Win Big: Rosanne Cash
It is hard to top the story behind Rosanne Cash‘s latest release entitled The List. Her father, the legendary Johnny Cash, was concerned that a young Rosanne wasn’t connecting with the rich country music heritage. So he made her a list.
To celebrate Cash’s release, Twangville is offering a special prize package that includes a copy of The List and a signed poster. And, of course, some note pads (courtesy of Field Notes) so that you can make your own list. To win, post a comment below with your favorite country or Americana song. (A tough task, I know.) A winner will be selected at random when the contest ends on Friday, 25 September 09 at midnight ET.**
Says Cash:
The songs were culled from a List of “100 Essential Country Songs” that my dad made for me when I was 18 years old. It could have easily been called “100 Essential AMERICAN Songs”, as the list covered every critical juncture in Roots music, from early Folk songs, protest songs, history songs, Appalachian, Southern blues and Delta bottomland songs, to Gospel and modern Country music. This list is not only a personal legacy, but I have come to realize it is also a cultural legacy, as important to who we are as Americans as the Civil War, or the Rocky Mountains.
The List includes Cash covering songs by The Carter Family (“Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow”), Hank Williams (“Take These Chains From My Heart”), Jimmie Rodgers (“Miss The Mississippi and You”), Hank Cochran/Patsy Cline (“She’s Got You”), Merle Haggard (“Silver Wings”), and Bob Dylan (“Girl From the North Country”). The album also features a host of special guests whom Cash admires, including Bruce Springsteen (on “Sea of Heartbreak”), Elvis Costello (on “Heartaches by the Number”), Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy (on “Long Black Veil”), and Rufus Wainwright (on “Silver Wings”).
Sea Of Heartbreak – Rosanne Cash Featuring Bruce Springsteen
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About the author: Mild-mannered corporate executive by day, excitable Twangville denizen by night. by Mayer Danzig in Americana, Contests, Country
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AG
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Sep 21st, 2009
One? ONE?! Have *mercy*. And what wouldn’t one give to read the full list plus any annotations?
That said, it may not be one of those tracks you rock out to, but until I predecease it, “This Land Is Your Land” will cause me to tear up with its clarity, simplicity and truth — and to smile, ’cause even massive overuse and frank censorship can’t keep a good Woody Guthrie song down. The “additional” verses ars America at its very best, so much so that the song has local variants worldwide now; to cap it, Guthrie had the right idea about protecting his intellectual property in this song. Anyone else wish this was our national anthem?
Steven Johnson
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Sep 21st, 2009
I’ll choose a contemporary song written and performed in an old Appalachian style. The song is “Henry Russell’s last words” by Diana Jones. It’s a true story about a miner who died in a West Va. Mining catastrophe and the note he left for his wife as he lay dying. It was recently recorded by Joan Baez. If haven’t heard this album released in 2007 “A Remembrance of You” do yourself a favor & get it.
Ryan Humbert
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Sep 21st, 2009
Man, so many good songs. Quite a tough choice! I’d have to say “Can’t Let Go” by Lucinda Williams. Her version of this song written by Randy Weeks is a gritty masterpiece: the perfect mix of country, blues, rock and folk. It’s everything Americana should be.
Andrea
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Sep 21st, 2009
It’s too hard to pick just one and I could probably pick a different song every day for the next year but today it is “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” perfection, plain and simple.
Frank
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Sep 21st, 2009
Let’s make this a family affair -Step mom June Carter Cash’s “Ring Of Fire” sung my Dad Johnny
Mike Fagerness
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Sep 21st, 2009
As the other posts have said, narrowing it down to one choice is nearly impossible. That being said, I’m going to have to go with Hank Williams on this one, but even that is hard to limit to one choice. I’ll say Ramblin’ Man, as it is the country song that changed my 15 year old life, and has lead me to where I am today.
Tracy
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Sep 22nd, 2009
Way WAY too many to choose from overall… the first song I can think of that sticks with me from the last couple of years is “Asking for Flowers” by Kathleen Edwards. (Although I’m also haunted by “Paper Gown” by Caroline Herring.)
Leslie
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Sep 22nd, 2009
“Boy From Oklahoma” by Willis Alan Ramsey. Plus, I had the opportunity to hear him perform last week at The Church Studio – the former home to Leon Russell’s Shelter Records. Amazing Night.
Helen
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Sep 22nd, 2009
I would say my “Go To” song that I always love to hear is Don Williams “Lord I Hope This Day Is Good”. His voice gives me chills and I KNOW everyone can relate to that song at one time in their lives.
Michael
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Sep 22nd, 2009
Just one favorite country or American song? Impossible. How about my favorite Rosanne Cash song? That’d be “Runaway Train”.
Mike Frost
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Sep 22nd, 2009
Without a doubt: Folsom Prison Blues. Has been since I was 9 years old and didn’t even understand the words.
Jordan Stacey
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Sep 22nd, 2009
My favorite song has always been “No Fear” by Terri Clark, I think it was her peak artistically, it has a really great meassage, and everything too.
Kenneth
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Sep 23rd, 2009
Would have to be “Mama’s Hungry Eyes” by Merle Haggard
Kenny C
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Sep 23rd, 2009
I don’t really listen to much country music, but I love Rosanne. So I will have to name “Radio Operator” as my favorite country song. Can’t wait for her new album!!!
Ed Warhola
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Sep 25th, 2009
One of my all time favorite country songs is Rosanne’s very first big hit, “Seven Year Ache”. I’ve been a big fan ever since. It’s been a thrill to watch her evolve into the artist she is today with albums like “Kings Record Shop”, “Interiors” and “Black Cadillac”. I’m looking forward to “The List” and whatever else Rosanne may choose to treat us to in the future.
elmus
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Sep 27th, 2009
My favorite is “Mean Eyed Cat” from Rosanne’s Dad, the man in black.
It is off the first of his comeback albums with Rick Rubin producing and shows off his talent for fun down home lyrics and fast rock-a-billy melodies.
Plus the backing band for the most part was Tom Petty and Mike Cambell of Heartbreakers fame.
Classic. Though not well known.
Elmus.
Chris
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Sep 30th, 2009
Bob Dylan’s Mississippi. The lyrics relate to Jeff Buckley’s death:
All my powers of expression and thoughts so sublime
Could never do you justice in reason or rhyme
Coming from Bob that’s saying something!
Mayer Danzig
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Oct 12th, 2009
Congratulations to Frank Hejtmanek of Pasadena Texas for winning the Rosanne Cash prize pack. Thanks to everyone who participated.
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