In 1958, Merle Haggard saw Johnny Cash play in San Quentin, which inspired him to create honest country songs for outlaws. Tom Morello later saw Joe Strummer with The Clash in Chicago, leading him to play righteous rock for punks. Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer both served as musical prophets, conveying powerful messages that resonated with listeners.
Record producer Rick Rubin shared insights on the spontaneous collaboration between Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer, stating, 'Joe was coming every day, because he loved Johnny Cash. He just happened to be in L.A. on vacation and extended his trip a week longer just to be around him.' This shows the deep admiration between these two legends.
Rubin explained that the song 'Redemption Song' was originally intended as a duet, saying, 'Originally, the song was supposed to be a duet, and we recorded it as a duet... But just in case, both Johnny and Joe sang the whole song several times on their own.' This reflects the dedication they had to the song.
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