Johnny Cash – Hurt
Introduction “Hurt,” a haunting ballad delivered by the legendary Johnny Cash, isn’t originally his song. It stemmed from the industrial rock world, written and performed by Trent Reznor of Nine…
Introduction “Hurt,” a haunting ballad delivered by the legendary Johnny Cash, isn’t originally his song. It stemmed from the industrial rock world, written and performed by Trent Reznor of Nine…
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