#1006. Lineage of Song: “Blackbird”

 

Beatles

Beyoncé 

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album received a ton of attention, especially when a country awards show opted not to spotlight it. But it’s slightly more a conversation about race than it is a country album. “Blackbird” was the Beatles’ song about the Civil Rights movement, so it was only appropriate she include it in the album.

#1005. Lineage of Song: “Tomorrow is a Long Time”

 

Elvis Presley 

Bob Dylan

Surely one of the bigger surprises, Bob Dylan writes it, Elvis covers it.

#1004. Lineage of Song: "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"

 

Nina Simone

The Animals

Elvis Costello

I’m such a nerd for the Animals. I think they deserve greater recognition for their contributions to music, between this and their masterful “House of the Rising Sun.” They may not have introduced songs, but their ability to interpret is genius-level.

#1003. Lineage of Song: “Hard Times Come Again No More”

The Longest Johns

Johnny Cash

Bob Dylan

Mavis Staples

Bruce Springsteen 

 

Joan Baez & Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris

Stephen Foster remains one of the most famous names in American music. Here’s one of his less well-known songs covered extensively, proving how deep his legacy goes.