Before they were the most famous country music supergroup ever, four legends shared one microphone for a secret song. Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson sang together on TV about peace. This rare clip showcases their genuine friendship and conveys a powerful message that we all need to hear.
In 1986 Johnny Cash performed “Love is the Way” live in London. His voice is strong and clear, filled with belief in the song’s peaceful message. He wrote very few words on his hand to remember showing he felt the words deeply in his heart instead.
Love Is The Way (Live in London 1986) Johnny Cash
The crowd listens so quietly you can tell they feel the song’s importance. They are not cheering for a rock star; they are respecting a teacher. When he finishes their applause is huge showing how much his message of love and peace connected with them.
But this song’s story starts even earlier. Years before the man who wrote it Kris Kristofferson sang it with his three famous friends on television. The moment they all come together at 0:35 is pure magic. Four voices blend into one and you can almost see the Highwaymen being born right there on stage. It is friendship faith and history wrapped into a single performance.
Love is the Way Kris Kristofferson with Johnny Waylon and Willie (1983)
This is the famous TV moment where the four friends first sang together. They look like they are having so much fun crowded around one mic. You can see their real friendship and how much they believe in the song’s simple powerful idea that love is the only answer.
The music of these legends is everywhere online. You can find their stories and classic songs on all music apps and fan pages. Following these channels is the best way to discover more amazing videos of their friendship and hear songs that share such important messages.