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Happy Birthday, Johnny Cash
It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of Johnny Cash here at The 9513. This day in 1932 the Man In Black was born. In celebration of his birthday we’ve decided to give away one of the following songs from iTunes to every person who comments on this post before 12:00 AM CST:
- Ring Of Fire
- A Boy Named Sue
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Don’t Take Your Guns To Town
- I Walk the Line
- Hurt
- God’s Gonna Cut You Down
- Sunday Morning Coming Down
- Cocaine Blues
- Highway Patrolman
Be sure to use a valid email address when leaving a comment, this will be where your song is sent. Also, designate which song from the list above you would like to receive. In addition to giving away a song to everyone who comments we’ll be giving away the Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison (Live) album from iTunes to three random commenters. Go tell your friends and spread the Johnny Cash love.
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February 26, 2007 at 12:29 pm Permalink
Oh, I’m too late to win a prize, but wanted to weigh in and wish Johnny Cash a Happy Birthday!
February 26, 2007 at 12:32 pm Permalink
You’re not too late, we just posted about 30 minutes ago haha. I should have clarified and said 12 AM CST on the 27th. That leaves approximately eleven and a half hours for anyone to comment. :P
February 26, 2007 at 5:08 pm Permalink
Woo-hoo! Sunday Morning Coming Down, then!
February 27, 2007 at 7:39 am Permalink
Hey Linda, I sent you your song, and by some sheer coincidence you were randomly selected to receive a album as well. Let me know if you got both of them this morning.
February 27, 2007 at 8:32 am Permalink
Hey, thank you so much! I did get them. Will put them on my ipod later today! That’s great, I really appreciate it.
I thank you kindly!
I feel lucky; a two-time winner! Maybe I’ll get a lottery ticket on the way to work today. I’m on a roll!
February 27, 2007 at 4:14 pm Permalink
Congrats Linda! :) I was extremely busy last night, haha, so oh well…
March 3, 2007 at 3:27 pm Permalink
Congrats Linda! That’s a really cool contest idea. I was referred here by Kevin @ CU, and I’ll try to get the word out about this place.
March 5, 2007 at 10:25 pm Permalink
Spread the word, this is a nice place to spend time. I always learn something when I come here, and the comments are thoughtful.
February 26, 2008 at 9:33 am Permalink
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNNY AS EVERYONE KNOWS AT MY FAVORITE WATERING HOLE THAT JOHHNY IS MY #1 MAN
AND HAVE MY OWN LITTLE DIDDY I HOLLA OUT WHEN RING OF FIRE PLAYS. HAVE A GREAT ONE JOHNNY FANS AND I WILL BE SURE TO HAVE A DRINK OR TWO FOR U TONITE. BTW ANYONE KNOW JOHHNYS FAVORITE COCKTAIL OF CHOICE?? JUST WONDERING.
February 26, 2008 at 2:38 pm Permalink
I love Johnny Cash, he’s my favorite singer of all time. His music is timeless and cuts through time and stylistic barriers. What a voice! America needs another Johnny Cash!
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