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Music Appreciation

HeartsCanHope

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3. Cash's cover has always moved me.

Reply to marble falls (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 01:55 AM

Yesterday

What I've always loved about this cover by Johnny Cash was how he was able to use the faults in his voice that came with age to give a poignant, and frankly heartbreaking, performance. It remains one of my favorite Cash songs, and I thank you for posting it.

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Johnny Cash - Hurt [View all] marble falls Thursday OP

I bought the album. I was only able to play it once. 3Hotdogs Thursday #1

I think of it as well suited for his age than it ever was with much more thought and soul. marble falls Yesterday #4

Very powerful rendition Old Crank Yesterday #2

Cash's cover has always moved me. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #3

That last album, recorded in his living room just shortly before his death, is maybe his most imprtant album. marble falls Yesterday #5