April 08 #3
Patrick from London asks:
I heard a version of “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by The Blind Boys of Alabama. I can’t find this anywhere. Could you tell me what album this song is on? My son and I are big fans of your show, thank you.
Alan answers:
I remember being blown away by the Blind Boys of Alabama when they opened for Peter Gabriel. “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” is a traditional gospel/blues song that has also been recorded by Johnny Cash for his 2006 album, American V: A Hundred Highways. To date, however (at least as far as I can tell), the BBoA have yet to release it on CD, although they do perform it in concert.
I hate to disagree…
They did it on Spirit of the Century, called “Run On”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOiquKuoDac&feature=related
Hi all…
Elvis also does a version of this song on one of his gospel albums, “How Great Thou Art”. It is a great contrast to Johnny Cash’s version. I love them both.