This song isn't played with the vibration of a guitar string or vocal cord, but that of a raw nerve. It's the purest conveyance of feeling I've ever heard in a modern song.
June Carter Cash, seen in this video on the stairs, died May 15, 2003. Johnny Cash died September 12, 2003. This was the last music video he recorded. I've seen this video many times over the years, not once have I made it through without tears.
I know this is an old post, but I have been watching reactions to Johnny for a quick minute. The fact that you recognized that the picture on the wall was his mother was a first (unbelievable to me to say the least), and to have the audacity to point out the stark differences between NIN and JC's music is amazing! You hit the nail on the head. Best review yet! RIP Johnny.
Right!? I've watched probably 25 reaction videos to this over the last couple days, and the hair and outfit of the woman in the picture is clearly late 80s style, and if she was that age in the 1980s then she certainly wasn't his wife like almost all the reactors think.
My personal interpretation of when he is at his childhood home walking around and looking in the windows is a glimpse of him seeing his younger self. While walking around, the words sung are, "You are someone else". When he goes behind the house the older self sang, "I am still right here". To me it is a representation of his redemption. After that, the love of his life, June, and the crucifixion of Christ his Lord, are shown. His life was changed. I have watched at least 40 reacts videos of Hurt, and no one is not impacted. It doesn't matter the age, race or background, everyone is moved.
Every time I hear this song, I can't stop myself from crying. The video even makes it more emotional...seeing that look on his face, seeing all those memories flashing by it's impossible not to feel his pain. I miss Johnny. I still find it incredible how universal hi appeal is, even for people who don't actually like country music. Even death metal fans like Johhny! Trent Reznor said this about Johnny's cover: "Tears started welling up. I realized it wasn't really my song anymore. It just gave me goose bumps up and down my spine. It's an unbelievably powerful piece of work." RIP, Man in Black, RIP. Cheers, Soul!
I feel u,,I try watching all the reaction videos to this but I can't keep torturing myself. I'm still young at 49 I guess but look back at regrets, memories..etc..as I'm sure everyone does.
To come to that point in life, with such clarity. To realize that everything you thought was so important when you were young, you then lived long enough to see it decay, and knew you had failed to value the things that were truly important. Powerful.
I typically don’t like country music but this song ? So many ignore the needle reference. We know Johnnie had a drug problem. You’re correct, it’s a 9 inch nails song . If ever a song would reflect Johnnies life experiences it is this one. From addiction, relationships, pain -caused and experienced, loss , struggles and reconciliation with spirituality, -he’d trade all of his accomplishments for what truly matters . I have family kinship to him. I don’t know them though . My people come from Ireland but collateral family were Carters . They still reside in Tennessee. He was making ready his leaving this life and essentially reckoning his life so he could prepare to leave in a “good way”. That’s an indigenous term I’m sure you’re familiar with . He was ready . You’re right . He died of a broken heart . It was as if this song was made and waiting for him . I have an adult child who is on the needle and I see her regrets building . In literally all of the ways I have addressed. She’s already thinking of all of this . He was saying goodbye and leaving us a cautionary tale . “ what profits a man who gains the world but loses his soul”. It’s hard to be at this stage in life and realizing what the most precious things are . Love. The inability to go back and change things is a loose end that really smacks you. He lived this song and embodied it . Many of us knew he was fixing to depart shortly after this was done . We knew it was “ I’m done . I’m tired . I’m lonely , I’m regretful and I want to go now but before I do -hear me “. It kind of reminds me of a confession and personal inventory. I think he also left this message for others to understand this while young and have no regrets when that time comes . Time waits for no one . Regret is dreadful at this stage in life . Avoid them as much as possible as and be mindful of what’s truly important. The time we have and the people in our lives ( to include how we treat ourselves). When he passed I was happy for him . He was finally free . I’ll always remember him with this song .
Wow mate, what an incredible comment, thank you. I fully see why he chose to cover this song, the lyrics. It was as if this song was written for him. I will never listen to the NIN version again lol...this is now Johnny's song. I wish you all the best brother[or sister?]:-)
Heard a story where Johnny cash was clean and sober. Went in for an operation and got hooked again because of his pain meds. Got clean again and needed another operation. He had it done, but refused the pain meds for fear of addiction. I can't imagine what he went through. One tough guy
more outlaw country a true poet lived harder than johnny cash the true father of outlaws best look up learn, it drips in all his songs! TOWNES VAN ZANDT!!!! i will school anyone on music and who came first and why, how when so on!!! none yall liked johnny cash till american recordings era man!!! then you all jumped on the band wagon!!! in the 80's fans and labels alike buried him in sgit you are all guilty i stood by him he had unreleased full albums in 80's he never put out cos no one cared about him in 80's now!!!!!!!! like pop yall moved on to next hip thing man!! these albums i own ALL and sad was never released till recent years long long long after his death!!! an album found in the vault perfect by his son n daughter a lost gem almost forever all yall i know the fake wagon riders when i see, hear em!!!!! townes van zandt is the godfather of drugs drinkin pain like me bipolar as kid in 50's 60's his damn mom got him AWFUL shocked therapy which made him so much worse!!! he damaged turned to every drug known to man to FIX HIMSELF died young n 1997 .....texas breeds legends townes van zandt is above all up there only with 2 true outlaws of country!!! that lived it!!!! HANK SR. AND JOHNNY PAYCHECK!!! townes must be heard his lyrics his voice man n you fools say oh i don't like country but i like cash fuck off!!!!!!!!!! you own shit know shit bout him his albums!!! i can call you idiot fakes out all day sickens me!!! if you hate country cos ya hear pop rock country TRASH on damn RADIO is why!!!!!!!!! real country ain't played on radio boy!!!!!!!!!
