I was sitting in a cafe on Jan 1,1953 in Gary Indiana eating breakfast when the news came over the cafe radio that Hank had died. That was real heartbreaking news as I loved Hank as thousands of others did. Nashville was full of great singers and musicians then and Hank was the greatest. 40's,50's and into the 60's had the best men and women singers that ever lived. Great country music ended when we lost these. Wish I could go back and see and hear Hank Williams and Hank Snow and Hank Thompson and Ernest Tubb and Bill Monroe and Patsy Cline and and....
You are 100% correct I haven't bothered to listen to the so called country stations in over 10 years I live with my home recorded CDS of my LPs and CDs
Have you noticed that all of this so called modern country sounds alike. With the old country you knew who the singer was as soon as they started singing. Thank God for youtube
YES!! I totally agree! Well, when Patsy first got to Nashville, she was asked, "Do you want to be another Kitty Wells?" She replied "HELL NO! I want to be another Hank Williams!"
His songs never get old. His music will go and on as long as there is music. My dear Dad first exposed me to Hank's music. I am now 75 ans stil love it and sing it.
My 27 year old daughter loves Patsy Cline and sounds a lot like her. Good music never is a waste no matter how long you lived to sing. It lives on in the heart of country music lovers. I love all the older singers. I'm 51 and Hank was before my time. George Jones is my favorite.
Hank Sr is Country Soul sung from the gut! That’s country people! Just like Merle, Waylon, Marty, Johnny, And especially Bob Wills! Thank you all. Good Night...
Nearly 70 years after his death Hank still remains the best. No one has ever come close and I doubt anyone ever will. As great a performer as he was (and he remains country's greatest male vocalist), the real sadness is that his songwriting was stilled at 29. Considering that he probably wrote about half of the greatest country songs ever by that age, one can only dream about what could have come if he hadn't died so young.
Yes he did more with twenty nine years of living and a very short recording time than anyone else really has ever done in country music with their whole lives. You could argue for people like Merle haggard George strait and Johnny cash but I just feel like Hank Williams is in his own league and very few are even comparable to him
I remember those days so well. My dad looked like Hank. And spent hours singing his songs as he strummed along. Only time would would show me just how GOLDEN a momoent in history I had witnessed. Timeless.
well it is very important to this country music lover I have bern listing to country music before it was country music. im my day it was country and western music and now itnis country music but still Iisten to then old school country music there sre only a few. who still sink oldnstyle country music Alan Jackson. Mark Chesnut Doug Stone. Marty Suart they dtill are no match for. Cal Smith. Gene Watson. and lets not forget the voice of country mus The possum Grorge Jones and cudos to anyone I may have left out. God abless you all
While alive his disorganized drug and alcohol dominated life and hellacious marriage with a psycho[ath Miss Audrey and general philandering kept him pretty much on the outside of the business end of country music especially at the Grand Ole Opry and killed him quite young essentially due to a drug overdose. The viability of the songs he produced and edited is the lasting legacy. You can contrast Williams with Bill Monroe. Monroe continued the older tradition of playing roots music with an acoustic string band even though he borrowed the most advanced techniques, and played many traditional songs, blues pieces, 19th century sentimental songs, and new songs fashioned after them. Williams fashioned songs--many of the songs that are credited to Williams were written by other people but purchased sometimes for 5 or 10 bucks by Acuff-Rose publishers and refashioned--that pretty much matched the format and singer orientation that popular music moved into after WWII and produced a singer oriented music. It is no coincidence that a big part of his fame and success came from the way that pop singers like Tony Bennett and Dean Martin were able to make smash recordings of Williams songs like this.
68 years ago. I listen to this now and wonder how he could be that good. All I can say, with Hank, it just came natural. No other artist, past are present, had that gift. I don't believe we will ever see or hear anyone ever again, that will have this talent to surpass this song.
Jerry Lee Lewis, who just passed, was a fine country singer. His first recording “Crazy Arms” was country. I like his country work better than his R&R.
