Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian

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Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian is a 1964 concept album, the twelfth album released by singer Johnny Cash on Columbia Records. It is one of several Americana records by Cash. This one focuses on the history of Native Americans in the United States and their problems. Cash assumed that his ancestry included Cherokee, which partly inspired his work on this recording. The songs in this album address the harsh and unfair treatment of the indigenous peoples of North America by Europeans in the United States. Two deal with 20th-century issues affecting the Seneca and Pima peoples. It was considered controversial and was rejected by some radio stations and fans.

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Tracklist

1. A1As Long as the Grass Shall Grow6:15
2. A2Apache Tears2:39
3. A3Custer2:24
4. A4The Talking Leaves3:59
5. B1The Ballad of Ira Hayes4:12
6. B2Drums5:07
7. B3White Girl3:05
8. B4The Vanishing Race4:05

Tracklist from the original release · Data: MusicBrainz