In this deeply moving live performance from Austin City Limits, filmed in January 1987, Johnny Cash delivers a powerful rendition of “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” the Kris Kristofferson classic that became one of the most enduring songs of his career. First released in 1970, Cash’s version earned him the CMA Award for Single of the Year and introduced Kristofferson’s songwriting brilliance to a broader audience. On the Austin City Limits stage, Cash strips the song down to its emotional essence—