Again Others were great but no one really rivals Hank Williams It took me some time to honestly realize that all of those hits (even today) came from one guy
I am 40 years old now and I grew up listening to his music. His voice just nourishes my soul. He still remains the greatest country singer ever. I would just like to one day see someone digitally remaster this old camera footage to HD 1080!
I grew up listening to Hank Sr., from my earliest memory. At 75, sure I’ll die with him echoing in my head and heart. He died at 29 but was always an old soul. R.I.P. and love, Hank.
I bet it's warm on the inside. You just have to cut through the ice first, and that is just not worth the effort at this stage with all the spam missiles and dirty bombs dropped daily.
I LOVE the slower pace to this live version. It gives the song even more emotion than the studio version has. Such a treat to see Hank perform. There is precious little video of him doing so.
Anyone that likes country music should agree with me that Hank Sr. will always be the greatest writer and singer that will ever be on this earth..Glen H.
I am from Michigan. I probably sound like a dumb ass sometimes. lol That is how you hear him. It is what it is. I should have not said anything. Hence ...that is why I sound like a dumb ass at times. lol Sorry
This song got more airplay than anything while I was a young child. In the mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, he was always on a radio that I walked past. The Legend.
I was introduced to country music while serving in the Marines. I would like to thank my brothers for this introduction, still listening 28 years later. What a great voice!
I love his passion. I’m only 21 years young, but understand the impact and passion he had not only in country, but music in general. May he rest in the presence of our Lord and may his music keep blessings those who listen to his passion in his melodies
The fact that Garth Brooks says that TH-cam is the devil just proves how full of himself he is...Where else would you ever get to see amazing videos like this?
As I'm listening to Hank Sr. I have chills running down my arms. What a Great Writer an Singer he was an is. Thank you Hank Sr. Up in Heaven lookin down on All of Us listening.❤
One of the greatest singers and writer of country he left use to soon but he left use with his music and that I am grateful for never be another country singer come close to Hanks Style RIP Hank Still listing to you great music today
Hank is the standard. I was a 50s teenager and dazzled by this man, Hit after hit came from him. Everyone should have grown up with this man. I was lucky.
The first time I heard this song I was a little girl and it made me cry because I felt so sad for the man who sung it. I felt like his heart was broken.
Hank was at the top of his game. Musicians who are studying music in school, should be required to watch this. Simple but great. What happened to talent.
I have never liked country music, but when I hear him sing it just melts me to my soul. His music was so beautiful. Very few country singers do this to me. Patsy Cline was another one. Two of the greatest that were gone too soon.
One of the most influential musicians in the history of American music, so talented, in his brief life it is amazing how many great songs he wrote and performed, songs that are timeless.
Not a particularly strong lover of country music..but I'm so happy to have discovered Hank. His music really transcends country...listen especially to Elvis Costello's version of this song!
Hank Williams’ lyrics are the tentpoles and pillars of every single word of lyrics ever written in the country genre in the 6 decades following his untimely passing. What you must understand is country music as we know it began here, with this man. The genre did not exist before he melded his prophetic prose together with old-timey blues & jazz of the 20s and 30s along with the music of Jimmie Rodgers. Hank Sr. is the Rosetta Stone of American music. He is more important to the American songbook than any singer that ever existed. The utter brilliance of his genius was in the masterful simplicity of his layered, complex lyrics, and the genius of his voice came from a lifetime of pain, loneliness and suffering which poured from his soul like the tablets down from Sinai to Moses himself.
I studied music but not a lick of music once from Hank but I can play his music with my eyes closed, I remember every note bye heart from driving in my dad's car when I was a child never picked up a guitar until I was 20 amazing the music is embedded in our souls even when we didn't know it was.
Hank Williams Sr. is the very best example of what true country music is all about. Cold, Cold Heart rips at your insides, making one feel that it was written about yourself. My very favorite artist PERIOD!
Please keep the Hank Williams songs up and it reminds me of my father and mother and grandfather and grandfather . And the war one and two when my 2 brothers put their lives on the line I am grateful to have God in my life . And Hank Williams Jr 2 I am grateful that you are still a live today and I would like to see you again please I am very proud of my family and you will always be a family to me and my brothers and sisters always someone who really cares about your Father and grandmother always I don't want anything from you .
im 13 years old and thanks to my amazing daddy i grew up singing hanks songs, and many others like him. you know your school was raised right when they all sing hank together.
