In 1968, Johnny Cash went to prison, and one of the toughest facilities in the nation at the time to boot: Folsom State Prison in California. But while Cash had a dark side everyone liked to ignore , he wasn't heading into the imposing institution after being convicted of serious crimes. No, he was there to pay a visit to benefit the inmates. Over the course of one day, the rogue country superstar played a collection of his best-known hits — and one brand new song — to the general population of the prison and recorded it all for a live album: "At Folsom Prison."

Needless to say, the inmates got to witness one of the most compelling and vital live albums as it unfolded in real time. It was also a high point for Cash — it revitalized his career after a long slump, reminding the world that

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