Jesse James
Woody Guthrie
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Just about the worst gun battle I've ever had in the western plains When me and a bunch of cowboys Run on in Jesse James Come a ka-ka yicky Come, a ka-ka, yicky yicky yeah Run into Jesse James, boys Run into Jesse James The guns went off like thunder And the bullets fell like rain Come a ka-ka yicky Come, a ka-ka, yicky yicky yeah The guns went off like lightning And the bullets fell like hail Was on our way to Denver On the old Dodge City trail Come a cow-cow yicky Come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea And in that bloody battle With Frank and Jesse James My partners fell around me With bullets in their brains Come a cow-cow yicky Come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea Frank and Jesse James, boys They robbed that midnight mail The bank and express station And broke the county jail Come a cow-cow yicky, Come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea If you're afraid to fight, boys If you're afraid to die You'd better stay out of the Badlands Where the red hot bullets fly Come a cow-cow yicky Come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea If you're afraid of dying If you're afraid of death You'd better stay at home, boys Stay out of Jesse's path Come a cow-cow yicky Come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea Come a cow-cow yicky Come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea
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7 facts about this song
Bob Seger"Jesse James" is not a typical song in Seger's discography and is not readily available on his main albums or streaming platforms.
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Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen’s version of "Jesse James" is a part of his 2006 album "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions." The album was an experiment in sound for Springsteen, focusing on folk and Americana.
- Springsteen's version is actually a cover of a traditional folk song about the famous American outlaw and is based on a version by Bascom Lamar Lundsford.
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Johnny CashJohnny Cash cover of "Jesse James" was released as a track on his 1960 studio album "Sings Hank Williams and Other Favorites".
- Cash was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice and the song's storytelling nature is typical of Cash's style.
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Pete SeegerPete Seeger's version of "Jesse James" is quite significant. Seeger was an American folk singer and social activist and his version of the song is simple with primarily vocal and banjo instrumentation.
- Seeger's version is traditional, but it has strong political undertones inherent in Seeger's music and beliefs.
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The Kingston TrioThe Kingston Trio, an American folk and pop group, recorded their version of "Jesse James" with modern sound as well as adding a horn section, making it distinct from other versions.
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The PoguesIrish band The Pogues also released a version of "Jesse James". This version features the band's typical Irish folk instrumentation and punk influences.
- The band’s version of the song was included in their album ‘Hell’s Ditch’ released in 1990.
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Woody GuthrieWhile Guthrie is known for his folk songs and is acknowledged as an inspiration for many artists, there is no official recording or release of "Jesse James" by Woody Guthrie.
- Guthrie’s works have inspired other artists to cover older folk songs, including "Jesse James", building a folk reviving movement.
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