@@sledge1960 The NFL doesn't own exclusive rights to football. There are college and prep games out there to watch too. I'm a Packers shareholder but haven't watched an NFL game since 2016. One season a few years before I moved overseas in 2019, I drove to a different small high school in my county every Friday night to watch a game, sometimes standing on the sidelines near the players. Tickets were $5 per game, a couple hot dogs or a burger with pop at halftime cost about the same and parking was free. Spent less than $100 for the whole 9-week season and had a blast. It was still football, everyone stood for the anthem and I was so close for some games that I could've reached out to make a tackle myself.
@@913KCED When I played competitive sports I was a sportsman not a politician, when I was paid to play music, I was an entertainer, not a politician, I refused to play what in my country we call Party Tunes (Politically Motivated songs). This kind of thing is a breeding ground for hatred and division. I've seen enough of that in my life to do a dozen lifetimes. I won't be involved in it. I love football, but these people have destroyed it. It's a case of 'Enjoy The Game, But Only On Our Terms'.
This is what country music was made of !!! Nashville should be ashamed of what they are calling country music now!!!!!!
Can you believe it? I can't, the very idea of Beyonce in the country arena? That's beyond disgusting.
You're so right.
@@galewinds7696wait what!? *WHY?*
I was sitting in a cafe on Jan 1,1953 in Gary Indiana eating breakfast when the news came over the cafe radio that Hank had died. That was real heartbreaking news as I loved Hank as thousands of others did. Nashville was full of great singers and musicians then and Hank was the greatest. 40's,50's and into the 60's had the best men and women singers that ever lived. Great country music ended when we lost these. Wish I could go back and see and hear Hank Williams and Hank Snow and Hank Thompson and Ernest Tubb and Bill Monroe and Patsy Cline and and....
I wished i had seen Hank . I was only 7 years old when he died.
Now y’all know why Hank Sr. is The King Of Country music. God bless him and his family
I thought Bob willess was
hank was good but i love Merle haggard
If the song touches your soul the singer did the job
This is when country music was born...Thank-you Hank...R.I.P.
Still listening in 2024. God what a talent.
Dear Nashville: This is country music. Just thought you needed to know, because you've lost track of what it really is.
You are 100% correct
I haven't bothered to listen to the so called country stations in over 10 years
I live with my home recorded CDS of my LPs and CDs
The country music that they are putting out now IS NOT country music any more
I am jim from maltra ,I say your right ,take care
Charles Roberts I agree...there are a few exceptions but very few.....Wayne Hancock...western swing....
Have you noticed that all of this so called modern country sounds alike. With the old country you knew who the singer was as soon as they started singing. Thank God for youtube
Hank Williams’ voice just sends the lyrics right into my soul. The love, the pain and hurt, just chilling. To me his female equal was Patsy Cline.
Greatest two voices in country music Hank and Patsy I totally agree
He got no equal but she was great
I agress with you but you should hear Yvette Landry from Louisianna the most unknow country singer ofall time
And that's the truth! 🤠👏
YES!! I totally agree! Well, when Patsy first got to Nashville, she was asked, "Do you want to be another Kitty Wells?" She replied "HELL NO! I want to be another Hank Williams!"
His songs never get old. His music will go and on as long as there is music. My dear Dad first exposed me to Hank's music. I am now 75 ans stil love it and sing it.
this is the best music ever, they should play this on the radio instead of the junk they have now
Amen brother, this is real country music
Yes they should!!!💖😉
Amen!!❤👍
Get over yourself. If you are listening to junk, change the channel.
@Frank Robinson Hank III is good, too.
Still the best after all these years. His songs talk to your soul.
Yes
Now you know why he's the King of Country music!
I'm 83 and I grew up on Country songs. Love Hank Williams
As a small child who was living through the loss of her 2 parents in the 40's, Hank Williams coming across the wires was my salvation.
Hank's life was not a waste. He left behind some beautiful music that will live on for generations to come. Nobody's life is ever a waste.
