Various Artists — ‘Til Things Are Brighter… A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Author: tracysigler | Posted: September 18th, 2006 | | Tags: 1988, Johnny Cash, Mekons, Michelle Shocked, music, vinyl | 1 Comment »- Artist: Various Artists
- Title: Til Things Are Brighter… A Tribute to Johnny Cash
- Year: 1988
- Format: Vinyl 12 in.
- Rating (1-10): 6
- Owner: Tracy
- Acquired: 1988 – Probably was a promo we got at our store RIP Records in Norfolk, VA.
- Keeper: Maybe
“‘Til Things Are Brighter… A Tribute to Johnny Cash” was recorded by the people listed below as an AIDS benefit deal. It’s a lot better than I remember, but I’m still not sure I’ll keep it. The performances are solid, and of course the songs are great. I listed the groups these artists are best known for, but they weren’t necessarily associated with them when this recording was made.
“One Piece at a Time” – Michelle Shocked
“I Walk the Line” – Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire)
“Rosanna’s Goin’ Wild” – Steve Mack
“Cry, Cry, Cry” – Sally Timms (The Mekons)
“Country Boy” – David McComb (The Triffids)
“Wanted Man” – Marc Riley (The Fall)
“Straight ‘A’s in Love” – Peter Shelley (Buzzcocks)
“Ring of Fire” – Cathal Coughlan (Microdisney)
“Five Feet High and Risin'” – Tracey and Melissa Beehive
“Home of the Blues” – Brendan Croker
“Boy Named Sue” – Mary Mary (Gaye Bykers on Acid)
“Folsom Prison Blues” – Mekons
“Man in Black” – Marc Almond (Soft Cell)
Steve Mack was lead singer with That Petrol Emotion