He and June were both critically ill here (2002), she died in 3 months, he in 7 months. It was shot in the House of Cash museum. In early life he was addicted to drugs, spent time in prison. Folsom Prison Blues may be one you would appreciate. He spent time, effort and money after he got out of prison trying to make conditions better for inmates, particularly black and American indigenous people. He wore black to honor the lives of those who don't have the power to help themselves. He was a good man with faults, but a heart. June Carter was his wife of 35 years, Roseanne Cash is their daughter. This cover and video is the reason Trent of NIN said, "It's Johnny's song now." He wrote it 20 years or so before Johnny sang it. His agent heard it and told Johnny to listen and think about it. Johnny played it 100 times before he decided and wrote Trent.
Reznor praised Cash's interpretation of the song for its "sincerity and meaning", going so far as to say "that song isn't mine anymore." ~ Johnny Cash's daughter cried when she first saw this video, she asked her dad "It sounds like you are saying goodbye" as he responds "I am". RIP Johnny and June!
This is the only music video that makes me feel like crying every time I watch it. A man I knew personally, Sheriff Ralph Jones of Walker County, Georgia, was one of the main people who convinced Johnny Cash to get help and escape the grip of his addictions. Johnny came and did a special charity show at my high school to honor his debt to Sheriff Jones. I was never a "fan" of Johnny Cash, but I had the highest respect for his talent and for the transformation he made in his life. As I have gotten older, I have grown to love his body of work more as the years have gone by. But all of it pales for me in comparison to what he did with this video. If ever anyone has made a case for living your life in a way where you will not have regrets at the end of your journey, it is Johnny Cash in this video. Thanks for your reaction to this masterpiece of sadness.
You have one of the most correct and concise reactions to this video that I have seen. I've watched dozens of them and have researched the music and his reasons - you are spot on in this video. Thank you for your reaction video!
Yes, your comments were spot on. Trent Reznor of NIN wrote this in 1994. Johnny recorded this a few months before he passed in September 2003 and it was his last recording and I totally believe he knew his end was near. When Trent heard it he said, "this is Johnny's song now".
Not after he heard an audio version, he wasn't impressed by that. But after he saw this video Said it was like seeing someone else kiss your girlfriend
@@PutnmaKE Sort of true, but when he said when he heard the CD copy of the song sent to him, he was otherwise preoccupied with other things going on, so he didn't really pay much attention to it which was him "dismissing" it. It was about a year later when the Music Video was made and he was presented with it that he paid a lot more attention to it, and was stunned by it. From then on he was saying the song had become Johnny's and that he was proud that his song had been used to frame Johnny Cash's life.
I had seen a fair number of reactions to Johnny Cash's "Hurt," but I hadn't until now seen a NIN fan's reaction to it. Now I have. Your amazement at recognizing the song brought a smile to my face. Johnny brought a wholely different perspective that transformed Trent's song into something new. That's what a fully successful cover does. Trent's version is perfect as an ending for The Downward Spiral, but Johnny's version stands on its own better than Trent's. As you say, it was the lyrics that attracted Johnny's attention and that worked so well for him.
greatest reaction i have seen ever, so pure, exactly the same reaction i remember that i haved MY FIRTS TIME watching this piece of art that was the song, the lyric, the voice, the emotion, and THAT VIDEO. Astounding
When you are with dying family members you might understand. I have lost all family members except my daughter. My band plays this this this every weekend. I cry everytime
When he said "I would keep myself, I would find a way." I took that as he wouldn't let his career cause changes in himself that he regretted. Johnny lost himself and made a lot of mistakes after he gained fame and fortune, and he hurt a lot of people besides himself. June brought him back to his previous-self a lot, which was why she was his rock. This song is as much a heartfelt apology to those he hurt and let down as it is a goodbye to his fans. It was his way of closing the book of his life by gifting us with some of his hard-earned wisdom. That is the reason why all of us are so deeply moved by this music video. He painfully yet compassionately stripped away the illusions that we fool ourselves with, and makes us see what is most important in life: people, not things. Thank you, Johnny. Your pain is over, and you've taught us how to lessen the pain that we cause ourselves through the distractions of materialism. It is a goodbye gift that touched me deeply. May our beloved "Man in Black" live forever in our hearts as he rests in peace.