You are right , God just thought we needed some sunshine for awhile an even though he is gone we still have it in his songs.
My 27 year old daughter loves Patsy Cline and sounds a lot like her. Good music never is a waste no matter how long you lived to sing. It lives on in the heart of country music lovers. I love all the older singers. I'm 51 and Hank was before my time. George Jones is my favorite.
not to mention spawned two more generations of greatness.
Born in 1997 I love Hank and my children's children will love Hank just the same.
Wrong Genre for me, I like Freddie Mercury
Hank's voice was THE greatest male voice in country music history.
And today's dross should study his diction. Old recording but every word as clear as a bell.
In your opinion, of course
And George Jones
Hank Sr is Country Soul sung from the gut! That’s country people! Just like Merle, Waylon, Marty, Johnny, And especially Bob Wills! Thank you all. Good Night...
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Lived 29yrs wrote about 30 songs that are country standers ...amazing !
Just learned today he wrote 129, lord knows some people wouldnt be that acomplished in 6 lifetimes
Nashville, This is Real Country Music!
“If a song can't be written in 20 minutes, it ain't worth writing.” He wrote a lot of great songs in a very short period of time.
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A lot of the best ones take the shortest amount of time I find. At least when I write music and stuff
@@AshdenMurphy So true.
If no paper was handy he had been known to write the words on a match package !
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I loved him even as a young girl and now I am 71 and still love his singing
Hello Cordiene, How are you doing?
He sang from his heart. Probably heart broken
Me too.. 73
@@belleray2 me, also. I am 81
@@a.f.7246 me too, i am 13
Another genius songwriter who wrote such beautiful and popular songs!
Nearly 70 years after his death Hank still remains the best. No one has ever come close and I doubt anyone ever will. As great a performer as he was (and he remains country's greatest male vocalist), the real sadness is that his songwriting was stilled at 29. Considering that he probably wrote about half of the greatest country songs ever by that age, one can only dream about what could have come if he hadn't died so young.
Yes he did more with twenty nine years of living and a very short recording time than anyone else really has ever done in country music with their whole lives. You could argue for people like Merle haggard George strait and Johnny cash but I just feel like Hank Williams is in his own league and very few are even comparable to him
i have always said . he is and will always be #1 . all the others can argue for being #2.
@@normankeller9057 you’re a hundred percent right I’m gonna start saying that if you don’t mind
I remember those days so well. My dad looked like Hank. And spent hours singing his songs as he strummed along.
Only time would would show me just how GOLDEN a momoent in history I had witnessed.
Timeless.
What about Johnny cash??
I wish he knew how important he was to country music .
well it is very important to this country music lover I have bern listing to country music before it was country music. im my day it was country and western music and now itnis country music but still Iisten to then old school country music there sre only a few. who still sink oldnstyle country music Alan Jackson. Mark Chesnut Doug Stone. Marty Suart they dtill are no match for. Cal Smith. Gene Watson. and lets not forget the voice of country mus The possum Grorge Jones and cudos to anyone I may have left out. God abless you all
Terry Murphy that would be cool
HANK DOES HE'S IN HEAVEN WITH JESUS !!!!!
While alive his disorganized drug and alcohol dominated life and hellacious marriage with a psycho[ath Miss Audrey and general philandering kept him pretty much on the outside of the business end of country music especially at the Grand Ole Opry and killed him quite young essentially due to a drug overdose. The viability of the songs he produced and edited is the lasting legacy. You can contrast Williams with Bill Monroe. Monroe continued the older tradition of playing roots music with an acoustic string band even though he borrowed the most advanced techniques, and played many traditional songs, blues pieces, 19th century sentimental songs, and new songs fashioned after them. Williams fashioned songs--many of the songs that are credited to Williams were written by other people but purchased sometimes for 5 or 10 bucks by Acuff-Rose publishers and refashioned--that pretty much matched the format and singer orientation that popular music moved into after WWII and produced a singer oriented music. It is no coincidence that a big part of his fame and success came from the way that pop singers like Tony Bennett and Dean Martin were able to make smash recordings of Williams songs like this.
