Profane Sass did a really sped up version of this song, look it up they are a really unrecognized band. Not arguing better or anything just thought if people like this song they might enjoy hearing it played a bit differently than usual.
@roquefort88888 I don't think it's a formulaic trapping, but a really good interpretation. His stressing is really good. You could say Ed's version is a little less implicit than Cash's which is carried by the lyrics, but to call it formulaic is a little unfair. Takes talent and understanding to arrange that well.
@TheGreatWolfFenrir Point is, it was not written by Cash. It's older, as it originated from before Cash' birth. Cash was a legend, a true music maker, but he did not write this song (although his version is absolutely great). I prefer Ed's version, but that's just my personal taste. If you like this version more, then go ahead, I'm fine with that.
Ed's career was made in what 2011? so one year of fame and people think he can even be compared to the genius that is Johnny Cash, piss off you little groupies, Ed is a good Artist but comparing the legend and yes he is a legend, to Ed is a straight up insult. And don't cry about equal rights to dislike and like, he should come up with his own material instead of doing a Johnny Cash song.
@TheGreatWolfFenrir First of all get your facts straight. It's not Cash's song. I prefer Cash's version but clearly you know fuck all about Cash because he's covered a vast amount of songs which leads me to believe your just another faker pretending to care about the "legend" and will never be open to anything innovative! Well done Ed for getting people to listen to Cash's version and not letting a great song die!
Can we not put the entire younger generation in one category. I am in that generation and Johnny Cash is my preferred version of two. Ed hasn't done Cash a favour by making it 'Hip' and 'fresh'. Cash does well enough on his own.
People, could you just please fucking stop argueing which version's better? Everyone has his own oppinion and if you don't like Johnny Cash odr Ed Sheerans version, then just don't listen to it.... I like both of them, in it's own way! I just want to fucking enjoy this wicked music and please shut the fuck up, twats...
Glad you think like wonderful Country Gospel music. I'm glad you are expressing your appreciation. I don't want to sound pressy but perhaps you could think again about some of the words you've used. Thanks.
@MsMaynes you know what? i was just so pissed off to see all these comments just arguing about something completely irrelevant...Maybe i shouldn't have used some specific words but actually i don't really care...
I totally agree that it's annoying to have these debates over which version of a piece of music is best. Let's enjoy the music and who wants to listen to the same performance from every artist who sings the song? But I feel the word you used detracted from your perceptive and excellent comment. Also to many people that word causes great discomfort.
@roquefort88888 WHAT?! Look, he hasn't copied the song because he has changed the style, and he hasn't named it as his own, its like a cover. YOU HAVE AN OPINION , SO TO OTHERS. I admit there seems like a lot of emotion in this, but personally i don't like this because its boring :) - Ed has made me like the song though, by making it more modern. Ed Sheeran has done Johnny Cash a favour by making it more known to the younger generation like me. Much Love.
Ed Sheeran did his own version of it. Don't give me that shit about he doesnt "get the song" your not some music God. I prefer Ed Sheeran's version better and yes he get's the song that why he did his own fucking version.
@roquefort88888 no offence but you don't know if ed "gets" the song or not. You can't hear his thoughts, so don't act like you know everything about him, because you don't. but i do agree this song is amazing especially johnny cash's version
We are glad you are posting videos. Your version is much better than Ed "Sirhan-Sirhan" Sheeran's. I have an Olson guitar. I also have a Bashkin fanned fret which I got during the fanned fret craze. You are welcome to play any of my guitars at any time.
@roquefort88888 Musical appreciation is subjective, and to claim anything else is pure asshole-ism.
We interpret songs and read what we like into them. We compare them to our own experiences, and draw on them later. It's a fantastic part of being a human being.
Some of us have the ability to project our interpretation back into the world through a creative outlet.
The more music there is, the better the world is.
Take it, or leave it. Just don't claim you're right because that makes you wrong.
@jrave5000 this is a blues song, when i hear sheeran sing it, i dont feel anythig, while cash and jack white make me wanna cry when i hear it, that is how it is meant to be sung
@mubs42 You've missed my point. This is a blues song, but an artist can take it and do what ever their creativity allows them to. And you may like one or other or both versions. It doesn't mean the artist 'Didn't get it'. In this instance it means you don't get it.
