Well, you wonder why I always dress in black Why you never see bright colors on my back And why does my appearance seem to have a somber tone" #maninblack #johnnycash #johnnycashmuseum 57 years ago today, Johnny Cash performed with Don Ho on The Kraft Music Hall. Sparkling Black Strappy Evening Dress With Sequins on Luulla Johnny Cash and his band initially wore black shirts simply because it was the only color they could match. But this choice turned into a signature look, and he embraced it fully.