The song gained renewed fame when it played over the closing credits of The Sopranos pilot episode, perfectly framing the internal conflict of the show's protagonist, Tony Soprano. Where to Legally Download and Stream
Produced by Rick Rubin , the track features only Cash’s world-weary baritone and his acoustic guitar, recorded in a living room to capture a raw, intimate atmosphere. The Beast In Me Johny Cash MP3 Download
Although Lowe wrote it, Johnny Cash was the first to release a recorded version in April 1994. Lowe's own version followed months later on his album The Impossible Bird . The song gained renewed fame when it played
The song was written by English musician Nick Lowe , who was Cash's stepson-in-law (married to Carlene Carter) from 1979 to 1990. intimate atmosphere. Although Lowe wrote it