@jrave5000 Actually it is a spiritual song. Sung by slaves picking cotton or tobacco under the hot sun in southern american fields. Praying for deliverance from suffering.
I just love cash's version better then anyothers its just personal and deep, and this song should be played with a guitar not rap or anything or like Ed Sheeran's version , just what i think^^ i miss johnny cash
I came here tonight by way of H.P. Lovecraft's version ('60's rock-freaks check it out, you'll love it), but I gotta say... like Sinatra, Brother Ray, and a very,very few others, when JC does a tune, it become HIS.
So, I am listening to this song and I scroll down to read the comments. I immediately regret that decision when I read "Ed Sheeran's version is better". I have no idea who that is so I find it and listen to it. It made me want to punch a baby. I nearly vomited.
@Snapsman i think you can't really compare the two version.. Ed Sheeran made his own version of this song. I'm not saying Ed Sheerans version is better, it's just diffrent.
Got to admit this is my first hearing of this by JC, its deep and the music is touching my heart, Im here because Ive just heard Ed Sheeerans version first and had to check it out, Ed also does this song justice ,his is very cool/hot/good/respectful/interesting.
See a lot of comments both pro and con in regards to Ed Sheeran version so I might as well throw in my 2 cents. Bill Monroe and Johnny Cash are this song. Ed sings this song. Big difference. Look at Johnny's face at 1:32 and you will see what I mean.
@lilmissnumber There is no way that this Ed Sheeran cover of this song even comes close to ranking up there with Johnny Cash's version. I tried to listen to his version of it and I couldn't even make half way thru it. Some people have no taste AT ALL in music anymore.
@9wiskers Oh shame. Are you dissing my future ginger husband? I would risk ginger kids for that man! And you say he is a bad artist?! SHAME on you. Just shame.
@9wiskers people like you don't understand talent when they see it. Why dont you buy a loop pedal and do Ed's version, and sing it as well as he does. ill give you 3 years ?
Many Johnny Cash songs create a strong emotional reaction in me, but this one ranks way up there. There have been so many versions of this song but I think this is my favorite. Thanks for posting it.
My Aunt Fran's funeral in February 2011 featured this song sung by her grand-daughter, a small white girl who sells this song like she was born in New Orleans 50 years ago! Fran would have smiled.
@poissonCHA1 sorry to hear that, you couldnt have picked a better song for him though! take care of urself and dont let grief consume you. losing a friend is harder than losing family sometimes, just remember that they are in a better place now and that all the pain of this life is now gone.
@resin807 Hope you, ll check my open playlist from a old man living out his final years in Roswell New Mexico, building streetrods , and working on a ranch , Im russell bradford banks on fb my playlists are all country , like me , and yes I love my savior , . . .
@MrRedstonefreedom i never said how old i am, and you must feel like a real big man on the internet talking to some one in 5th grade, what an asshole wow
@MrRedstonefreedom Honestly, what is all this ill feeling towards people stating their age on YouTube? Sure, it's not important, but really...people shouldn't be fucking assholes about it.
Whenever johnny cash remade a song, he made it vastly different than the origanal. I really respect that.
chuckups 5 days ago 3
@chuckups Agreed, he doesn't just cover a song, he makes it his own in a unique way. It doesn't devalue the original in any way.
Lunarvx22 17 hours ago
a nice song with realistic lyrics.
KochisarliHD6 1 week ago
Profane Sass did a really sped up version of this song, look it up they are a really unrecognized band. Not arguing better or anything just thought if people like this song they might enjoy hearing it played a bit differently than usual.
Unknown0321 1 week ago
@Unknown0321 Wow...Thanks for the heads up! Not heard of them before.. they're awesome :)
SeducedBySirius 1 week ago
who wrote wayfaring stranger? cause ive just heard so many different versions
AuT0maTe1 2 weeks ago
@roquefort88888 I don't think it's a formulaic trapping, but a really good interpretation. His stressing is really good. You could say Ed's version is a little less implicit than Cash's which is carried by the lyrics, but to call it formulaic is a little unfair. Takes talent and understanding to arrange that well.
halfbakedc00kie 3 weeks ago
@roquefort88888 no! ed puts loads of emotion into his songs, shut up ed is amazing
lollipop5667 3 weeks ago
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TrueWarrior444 3 weeks ago 12
i purposely put this on lowest quality so it would sound more true
getgo57 4 weeks ago
Ed Sheeran...is this what they mean when they say "pretty white boy blues"?
