Wow - quite a claim to fame - to live in the town where dear ole Hank breathed his last - is quite something ! Hank Williams was a prodigious talent who battled with the demons of addiction and alcoholism - yet it didn’t stop him performing regularly and writing some of the most enduring and heartfelt country music songs - in recorded history. The guy was a genius, flawed ? Yeah certainly - but he had a magical ear for fantastic melodies and sensibilities - groundbreaking and hugely innovative - a real one off. RIP Hank Williams. Rx.
What? Hardly. Especially, his legacies: Hank jr. And Hank the 3rd. "I'm so lonesome I could cry" is very popular. Back when I was a kid, I lived with my grandparents. I heard quite a bit of Hank's music. My grandfather really liked " hey good lookin".
@Andrew&Natalia S. I can't stand most new country. Sounds like 70s rock. I am mostly a rock-n-roll fan. However, I am also a fan of real country music.
@@williambeglen4771 - SAME with me. Tom Petty said all that todays country music is, is old bad rock music with a fiddle thrown in (something like that) it's been awhile since he said it
Noah Dempsey Hank is the first Rockstar he’s life history set the Rockstar bench mark that plagued many of the greatest like Elvis , Joplin , Morrison and Hendrix
What an unbelievable talent Hank was. Most of us hang around for 70 or 80 years leaving hardly anything behind us. Hank managed to pack it all into 10 years leaving behind some of the all time classic country songs.
Whenever I hear the “yodeling Walmart boy” it makes me happy that Hank‘s music is being passed down and heard by newer generations. Even if it’s through a lil cowboy singing in Walmart!
Hank3 could be Sr's twin. They look so much alike and sound quite alot alike too. I saw him cover some of his grandaddy's songs and he did a mighty fine job!! He'd be a super star, but unfortunately country just ain't country anymore! Sadly, it's more and more like pop music! Hell they even play it on pop stations!! To be honest...it makes my blood boil that you can only here a Hank or George Jones song only once in a blue moon! And that's only on an anniversary of their death or if someone requests it, and that is so sad!! Im 34years old, but was raised listening to good ole music on records! These yougens don't have a clue what country music is!!! Makes my heart so sad!!! R.I.P. Hank! You may be gone, but you'll never be forgotten!!!
hank3 looks and sounds just like him but the only good stuff he puts out is hank covers... hank3 kinda sounds awful and it's embarrassing how good hank and hank jr was and how bad hank3 is
Had a friend that said the same think about Hank 3. I also hate new country and, really, most new music. I think piracy led them to not take chances musically, they just pump out the same junk.
A tortured soul both physically and mentally- so sad for one of the most gifted singer/songwriters of all time. Knowing you are not long for this world brings out ones true talents even more sometimes.
Hank Williams is one of my idols. He's one of the people I wish I could meet most in all of history. Everybody's got to go and he went out in the most baller way possible.
I've noticed in old photographs from the era that our grandparents all tended to look like they were in their late 30's-40's when they were in their 20's. We're unusually baby-faced in modern day. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because we spend the majority of our time indoors instead of working in the sun as much and don't encounter the same sorts of stressors they did back then.
There is no telling what lind of crazy mess Hank Sr. done that we do noy know about. Ive been to his grave. Its quite odd.....very weird vibe standing there.
Widow Keeper alcoholism ages you 20 years in 5, & as you know alcohol was much popular back then. As well as cigarettes, nobody knew the long term effects of substances then. Sad but it is the truth
Ol hank looked like a real outlaw cowboy. I remember going to his grave and I'll tell yah they say hank has a thing to make you get in touch with your emotions and well he did just that and I cried at his grave don't know why because I didn't know the man... but I guess I did that day.
For me, the greatest country singer and song writer ever, is Hank Williams. I know, there have been lots of country greats since then, but none greater than Hank. And, for people who have never had to live with chronic pain, it is impossible to understand how you can become addicted to whatever will help relieve the pain...it does serious things to the mind, that CHRONIC pain. And of course, once addicted, you just need more and more for it to help the pain. It's a catch 22 situation...damned if you do, and damned if you don't. And his demanding life style helped promote the need for more pain killers. Pert' near impossible to quit. I will always LOVE Hank Williams.
Like so many musicians and other artists, the drink and drugs that provide the inspiration is taking their life in return. A sad but common story. Hank was a real original and his work will hold up forever in the world of music. We also got Hank Jr., he ain’t his Daddy but in my opinion Country Boy Can Survive is easily in the top 20 best country songs ever.
He was a real country song writer who could write , sing and perform unlike today’s country artist (heck it ain’t nothing near country music) who’s instrumental parts are played by studio musicians and voice tracks are altered by electronics. Thank you Hank W for helping set the bar who ever thought “country” could slip to the level it’s at !! RIP Hank W
God Bless 🙏You Mr. Hank Williams Your with the Lord 🙏and no more Pain.....Thank You For The Great Songs ....i love listening to them RIP LIVE ON⚘⚘⚘🎻🇺🇸 🎙
It is a terrible thing to have to go through life suffering pain. Drugs that relieve pain often cause problems, but as we progress with scientific technology, we're learning how to surgically deal with the source of the pain with nerve blocks and other techniques now that can give the patient a lot of relief. Hopefully, as time goes on, we'll learn even more so that people do NOT have to deal with chronic pain. Pain is debilitating, and makes a person suffer mentally and physically, so it is paramount that we learn how to relieve pain, yet prevent the problems cause with some of the drugs and methods in use now.
You know I know personally if a person has been given pain meds as myself if u ever get a good feeling off of these opiate drugs your life is in for trouble.
Amazingly beautiful documentary thank you so much I am a huge Hank Williams fan and honestly who isn’t? He’s son Hank Williams lll is the exactly spit image of Hank Williams !
I just saw the movie, I saw the light It gave me chills , the ending was shocking to me because I was so into the movie.... Only 29 years old and dies in the back seat of his car. Wow. I'm taking gautier lessons , so I thought I watch movies I've never seen. I grew up with La Bamba La, buddy Holly story and walk the line and crazy... But I might switch instruments soon..just trying out music.. But I like his life story. Rip hank Williams...
My Uncle was the house detective at the Andrew Johnson hotel . The talk around town for years was Hank was dead when he was loaded into the car . I asked my Uncle and was told he was barely alive when they loaded him into the car . The hotel still stands today and up until recently was used by the education system . Very cool place with a lot of history
@@seerstone3414 I do not doubt the driver . Just commenting on the rumors that surrounded Hank's visit to the Andrew Johnson . My Uncle did say he seemed barely alive , that he was in bad shape when put in the car .
My hunting land is just a couple miles from where he was born in mt olive the street name is “hank Williams memorial drive” it’s right outside of a town called Georgiana where they do a hank Williams festival every year
4.52 Hank wanted his audience to hear about his wife, Audrey, and their son Randall.... She immediately butts in with "you mean Hank Jr?"...... Anyone else pick up on that?
I completely disagree. And it is my opinion that Christian Bale is horrible actor. His grandson Hank III would be the best to play the role of Hank Williams sir.
RIP, Hank Williams.
bird of the abyss
Where did you see him in this?
@bird of the abyss The guy who pointed a gun to a pregnant woman? Did you check the policeman 1h shoulder camera?
RIP Jesus
@bird of the abyss You are stupid.
He passed away in the back seat of a Cadillac in Oakhill WVa... My home town... He has a highway named after him here.
Montani Semper Liberi!
He was on his way to Canton Ohio which is about 35 miles northeast of me. He was definitely a great singer!
Is he was and he will be missed dearly
Oak Hill is my hometown too
Wow - quite a claim to fame - to live in the town where dear ole Hank breathed his last - is quite something ! Hank Williams was a prodigious talent who battled with the demons of addiction and alcoholism - yet it didn’t stop him performing regularly and writing some of the most enduring and heartfelt country music songs - in recorded history. The guy was a genius, flawed ? Yeah certainly - but he had a magical ear for fantastic melodies and sensibilities - groundbreaking and hugely innovative - a real one off. RIP Hank Williams. Rx.
It's almost sad, most country music fans haven't even heard about this legend. Thank you for making a video on Hank Williams.
What? Hardly. Especially, his legacies: Hank jr. And Hank the 3rd. "I'm so lonesome I could cry" is very popular. Back when I was a kid, I lived with my grandparents. I heard quite a bit of Hank's music. My grandfather really liked " hey good lookin".
@Andrew&Natalia S. I can't stand most new country. Sounds like 70s rock. I am mostly a rock-n-roll fan. However, I am also a fan of real country music.
@@williambeglen4771 - SAME with me. Tom Petty said all that todays country music is, is old bad rock music with a fiddle thrown in
(something like that) it's been awhile since he said it
Man if you don’t know Hank can you say you even know country?
If they haven't they're not country fans
Hank is without a doubt the most important figure in Country Music History. And he never even reached the age of 30.
For sure!!
Noah Dempsey Hank is the first Rockstar he’s life history set the Rockstar bench mark that plagued many of the greatest like Elvis , Joplin , Morrison and Hendrix
About 40 yrs ago i read the book"sing a sad song"It was the only book after reading that i broke down and cried.R.I.P.Hank.😢
What an unbelievable talent Hank was. Most of us hang around for 70 or 80 years leaving hardly anything behind us. Hank managed to pack it all into 10 years leaving behind some of the all time classic country songs.
Whenever I hear the “yodeling Walmart boy” it makes me happy that Hank‘s music is being passed down and heard by newer generations. Even if it’s through a lil cowboy singing in Walmart!
Hank3 could be Sr's twin. They look so much alike and sound quite alot alike too. I saw him cover some of his grandaddy's songs and he did a mighty fine job!! He'd be a super star, but unfortunately country just ain't country anymore! Sadly, it's more and more like pop music! Hell they even play it on pop stations!! To be honest...it makes my blood boil that you can only here a Hank or George Jones song only once in a blue moon! And that's only on an anniversary of their death or if someone requests it, and that is so sad!! Im 34years old, but was raised listening to good ole music on records! These yougens don't have a clue what country music is!!! Makes my heart so sad!!! R.I.P. Hank! You may be gone, but you'll never be forgotten!!!
You may be in your thirties but you sound like you're 79
hank3 looks and sounds just like him but the only good stuff he puts out is hank covers... hank3 kinda sounds awful and it's embarrassing how good hank and hank jr was and how bad hank3 is
@@Cletus-so5gr 😮 art is subjective
Had a friend that said the same think about Hank 3. I also hate new country and, really, most new music. I think piracy led them to not take chances musically, they just pump out the same junk.
His grandson looks an speaks like him🤠Before Hank there was nothing😎⭐
A tortured soul both physically and mentally- so sad for one of the most gifted singer/songwriters of all time. Knowing you are not long for this world brings out ones true talents even more sometimes.
Back when country was good and actually country
Right....now these pop artists say "barn", "beer" or "Hanks" name in their songs n its called country.....sad. N the new sounds just flat out sucks!
Sometimes you have to live a depressing, sad life in order to write such beautiful music.
My dad was stationed in San Diego when Hank Williams was local to there, he said he went to a lot of his performances (every weekend).
Lucky duck
How sad about him. This one actually put tears in my eyes.
Dont get a tear in your beer :-)
Hank Williams is a legend. Another icon gone too soon. I'm sure glad he saw the light before he left this world. RIP Hank.
In the words of the great Waylon Jennings “wherever he is I hope he’s happy and I hope he’s doing well.” Legend
Waylon Jennings, another one of the legends of outlaw country music. In the words of another legend, George Jones, "who's gonna fill their shoes"?
Hank Williams is one of my idols. He's one of the people I wish I could meet most in all of history. Everybody's got to go and he went out in the most baller way possible.
I've heard of Hank Williams but I barely know who he was so thanks grunge for this video that and I'm 17 years old watching this video
He is a great singer, I'm 15 and I love his music!
@@Chanel00007 that's nice also I'm 19 now so last year I was 18 so just making sure no one gets confused about my age lol
how sad, I love all of his music. And hank Jr. too.
I love Hank Williams, when I'm feeling like a good ol boy couple of my favorite songs of his is "Your Cheatin Heart" of course and "Kaw-Liga"
Rest in Paradise, Hank. Gone but never forgotten🙏
Anybody here love his grandson “Hank 3”?
I love all 3 Hanks.
Hell Yeah
Hanks other grandson Sam Williams has looks & talent too. He is the youngest. CHECK Him out
@@joeymorvant161 me too ... jr my favorite ,,
The power trio
He died at 29? He looks much older in the photos of this video. So it wasn't the miles he travelled but the stops he made.
I've noticed in old photographs from the era that our grandparents all tended to look like they were in their late 30's-40's when they were in their 20's. We're unusually baby-faced in modern day. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because we spend the majority of our time indoors instead of working in the sun as much and don't encounter the same sorts of stressors they did back then.
@HI BYE -- No shit, Sherlock.😂
Sometimes the mileage can be rough too.
There is no telling what lind of crazy mess Hank Sr. done that we do noy know about. Ive been to his grave. Its quite odd.....very weird vibe standing there.
Widow Keeper alcoholism ages you 20 years in 5, & as you know alcohol was much popular back then. As well as cigarettes, nobody knew the long term effects of substances then. Sad but it is the truth
Thank you Hank. You left us with great music. You passed away in a Cadillac. You passed away in style.
I love how at the end of your video you added the number for those who may need help..brilliant 🙏🙏🙏
Ol hank looked like a real outlaw cowboy. I remember going to his grave and I'll tell yah they say hank has a thing to make you get in touch with your emotions and well he did just that and I cried at his grave don't know why because I didn't know the man... but I guess I did that day.
Screw the tragedy. He changed the world with four chords!!!!!!
He was the greatest... no one can touch him imo
I’m from Montgomery AL and he a legend in our state. Also the WSFA is not a radio station. It’s a new network nowadays.
I lived in Montgomery your right he is a legend
For me, the greatest country singer and song writer ever, is Hank Williams. I know, there have been lots of country greats since then, but none greater than Hank. And, for people who have never had to live with chronic pain, it is impossible to understand how you can become addicted to whatever will help relieve the pain...it does serious things to the mind, that CHRONIC pain. And of course, once addicted, you just need more and more for it to help the pain. It's a catch 22 situation...damned if you do, and damned if you don't. And his demanding life style helped promote the need for more pain killers. Pert' near impossible to quit. I will always LOVE Hank Williams.
Like so many musicians and other artists, the drink and drugs that provide the inspiration is taking their life in return. A sad but common story. Hank was a real original and his work will hold up forever in the world of music.
We also got Hank Jr., he ain’t his Daddy but in my opinion Country Boy Can Survive is easily in the top 20 best country songs ever.
He was a real country song writer who could write , sing and perform unlike today’s country artist (heck it ain’t nothing near country music) who’s instrumental parts are played by studio musicians and voice tracks are altered by electronics. Thank you Hank W for helping set the bar who ever thought “country” could slip to the level it’s at !! RIP Hank W
God Bless 🙏You Mr. Hank Williams
Your with the Lord 🙏and no more Pain.....Thank You For The Great Songs ....i love listening to them
RIP LIVE ON⚘⚘⚘🎻🇺🇸 🎙
I always take the time to watch every Hank video I come across.
The great legend and greatest to ever do it. Rest in peace hillbilly Shakespeare
It is a terrible thing to have to go through life suffering pain. Drugs that relieve pain often cause problems, but as we progress with scientific technology, we're learning how to surgically deal with the source of the pain with nerve blocks and other techniques now that can give the patient a lot of relief. Hopefully, as time goes on, we'll learn even more so that people do NOT have to deal with chronic pain. Pain is debilitating, and makes a person suffer mentally and physically, so it is paramount that we learn how to relieve pain, yet prevent the problems cause with some of the drugs and methods in use now.
Just had my second nerve block 2 days ago and not working.
@@buffalo1d I'm sorry to hear that, hope they come up with something soon for you!
You know I know personally if a person has been given pain meds as myself if u ever get a good feeling off of these opiate drugs your life is in for trouble.
I love his singing
His a legend ❤️
Hello Darlene
R.I.P Hank Williams
Wow, I love Hank Williams and this video came out on my birthday... what a coincidence.
Do one of these on Hank Williams Jr I grew up on his music love to see a video of him
I met hank jr in 2018 at his el dorado concert in Arkansas. Got my picture with him.