Nine Inch Nails wrote this song, for Johnny Cash's swan song.. Hit's ppl like a sledge hammer, if not you're not human. God's speed Johnny.. Thanks for sharing.
I've listened to his version of this song at least 500 times and I still break down and cry. Trent Reznor wasn't a fan of Johnny doing this song until he hear it and saw the video. after that he said it"s Johnny's song now.
I love this song and Cash. You are the only one who gets it! So many see the picture of his mother and say his wife. You are the first to recognize that's his mother. And the closing of the piano. Thank you for describing him in such an accurate and beautiful way
Excellent reaction. This song almost needs an Advisory Notice. This song hits you like a ton of bricks. But you know this man's work and this song. Your reaction was wonderful. Well done!
Johnny Cash... imo ... knew that his fans were like family and to me this was his final farewell to us ... I have to say to you that of all the reactions to this song I have watched, you were the most spot on ... from his mother's picture on the wall to the caressing of the piano after closing ... thank you ...
I both read and watched material related to this video by Johnny. They all said that when he closed the piano at the end of the video, he never opened it again. Your reaction was perfect as you had the perspective of having heard the original singer/songwriter perform it. Since finding your channel, I have unsubscribed from 95% of the other reactors. They pause constantly and insert their own dissection of the song. You listen, watch, feel (seldom pause) and then react when we've all had a chance to watch/listen. Your appreciation of music shines through your eyes, your expression and your thoughtful comments. Well done, Soul and thank you.
June was sick during this , Johnny had been sick for several years . His best friend Waylon Jennings died the year before once June died he had no reason to fight the pain anymore so he died a couple of months later
This is ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE. Pure, raw soul. And pain. Hurt. So many people take pride in being “purists.” They think absolutely no one can ever do a cover justice versus the original. I say f-ing screw that. I love covers. I think there’s so much beauty to be found in doing a cover - finding a way to give new life and meaning to the exact same words someone else has used. No one will EVER be able to convince me that there’s a better cover than this. Even taking the video out of it...if you just close your eyes and listen to this, it is the pure embodiment of “hurt.” Pain. Regret. You can hear and feel the pain and brokenness in his voice. Someone who would kill to no longer feel that pain - whatever the source. Johnny Cash truly embodied this song. As he dealt with the loss of the love of his life, and with the regret of all of the mistakes that he was all too aware that he’d made, he knew that he was imparting meaning at the end of his own life on Earth. He gave us all an eternal gift in this song. Even Trevor Reznik recognized that despite the fact that he originally wrote and performed this song, it became Cash’s song. RIP The Man in Black. FYI, I generally despise country music. But Cash wasn’t REALLY country. He was SOUL.
As a senior when you get older it doesn't matter how many awards or gold records you have nothing can replace family and friend's I can feel his heart ache for his wife
Very raw and very honest, the perfect song sang at the perfect time by the perfect artist to do it, tells the story of his life, at the end full of regrets, we all can relate
I think when his old footage of his younger self fades away and goes to footage of him at the end of his life closing the piano was his way of saying his era is over.
This song was also covered by The Hound and the Fox, featuring Adam Chance of Home Free. They have collaborated on several other songs and would be another rabbit hole worth exploring.
I've watched a lot of reaction videos of this. You're the only one to recognise it as the NIN just hearing it, and also recognising the framed photo was his mother and not assuming it's his wife. Good reaction. Thanks.
G'day mate. 🇭🇲 I subbed recently. Quality reactions! Seeing the "ghost" of June on the staircase, looking down at him so sadly.😪 A legend in the music world. Can't wait for more from you. ⭐👍💖
June died shortly after this video was filmed. She wandered down the stairs to see what they were up to and the producer kept the footage in. The House of Cash, derelict by that time, burned to the ground not long afterwards.
The concept of the song is that if he could do it all over again, he would do it the same way, it's not meant to be uplifting or saying he would right his wrongs, it's meant as a facing of reality. "If I could start again a million miles away, I would keep myself, I would find a way." It's very grounding and sad, but real
Johnny closing the lid on the piano brings to my mind the emotions of the first time hearing Don McLean’s “The Day the Music Died.” It’s got the same level of “End of an Era” to it
On a different reaction video to this song, I saw someone comment about the final shot that Johnny caresses the piano lid like someone would caress a loved one's coffin. That realization entered me like a sledgehammer.
Amazing! I was so happy when you recognised a NIN song. If you haven't heard them, there are six albums at the end of his career that are amazing covers of great songs, produced by Rick Rubin (Def Jam records). ALL are worth their weight in gold. I think a few were just recorded in Rick's living room. Album 3 is very good! Covers a Bonnie Prince Billy song.
Yes this is a NIN song. It was rereleased end of 1999 by cash. June carter cash passed in march of 2003 video featured in may 2003. lastly Mr cash passed in sept 2003.
Another "farewell" song is David Bowies "Lazarus". You will be affected by it. He even closes his "coffin" at the end. The same as Johnny closing the piano. Sad, so sad.....
