About The Song
“Man in Black” is a protest song written and recorded by Johnny Cash1. The song was released on his 1971 album of the same name. Cash himself was known as “The Man in Black” for his distinctive style of on-stage costuming. The song is a protest against the injustices of the world, a lament for the suffering of the poor and the oppressed, and a call for greater empathy and compassion. The lyrics of the song explain why Cash always dressed in black. The song was also performed by Cash on his TV show, “The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show”. The song has been covered by many artists and has become one of Cash’s signature tunes.