The Highwaymen:

Highwayman:(1985)

The four faces of the Mt. Rushmore of American music peer out from the cover of this record like old friends. It's that camaraderie that comes through in the tunes. It feels like a glimpse into a private weekend gathering at one of their houses, or at least how an outsider might imagine it.  Jimmy Webb may have written the words of Highwayman, but they never sounded so believable as they do from these four iconic voices. I have a few issues with the 80's production values, but I can overlook that to enjoy this classic album.

Johnny Cash:

At Folsom Prison:(1968)

At San Quentin:(1969)

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash..." those words still make the hair on my neck stand up. If ever there were two albums that cemented Johnny Cash as a rebellious musical figure it was these. This man is carved into the musical Mount Rushmore. On a technical note, these albums fall into the illustrious catalogue of producer Bob Johnston. I can always throw on one of these records, and they bring a smile to my face with the power of the spirit contained within.