1. I want to know …
1.1. Why did he chose to play/record in a prison?
1.1.1. As I find research, I take notes … At the time, Cash was not selling albums, but was receiving letters from prisoners who were fans—VH1 biography
1.2. How did the album do?
1.2.1. Had two top forty songs, and has consistently sold records ever since it was recorded … It did so well that he went on the record in another prison—Billboard article
2. My partner wants to know …
2.1. What were the lyrics about?
2.1.1. Meanwhile, my partner finds her research: most the album has lyrics relating to imprisonment, resignation, humor, and hope of release—Folsom Prison Blues
2.2. How did the album relate to his personal life?
2.2.1. While not sentenced to prison, he did experience troubling brushes with the law—NPR biography
2.2.1.1. Note: as we add our findings to the map, we start to realize that our research compliments one another’s findings … As this happens, we begin rearranging, making notes, and connections on the map, to better organize our research thoughts, and to discover a …
2.2.1.1.1. Thesis: Cash’s “Live at Folsom Prison” is worth listening to, because the artist perfectly understands his audience, and his audience understands him; furthermore, beforehand, the artist was unappreciated, and the audience was ignored … The album’s appreciative nature dramatizes a moment of mercy within the life’s of all involved, making it a worthwhile experience for anyone who’s ever felt unappreciated …