Es tan hermosa está canción interpretada por Johnny Cash que me emociono mucho al escucharla sin saber inglés. La encontré subtitulada y me hizo llorar. Que pena que no estés con nosotros Johnny Cash. Estoy conociendo tu música ahora lamento no haberlo conocido antes. Todos somos luces y sombra pero personas como Johnny Cash dejan un legado.
How powerful for Johnny to make this knowing that it’s his end message. Almost like David Bowie’s final 2 albums under the knowledge of impending death. Damn…
One of the most powerful elements of this video for me, was that not all the imagery is bleak. In fact, it contains many scenes that would be among the happiest moments of his life...but the lyrics don't reflect this. Even during those joyous moments, all we hear is regret, sadness, and loss.
My father was married for 48 years to the woman who was his soulmate. She died in September. He died of a broken heart 5 weeks later. This happens alot with older people. They see no future for themselves without their partner.
I'm don't know too much of music theory but it seems to me that Trent's version is in C and he hits that flat five on the third note of the motif for the effect of dissonance; which gives it a disturbing, uneasy, anxiety feeling. Johnny's version seems to be in A# and he hits the flat 3rd and that just brings the pain. I see you play (or at least own a guitar) so try it out. I hope I'm in the right ball park here. I'm sure youtube will correct me if I'm wrong. And I don't think I'm tuned to standard. Bit off. I really like that in Cash's version near the end, you can hear a sustained electric guitar, like an ebow or a sustainiac pickup, (at 4:19 in your video) just banging out three sustained notes that dig in with the piano and background strings for the crescendo.
Great review. I have never heard any Johnny cash in my life so you're my 1st and I thoroughly enjoyed it. On a completely different note please pretty please Do more Pentatonix. Their newest video is be my eyes and it's original. There's also happy now which is original also.
NiN version was a sad/depressed, pessimistic twenty-something, hoping to find a way to have hope for a future. Johnny Cash's is a man facing the end of his life, realizing the impact he really had on the people he loved, and accepting the sad reality that he didn't have time to make up for some of the things he regretted. It's a remarkable piece of music, IMHO. How it can kind of bookend life, and how much it changes meaning to that life with the passage of time.
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Not many artists get to say goodbye...Johnny did, beautifully.
He didn’t only say goodbye with this. He issued a challenge for those who followed him to LIVE, and make it worth it.
What a perfect comment. I remember watching it on MTV2, and just being completely amazed at what I was seeing and hearing.
@@Dvergenlied Well said, friend.
Idk if they can follow it tho this song he did it is going to be hard
The closing of the piano kills me every time. You're right -- it's him saying the music is over.
It makes me think of the closing of a coffin lid.
same than me, and everytime i watch a HURT reaction I scream "do no stop the video! watch the greatest final ever
Yes! Those last few seconds when he closes the piano and sweeps his hands on the keyboard lid. Reminds me of closing a coffin. It gets me every time 😢
This song isn't played with the vibration of a guitar string or vocal cord, but that of a raw nerve.
It's the purest conveyance of feeling I've ever heard in a modern song.
You Are So Beautiful, Joe Cocker. A contender, I think.
Couldnt agree more
June Carter Cash, seen in this video on the stairs, died May 15, 2003. Johnny Cash died September 12, 2003. This was the last music video he recorded. I've seen this video many times over the years, not once have I made it through without tears.
The video was shot in February.
Like you, no matter how many times I hear/see this video, I cannot get through it with it choking up.
I know this is an old post, but I have been watching reactions to Johnny for a quick minute. The fact that you recognized that the picture on the wall was his mother was a first (unbelievable to me to say the least), and to have the audacity to point out the stark differences between NIN and JC's music is amazing! You hit the nail on the head. Best review yet! RIP Johnny.
Right!? I've watched probably 25 reaction videos to this over the last couple days, and the hair and outfit of the woman in the picture is clearly late 80s style, and if she was that age in the 1980s then she certainly wasn't his wife like almost all the reactors think.
My personal interpretation of when he is at his childhood home walking around and looking in the windows is a glimpse of him seeing his younger self. While walking around, the words sung are, "You are someone else". When he goes behind the house the older self sang, "I am still right here". To me it is a representation of his redemption. After that, the love of his life, June, and the crucifixion of Christ his Lord, are shown. His life was changed. I have watched at least 40 reacts videos of Hurt, and no one is not impacted. It doesn't matter the age, race or background, everyone is moved.
Every time I hear this song, I can't stop myself from crying. The video even makes it more emotional...seeing that look on his face, seeing all those memories flashing by it's impossible not to feel his pain. I miss Johnny. I still find it incredible how universal hi appeal is, even for people who don't actually like country music. Even death metal fans like Johhny!
Trent Reznor said this about Johnny's cover: "Tears started welling up. I realized it wasn't really my song anymore. It just gave me goose bumps up and down my spine. It's an unbelievably powerful piece of work."
