I hate hearing that stuff is too fancy. If you can play fast licks in time and clean whats the problem. The people that say he over plays are the people that just can't do it.
In my opinion, why would you cover a tune with a goal of playing it like the original? Brad's guitar playing is what he's known for. It's always mind blowing and some people enjoy that. It's the reason I listen, quite frankly.
paisleynis a great guitar player, dont get me wrong, but hes not that good of a songwriter ( alot of his songs sound the same). this is a great cover, but his voice could use a little more of a southern drawl..
I'm a die hard Paisley fan and I loved this! What I find funny though is that EVERY song he ever performs, his guitar is incredibly distinct. It could be on the radio and you'd know it was Brad :)
I gained alot of respect for Brad as a guitarist when I read this interview he did and they asked him if he could choose to either be a better singer or a better guitarist, he said in a nutshell "No doubt, better guitarist"...true guitarist answer
I'm a country songwriter from California. I had a radio ready demo made in Nashville of the first song I wrote. More songs are on the way. Check it out at my page. And if you like it, Show your friends :) Forever Rockin', Kevin Koon
Im not a big Paisley fan.....but he did do a pretty good job with this. He is an amazing guitar player.....just don't care for his song choices. Once in a while.....he will come out with a good one
@1FenderGuy same here! instant thought after this. earn the price of a proper tele: couple of months. learning to play like this: bunch of years. but hell, such an instrument would give me a darn good motivation... i've got a couple of guitars, almost as good to hold them in my hands as my grilfriend...
I...touched....him! =D But really, he's truly all-around talented and puts on a phenomenal live show, and actually went out and played for the people stuck on the lawn. If you get the chance to go to one of his shows...get there, you'll have the time of your life even if you're on your own! @loopdawgg HE SURE BLEW MINE!
@85funnyguy I couldn't agree more about Urban...the people who think Urban's better than Paisley are normally the ones who have not heard Paisley's 2008 album PLAY. Of course, there's also the fact that some people don't like actual country-sounding country music, like what the majority of Paisley's songs are (excluding a few instrumentals and a few vocal tracks including a vocal-guitar duet with B.B. King).
@justinge999 You got that right! Now, if only Urban would go back to what he was doing in the 90's--stuff along the lines of what he did in his three-piece band the Ranch as well as on his self-titled debut solo album. Then, maybe he'd start playing more guitar and stop trying to get all these pop songs to be hits.
well whatever to you too!! Why would you think I said that if I didn't know what a guitar picker is?!?! If you can't say anything nice to someone then don't say it at all!!!
Too many guys in this world like you! Time to grow up and be a man!!!
@gklein82 The Best??? I don't think, The Best Are: Cash,Jennings,Haggard,Buck Owens,Jones,Nelson,Jerry Reed,Alan Jackson,George Strait,David Allan Coe and more
@42chaz42 Unfortunately, Brad Paisley has not recorded a cover of "Folsom Prison Blues" for any CD. However, for a while, he was performing this tune live during his shows but doesn't seem to play it live much anymore.
Perhaps one day he will record an album of all covers and this song will included...I'd sure enjoy that!
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As opposed to what? the fake guitar players? I would imagine anyone who can play guitar are real guitar players and there are many country singers who play guitar. So not sure what you mean by "a real guitar player in main stream music".
What I mean is that there are a lot of guitar players with "real" genuine talent, but unfortunately, they don't get exposure in mainstream music. Paisley is has amazing talent, AND he's getting mainstream coverage. He's not just another 3-chord pretty boy promoted by the big labels - he's earned his place in the spotlight, and has the respect of other guitar players.
@Rickocaster I wouldn't say there's anything wrong with being a 3-chord guy. Most of what the old greats did was 3 chords - Hank, Coe, Waylon, Willie, Cash, Paycheck and many more.
Brad sure can play, but damn that guitar is ugly
Jeffum111 2 days ago
RICKOCASTER...My sentiments exactly....I have seen for the last 6 years in a row and everytime he just blows me away
msmithrandir561 1 week ago
I hate hearing that stuff is too fancy. If you can play fast licks in time and clean whats the problem. The people that say he over plays are the people that just can't do it.
crystvnsn 2 weeks ago
In my opinion, why would you cover a tune with a goal of playing it like the original? Brad's guitar playing is what he's known for. It's always mind blowing and some people enjoy that. It's the reason I listen, quite frankly.
etzy71 2 weeks ago
Why dont he just play it the way it is suppose to be played? in stead of trying to get fancy and mess it up.
SuperJamesrice 2 weeks ago
only artist on us99.5 thats country
SuperFenderfan 2 weeks ago
kenny aronoff on drums?
keepingthebeat1989 3 weeks ago
@keepingthebeat1989 I was wondering the same thing...I think it is. I know Kenny played drums for Johnny Cash at one time back in the day.
fenderbender256 2 weeks ago
NICE!!! That was truly amazing!
darthjacobmaak 3 weeks ago
WAHOOOOOOOOO.....love it. need to learn his breakkkkk....
chevyguitar19 3 weeks ago
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Nice little "behind the nut" bend at 1:04
BBQBob1952 4 weeks ago
paisleynis a great guitar player, dont get me wrong, but hes not that good of a songwriter ( alot of his songs sound the same). this is a great cover, but his voice could use a little more of a southern drawl..
