John Bradley Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 A recent project – and it comes complete with a music video. The Johnny Cash version of the song has a video that was put together by a bunch of ticket-taking celebs sometime after his death. Let’s just say I doubt their sincerity vis-a-vis the message of the song. That, and the JC version (which is also a cover, btw) didn’t have nearly enough guitar for my tastes. This one has a swampy Texas blues ‘thing’, at least to my mind. I did the music, production, and put the video together. Friend of mine did the vocals, and a lovely community of like-minded folks contributed the video clips and stills used in the vid. Also, a more talented guitarist than I provided the first solo. Hope you enjoy it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Dickens Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Awesome! I'm going to have to take a better look at the video later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Much grittier, much edgier and all around much better than that 'other' version. ??????? Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 John, this is a super rockin' kick butt tune you've recorded here ! Enjoyed it a lot. The song obviously has some history, and this is an excellent contribution to that history. Also, respect for the audio recording here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Mix sounds OK here, not a song I am familiar with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Oh really like this - always loved Johnny cash, but I really do prefer your version - some great guitar stuff in here Very cool indeed Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bradley Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadianepug Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I never heard this song before. I listened to your cut then went to Cash's cut and I preferred yours. I like the video. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bradley Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 The Johnny Cash version, recorded in 2003 right before his death, is de-facto the version of the song. Sort of like how once he recorded Hurt, (and whomever made that killer video for it), it was his song now. Sorry Trent, but you know, it's Johnny Freakin' Cash. Anyway, both Marilyn Manson and myself were taking JC's version of the song as a starting point. But the song was written in 1946, and first recorded in 1947 with a very different feel. Good stuff, even if not really in tune with modern musical tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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