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Walk the Line [Original Soundtrack]

Original Soundtrack
1 disc

1. Get Rhythm - Joaquin Phoenix
2. I Walk the Line - Joaquin Phoenix
3. Wildwood Flower - Reese Witherspoon
4. Lewis Boogie - Waylon Payne
5. Ring of Fire - Joaquin Phoenix
6. You're My Baby - Johnathan Rice
7. Cry Cry Cry - Joaquin Phoenix
8. Folsom Prison Blues - Joaquin Phoenix
9. That's All Right - Tyler Hilton
10. Juke Box Blues - Reese Witherspoon
11. It Ain't Me Babe - Joaquin Phoenix/Reese Witherspoon
12. Home of the Blues - Joaquin Phoenix
13. Milk Cow Blues - Tyler Hilton
14. I'm a Long Way From Home - Shooter Jennings
15. Cocaine Blues - Joaquin Phoenix
16. Jackson - Joaquin Phoenix/Reese Witherspoon
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Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 13109
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Initial versions include a bonus DVD featuring a 20 min documentary plus performances from the film.
In the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic, WALK THE LINE, the film's creators took the risk of having the stars perform their own vocals, and it's a gamble that paid off surprisingly well. Joaquin Phoenix's take on the country icon is impressive; though he lacks the deft delivery of Cash on the opening "Get Rhythm," the actor does capture the spirit of the Man in Black without resorting to mimicry, particularly on "Cry Cry Cry," which faithfully replicates his vintage Sun Records sound. Although musician Shooter Jennings is clearly the most comfortable contributor to the soundtrack, singing "I'm a Long Way from Home" by his father, Waylon (whom he portrays in the movie), actress Reese Witherspoon steals the show with her vibrant performances as June Carter Cash, particularly on the twangy "Juke Box Blues" and "Jackson," Carter's signature duet with her husband. While those who enjoyed WALK THE LINE should seek out the original recordings by Cash and Carter Cash, this collection makes an enjoyable and fitting companion piece to the film.