SoyAussie 1 month ago
and this is EXACTLY why Mr Paisley is god
ConcreteCowboy89 1 month ago
joaquin phoenix did it better nuff said
TheRonnie63 1 month ago
Kenny Aronoff on drums??
mrlandroverdiscovery 1 month ago
@mrlandroverdiscovery Yup, that's him.
swistone 3 weeks ago
I wish he wouldn't overplay every thing...he didn't have to play it lick for lick..but he didn't have to rewrite the whole score :))
musicmatty67 1 month ago
sometimes simple guitar is better
heywoodjosh 1 month ago
Brad Paisley is nice guy an so sound his voice... Johnny Cash was a man, a rebel and so sounded his voice...
Reiffan 2 months ago
I'm a die hard Paisley fan and I loved this! What I find funny though is that EVERY song he ever performs, his guitar is incredibly distinct. It could be on the radio and you'd know it was Brad :)
Silksforthewin 2 months ago
I gained alot of respect for Brad as a guitarist when I read this interview he did and they asked him if he could choose to either be a better singer or a better guitarist, he said in a nutshell "No doubt, better guitarist"...true guitarist answer
NeedlessKane 3 months ago
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HEY BRAD, I WONDER IF THEY CAN MAKE YOU SOME TIGHTER PANTS HOMO
JackDawsonRMS 3 months ago
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I'm a country songwriter from California. I had a radio ready demo made in Nashville of the first song I wrote. More songs are on the way. Check it out at my page. And if you like it, Show your friends :) Forever Rockin', Kevin Koon
upcomingsongs 3 months ago
Im not a big Paisley fan.....but he did do a pretty good job with this. He is an amazing guitar player.....just don't care for his song choices. Once in a while.....he will come out with a good one
evansco2 3 months ago
Great guitar player!, but not fond of his vocals! (better than mine, though!)
megatron68addict 4 months ago
dammit i wish he would play more stuff like this and his earlier stuff
tyhudson989 4 months ago
just wandering how brad willl sound while singing one of my fav cash songs a boy named sue or i walk the line
abritish1990 4 months ago
awesome job. Johnny would be proud.
cashpresley 5 months ago
he did a much better job with that song than I thought he would...no Johnny Cash but still pretty darn good.
percaine 5 months ago
@percaine no one could ever be as good as the man in black at this song but great cover
fish1648 1 month ago
I love how he plays the notes with his Tele that goes well with the voice
1FenderGuy 5 months ago
O_O
Zmcluvin 5 months ago
Telecaster FTW!!! THATS IT im buying a fucken tele....
1FenderGuy 6 months ago
@1FenderGuy My tele is my best friend, get one.
Zmcluvin 5 months ago
@Zmcluvin Yes ill ask my mom if i can get a Squier Affinity Tele. I have a amp with reverb and i am waiting to get the paisley twang
1FenderGuy 5 months ago
@1FenderGuy same here! instant thought after this. earn the price of a proper tele: couple of months. learning to play like this: bunch of years. but hell, such an instrument would give me a darn good motivation... i've got a couple of guitars, almost as good to hold them in my hands as my grilfriend...
tolvajakos 4 months ago
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youknowitsBrad 6 months ago
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youknowitsBrad 6 months ago
Amazing, perfect
HDSM25 6 months ago
Another great version is Merle Haggard (1960's), with killer guitar solo by Roy Nichols.
deliano2 6 months ago
Has to be one of the best versions of Folsom I've ever heard... only thing missing is Mr. Cash's voice, tough Brad isn't all that bad ha!
timbitca 9 months ago
Best version I heard yet ! That boy can pick like nobody's business....
williamandsusie 9 months ago
I...touched....him! =D But really, he's truly all-around talented and puts on a phenomenal live show, and actually went out and played for the people stuck on the lawn. If you get the chance to go to one of his shows...get there, you'll have the time of your life even if you're on your own! @loopdawgg HE SURE BLEW MINE!
kellycatlauder 11 months ago
This beautiful man NEVER ceases to amaze me!! he needs to make an album of old remade songs!!
copsgal05 11 months ago
go to one of his shows, get up close, and he will blow ur friggin mind!
loopdawgg 1 year ago
i hate new country. but hell this song is awesome! I'm open minded
wagzlite 1 year ago
@wagzlite this is not new country... it's a Johnny Cash song for god's sake
TeleJuan 1 year ago 2
Paisley can play! He's not just some cowboy hat with a stage name. He can write, he can sing, and he can make a Tele do things most of us can't.
sacratomato7 1 year ago 2
people say keith urban is a better guitarist but i dont think so
85funnyguy 1 year ago 3
@85funnyguy I totally agree, but it's hard to compare because Keith and Brad's styles are sooooooo different.