I'm sure he does.
68 years ago. I listen to this now and wonder how he could be that good. All I can say, with Hank, it just came natural. No other artist, past are present, had that gift. I don't believe we will ever see or hear anyone ever again, that will have this talent to surpass this song.
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Jerry Lee Lewis, who just passed, was a fine country singer. His first recording “Crazy Arms” was country. I like his country work better than his R&R.
Agree
Again
Others were great but no one really rivals Hank Williams
It took me some time to honestly realize that all of those hits (even today) came from one guy
I am 40 years old now and I grew up listening to his music. His voice just nourishes my soul. He still remains the greatest country singer ever. I would just like to one day see someone digitally remaster this old camera footage to HD 1080!
Nothing at all wrong with the faded 1950s footage it adds to the old days atmosphere .
I grew up listening to Hank Sr., from my earliest memory. At 75, sure I’ll die with him echoing in my head and heart. He died at 29 but was always an old soul. R.I.P. and love, Hank.
He sang about real life experiences. He felt every note. And we do too. Love Hank!
There’s many very good performers but when it comes to singing a lonesome song there’s only one Hank Williams.
And one george jones 🙂
I bet it's warm on the inside. You just have to cut through the ice first, and that is just not worth the effort at this stage with all the spam missiles and dirty bombs dropped daily.
The King of country music..bar none. The big bang of country music.
Hank was and is to this day the greatest in country music.
Thank God for Hank and his music. Life wouldn't be the same wouldn't him. A true American legend.
Hank is the best country singer of all time and that will never change
This song has come directly from Hank’s heart ❤️ you can tell he’s recounting from personal experience. That makes it so magical.
This man had pure talent. No fluff, just pure talent.
Great lyrics, great music, great delivery.
A True Legend.
Hank Williams Sr.
The father of county music
His timing was impeccable when singing.
There are many fine country singers but there’ll never be another Hank Williams. He was one of a kind.
U are blessed god bless
That's a fact!!
Hank was a one of kind ,
Yes
Hank lived what he sang about, he took it to the level of high art, he shared the pain of life we all live with and this is why his music is timeless
I LOVE the slower pace to this live version. It gives the song even more emotion than the studio version has. Such a treat to see Hank perform. There is precious little video of him doing so.
. . . I adore his duet with Anita Carter, “I Can’t Help It if I’m Still in Love with You.”
Anyone that likes country music should agree with me that Hank Sr. will always be the greatest writer and singer that will ever be on this earth..Glen H.
+Glen Hobbs Except lets include Jimmie Rodgers also.
Johnny Cash is the greatest singer.
+Kirby he bought most all of the songs from the people that wrote them.
ok.
I am from Michigan. I probably sound like a dumb ass sometimes. lol That is how you hear him. It is what it is. I should have not said anything. Hence ...that is why I sound like a dumb ass at times. lol Sorry
The King!!! Always good to see the few live performances that's on film.
yes Hank Williams the greatest country western singer. Im 73 years old and since was was a child use to listin to this music best ever,
I grew up listening to this on a record album . It is touching to see him singing it on video . This is true country music .
A REAL POET, A GREAT TALENT AND THE REAL KING OF COUNTRY MUSIC EVEN THOUGH HIS MUSIC HAS BEEN RECORDED IN ALL STYLES OF MUSIC......
My parents had a lot of Hank Williams albums and often played them. When I hear a Hank Sr. song, I always think of my Mom & Dad. Love you. ❤
I don't even listen to country music but this is so good. Hank Williams tells a heartfelt story in 3 minutes and sounds damn good doing it.
I love the old country , and hank in particular , a man who knew life troubles
Hank was so dedicated to his art he sometimes brought trouble on himself to make songs from.
it don't get much better then this, unless it's Hank Snow !
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albert costello Hank Williams Sr was The greatest of all time. He's still unbelievable. Unbeatable. He's the King.
This is the country and western music I grew up listening to.
Hello, how are you doing today?
There is something about the way Hank sings his songs that makes him unique.