RIP, Man in Black, RIP.
Cheers, Soul!
Made me cry too Mike . Always does .❤️☮️
I feel u,,I try watching all the reaction videos to this but I can't keep torturing myself. I'm still young at 49 I guess but look back at regrets, memories..etc..as I'm sure everyone does.
The song is exceptionally moving. The video is like a religious experience.
Every time. I steel myself. I love the song so much I have to but no matter how prepared I end up in tears. What an experience...
To come to that point in life, with such clarity. To realize that everything you thought was so important when you were young, you then lived long enough to see it decay, and knew you had failed to value the things that were truly important. Powerful.
You are the first reactor to actually understand this song and what Johnny is saying. Thank you for that! Great reaction!
I typically don’t like country music but this song ?
So many ignore the needle reference. We know Johnnie had a drug problem. You’re correct, it’s a 9 inch nails song . If ever a song would reflect Johnnies life experiences it is this one. From addiction, relationships, pain -caused and experienced, loss , struggles and reconciliation with spirituality, -he’d trade all of his accomplishments for what truly matters .
I have family kinship to him.
I don’t know them though .
My people come from Ireland but collateral family were Carters . They still reside in Tennessee.
He was making ready his leaving this life and essentially reckoning his life so he could prepare to leave in a “good way”. That’s an indigenous term I’m sure you’re familiar with .
He was ready . You’re right . He died of a broken heart . It was as if this song was made and waiting for him .
I have an adult child who is on the needle and I see her regrets building . In literally all of the ways I have addressed. She’s already thinking of all of this .
He was saying goodbye and leaving us a cautionary tale .
“ what profits a man who gains the world but loses his soul”.
It’s hard to be at this stage in life and realizing what the most precious things are . Love. The inability to go back and change things is a loose end that really smacks you.
He lived this song and embodied it . Many of us knew he was fixing to depart shortly after this was done . We knew it was “ I’m done . I’m tired . I’m lonely , I’m regretful and I want to go now but before I do -hear me “. It kind of reminds me of a confession and personal inventory.
I think he also left this message for others to understand this while young and have no regrets when that time comes . Time waits for no one .
Regret is dreadful at this stage in life .
Avoid them as much as possible as and be mindful of what’s truly important. The time we have and the people in our lives ( to include how we treat ourselves).
When he passed I was happy for him . He was finally free .
I’ll always remember him with this song .
Wow mate, what an incredible comment, thank you. I fully see why he chose to cover this song, the lyrics. It was as if this song was written for him. I will never listen to the NIN version again lol...this is now Johnny's song. I wish you all the best brother[or sister?]:-)
@@soullavee sister . 😁
Heard a story where Johnny cash was clean and sober. Went in for an operation and got hooked again because of his pain meds. Got clean again and needed another operation. He had it done, but refused the pain meds for fear of addiction. I can't imagine what he went through. One tough guy
Damn...what a comment. 🤯😢 That’s so true. I do think he was more than ready to pass away. This was his parting gift, and words of wisdom, to humanity.
more outlaw country a true poet lived harder than johnny cash the true father of outlaws best look up learn, it drips in all his songs! TOWNES VAN ZANDT!!!! i will school anyone on music and who came first and why, how when so on!!! none yall liked johnny cash till american recordings era man!!! then you all jumped on the band wagon!!! in the 80's fans and labels alike buried him in sgit you are all guilty i stood by him he had unreleased full albums in 80's he never put out cos no one cared about him in 80's now!!!!!!!! like pop yall moved on to next hip thing man!! these albums i own ALL and sad was never released till recent years long long long after his death!!! an album found in the vault perfect by his son n daughter a lost gem almost forever all yall i know the fake wagon riders when i see, hear em!!!!! townes van zandt is the godfather of drugs drinkin pain like me bipolar as kid in 50's 60's his damn mom got him AWFUL shocked therapy which made him so much worse!!! he damaged turned to every drug known to man to FIX HIMSELF died young n 1997 .....texas breeds legends townes van zandt is above all up there only with 2 true outlaws of country!!! that lived it!!!! HANK SR. AND JOHNNY PAYCHECK!!! townes must be heard his lyrics his voice man n you fools say oh i don't like country but i like cash fuck off!!!!!!!!!! you own shit know shit bout him his albums!!! i can call you idiot fakes out all day sickens me!!! if you hate country cos ya hear pop rock country TRASH on damn RADIO is why!!!!!!!!! real country ain't played on radio boy!!!!!!!!!
He and June were both critically ill here (2002), she died in 3 months, he in 7 months. It was shot in the House of Cash museum. In early life he was addicted to drugs, spent time in prison. Folsom Prison Blues may be one you would appreciate. He spent time, effort and money after he got out of prison trying to make conditions better for inmates, particularly black and American indigenous people. He wore black to honor the lives of those who don't have the power to help themselves. He was a good man with faults, but a heart. June Carter was his wife of 35 years, Roseanne Cash is their daughter. This cover and video is the reason Trent of NIN said, "It's Johnny's song now." He wrote it 20 years or so before Johnny sang it. His agent heard it and told Johnny to listen and think about it. Johnny played it 100 times before he decided and wrote Trent.