Zafter1237 4 weeks ago
@TheGreatWolfFenrir Point is, it was not written by Cash. It's older, as it originated from before Cash' birth. Cash was a legend, a true music maker, but he did not write this song (although his version is absolutely great). I prefer Ed's version, but that's just my personal taste. If you like this version more, then go ahead, I'm fine with that.
Derekploeg 4 weeks ago
I growed up with johnny` music and when I listen I feel I`m kid again. Johnny is AMAZING he must to be a model for everyone
151119961 4 weeks ago
Ed's career was made in what 2011? so one year of fame and people think he can even be compared to the genius that is Johnny Cash, piss off you little groupies, Ed is a good Artist but comparing the legend and yes he is a legend, to Ed is a straight up insult. And don't cry about equal rights to dislike and like, he should come up with his own material instead of doing a Johnny Cash song.
TheGreatWolfFenrir 4 weeks ago
@TheGreatWolfFenrir First of all get your facts straight. It's not Cash's song. I prefer Cash's version but clearly you know fuck all about Cash because he's covered a vast amount of songs which leads me to believe your just another faker pretending to care about the "legend" and will never be open to anything innovative! Well done Ed for getting people to listen to Cash's version and not letting a great song die!
andylinni45n 3 weeks ago
@TheGreatWolfFenrir You kinda blew your point when you suggested it was a johnny Cash song!
bruffie1 3 weeks ago
@CatrinnnFrameee
Can we not put the entire younger generation in one category. I am in that generation and Johnny Cash is my preferred version of two. Ed hasn't done Cash a favour by making it 'Hip' and 'fresh'. Cash does well enough on his own.
Jmurray1967 1 month ago
Love both Ed sheeran and this version!
KateByrne7 1 month ago
People, could you just please fucking stop argueing which version's better? Everyone has his own oppinion and if you don't like Johnny Cash odr Ed Sheerans version, then just don't listen to it.... I like both of them, in it's own way! I just want to fucking enjoy this wicked music and please shut the fuck up, twats...
JoiiLife 1 month ago 17
@JoiiLife
Glad you think like wonderful Country Gospel music. I'm glad you are expressing your appreciation. I don't want to sound pressy but perhaps you could think again about some of the words you've used. Thanks.
MsMaynes 2 weeks ago
@MsMaynes you know what? i was just so pissed off to see all these comments just arguing about something completely irrelevant...Maybe i shouldn't have used some specific words but actually i don't really care...
JoiiLife 2 weeks ago
@JoiiLife
I totally agree that it's annoying to have these debates over which version of a piece of music is best. Let's enjoy the music and who wants to listen to the same performance from every artist who sings the song? But I feel the word you used detracted from your perceptive and excellent comment. Also to many people that word causes great discomfort.
MsMaynes 2 weeks ago
@JoiiLife I agree. No one is better...they're just different.
SeducedBySirius 1 week ago
Love this! Im singing it for a concert in March. (Folk music theme!)
hbotzong 1 month ago
@roquefort88888
I agree with you, and that's why I prefer Almeda Riddle's version. Feels a lot more honest.
usedforstuff56 1 month ago
@roquefort88888 WHAT?! Look, he hasn't copied the song because he has changed the style, and he hasn't named it as his own, its like a cover. YOU HAVE AN OPINION , SO TO OTHERS. I admit there seems like a lot of emotion in this, but personally i don't like this because its boring :) - Ed has made me like the song though, by making it more modern. Ed Sheeran has done Johnny Cash a favour by making it more known to the younger generation like me. Much Love.
CatrinnnFrameee 1 month ago 2
Ed Sheeran did his own version of it. Don't give me that shit about he doesnt "get the song" your not some music God. I prefer Ed Sheeran's version better and yes he get's the song that why he did his own fucking version.
