- “The Long Way Home” – 3:19
- “World of Strange Design” – 3:22
- “Night School” – 2:57
- “50,000 Watts” – 2:48
- “When the Master Calls the Roll” – 5:08
- “Money Road” – 3:45
She Remembers Everything
Released November 2, 2018
She Remembers Everything is Rosanne Cash’s fourteenth studio album, released on November 2, 2018. The album features a blend of country, folk, and rock influences, with introspective and reflective lyrics. It received positive reviews from critics.
The album features Rosanne Cash on vocals and guitar, John Leventhal on guitar, and various session musicians. It was produced by John Leventhal and Tucker Martine and recorded at various studios in New York City, New York, and Portland, Oregon, in 2017 and 2018.
CD Track Listings:
- “The Only Thing Worth Fighting For” – 3:20
- “The Undiscovered Country” – 3:53
- “8 Gods of Harlem” (with Elvis Costello and Kris Kristofferson) – 3:27
- “Rabbit Hole” – 3:47
- “Crossing to Jerusalem” – 3:51
- “Not Many Miles to Go” – 3:45
- “Everyone but Me” – 3:50
- “She Remembers Everything” – 3:54
- “Particle and Wave” – 3:23
- “My Least Favorite Life” – 3:16
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