Difficult to believe that there is so little film of both this great man and Buddy Holly performing any of their songs
"The more I learn to care for you, the more we drift apart." Probably one of the best lines ever in a song ❤️
Hello Emily how are you doing
This song got more airplay than anything while I was a young child. In the mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, he was always on a radio that I walked past. The Legend.
The song was played on all country stations in Southern Indiana and Southern Illinois.
I was introduced to country music while serving in the Marines. I would like to thank my brothers for this introduction, still listening 28 years later. What a great voice!
Never heard more pain in someone's voice than when I heard Hank sing the songs he wrote. Raw and pure emotion! Brilliant songwriter!
Hello Heather, How are you doing?
Agree
Such a haunting voice. One of the best love songs ever written.
Hank Williams shared his soul like Loretta Lynn, thru his life experiences. Both the very best of country.
I love his passion. I’m only 21 years young, but understand the impact and passion he had not only in country, but music in general. May he rest in the presence of our Lord and may his music keep blessings those who listen to his passion in his melodies
Eveytime I hear this man chills run down my spine.
The fact that Garth Brooks says that TH-cam is the devil just proves how full of himself he is...Where else would you ever get to see amazing videos like this?
theann111 garth brooks and all his like are a JOKE. i laugh at that shitty pop country
LukeTheDrifter07 LOVE YOU FOR SAYING THAT AND HANK IS THE GREATEST OF THEM
Greetings from Ireland Hank was da man I agree 100% with you have you seen Holly Williams stuff it on here too
Garth who?
Brooks is a joke
As I'm listening to Hank Sr. I have chills running down my arms. What a Great Writer an Singer he was an is. Thank you Hank Sr. Up in Heaven lookin down on All of Us listening.❤
Hello, how are you doing today?
I love and appreciate so very much this talented men singing with all his heart, love you Mr.Williams and I listen your heart songs, 🎉❤
The one and only country singer songwriter of the twenty century.
The greatest influence on country music. RIP Hank.
Songs so simple and yet so clever, a story in a few minutes. Hank was a gift to music that is unlikely to be matched in these times
memorable lyrics like "the silence of a falling star, lights up the purple sky, as i wonder where you are, i'm so lonesome i could cry."
I had this on a 78 record .some song still fits today's world .this is for sure one .
One of the greatest singers and writer of country he left use to soon but he left use with his music and that I am grateful for never be another country singer come close to Hanks Style RIP Hank Still listing to you great music today
Absolutely amazing! Live and on old equipment and sounds better then almost anything I can find on the radio right now.
there will never be another Hank Willams friend's.
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Hank is the standard. I was a 50s teenager and dazzled by this man, Hit after hit came from him. Everyone should have grown up with this man. I was lucky.
He was only 28 years old in this video, rest in peace legend ✌🏻
Hank sang from the heart !!!!!!
How are you
I had almost forgotten what real country sounds like.
Hank can never be forgotten
All riht. Great song & performance
Even country music develops!
I miss the old fashioned country. Those are the songs I remember!
605 did to .
Amen to that
Reliving my youth of listening to the best music on radio back in Cape Town in the mid-80's. Hank Williams, truly amazing.
This is the best country music singer I was raised in the 50s as a kid love his music
Hi Sharon
The first time I heard this song I was a little girl and it made me cry because I felt so sad for the man who sung it. I felt like his heart was broken.
Hank was at the top of his game. Musicians who are studying music in school, should be required to watch this. Simple but great. What happened to talent.
I have never liked country music, but when I hear him sing it just melts me to my soul. His music was so beautiful. Very few country singers do this to me. Patsy Cline was another one. Two of the greatest that were gone too soon.
This brought tears to my eyes. My dad sang all Hanks songs as lullabies to us 8 kids. He also saw him many times!
What a treat. magical Hank Williams
My favourite song that still means so much to me after all these years. I'm 76. He sang from the very heart and wrote the music to prove it too.
Hank the 1st,Chuck Berry and William Shakespeare, holy trinity of writers.Hank set the bar so high, it will never be reached
Hank set the standard for country music, the Alabama Boy gave so much
This is REAL country music, not the crap of today....
