During the late 1960s and early 70s Johnny Cash introduced country fans and viewers of his weekly variety show to hand-picked artists-- some contemporary countrys bestwhom they may not have otherwise had exposure to. This "best of" anthology is a little more random than its title suggests omitting the duet with Bob Dylan from the programs debut (perhaps the best remembered highlight from the series) in favor of a duet with the then-emerging Joni Mitchell on "Girl From the North Country" and including a hokey arrangement of "Ive Been Everywhere" with Lynn Anderson. Yet Ray Charles soulful recasting of "Ring of Fire" is a revelation and a roster ranging from Eric Claptons Derek and the Dominoes to Roy Orbison to George Jones and (separately) Tammy Wynette made for some memorable television

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