Bass Singer Performs Chilling Rendition Of “Folsom Prison Blues” - More Music

You will love this cover by bass singer Geoff Castellucci, in which he performs his ridiculously great rendition of “Folsom Prison Blues.” Check it out!

Would it be weird to refer to a song of this nature as “cute” or “fun”? It might be. But, this video and this well-loved song done as it is here—well, they’re kinda fun.

Geoff Castellucci has done a bunch of different covers from a range of genres and artists, and he’s able to bring a fresh take to each of them. This one is no different! While the “Man in Black” was brilliant and unique and a treasure, commenters have nothing but love for Geoff Castelucci’s version of “Folsom Prison Blues.”

Geoff plays the parts of four prisoners, but they hardly look like hardened criminals. Prisoner #43633 emerges from his cell and starts out; he’s hearin’ the train. The inmate doing push-ups and wearing a sleeveless shirt takes note and stands up to join in. 

With a breath and a “come on,” the other two reluctantly come into line. One wearing glasses plops down his copy of Johnny Cash’s autobiography, and the other takes a break from leaning on his cage door, lazily moving forward. 

While the original is sad and despairing, this one is tongue-in-cheek. It’s hard to feel threatened by or sorry for these four handsome and hygienically perfect incarcerated gents. They don’t look like any hard labor has come their way!

However, even if you find humor in the imagery, it’s hard not to take the music stone-cold seriously! This guy is gifted! The voice, the harmonica, and the subtle portrayal of four unique personalities demonstrated here are no laughing matter!

As #43633 laments that he’s not on that train, the lonesome whistle blowing his blues away, he backs up and retreats once again into his cell. The reader, the exerciser, and the leaner resume their activities, and we are left wanting more!

Would Mr. Cash be rolling in his grave over this lighter interpretation of his song? Not likely. He’s probably giving Mr. Castellucci a big thumb’s up from Heaven!

“Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me.” Psalms 142:7