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WATCHING: Walk the Line James Mangold, director The story of the early life of Johnny Cash, up to the time when he finally married June Carter. I don't know much about Cash's life, and nada about Carter's, but this was an extremely well-done movie, with outstanding performances by Joaquin Phoenix (Cash) and Reese Witherspoon (Carter). The amazing part is that the actors did the singing for the movie, and - at least for Cash - Phoenix nailed it. Begins - and ends - in Folsom prison. One quibble - the sound was a little muddy, at least to me. All movies

Officially off work today, but starting back in. What fun. Spend a good part of the day cleaning up the basement, as well - hell, I'd rather be working...I was a soaking mess. It's hot and muggy out there/in here.

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You know, after watching the movie "Walk the Line" (see my accompanying review), you'd think I'd be listening to a lot of Cash today.

You'd be correct.

I am a late comer to Cash, I don't mind admitting that - a friend gave me American IV - The Man Comes Around to listen to and I was hooked. Shortly after that, I got - as a gift - a copy of The Essential Johnny Cash I was sold.

However, I've got to say that I'm more of a fan of Dylan - Dylan is an artist I'm beginning to listen to after a break from listening to him for a couple decades.

I'm especially loving his live cuts, such as on Live at the Gaslight and the No Direction Home soundtrack. Raw, and - especially on the former - embryonic.