Bo0sTz 1 month ago
Johnny Cash and Jack White really Get this song - you can hear that in the way they sing it
01lila01 1 month ago
@roquefort88888 no offence but you don't know if ed "gets" the song or not. You can't hear his thoughts, so don't act like you know everything about him, because you don't. but i do agree this song is amazing especially johnny cash's version
IzzyGiommarelli 1 month ago 2
@roquefort88888 Tim Buckley's version is also worth a mention- the Works in Progress version is the best!
TheoJbird 1 month ago
He sings like an old man, but this version is better than Ed's.
amyrose15x 1 month ago
@roquefort88888 I think versions are different, and therefore, both appreciable, so stop arguing guys, enjoy the music!
TheSilverOwlMusic 1 month ago
the heck is happening with my comments?
billybobjoe0815 1 month ago
@roquefort88888
amen brother.
billybobjoe0815 1 month ago
@roquefort88888
amen.
billybobjoe0815 1 month ago
@roquefort88888
amen.
billybobjoe0815 1 month ago
Great version. No doubt that Burl Ives' is the best, but Cash's is classic.
pdemarco339 1 month ago
Hi Johnny...
We are glad you are posting videos. Your version is much better than Ed "Sirhan-Sirhan" Sheeran's. I have an Olson guitar. I also have a Bashkin fanned fret which I got during the fanned fret craze. You are welcome to play any of my guitars at any time.
ljsnappypants 1 month ago
every one has different opinions and i prefer ed sheerens version is better this version is good but i prefer ed's more
gabbytabby25 2 months ago
i Miss my mom and my brother...
Vajedikos 2 months ago
@roquefort88888 Musical appreciation is subjective, and to claim anything else is pure asshole-ism.
We interpret songs and read what we like into them. We compare them to our own experiences, and draw on them later. It's a fantastic part of being a human being.
Some of us have the ability to project our interpretation back into the world through a creative outlet.
The more music there is, the better the world is.
Take it, or leave it. Just don't claim you're right because that makes you wrong.
jrave5000 2 months ago 4
@jrave5000 this is a blues song, when i hear sheeran sing it, i dont feel anythig, while cash and jack white make me wanna cry when i hear it, that is how it is meant to be sung
mubs42 1 month ago
@mubs42 You've missed my point. This is a blues song, but an artist can take it and do what ever their creativity allows them to. And you may like one or other or both versions. It doesn't mean the artist 'Didn't get it'. In this instance it means you don't get it.
jrave5000 1 month ago
@jrave5000 Actually it is a spiritual song. Sung by slaves picking cotton or tobacco under the hot sun in southern american fields. Praying for deliverance from suffering.
Kayenne54 1 month ago
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lesquis 1 month ago
I just love cash's version better then anyothers its just personal and deep, and this song should be played with a guitar not rap or anything or like Ed Sheeran's version , just what i think^^ i miss johnny cash
Rulle132 2 months ago
I came here tonight by way of H.P. Lovecraft's version ('60's rock-freaks check it out, you'll love it), but I gotta say... like Sinatra, Brother Ray, and a very,very few others, when JC does a tune, it become HIS.
tuxguys 2 months ago
So, I am listening to this song and I scroll down to read the comments. I immediately regret that decision when I read "Ed Sheeran's version is better". I have no idea who that is so I find it and listen to it. It made me want to punch a baby. I nearly vomited.
Snapsman 2 months ago 3
@Snapsman
Agreed. The guy can sing.. but .. leave Cash's stuff alone :|
solkatlol 2 months ago
@solkatlol Cash didn't write this either...
molewizard 2 months ago
@Snapsman i think you can't really compare the two version.. Ed Sheeran made his own version of this song. I'm not saying Ed Sheerans version is better, it's just diffrent.