I don't think he went to prison just jail. At least until Folsom Prison.
His eyes are glazed over by the wear and tear life inevitably leaves on us all.
Reznor praised Cash's interpretation of the song for its "sincerity and meaning", going so far as to say "that song isn't mine anymore." ~ Johnny Cash's daughter cried when she first saw this video, she asked her dad "It sounds like you are saying goodbye" as he responds "I am". RIP Johnny and June!
Thank You!!! And the 2 votes down must be Trumps!
This is the only music video that makes me feel like crying every time I watch it. A man I knew personally, Sheriff Ralph Jones of Walker County, Georgia, was one of the main people who convinced Johnny Cash to get help and escape the grip of his addictions. Johnny came and did a special charity show at my high school to honor his debt to Sheriff Jones. I was never a "fan" of Johnny Cash, but I had the highest respect for his talent and for the transformation he made in his life. As I have gotten older, I have grown to love his body of work more as the years have gone by. But all of it pales for me in comparison to what he did with this video. If ever anyone has made a case for living your life in a way where you will not have regrets at the end of your journey, it is Johnny Cash in this video. Thanks for your reaction to this masterpiece of sadness.
You have one of the most correct and concise reactions to this video that I have seen. I've watched dozens of them and have researched the music and his reasons - you are spot on in this video. Thank you for your reaction video!
Yes, your comments were spot on. Trent Reznor of NIN wrote this in 1994. Johnny recorded this a few months before he passed in September 2003 and it was his last recording and I totally believe he knew his end was near. When Trent heard it he said, "this is Johnny's song now".
Yes, mom was the one in the picture. June died 3 months after this video was made, and Jonny joined her 4 months later.
The end is like the closing of the casket
Raw and real. Oh my. Enjoyed your dialogue
Most of us are mortal, but Johnny isn't. He did find a way.
Trent said it's not his song anymore ...now it belongs to Johnny Cash .... after he heard it
Not after he heard an audio version, he wasn't impressed by that. But after he saw this video
Said it was like seeing someone else kiss your girlfriend
@@PutnmaKE
Sort of true, but when he said when he heard the CD copy of the song sent to him, he was otherwise preoccupied with other things going on, so he didn't really pay much attention to it which was him "dismissing" it. It was about a year later when the Music Video was made and he was presented with it that he paid a lot more attention to it, and was stunned by it. From then on he was saying the song had become Johnny's and that he was proud that his song had been used to frame Johnny Cash's life.
Many Thanks for your sweet high sensibility, Mira! ... Yes, our live is often "Full of broken thoughts ...we cannot repair"!
I had seen a fair number of reactions to Johnny Cash's "Hurt," but I hadn't until now seen a NIN fan's reaction to it. Now I have. Your amazement at recognizing the song brought a smile to my face. Johnny brought a wholely different perspective that transformed Trent's song into something new. That's what a fully successful cover does. Trent's version is perfect as an ending for The Downward Spiral, but Johnny's version stands on its own better than Trent's. As you say, it was the lyrics that attracted Johnny's attention and that worked so well for him.
greatest reaction i have seen ever, so pure, exactly the same reaction i remember that i haved MY FIRTS TIME watching this piece of art that was the song, the lyric, the voice, the emotion, and THAT VIDEO. Astounding
That video makes me cry every. single. time. I watch it. The sadness in his voice makes it so so emotional.
When you are with dying family members you might understand. I have lost all family members except my daughter. My band plays this this this every weekend. I cry everytime
When he said "I would keep myself, I would find a way." I took that as he wouldn't let his career cause changes in himself that he regretted. Johnny lost himself and made a lot of mistakes after he gained fame and fortune, and he hurt a lot of people besides himself. June brought him back to his previous-self a lot, which was why she was his rock. This song is as much a heartfelt apology to those he hurt and let down as it is a goodbye to his fans. It was his way of closing the book of his life by gifting us with some of his hard-earned wisdom. That is the reason why all of us are so deeply moved by this music video. He painfully yet compassionately stripped away the illusions that we fool ourselves with, and makes us see what is most important in life: people, not things.
Thank you, Johnny. Your pain is over, and you've taught us how to lessen the pain that we cause ourselves through the distractions of materialism. It is a goodbye gift that touched me deeply. May our beloved "Man in Black" live forever in our hearts as he rests in peace.
Nine Inch Nails wrote this song, for Johnny Cash's swan song.. Hit's ppl like a sledge hammer, if not you're not human. God's speed Johnny.. Thanks for sharing.
I've listened to his version of this song at least 500 times and I still break down and cry. Trent Reznor wasn't a fan of Johnny doing this song until he hear it and saw the video. after that he said it"s Johnny's song now.
Love watching your reaction when you realize this is NIN cover. Written by Reznor for Johnny to sing. Brilliant.
