This 89-track 3-CD collection comprises all the tracks from eight of his original vinyl LPs on Columbia from these years. It features “The Fabulous Johnny Cash”, “Hymns”, “Songs Of Our Soil”, “Now, There Was A Song”, “Ride This Train”, “Hymns From The Heart”, “The Sound Of Johnny Cash” and “Blood Sweat & Tears”. The music ranges from mainstream pop/country, featuring many of Johnny’s original songs, to country songs with a religious message, and material that harks back to pioneer roots, some with spoken narratives. It’s a varied and enjoyable showcase for one of the true originals of the era, and captures the many facets of his talent and outlook in a substantial overview of this key period in his career.