skolofer 1 year ago
@85funnyguy I couldn't agree more about Urban...the people who think Urban's better than Paisley are normally the ones who have not heard Paisley's 2008 album PLAY. Of course, there's also the fact that some people don't like actual country-sounding country music, like what the majority of Paisley's songs are (excluding a few instrumentals and a few vocal tracks including a vocal-guitar duet with B.B. King).
badfinger848 10 months ago
@badfinger848 Yea... Urban is NO WHERE near as good as Paisley... Though he does have some talent.
justinge999 9 months ago
@justinge999 You got that right! Now, if only Urban would go back to what he was doing in the 90's--stuff along the lines of what he did in his three-piece band the Ranch as well as on his self-titled debut solo album. Then, maybe he'd start playing more guitar and stop trying to get all these pop songs to be hits.
badfinger848 9 months ago
Crystal river bend *
appletree37 1 year ago
Nice version, but like John Turner's version better.
akdakota 1 year ago
Best Johnny Cash cover I have ever heard!
Bullitt01914 1 year ago
I love that he doesn't overdo the solo...he keeps it very close to Luther's original. Very respectful tribute.
smitty54017 1 year ago
WOW! Incredible player!
mdlane3 1 year ago
wow you hear a lot of covers of this Cash classic...but in my opinion, this is one of the best. Great job brad
larner2000 1 year ago
The future of country music
guitarD92 1 year ago
Brad paisley is great singer and he is one of my top favorite performers today and probabaly will be..... however....
the only voice that is good singing this is the man himself ...johnny cash
jordantrejo 1 year ago
he is an awesome guitar picker!! Great singer as well! The best in country music!
gklein82 2 years ago 17
Whatever, you don't even know what a guitar picker is. Loser.
pittresident 2 years ago
well whatever to you too!! Why would you think I said that if I didn't know what a guitar picker is?!?! If you can't say anything nice to someone then don't say it at all!!!
Too many guys in this world like you! Time to grow up and be a man!!!
gklein82 2 years ago
@gklein82 The Best??? I don't think, The Best Are: Cash,Jennings,Haggard,Buck Owens,Jones,Nelson,Jerry Reed,Alan Jackson,George Strait,David Allan Coe and more
ItalianCottager 2 months ago
@ItalianCottager to me he is the best so just leave it at that! I love Johnny Cash as well but to me Brad did an awesome job at this song.
gklein82 2 months ago
sucha great guitaist him n keith urban
guitarist5477 2 years ago
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Well Hello Ha
snowyseal00 2 years ago
Not many can do Johnny Cash right. Brad is great.
rockeridolfumc 2 years ago
Good stuff! just got myself a new favorite. Nice singing.
flemingway 2 years ago
"Still holding on
to this album after all these years one of countrys top artist
ruggedterrain3 2 years ago
there's an album of brad paisley doin this song? what is it
42chaz42 2 years ago
@42chaz42 Unfortunately, Brad Paisley has not recorded a cover of "Folsom Prison Blues" for any CD. However, for a while, he was performing this tune live during his shows but doesn't seem to play it live much anymore.
Perhaps one day he will record an album of all covers and this song will included...I'd sure enjoy that!
badfinger848 1 year ago
Finally, a real guitar player in main stream music.
Rickocaster 2 years ago 3
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As opposed to what? the fake guitar players? I would imagine anyone who can play guitar are real guitar players and there are many country singers who play guitar. So not sure what you mean by "a real guitar player in main stream music".
pittresident 2 years ago
What I mean is that there are a lot of guitar players with "real" genuine talent, but unfortunately, they don't get exposure in mainstream music. Paisley is has amazing talent, AND he's getting mainstream coverage. He's not just another 3-chord pretty boy promoted by the big labels - he's earned his place in the spotlight, and has the respect of other guitar players.
Rickocaster 2 years ago 62
@Rickocaster I agree man. only in my wildest dreams could i ever hope to be as good as Brad.
tybear1990 8 months ago
@Rickocaster I wouldn't say there's anything wrong with being a 3-chord guy. Most of what the old greats did was 3 chords - Hank, Coe, Waylon, Willie, Cash, Paycheck and many more.
ZBlackmore 3 months ago
@ZBlackmore
You might be right about Paycheck and Cash and to some extent Coe. However, you have lost your mind if you think Waylon and Willie were 3 chord guys.
Romaksar1 2 months ago
u did a good job brad
shoveit90 2 years ago
Brad's a good one. His technique is fantastic, great player.
Johi2410 2 years ago
thank you so mush friend for this song
i love it
aaaah10 2 years ago
WOOOOOOW I LOVE THAT!!!! Brad Paisley is AWESOME!!!
countryrulzz 2 years ago
AHHH I LOVE BRAD AND JOHNNY CASH!!!!
Rockfan178 2 years ago
LOve it when Brad kicks his leg up!!!HAWTT!!!
hexagon789 3 years ago
oh yes.
curtrowe 3 years ago