With the first Folsom album kick starting a golden era of Cash's career, At San Quentin continued his meteoric rise as a legendary figure and icon of 20th century popular music.

During the February 24 recording session, Cash got the already enthusiastic inmates on side with his song San Quentin which opens with the lyrics "San Quentin, you've been living hell to me" and he immediately replayed the song at the request of his cheering audience with both versions included on the original release of the At San Quentin album.

Fifty years later, Australia's own Man in Black Daniel Thompson is hitting the road to celebrate the legendary album.

"It is the most significant album of his career," he said.

"It had A Boy Named Sue, which made Johnny Cash a household name all around the world."

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A Boy Named Sue became Cash's highest charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was only held out of the number one spot by the Rolling Stones Honky Tonk Women.

Back to San Quentin - 50 Years On includes the great moments of the San Quentin album plus hits and favourites spanning Cash's 50-year recording career.

Johnny Cash Live has done six national tours and performed more than 175 shows.

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