Boy Named Sue

s7eve · 01-29-2008, 05:31 AM

Hurt is one song I have mixed emotions about him doing, sure he did an excellent cover and the song fits him so well, I just hate how that song comes up all the time as "the" Johnny Cash song. It's great that him doing that song introduced new people to his music, I just hate it when people come across as thinking that it is his greatest work or the only thing he ever did.

darren · 01-29-2008, 10:34 AM

There's something about Johnny Cash playing San Quentin that's just so... perfect. The man had a rough life, and the video for "Hurt" is such a great autobiography. In fact, Trent now considers "Hurt" to be Johnny's song.

7 Dying Trees · 01-29-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by darren

There's something about Johnny Cash playing San Quentin that's just so... perfect. The man had a rough life, and the video for "Hurt" is such a great autobiography. In fact, Trent now considers "Hurt" to be Johnny's song.

I can believe that, i mean, Cash did such a good job covering it, that he made NiN's version look like the cover.

Apophis · 01-29-2008, 10:50 AM

wow

how could I miss that thread before

Drew · 01-29-2008, 07:42 PM

Nah, I still prefer the NIN version... Johnny Cash's vocal is too powerful, too uplifting on the chorus. He makes it a song about redemption. The original is so wispy and frail, and it "feels" more like a song about being devoured by the addiction. Both interpretations are totally valid, but I jsut think NIN's fits the thematic content a bit more...

budda · 01-29-2008, 10:30 PM

damn right!

noodles · 01-30-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 7 Dying Trees

I can believe that, i mean, Cash did such a good job covering it, that he made NiN's version look like the cover.

I agree. It is one of those rare occurrences, like Jimi Hendrix covering "All Along the Watchtower".

The Dark Wolf · 01-30-2008, 12:59 AM

Drew has a habit lately of prefacing many of his posts with the negative statement "Nah...", even when no one asked him a direct yes or no question.

Makes him look cantankerous.

s7eve · 01-30-2008, 02:32 AM

Nah, I like it that Drew sometimes tries to dumb himself down to my level

The Dark Wolf · 01-30-2008, 02:35 AM

Nah, Drew color coordinates with KeithB. 'Nuff said.

01-29-2008, 05:31 AM	#21
s7eve Slowly recovering. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Agnes Water, Qld, Australia Posts: 4,041 Real Name: Firedragon Main Seven: RG2027X Main ERG: RG7EXFX2 Rig: ENGL E530 > Randall Thanked: 41	Hurt is one song I have mixed emotions about him doing, sure he did an excellent cover and the song fits him so well, I just hate how that song comes up all the time as "the" Johnny Cash song. It's great that him doing that song introduced new people to his music, I just hate it when people come across as thinking that it is his greatest work or the only thing he ever did. GOTM rules, follow them or I'm sending you some fucking Drop Bears

01-29-2008, 07:42 PM	#25
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01-29-2008, 10:30 PM	#26
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01-30-2008, 12:59 AM	#28
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01-29-2008, 10:34 AM	#22
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 8,108 Main Seven: modded Dean EVO Special 7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Standard Rig: Mesa F-30 -> Thiele Thanked: 42	There's something about Johnny Cash playing San Quentin that's just so... perfect. The man had a rough life, and the video for "Hurt" is such a great autobiography. In fact, Trent now considers "Hurt" to be Johnny's song.

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01-30-2008, 02:32 AM	#29
s7eve Slowly recovering. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Agnes Water, Qld, Australia Posts: 4,041 Real Name: Firedragon Main Seven: RG2027X Main ERG: RG7EXFX2 Rig: ENGL E530 > Randall Thanked: 41	Nah, I like it that Drew sometimes tries to dumb himself down to my level

01-30-2008, 02:35 AM	#30
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,268 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Main ERG: Ibanez SR505 Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 92	Nah, Drew color coordinates with KeithB. 'Nuff said.


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