(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:
Al Green gives it some soul:
Terry Bradshaw (?!?) exceeds very low expectations- Go Terry Go!:
Johnny Cash and Nick Cave go duet:
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:
