Having had the opportunity to know Hank personally and even get to introduce him on stage for one of his concerts, was a thrill of lifetime. In between shows he invited in to his motorhome along with his band members and we chatted. When I got news of his passing in November 2007, I actually shed tears, it was a real loss. And his wife Ann was a beautiful friend too. Any accolade Hank gets, it's well deserved.
Hank Thompson was a class act and my idol, Hansford Smith Phyllis and myself were some of the last people to see Hank alive, as we went to visit Hank on his death bed in Keller Texas at he and Ann's home. I ask Hank if he wanted me to write a song about him or if there was anything he wanted me to do for him, his reply was " I can't think of anything" we visited for a while, spoke to Ann she said Hank was the best patient he never complained about anything. I drove Hansford and Phyllis back to Lampasas and came home to Austin. I was home about 45 minutes when Ann called and said Hank was gone. We went to a party for Hanks life at Billy Bob's in Ft Worth, there were several stars there Noel Haggard, Mel Tellis, Justin Trevino just to name a few. Hank will never be forgotten he is a very big legend and has some very big shoes to fill. Coutry singers will never put the feeling into the songs like hank. Hank gave me an autographed picture of the 3 Hanks 'Hank Williams, Hank Snow and Hank Thompson' they look to be in their late 20s I will cherish it forever. Buddy Funderburgh Hank Fan...
I won tickets to a show with Hank and Ray Price many years ago. I wanted to see Ray so bad cause I honestly don’t think he ever had a bad song. Ray didn’t make it due to illness but Hank put on a hell of a show. I was kinda surprised that I was the only one singing along with him and all those great tunes from the 40s and 50s. Despite his age the man still had a great set of pipes.
Me and my wife danced to Hank's beautiful dance music in the 50's, in Tucumcari, NM, and I am 85 years old, play his music every day, just so blessed that Hank was a legend for so many.
Very good, so glad I took the time to watch it, Ole Bill Mack does a good job telling the story of this great singer and performer. I got to see Hank about a year before his death in McAllen, TX. It was a good show and I am so glad that I went.
Country Western Swing nobody did it better. The new Country Artists have lost their way as far as what Country Western should be. But.....they will keep trying the talent is there, Hoping for a real good Country Western tune ....'Soon''
I bought this album in the late 90s and it was where I first heard Thom Bresh play. Nearly 20 years later I have heard and seen a lot more of Thom- he's amazing and it is always great to see Hank Thompson who was such a legend of country and western swing music. I play this album in my car. Hank said of his incredible feat of a hit in six consecutive decades that it was not quite as great as having a hit in six non-consecutive decades!
Nice to see and hear some background history of those great musicians. Goosebumps!! It's a wonderful compilation Thom. Should be broadcasted everywhere. Casper
here we find the most underrepresented/appreciated person, i could play hank a good 24 hours-no repeats,no one has any idea,except a few fortunants, the fantastic stuff he did,there is work to be done, to even start listing whats missing is to daunting right now, i could come up with 30+ Lps right now! R.I.P. Hank, the greatest gentleman C&W has known,
The grearest in writing songs and the most fantastic in si nging them. His clear melodious voice just reaches down into your heart, soul, sometimes everything. He lived a good long life but for me be was srilll gone too soon.
the songs asphalt cowboy and sweet thang were mailed to him when he was in Texas and he never sent me a check for the lyrics of the asphalt cowboy song, i guess he said his asphalt cowboy song was copyright was by the guy that opened his mail for him, so i guess i just lost that song and sweet thang was recorded by several artest like nat stuckey the guy that stole the lyrics and recorded them in shreveport la at paula records.
Anyone from southeast Michigan? I remember back in the mid 70's when the Hank Thompson show was on channel 20. They showed a chopper flying at the beginning of the show.
Having had the opportunity to know Hank personally and even get to introduce him on stage for one of his concerts, was a thrill of lifetime. In between shows he invited in to his motorhome along with his band members and we chatted. When I got news of his passing in November 2007, I actually shed tears, it was a real loss. And his wife Ann was a beautiful friend too. Any accolade Hank gets, it's well deserved.
Damn good singer
Hank Thompson was a class act and my idol, Hansford Smith Phyllis and myself were some of the last people to see Hank alive, as we went to visit Hank on his death bed in Keller Texas at he and Ann's home. I ask Hank if he wanted me to write a song about him or if there was anything he wanted me to do for him, his reply was " I can't think of anything" we visited for a while, spoke to Ann she said Hank was the best patient he never complained about anything. I drove Hansford and Phyllis back to Lampasas and came home to Austin. I was home about 45 minutes when Ann called and said Hank was gone. We went to a party for Hanks life at Billy Bob's in Ft Worth, there were several stars there Noel Haggard, Mel Tellis, Justin Trevino just to name a few.
Hank will never be forgotten he is a very big legend and has some very big shoes to fill. Coutry singers will never put the feeling into the songs like hank.
Hank gave me an autographed picture of the 3 Hanks 'Hank Williams, Hank Snow and Hank Thompson' they look to be in their late 20s I will cherish it forever.
Buddy Funderburgh
Hank Fan...
I won tickets to a show with Hank and Ray Price many years ago. I wanted to see Ray so bad cause I honestly don’t think he ever had a bad song. Ray didn’t make it due to illness but Hank put on a hell of a show. I was kinda surprised that I was the only one singing along with him and all those great tunes from the 40s and 50s. Despite his age the man still had a great set of pipes.
Me and my wife danced to Hank's beautiful dance music in the 50's, in Tucumcari, NM, and I am 85 years old, play his music every day, just so blessed that Hank was a legend for so many.
Hey Ben I grew up with my dad 80 and my uncles listening to HT.. It touches my heart what you wrote .....Thanks Ben ...Your a Good OL Boy!!!!!!!
I'm 15 and have been listening to him as long as I remember.
this is one of the greatest singers that ever was smooth as silk thanks for the video
R. I. P.
HANK🎸🇨🇱THOMPSON
His music will never be forgotten. Rip Hank Thompson
Such a great man. Hank Thompson just an awesome person and country artist!!
Very good, so glad I took the time to watch it, Ole Bill Mack does a good job telling the story of this great singer and performer. I got to see Hank about a year before his death in McAllen, TX.
It was a good show and I am so glad that I went.
Good to hear Bill Mack’s voice in there plugging the kind of music we all grew up with.
Love love love this. I cut my teeth to this music!! Great video!!
I really enjoyed this. Thanks for posting!
Hank and George. OMG. THE BEST OF THE BEST. Saw Bresh at Natrona County High School Casper Wyoming years ago
Hank is a true country legend and a cut above all the rest! Love the music.
My uncle famous Amos hedrck was hanks fiddle player
Country Western Swing nobody did it better. The new Country Artists have lost their way as far as what Country Western should be. But.....they will keep trying the talent is there, Hoping for a real good Country Western tune ....'Soon''
Underated loved Hanks music 🎵
I crazy for certain voices
I bought this album in the late 90s and it was where I first heard Thom Bresh play. Nearly 20 years later I have heard and seen a lot more of Thom- he's amazing and it is always great to see Hank Thompson who was such a legend of country and western swing music. I play this album in my car. Hank said of his incredible feat of a hit in six consecutive decades that it was not quite as great as having a hit in six non-consecutive decades!
Nice to see and hear some background history of those great musicians.
Goosebumps!! It's a wonderful compilation Thom. Should be broadcasted everywhere.
Casper
Love this guy singing
here we find the most underrepresented/appreciated person, i could play hank a good 24 hours-no repeats,no one has any idea,except a few fortunants, the fantastic stuff he did,there is work to be done, to even start listing whats missing is to daunting right now, i could come up with 30+ Lps right now! R.I.P. Hank, the greatest gentleman C&W has known,
What a fab. video*****Thank you for posting.
Thank you Shirley for sending.
Great tribute to a great musical talent. Thanks for sharing it.
One of the greatest singer of all time R.I.P.
I love Hank's distinctive voice! Another Texan voice I love!!
Hello Brenda
How are you doing today?
The grearest in writing songs and the most fantastic in si nging them. His clear melodious voice just reaches down into your heart, soul, sometimes everything. He lived a good long life but for me be was srilll gone too soon.
Absolutely wonderful! Thanks
What a great guy, continue to play his music!
Hank has so muck cool it is a shame. Love his music.
I love hank Thompson
the songs asphalt cowboy and sweet thang were mailed to him when he was in Texas and he never sent me a check for the lyrics of the asphalt cowboy song, i guess he said his asphalt cowboy song was copyright was by the guy that opened his mail for him, so i guess i just lost that song and sweet thang was recorded by several artest like nat stuckey the guy that stole the lyrics and recorded them in shreveport la at paula records.
Thanks to Tom Bresh, the adoptive son of guitar great Merle Travis, for doing this piece..
Travis was my biological father.. No adoption here..
Anyone from southeast Michigan? I remember back in the mid 70's when the Hank Thompson show was on channel 20. They showed a chopper flying at the beginning of the show.
Who played lead guitar on "The New Rovin' Gambler" album? Sounds like Merle Travis but not sure.
Tanya Tucker was only 39 in this video (1997). She looked at least 50. Would hate to see what time has done to the poor lady by this point in time.
I thought that Cliff Richard had hits in 6 decades He's not country still a music artist Maybe you only count American hits