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Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane (official Video) šŸŽ Free

The Cowboy Junkies' "Sweet Jane" is one of those rare covers that didn't just honor the original—it redefined it. Released on their 1988 breakout album, The Trinity Session , this version turned Lou Reed's proto-punk anthem into a haunting, slow-burn masterpiece .

The highest praise for this cover came from the songwriter himself. Lou Reed famously called the Cowboy Junkies' version ā€œthe best and most authentic version I have ever heardā€ . He was so moved by their interpretation that he reportedly began performing their slower arrangement in his own concerts. Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane (Official Video)