Johnny Cash

[Cartierfor3]

It's laughable when people make claims about who is and who is not a good musician based on guitar shredding ability.

[yoga-like_abana]

It's laughable when people make claims about who is and who is not a good musician based on guitar shredding ability.

GEORGE STRAIT ISN'T GOOD HE DIDN'T WRITE HIS OWN MUSIC

  lol HGH HGH, just watch while this cowboy rides away to the bank son

[Cartierfor3]

Johnny was in an era where you were expected to sing many songs by other writers, as well as your own. He was a brilliant song writer, I'm not surprised "Metalhead" doesn't understand this.

[cDubya]

[sys]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

[Emo EMAW]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

Did Eric Kynard consider "the odds" before he lept into our hearts?  eff no.  He worked hard and mastered his craft and metaled at the Olympics.  Odds schmods.

[mocat]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

was this true in the 1970s? 1980s? 1990s? when did this become true?

[michigancat]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

I agree and disagree. Most people won't write a better song. But everyone should at least give it a go. And I think classical music worshiping 400 year old dead guys really holds it back. Symphonies could have been blowing our minds even more if people weren't so rough ridin' hung up on the past.

[michigancat]

I also think Cash was overrated. Waylon was better, he just wasn't around to cover Nirvana or something.

[yoga-like_abana]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

I agree and disagree. Most people won't write a better song. But everyone should at least give it a go. And I think classical music worshiping 400 year old dead guys really holds it back. Symphonies could have been blowing our minds even more if people weren't so rough ridin' hung up on the past.

unrelated but one of my favorite clams posts is making fun of you for one of your lists and talking about architecture in helsinki

[yoga-like_abana]

highwaymen is also probably the greatest collection of a genre of artists ever created and will likely stay that way forever

[michigancat]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

I agree and disagree. Most people won't write a better song. But everyone should at least give it a go. And I think classical music worshiping 400 year old dead guys really holds it back. Symphonies could have been blowing our minds even more if people weren't so rough ridin' hung up on the past.

unrelated but one of my favorite clams posts is making fun of you for one of your lists and talking about architecture in helsinki

yeah, it would be

[Skipper44]

highwaymen is also probably the greatest collection of a genre of artists ever created and will likely stay that way forever

can confirm

[yoga-like_abana]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

I agree and disagree. Most people won't write a better song. But everyone should at least give it a go. And I think classical music worshiping 400 year old dead guys really holds it back. Symphonies could have been blowing our minds even more if people weren't so rough ridin' hung up on the past.

unrelated but one of my favorite clams posts is making fun of you for one of your lists and talking about architecture in helsinki

yeah, it would be

you are such an angry person

[star seed 7]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

I agree and disagree. Most people won't write a better song. But everyone should at least give it a go. And I think classical music worshiping 400 year old dead guys really holds it back. Symphonies could have been blowing our minds even more if people weren't so rough ridin' hung up on the past.

unrelated but one of my favorite clams posts is making fun of you for one of your lists and talking about architecture in helsinki

yeah, it would be

you are such an angry person

Anger comes from unhappiness 

[Asteriskhead]

Johnny was in an era where you were expected to sing many songs by other writers, as well as your own. He was a brilliant song writer, I'm not surprised "Metalhead" doesn't understand this.

he had to "revamp" his career on multiple occasions. in his last ditch effort he signed up for the "super group" the highwaymen, where he was essentially Waylon, Willie and Kris' "Chris Kirkpatrick" to their "JT, JC and Lance"

[star seed 7]

You guys, ddl is so overated as an actor, did you know he doesn't even write his own movies??

[star seed 7]

Scorsese sucks guys, he has other people write the screenplays and he just directs, what a phony.

[yoga-like_abana]

man britney spears is back and she is better than ever.. oh that sucks
JT is back with this new song called tko, they are saying his new album is revamped.. I hate it
kelly clarkson has revamped since u been gone.. terrible just terrible what has the world come to
the rock has revamped himself as not only a wrestler but as a movie star.. hate hate hate

[Mr Bread]

I like the rock a whole bunch.  He is just a tremendous human all the way around.  We are lucky to have him. 

[Headinjun]

I also think Cash was overrated. Waylon was better, he just wasn't around to cover Nirvana or something.

SNOB

[Cartierfor3]

Johnny was in an era where you were expected to sing many songs by other writers, as well as your own. He was a brilliant song writer, I'm not surprised "Metalhead" doesn't understand this.

he had to "revamp" his career on multiple occasions. in his last ditch effort he signed up for the "super group" the highwaymen, where he was essentially Waylon, Willie and Kris' "Chris Kirkpatrick" to their "JT, JC and Lance"

I like you metalhead, but you're best bet is to sit this one out

[ben ji]

the cult of originality in pop/modern music annoys me.  the chances of someone writing a better song than anything that's already been written in very low.  just perform the best ones that've already been done.  classical music understands this.

Did Eric Kynard consider "the odds" before he lept into our hearts?  eff no.  He worked hard and mastered his craft and metaled at the Olympics.  Odds schmods.

 

[Asteriskhead]

Johnny was in an era where you were expected to sing many songs by other writers, as well as your own. He was a brilliant song writer, I'm not surprised "Metalhead" doesn't understand this.

he had to "revamp" his career on multiple occasions. in his last ditch effort he signed up for the "super group" the highwaymen, where he was essentially Waylon, Willie and Kris' "Chris Kirkpatrick" to their "JT, JC and Lance"

I like you metalhead, but you're best bet is to sit this one out

nobody puts metalhead in a corner.

FWIW, I like Johnny Cash. He is overrated but that doesn't mean that I think he's bad. He's got a fascinating story and is extremely popular for his actions on and off stage. He's was an entertainer, there is nothing wrong with that.

[j-dub]

he's my favorite american. his life story was incredible. also, he is one of the truly great songwriters of american popular music.