Metallica was never a band whose songs were included on my playlist. Try as I might, I was unable to develop a taste for their hard-driving brand of rock. Then just this week I heard Miley Cyrus perform a cover of Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters, and now I am obsessed with the song.
Once I’d listened to Miley’s version I had Alexa play the original. Oh. My. It’s gorgeous. Hauntingly beautiful. Who knew Metallica could pull off such a restrained and heart-rending song?
Now, to add another layer to the mix, as I drove home to Doright Manor from Tallahassee on Saturday afternoon I heard the now familiar opening lyrics “So close no matter how far” emanating from my radio. Only this time it was a cover by country star Chris Stapleton. I adore Chris Stapleton, and his version is oh so good.
I went from not knowing the song at all to having three different, incredible versions on a playlist of its own. And if I’m being honest, the original is my favorite. Finally at my advanced age of almost 65 I’ve developed an affinity for Metallica. Will wonders never cease?
Peace and Rock On, People.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Fascinating. I’ve never heard them
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How! hehe
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🙂
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Metallica was always in my life—but I tended towards less hard rock. Friends were Metallica fans, but I never got into their music. But this one song is lovely.
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It’s like an awakening, lol!
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It really is! I can’t imagine what other songs I’ve missed out on!
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Wow! I am a bit of a rock chick so I can’t imagine not knowing this song. Look up a version they recorded with a symphony orchestra. Next level.
Also my personal fave is Linkin Park. Unexpected harmonies and driving lyrics. I would recommend giving “Numb” a listen.
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Thanks!
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Numb was my emo goth teenage go to song, lol
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I was born several decades too late for the goth thing.
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Well, now I shall see if I can become a convert.
It’s like when someone told me to listen to Sounds of Silence covered by Disturbed. That was an awakening in more than one way!
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Oh, I like that cover!
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There’s a instrumental version of this song, that I am hoping to walk down the aisle too … when I get married of course, lol
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Oh wow!! That’s a cool idea!
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I love the Chris Stapleton version (but Metallica’s is the best!).
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Agreed! I really like the bluesy feel of Stapleton’s cover, but Metallica’s is by far the best.
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