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Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow - 'If I Were a Carpenter' Video Premiere

Gary Miller, FilmMagic

One thing Sheryl Crow admired most about the late great Johnny Cash was his unwavering authenticity. "If he was going to sing a song, in order for him to embody that song he wanted to know exactly what the intention of it was," she says of the Man in Black. "That's one of the reasons that when we hear him, we believe him."

Sheryl and duet partner Willie Nelson mimic the late legend's genuine musical style in their heartfelt performance of his classic song with wife June Carter Cash, "If I Were a Carpenter." The duet was filmed back in April at a star-studded Johnny Cash tribute concert in Austin, Texas. The show, also featuring Kris Kristofferson, Train's Pat Monahan, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Shooter Jennings and several more of Cash's friends and admirers, was recorded and filmed for the CD/DVD set, We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music Of Johnny Cash, due in stores Aug. 7.

Watch the exclusive premiere of Willie and Sheryl's "If I Were a Carpenter" duet below, and watch video interviews with the pair here.

Watch Willie & Sheryl Perform 'If I Were a Carpenter'

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murkystarlight

Willie Nelson - A King of Country Music.

August 07 2012 at 2:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bafisw

Like Johnny's and June's version much better.
They didn't really connect when both singing the song.

August 07 2012 at 1:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ana Sanchez

NEW documentary featuring JOHNNY CASH!
MY FATHER AND THE MAN IN BLACK gives us a glimpse into the untold story of the "bad boy", his manager, and a son searching for his father in the shadow of a legend.
Check out the trailer now! http://youtu.be/jtovAxxPo2Q

August 07 2012 at 12:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Winston Smith

I've always liked this song, and I like Willie and Sheryl very much, but I don't find that bringing these three together has produced anything special, which is disappointing.

August 07 2012 at 12:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Travis John

She still looks very sexy after all those years! I wish I could hook up with her for one hot ass date! That would make me sooooooo happy!!!

August 07 2012 at 11:37 AM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
chelless

I'm forever spoiled by the Bobby Darin version. This lacks poignancy- as a duet, at least this seemingly rushed performance.

August 05 2012 at 5:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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