I like the NIN version of hurt, but I love the Johnny Cash version. It’s just resonates so much better with me.
There was apparently a lot of shit going on in Johnny Cash’s life at the time too. He ultimately died 7 months after filming the music video and June died 3 months after he filmed the music video.
I don't want to sound confrontational or like an asshole but they're different. I mean, we're blessed with both versions. Now that I know this, Danzig's version actually holds more weight. I had no idea he wrote it for Cash. They tell different stories. Fucking cool.
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blockhouse@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 3y
Based on the title of this post, my first thought was "Hurt," and I was like "Who doesn't know that Johnny covered Trent Reznor?"
But then I read the article. Cool find, OP.
scottywh@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
Yep.. same... It's why I had to read the article.
I had no idea Glenn Danzig had written anything specifically for Johnny.
It's a great song... maybe a bit of a stretch calling it one of Johnny's best but I didn't want to alter the title.
scottywh@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
I like both versions but I have to say I think Johnny did it better.
jesterraiin@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
Same.
It also applies to "Hurt" originally by Trent Reznor.
AttackBunny@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
I like the NIN version of hurt, but I love the Johnny Cash version. It’s just resonates so much better with me.
There was apparently a lot of shit going on in Johnny Cash’s life at the time too. He ultimately died 7 months after filming the music video and June died 3 months after he filmed the music video.
Saddest music video of all time article
schwim@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Well, Reznor didn't secretly write Hurt for JC. He released it on Downward Spiral in 94. JC just covered it. Same for Rusty Cage and Personal Jesus.
jesterraiin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
I addressed this statement:
scottywh@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I do agree that his version of Hurt is fucking phenomenal!
Tigbitties@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
I don't want to sound confrontational or like an asshole but they're different. I mean, we're blessed with both versions. Now that I know this, Danzig's version actually holds more weight. I had no idea he wrote it for Cash. They tell different stories. Fucking cool.
scottywh@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Very fucking cool! No doubt! Glad to have both and they both have their place.
Tigbitties@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
What a sweet story. Good share. Tx.