In May 1966, “Columbia” label released “Everybody Loves a Nut”, the 23rd Johnny Cash. It was recorded March 1965-January 1966, and was produced by Don Law and Frank Jones. The album features number of humorous novelty songs.
Personnel:
- Johnny Cash – vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Luther Perkins, Norman Blake- guitar
- Bob Johnson – guitar, flute, banjo
- Bill Pursell- piano
- Marshall Grant- bass
- S. Holland- drums
- Jack Elliott- yodel
- The Carter Family, The Statler Brothers- backing vocals
- Jack Davis – cover art
Track listing:
- Everybody Loves a Nut – Jack Clement
- The One on the Right Is on the Left – Jack Clement
- A Cup of Coffee – Jack Elliot
- The Bug That Tried to Crawl Around the World – Jr Hall, Johnny Cash
- The Singing Star’s Queen – Jackson King, Bill Mack
- Austin Prison – Johnny Cash
- Dirty Old Egg Sucking Dog – Jack Clement
- Take Me Home – Jack Clement, Allen Reynolds
- Please Don’t Play Red River Valley – Johnny Cash
- Boa Constrictor – Shel Silbersten
- Joe Bean – Bud Freeman, Leon Pober