In April 1972, “Columbia” label released “A Thing Called Love”, the 39th Johnny Cash album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Larry Butler.

Personnel:

• Johnny Cash – vocals, guitar
• Bob Wootton, Carl Perkins, Ray Edenton, Jerry Reed– guitar
• Tommy Allsup – acoustic guitar
• Bill Pursell– piano
• Larry Butler– piano, arranger
• Charlie McCoy– harmonica
• Marshall Grant– bass
• S. Holland– drums
• The Evangel Temple Choir – backing vocals
• The Carter Family– backing vocals
• Don Tweedy – arranger
• Charlie Bragg, Lou Bradley – engineer

Track listing:

1. Kate – Marty Robins
2. Melva’s Wine – Vincent Matthews
3. A Thing Called Love – Jerry Reed Hubbard
4. I Promise You – Johnny Cash
5. Papa Was a Good Man – Hal Bynum
6. Tear Stained Letter – Johnny Cash
7. Mississippi Sand – Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash
8. Daddy – Don Reid, Harold Reid
9. Arkansas Lovin’ Man – Red Lane
10. The Miracle Man – Johnny Cash, Larry Lee