Song · Johnny Cash
“Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash
From the album Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar (1957)
“Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash appears on 8 radio countdowns from 3 stations between 2004 and 2024. It was first released in 1957 on the album Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar. Its best result is #57 on The Current's 893 Essential Songs. In the combined RockLists rankings it is #67 indie & aaa song of all time.
8countdowns
3stations
#57best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
2004–2024years charted
RockLists rankings
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 158 | WXPN | WXPN 885 All-Time Greatest Songs (2004) | 885 |
| 2009 | 561 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Desert Island Songs (2009) | 885 |
| 2010 | 465 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Ultimate Road Trip Songs (2010) | 885 |
| 2014 | 127 | WXPN | WXPN 885 All-Time Greatest Songs (2014) | 885 |
| 2018 | 57 | The Current | The Current's 893 Essential Songs | 892 |
| 2019 | 187 | KEXP | KEXP Listeners' Favorite Songs of All Time | 627 |
| 2020 | 198 | WXPN | WXPN 2020 Greatest Songs of All Time | 2020 |
| 2024 | 184 | KEXP | The Best Opening Tracks of All Time | 738 |