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The Best Episodes of Song by Song Season 1

Every episode of Song by Song Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Song by Song Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Song by Song Season 1 Episode 1 - I Walk The Line
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - I Walk The Line

    S1:E1

    Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.

    Director:Barbara J. Hall
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 2 - Ring of Fire
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Ring of Fire

    S1:E2

    The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."

    Director:Barbara J. Hall
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 3 - Jackson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Jackson

    S1:E3

    A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 4 - A Boy Named Sue
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - A Boy Named Sue

    S1:E4

    The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 5 - Sunday Morning Coming Down
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Sunday Morning Coming Down

    S1:E5

    The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 6 - Hurt
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Hurt

    S1:E6

    Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I Walk The Line" is the best rated episode of "Song by Song" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Barbara J. Hall and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2012. This episode is rated 7.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ring of Fire".