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2. ... Loveless said her producer/husband Emory Gordy Jr. once struck up a conversation with Howard

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Sun Nov 10, 2013, 05:41 PM

Nov 2013

about Busted, which was initially made famous by Johnny Cash ... "Emory had mentioned to him about Busted and how it was such a great song, and what a twist that would have been if it would have been about coal miners," Loveless said. "Harlan said, You're not even going to believe this, but the original lyrics were about coal miners." Indeed, Howard had pitched the song to Cash, but since Cash knew more about cotton than coal, Howard amended the narrative -- and gave Gordy a copy of the original words. "So, no, I didn't change the lyrics to suit me!" ...

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As appropriate today as when it was first written. In_The_Wind Nov 2013 #1

... Loveless said her producer/husband Emory Gordy Jr. once struck up a conversation with Howard struggle4progress Nov 2013 #2

I enjoyed reading the background story that goes with the song. In_The_Wind Nov 2013 #3

I like what ol Ray had to say NightWatcher Nov 2013 #4

Yeah, he was pretty good at it struggle4progress Nov 2013 #6

Good 'Ol Ray,it's an oldie... easychoice Nov 2013 #5