A master songwriter. Storyteller. Simple. Perfect.😢
I love this song and Cash. You are the only one who gets it! So many see the picture of his mother and say his wife. You are the first to recognize that's his mother. And the closing of the piano. Thank you for describing him in such an accurate and beautiful way
A "farewell song"...yep. When it was done his daughter said "Dad, it sounded like a good bye" He said "it was"
Excellent reaction. This song almost needs an Advisory Notice. This song hits you like a ton of bricks. But you know this man's work and this song. Your reaction was wonderful. Well done!
No many reactions picked up on him closing the piano at the end. Great reaction mate
Thank you for your wonderful reaction!
appreciate a fan who knows the story responding
Tremendous reaction, you GOT IT!
You did a nice job on this. You watched till the very end on the closing of the casket. Well done!
i think Johnny's cover of the song adds such a powerful dimension to the original
I think Mr. Cash also saw it as not only 'farewell', but admitting to his faults and mistakes - and asking for forgiveness.
First reactor I have seen who knew the original. Good job
Johnny Cash... imo ... knew that his fans were like family and to me this was his final farewell to us ... I have to say to you that of all the reactions to this song I have watched, you were the most spot on ... from his mother's picture on the wall to the caressing of the piano after closing ... thank you ...
You got this song spectacularly right. Great insight. A true music fan.
I both read and watched material related to this video by Johnny. They all said that when he closed the piano at the end of the video, he never opened it again. Your reaction was perfect as you had the perspective of having heard the original singer/songwriter perform it. Since finding your channel, I have unsubscribed from 95% of the other reactors. They pause constantly and insert their own dissection of the song. You listen, watch, feel (seldom pause) and then react when we've all had a chance to watch/listen. Your appreciation of music shines through your eyes, your expression and your thoughtful comments. Well done, Soul and thank you.
June was sick during this , Johnny had been sick for several years . His best friend Waylon Jennings died the year before once June died he had no reason to fight the pain anymore so he died a couple of months later
I read somewhere, that when Trent Reznor heard this, the first thing he said was...this is Cash's song now:)
This is ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE. Pure, raw soul. And pain. Hurt. So many people take pride in being “purists.” They think absolutely no one can ever do a cover justice versus the original. I say f-ing screw that. I love covers. I think there’s so much beauty to be found in doing a cover - finding a way to give new life and meaning to the exact same words someone else has used.
No one will EVER be able to convince me that there’s a better cover than this. Even taking the video out of it...if you just close your eyes and listen to this, it is the pure embodiment of “hurt.” Pain. Regret. You can hear and feel the pain and brokenness in his voice. Someone who would kill to no longer feel that pain - whatever the source. Johnny Cash truly embodied this song. As he dealt with the loss of the love of his life, and with the regret of all of the mistakes that he was all too aware that he’d made, he knew that he was imparting meaning at the end of his own life on Earth. He gave us all an eternal gift in this song. Even Trevor Reznik recognized that despite the fact that he originally wrote and performed this song, it became Cash’s song. RIP The Man in Black. FYI, I generally despise country music. But Cash wasn’t REALLY country. He was SOUL.
Once Trent Reznor saw the video he said basically it was no longer his song and that it belonged to Cash.
breaks your heart the same way jeff Buckley perfomed Hallelujah . the added meaning and sorrow is compelling.
thank you for picking up on the piano close.. for me its the pinnacle of the message..
As a senior when you get older it doesn't matter how many awards or gold records you have nothing can replace family and friend's I can feel his heart ache for his wife
I think you've hit the nail on the head -it's a lament a farewell - he realises that at the end of the day all the fame and money means nothing
Message; Life is short, don't screw it up!
Excellent video. I can tell you are one of his true fans, which makes your reaction even MORE authentic. You’ve earned a new subscriber, Mate!
Very raw and very honest, the perfect song sang at the perfect time by the perfect artist to do it, tells the story of his life, at the end full of regrets, we all can relate
I think when his old footage of his younger self fades away and goes to footage of him at the end of his life closing the piano was his way of saying his era is over.
"to me it sounds like a farewell song..." - his daughter said the same thing, and he replied "it is".
This song was also covered by The Hound and the Fox, featuring Adam Chance of Home Free. They have collaborated on several other songs and would be another rabbit hole worth exploring.
They say he never opened that piano again.
I've watched a lot of reaction videos of this. You're the only one to recognise it as the NIN just hearing it, and also recognising the framed photo was his mother and not assuming it's his wife. Good reaction. Thanks.
The closing of the piano is like the closing of a coffin.
He only changed one word in Trent's song. He played the video for June and Roseanne. Roseanne said, "It sounds like a goodbye." He said, "It is."
Sorrow . Pain and regret. An apology and goodbye. Rip Mr. Cash
Beautiful reaction
He never played that piano after, this was his good bye
Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails said that this is not my song anymore it's Johnny's!
