Random Pop Culture Apocalypse: I’m So Lonesome I Could Cover

July 7, 2014

(Guest Post by Matthew Ladner)

Speaking of cowboys, this song by Hank Williams Sr. demonstrates the hit and miss but generally delightful nature of cover songs.  Here is the original:

Elvis gives the song a go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzLo3Xxjw-c

Al Green gives it some soul:

Terry Bradshaw (?!?) exceeds very low expectations- Go Terry Go!:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfw8acB7TVk

Johnny Cash and Nick Cave go duet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovaGrcOEI-M

Plus the Master in the Art of Living Dean Martin gave it a go:

All of these versions however buried their head in their pillows to weep bitterly when they heard the genius of the bagpipe/punk rock version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANAX809fRlY

 

 

 

 

 

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