Johnny n June

Of all the love stories I have heard I have to say this is one of the best, the one that if I were ever to find would want to find a love like the one between Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Short story they met while touring in 1961. Johnny was married to his first wife but had always had an attraction to June. Between 1961 and 1968 both of them went thru some real chaos in their lives. In the end tho, they not only found true love but true friendship.

I watched the movie again yesterday . A couple of my favorite lines:

right after Johnny collapsed on stage from his drug and alcohol use. June came to his hotel room, cleaned out all of the amphetameans and Johnny was just waking up. They had just prior to this made love for the first time, and June had had second thoughts. Johnny was upset about June feeling like this was wrong between them (he was still married).

Johnny "Tell me you dont love me June"
June "I dont love you"
Johnny "You're a liar June Carter"
June "And you dont have any problems"

June then leaves and Johnny discovers all the pills are gone.

Later that day June writes the song, Ring of Fire.

As the movie and autobiography go later on it was with June and her parents that finally helped Johnny get off the drugs.

Her mother makes a comment during this time - "You're heart is already down there with him" and so true she was.

I dont know perhaps I am simply a romantic at heart, but the love they shared was special. It wasnt simply about passion and attraction for one another it was also about friendship. They were best friends, they became best friends thru their shared likes, values and morals. She made him a better man, want to be a better man and he made her a better woman, want to be a better woman.

Johnny was June's 3rd husband, and June was Johnny's 2nd wife but thru it all they were together for 35 years of marriage (and as Cash put it 40 cuz thats how long June had his heart). They had a good life together, and in the end some say he died of a broken heart. Johnny passed 4 months after June, but I have a funny feeling he didnt die from a broken heart . . .I kind of think he wanted to be with June again, he knew where his heart lay.