The 1964 album Bitter Tears is a political conscious concept album focusing on the history and problems the native Americans face in the USA, Some of the songs like 'The Battle Of Ira Hayes' are based on true stories. Five songs on this album were written by the Native American singer-songwriter Peter Lafarge. This album will probably be remembered as 'One of Johnny Cash's greatest works'. - BALLADS OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
Johnny sings eight songs from the point of view of the Native American on this moving 1964 album. Features the hit Ballad of Ira Hayes.
Title on front and back covers : "Bitter Tears - Ballads Of The American Indian"
Title on spine : "Bitter Tears"
Title on CD label : "Johnny Cash Sings The Ballads Of The American Indian: Bitter Tears"
Digitally mastered at Sony Music Studios, NY