First off - I'm a Cash fan. I was really looking forward to hearing this after getting an advance copy oy "American V".
Nice simple arrangement - 2 guitars and organ.
It is, however, very difficult to get past how bad Johnny's voice is: crackling, whispering and short of breath (I understand the disease he had deterioated all muscle functions in his body).
It is obvious that it was one of the last songs he recorded - other songs on cd have him in slightly stronger voice and probably recorded months before. "Help Me" is nicely arranged and sang as if he really meant it.
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