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Johnny Cash with The Carter Family: “Busted”

Posted: March 4, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Busted” – Johnny Cash with The Carter Family
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Wanda Jackson & Jack White vs. George Jones vs. The Wrockers
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First Recording: May 26, 1962

Burl Ives with Chorus and Orchestra Directed by Owen Bradley:

First Release: December 1962

Johnny Cash with The Carter Family:

Definitive Version: August 1963

Ray Charles:

Interesting Cover (Medley): Pump It Up / Busted

Elvis Costello:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Wanda Jackson & Jack White vs. George Jones vs. The Wrockers
Wanda Jackson & Jack White:
George Jones:
The Wrockers:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

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Richard and Linda Thompson: “Wall of Death”

Posted: February 7, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Wall of Death” – Richard and Linda Thompson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Wrockers vs. R.E.M. vs. Redhill Rats vs. Pete and Maura Kennedy
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While “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight” is my favorite Richard and Linda Thompson song, this one might be the pair’s greatest musical accomplishment …

The Original

Richard and Linda Thompson:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Wrockers vs. R.E.M. vs. Redhill Rats vs. Pete and Maura Kennedy
The Wrockers:
R.E.M.:
Redhill Rats:
Pete and Maura Kennedy:

Pete and Maura slightly edged out Nanci Griffith for the final slot, due almost solely to Maura’s unabashed enthusiasm at the song’s outset!

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.