“‘I Will Always Love You ’ by Dolly Parton in the 70s, but covered by Whitney Houston in 1992 for The Body Guard soundtrack. Parton’s song was nice, but with Houston’s voice, the lyrics soared. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, original by Dolly Parton It was rare, but inspiring, to hear a female rocker in the 1980’s.” - Lynda P. Versions by other artists have been released, but I will always prefer the Joan Jett version. The album was their biggest hit, selling over 10 million copies. In November 1981, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts released the song as the first single of their album of the same name. Joan Jett saw them perform the song on TV in the UK. “My favorite song transformation is ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.’ It was originally written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker for their band The Arrows and recorded in 1975. “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, original by The Arrows that winds up reinterpreted by a music legend from a radically different era/genre and still retains sincerity and meaning – different, but every bit as pure.’” - Crissy H. I wrote some words and music in my bedroom as a way of staying sane, about a bleak and desperate place I was in, totally isolated and alone. I think the songwriter himself, Trent Reznor, described it best: ‘It really made me think about how powerful music is as a medium and art form.

“I think this is my favorite cover of all time. “Johnny Cash completely transforms that song into an ache you can feel bone deep.” - Rachelle M. The power of that song is heightened when you realize Johnny Cash would pass away less than a year later at the age of 71.” - Teague F. I just lost my girlfriend, because that song isn't mine anymore. When Reznor watched Cash’s music video of ‘Hurt’ for the first time, he said, ‘Wow. “In 2002, when Johnny Cash covered Trent Reznor’s 1995 song ‘Hurt,’ he imbued the lyrics with the depth and urgency of someone nearing the end of their life. “Hurt” by Johnny Cash, original by Nine Inch Nails

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