That performance makes goosebumps and shivers go all over me. It's so wonderful to actually watch Hank in action.
I had a neighbor in his 70's, talked just like Hank naturally, what a memory.
What a CLASSIC.💯💯🎁🎁🌎🌎⭐⭐⛹️⛹️
One of the most influential musicians in the history of American music, so talented, in his brief life it is amazing how many great songs he wrote and performed, songs that are timeless.
Not a particularly strong lover of country music..but I'm so happy to have discovered Hank. His music really transcends country...listen especially to Elvis Costello's version of this song!
Hank Williams’ lyrics are the tentpoles and pillars of every single word of lyrics ever written in the country genre in the 6 decades following his untimely passing. What you must understand is country music as we know it began here, with this man. The genre did not exist before he melded his prophetic prose together with old-timey blues & jazz of the 20s and 30s along with the music of Jimmie Rodgers. Hank Sr. is the Rosetta Stone of American music. He is more important to the American songbook than any singer that ever existed. The utter brilliance of his genius was in the masterful simplicity of his layered, complex lyrics, and the genius of his voice came from a lifetime of pain, loneliness and suffering which poured from his soul like the tablets down from Sinai to Moses himself.
Hank ( Luke the drifter) we miss ya, this world misses your voice your writing. This my friends is real country music.
70 years later , still the King 👑
The American, Shakespeare. Inspirational lyrics.
THIS is country music. Hank invented it!
No, actually, he didn't at all.
Roy Acuff is regarded as the king
That was country music of my daddy time. Damn good too. Why I still play my dad's record of old Hank.
I’m 11 and yet I’m the only kid I know that likes old country musi and i couldn’t believe it
I studied music but not a lick of music once from Hank but I can play his music with my eyes closed, I remember every note bye heart from driving in my dad's car when I was a child never picked up a guitar until I was 20 amazing the music is embedded in our souls even when we didn't know it was.
Hank Williams Sr. is the very best example of what true country music is all about. Cold, Cold Heart rips at your insides, making one feel that it was written about yourself. My very favorite artist PERIOD!
Dancing two step with my grandmother to this in her living room as a child... I miss her so much. 💖
Please keep the Hank Williams songs up and it reminds me of my father and mother and grandfather and grandfather . And the war one and two when my 2 brothers put their lives on the line I am grateful to have God in my life . And Hank Williams Jr 2 I am grateful that you are still a live today and I would like to see you again please I am very proud of my family and you will always be a family to me and my brothers and sisters always someone who really cares about your Father and grandmother always I don't want anything from you .
im 13 years old and thanks to my amazing daddy i grew up singing hanks songs, and many others like him. you know your school was raised right when they all sing hank together.
Country Music without Hank Williams would be like football without the forward pass.
Shoot, man, it'd be like football without the goalposts...what would be the point in watching it?
@@913KCED Well, I've stopped watching it since the Cowboys got themselves caught up in all that kneeling stuff.
@@sledge1960 The NFL doesn't own exclusive rights to football. There are college and prep games out there to watch too. I'm a Packers shareholder but haven't watched an NFL game since 2016.
One season a few years before I moved overseas in 2019, I drove to a different small high school in my county every Friday night to watch a game, sometimes standing on the sidelines near the players. Tickets were $5 per game, a couple hot dogs or a burger with pop at halftime cost about the same and parking was free. Spent less than $100 for the whole 9-week season and had a blast. It was still football, everyone stood for the anthem and I was so close for some games that I could've reached out to make a tackle myself.
@@913KCED When I played competitive sports I was a sportsman not a politician, when I was paid to play music, I was an entertainer, not a politician, I refused to play what in my country we call Party Tunes (Politically Motivated songs). This kind of thing is a breeding ground for hatred and division. I've seen enough of that in my life to do a dozen lifetimes. I won't be involved in it. I love football, but these people have destroyed it. It's a case of 'Enjoy The Game, But Only On Our Terms'.
I was a year old when this came out . Still love it now 70 I still love it 😊
Hank the country blues man. As much blues as country - love it. Nobody else sounds like him.
Hank Williams Jr. Can't hold a candle to his Dad!