JoiiLife 1 month ago
Got to admit this is my first hearing of this by JC, its deep and the music is touching my heart, Im here because Ive just heard Ed Sheeerans version first and had to check it out, Ed also does this song justice ,his is very cool/hot/good/respectful/interesting.
zimmy81 2 months ago
great song. great singer. great meaning.
metal220 2 months ago
ed sheeran best version by far
huntingger 2 months ago
i think Ed's is better..
aliceewhitehead 2 months ago
the best version....
carloscastells87 3 months ago
blusy and ohhhh so good thx for the share, Mike
PlayForMeASymphony 3 months ago
Interesting to see Johnny Cash do a song to the tune of Psalm 35C.
joelhart6 3 months ago
A lovely rendition... and a personal favorite to play & sing. R.I.P. Johnny Cash. Alby, Aged 42 years.
alby1kenobi 3 months ago
Stop all your verbal violents and start enjoying this lovely song..
teuzR89 3 months ago
Best version.
inaneguy 3 months ago
the best song
honzikprazak98 3 months ago
FUCKIN A
IzzyElonCantu 3 months ago
That would be true,
> Implying I make comments to boost my ego
> Implying age isn't directly related to grade
> Implying commenting on is the same as talking too
Unfortunately for your logical consistency, none of that is true.
MrRedstonefreedom 3 months ago
Pretty lights should have added this to his wayfaring stranger remix
MrNesquick501 3 months ago
See a lot of comments both pro and con in regards to Ed Sheeran version so I might as well throw in my 2 cents. Bill Monroe and Johnny Cash are this song. Ed sings this song. Big difference. Look at Johnny's face at 1:32 and you will see what I mean.
EventHorizon63 3 months ago
I miss you Mommy!
brendafohio 3 months ago
Oh Johnny Cash.... Where've you gone? We need you!
MiAhIxEnBaUgH 3 months ago 2
Ed Sheeran has an amazing version of this song!!
JBWKZFAN453 4 months ago
Ah Johnny man!
BigJiggety 4 months ago
2 sheeps disliked this song... why the fuck they live really.
MihranTamrazian 4 months ago 2
@MihranTamrazian Probably in the hope of one day teaching you some grammar.
macsuibhne02 4 months ago
@macsuibhne02 FUCK YOU!!!! Is this correct grammatically??!!
MihranTamrazian 4 months ago 2
Listen to the Ed Sheeran version its quality!
TheDanhedges 4 months ago 2
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hamsterondrugsno1 4 months ago
This version is a little too... white. It's gotta be " I'm just a'goin'..." etc.
sorchah 4 months ago
@sorchah See the caption to the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=S5sHrOTXX0s&feature=related
It provides an interesting discussion on the origins of the song.
mh605 4 months ago
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Check out Peter Hollens and the Swingle Singer version of this song - amazing
BestACappella 4 months ago
This version is good, but still... Eva Cassidy's version, to me, seems the BEST EVER RECORDED!
nicoterradas 4 months ago
i find johnny cash and his style of music pretty...dry. ed sheeren on the other hand is so soulful and so lush
Lizrichings 5 months ago
@Lizrichings Both of which are amazing.
TOW3L1E 4 months ago
i wonder how johnny cash would feel upon hearing ed sheeran's cover of his song..........
winash10 5 months ago
Ed Sheeran's cover of 'Wayfaring Stranger' brought me here. I think Ed's version is better though.
lilmissnumber 5 months ago
@lilmissnumber There is no way that this Ed Sheeran cover of this song even comes close to ranking up there with Johnny Cash's version. I tried to listen to his version of it and I couldn't even make half way thru it. Some people have no taste AT ALL in music anymore.
9wiskers 5 months ago
@9wiskers Oh shame. Are you dissing my future ginger husband? I would risk ginger kids for that man! And you say he is a bad artist?! SHAME on you. Just shame.
lilmissnumber 5 months ago 17
@lilmissnumber PLEASE USE PROTECTION. Thats all we need, more of that crap running around, and yes I am dissing your boy OPIE.
9wiskers 5 months ago
@9wiskers people like you don't understand talent when they see it. Why dont you buy a loop pedal and do Ed's version, and sing it as well as he does. ill give you 3 years ?
birminghambred 4 months ago 2
Ed Sheeran version is amazing!! :))
Br4Dwhite 5 months ago
@Br4Dwhite its actually Jamie Woon's version of Wayfaring Stranger
njp3rry 5 months ago
Many Johnny Cash songs create a strong emotional reaction in me, but this one ranks way up there. There have been so many versions of this song but I think this is my favorite. Thanks for posting it.
