"I expect my life to end pretty soon. You know, I'm 71 years old. I have great faith, though. I have unshakeable faith." Despite all the ups and way-downs of his long life, Johnny Cash says he has no regrets. "I used to," he says, "But I forgave myself. When God forgave me, I figured I'd better do it, too." (Source)
I really like this video from the late and great Johnny Cash. It is sad, but beautiful. Especially these words stuck with me:
What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt
Hi Art, I don't know about NiN - I did read that this is originaly their song, but I don't know their music at all. I just read in Wikipedia about them, also about the meaning of their name, possibly referring to the nails that were used for Jesus' crucifixion. I don't know whether that is a good or a bad thing, maybe they just wanted to have a cool name. The lyrics of HURT are great. Dark, but very intriguing. Thanks for reading my blog and for leaving comments - I really appreciate that.
Hey Paul, i'm a HUGE Cash fan! You should also check out the video of 'God's Gonna Cut You Down', a song that was brought out after his death and in which a lot of famous artists are paying tribute to the Man In Black. You can watch it on youtube.
Yes, Daniel - you are right! I've seen that video on YouTube and it is great. First I heard the song on the radio while driving in my car. I guess I need more cash to buy more cd's... Last month I bought My Mothers Hymn Book - I just love it. Thanks for your comment. I also like Bruce Springsteen's cd with Pete Seeger songs (We Shall Overcome) and I've heard that Bob Dylan's latest cd is also great. I don't buy all the cd's of artists I like - just can't afford to - but every now and then you must give yourself a present. That's my opinion ;-)
Yes, Hurt is absolutely haunting. I grew up listening to NiN as an angst-ridden teenager, and agree with Art that the Cash rendition brings a whole new dimension out in the song.
The words are truly striking, chilling even. I liked the original NiN version but when sung by Mr. Cash, it takes on a whole new meaning for me.
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ReplyDeleteI don't know about NiN - I did read that this is originaly their song, but I don't know their music at all. I just read in Wikipedia about them, also about the meaning of their name, possibly referring to the nails that were used for Jesus' crucifixion. I don't know whether that is a good or a bad thing, maybe they just wanted to have a cool name. The lyrics of HURT are great. Dark, but very intriguing. Thanks for reading my blog and for leaving comments - I really appreciate that.
Hey Paul, i'm a HUGE Cash fan! You should also check out the video of 'God's Gonna Cut You Down', a song that was brought out after his death and in which a lot of famous artists are paying tribute to the Man In Black. You can watch it on youtube.
ReplyDeleteYes, Daniel - you are right! I've seen that video on YouTube and it is great. First I heard the song on the radio while driving in my car. I guess I need more cash to buy more cd's... Last month I bought My Mothers Hymn Book - I just love it. Thanks for your comment.
ReplyDeleteI also like Bruce Springsteen's cd with Pete Seeger songs (We Shall Overcome) and I've heard that Bob Dylan's latest cd is also great. I don't buy all the cd's of artists I like - just can't afford to - but every now and then you must give yourself a present. That's my opinion ;-)
I totally agree with you on your last statement on giving yourself a present now and then!
ReplyDeleteSeems we have a similar taste of music!
Yes, Hurt is absolutely haunting. I grew up listening to NiN as an angst-ridden teenager, and agree with Art that the Cash rendition brings a whole new dimension out in the song.
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