Thank you. You explain that so great and spot on 👍
G'day mate. 🇭🇲 I subbed recently. Quality reactions! Seeing the "ghost" of June on the staircase, looking down at him so sadly.😪 A legend in the music world. Can't wait for more from you. ⭐👍💖
June died shortly after this video was filmed. She wandered down the stairs to see what they were up to and the producer kept the footage in. The House of Cash, derelict by that time, burned to the ground not long afterwards.
Johnny Cash's daughter after hearing his cover of Hurt said "It sounds like you are saying goodbye." He said "I am."
Wow! Powerful
The concept of the song is that if he could do it all over again, he would do it the same way, it's not meant to be uplifting or saying he would right his wrongs, it's meant as a facing of reality. "If I could start again a million miles away, I would keep myself, I would find a way." It's very grounding and sad, but real
This song goes straight to my ❤️
Trent Reznor didnt want to hear this at first , when he did he was honored and said its not my song anymore its johnnys now
He looks so old, it was a shock when I first watched this, he was only 71 years old. His life story ....
it's an extraordinary performance
Johnny closing the lid on the piano brings to my mind the emotions of the first time hearing Don McLean’s “The Day the Music Died.” It’s got the same level of “End of an Era” to it
On a different reaction video to this song, I saw someone comment about the final shot that Johnny caresses the piano lid like someone would caress a loved one's coffin. That realization entered me like a sledgehammer.
Excellent reaction
Amazing! I was so happy when you recognised a NIN song. If you haven't heard them, there are six albums at the end of his career that are amazing covers of great songs, produced by Rick Rubin (Def Jam records). ALL are worth their weight in gold. I think a few were just recorded in Rick's living room. Album 3 is very good! Covers a Bonnie Prince Billy song.
I've read somewhere that after he closed his piano this time, he never opened it again.
Thank you, you really got it. I am not a country fan and then there is Cash...
Yes this is a NIN song. It was rereleased end of 1999 by cash. June carter cash passed in march of 2003 video featured in may 2003. lastly Mr cash passed in sept 2003.
I like this reaction..at least he knows back story of Johnny and June
When NIN heard this cover they said this was no longer their song, it now belonged to Johnny Cash.
Another "farewell" song is David Bowies "Lazarus". You will be affected by it. He even closes his "coffin" at the end. The same as Johnny closing the piano. Sad, so sad.....
Check out Johnny Cash's first public performance of "Man in Black" to students of Vanderbilt University
Es tan hermosa está canción interpretada por Johnny Cash que me emociono mucho al escucharla sin saber inglés. La encontré subtitulada y me hizo llorar. Que pena que no estés con nosotros Johnny Cash. Estoy conociendo tu música ahora lamento no haberlo conocido antes. Todos somos luces y sombra pero personas como Johnny Cash dejan un legado.
How powerful for Johnny to make this knowing that it’s his end message. Almost like David Bowie’s final 2 albums under the knowledge of impending death. Damn…
Like Warren Zevon dying of cancer and singing "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
One of the most powerful elements of this video for me, was that not all the imagery is bleak. In fact, it contains many scenes that would be among the happiest moments of his life...but the lyrics don't reflect this.
Even during those joyous moments, all we hear is regret, sadness, and loss.
My father was married for 48 years to the woman who was his soulmate. She died in September. He died of a broken heart 5 weeks later. This happens alot with older people. They see no future for themselves without their partner.
Cash's last several albums (American I - VI) had a lot of surprising rock covers worth checking out.
trent reznor (9in) said after seeing this video clip "it's no longer my song anymore!"
He passed a couple of days later. It was a song of defiance for him and his people, not the man.
Rick Rubin (his producer) had to send it to him 4 times before Johnny agreed to record it
I'm don't know too much of music theory but it seems to me that Trent's version is in C and he hits that flat five on the third note of the motif for the effect of dissonance; which gives it a disturbing, uneasy, anxiety feeling. Johnny's version seems to be in A# and he hits the flat 3rd and that just brings the pain. I see you play (or at least own a guitar) so try it out. I hope I'm in the right ball park here. I'm sure youtube will correct me if I'm wrong. And I don't think I'm tuned to standard. Bit off. I really like that in Cash's version near the end, you can hear a sustained electric guitar, like an ebow or a sustainiac pickup, (at 4:19 in your video) just banging out three sustained notes that dig in with the piano and background strings for the crescendo.
Great reaction and review!
thank you
Great review. I have never heard any Johnny cash in my life so you're my 1st and I thoroughly enjoyed it. On a completely different note please pretty please Do more Pentatonix. Their newest video is be my eyes and it's original. There's also happy now which is original also.
He changed it up for his life….
NiN version was a sad/depressed, pessimistic twenty-something, hoping to find a way to have hope for a future.
Johnny Cash's is a man facing the end of his life, realizing the impact he really had on the people he loved, and accepting the sad reality that he didn't have time to make up for some of the things he regretted.
It's a remarkable piece of music, IMHO. How it can kind of bookend life, and how much it changes meaning to that life with the passage of time.