MsMEHowe 5 months ago
BLACKTHORN brought me here... got goosebumps when the music of cash plays...
mnightshamalan1 5 months ago
too bad im the only one in my whole school that likes this music..
crunchtime14 6 months ago
@crunchtime14 Where are you from?
TexianPride 6 months ago
@reddeadRstar1 its fine i know what you mean but because i heard ed's first i like it better.
camz4ever 7 months ago
johnny cash sings from the soul thats why he is the legend he is, you can just hear it in his voice is permeating
AudioGardenSlave123 7 months ago
Wow! Johnny Cash is awesome!
MrTobytwirl 7 months ago
Ed sheeran is better sorry had to be said
camz4ever 7 months ago
@camz4ever I'm not hating and I know Ed is amazing and his cover is really good but you can't beat a bit of Johnny Cash!
LiamMaelGray 7 months ago
@camz4ever hahahahaha there has been some dumb stuff said over the years but that comment has to be up there!
Andy4991 7 months ago
@camz4ever he sings like a girl though
BlindJamesMcTell 5 months ago
am i like dreaming?
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daMANdaMYTHdaMEDVIN 7 months ago
@daMANdaMYTHdaMEDVIN maybe i will dislike this now and its all your fault lol
camz4ever 7 months ago
My Aunt Fran's funeral in February 2011 featured this song sung by her grand-daughter, a small white girl who sells this song like she was born in New Orleans 50 years ago! Fran would have smiled.
AxelBushing 8 months ago
R.I.P.
epulash 8 months ago
what a song!!
theBigNoseAttack 9 months ago 3
"There is no sickness, no toil, nor danger, in that bright land, to which I go"
my friend died few days ago, this song will be his. he was 22. <3
poissonCHA1 10 months ago 106
@poissonCHA1 sorry to hear that, you couldnt have picked a better song for him though! take care of urself and dont let grief consume you. losing a friend is harder than losing family sometimes, just remember that they are in a better place now and that all the pain of this life is now gone.
georgiaswamper 10 months ago
@poissonCHA1 feelin ya bruv....RIP to yer mate.....the fact ya felt to mention him here spreads the love.......chin up bud! ;) peace
delrobb 6 months ago
@delrobb thank you loll :)
poissonCHA1 6 months ago
@poissonCHA1 Sorry to hear about your loss, stranger. I'm sure you were a wonderful friend and that time has healed your heart a little bit.
MsMEHowe 5 months ago
@MsMEHowe thank you very much, hopefully time makes us learn to live with the emptiness...
poissonCHA1 5 months ago
im in 5th grade and im doing this for my state music assosiation love this song.
resin807 1 year ago 45
@resin807 You are awesome!!! Keep listening to music like this honey, it doesn't get much better. =0
mommastcb 11 months ago 5
@resin807 Hope you, ll check my open playlist from a old man living out his final years in Roswell New Mexico, building streetrods , and working on a ranch , Im russell bradford banks on fb my playlists are all country , like me , and yes I love my savior , . . .
hammeron39 7 months ago
@resin807 whats a state music association?
jcacka18 6 months ago
@resin807 No one asked for your age, thereby you can assume no one give a shit.
MrRedstonefreedom 3 months ago
@MrRedstonefreedom i never said how old i am, and you must feel like a real big man on the internet talking to some one in 5th grade, what an asshole wow
resin807 3 months ago
@MrRedstonefreedom Honestly, what is all this ill feeling towards people stating their age on YouTube? Sure, it's not important, but really...people shouldn't be fucking assholes about it.
YourFaceWillDie468 3 months ago
@resin807 i dont care.
XXXgrimloveXXX 3 months ago
@XXXgrimloveXXX apperently 38 ppl do so who gives a fuck about you :)
resin807 3 months ago
@resin807 shut up
carlosfelipe5150 2 months ago
Great!
Timap21 1 year ago
love this song ,love johnny,and love God.
batman201ful 1 year ago 2