@@likesanddislikesetc nice always wanted to go to a concert but he doesn't come to Canada often
Wow so doing the math it turns out jr. Is 71 now? Not a young man.
Thanks to all 3 of the hanks i am a fan of them all.
My dad is 82(2 months 3 weeks and 1 day) days older than Hank Williams Jr (Bocephus)
I dig all 3, also.
You have good taste. He would have been 97 this August. Still a very big loss.
A wonderful musician whose music speaks to a my heart.
RIP.
The film *I Saw The Light* is incredible. Tom Hiddlesten stars as Hank.
I really love hank Williams 😭 im so sad he had a tragic life on a lighter note 📝 he's a 💓 cutie
It is so sad what a short and tragic life he had :(
Joy and Woe are woven fine, a clothing for the Soul Divine...
Wow what a lovely song
Hello Dinah
He’s a hero to those of us who have Spina Bifida. I have Myleomeningicyle. It’s just heartbreaking how he coped with the pain.
Alcohol and pills can do wonders pain wise but it Destroys the heart
Amazingly beautiful documentary thank you so much I am a huge Hank Williams fan and honestly who isn’t? He’s son Hank Williams lll is the exactly spit image of Hank Williams !
Ugh, I wince at the idea of going through life with untreated spina bifida. Poor Hank. :(
The pain in his back from birth must have been awful to bear. I have much empathy for Hank - so sad for him.
RIP
Hank i love his songs yet today love Hank
His son and grandson are carrying on his legacy
i'm not first to see it but for meee i was the first one to like IDK BUT content is amazing and interesting!!!!!!!!!!!
Soooo sorry for your los🙏😻🙏🙏🙏
Yeah, very tragic!
Oak Hill, WV is where I was born
I just saw the movie,
I saw the light
It gave me chills , the ending was shocking to me because I was so into the movie....
Only 29 years old and dies in the back seat of his car.
Wow.
I'm taking gautier lessons , so I thought I watch movies I've never seen. I grew up with La Bamba La, buddy Holly story and walk the line and crazy...
But I might switch instruments soon..just trying out music..
But I like his life story.
Rip hank Williams...
My Uncle was the house detective at the Andrew Johnson hotel . The talk around town for years was Hank was dead when he was loaded into the car . I asked my Uncle and was told he was barely alive when they loaded him into the car . The hotel still stands today and up until recently was used by the education system . Very cool place with a lot of history
His young driver,Charles Carr said he spoke to Hank,after they crossed the Virginia state line.
@@seerstone3414 I do not doubt the driver . Just commenting on the rumors that surrounded Hank's visit to the Andrew Johnson . My Uncle did say he seemed barely alive , that he was in bad shape when put in the car .
I'm still an hank fan 2021
Thank ya', Grunge!
Rip hank 🤧
He's a legand
What a hack job on the King of Country Hank Williams is King
what a great story ,,,love his music but will die like him
The king of Dixie music
Prbly back pain from his birth defect 💔😢
I thought he just had tgt good ole country posture
Just sad how doc would just keep giving him more pills so many singers died like that..
He preformed in the hay ride before 1952
Hi can you please link the full video at 3:20? Thank you!!!
Could of done with a few more ads
😂👍🏻
youtube vanced
Didn’t a old black dude teach em to sing the blues or something like that ?? Or is that just a myth
yep... names Tetot
YES--His name was T TOT--Him and Hank shined shoes and played music for crowds that would gather. Hanks son Hank jr said the same thing.
just an ad for substance abuse?...disgraceful. hank williams is the father of modern country music, warts and all..
Mason Ramsey needs to see this.
Amen to that!
His style inspired Elvis and Johnny Cash later on.
He would've been 97 today if he was alive since he was born in 1923 and his son Hank Williams Junior is today 71 if I'm correct
Good episode now do Hank Jr
My hunting land is just a couple miles from where he was born in mt olive the street name is “hank Williams memorial drive” it’s right outside of a town called Georgiana where they do a hank Williams festival every year
The best picture hank setting besides the brunette girl with the cigar in his mouth .hank jr looks like his dad with these cigars.
Another member of Club 29
You reading an Alabama accent was hilarious!
The grandson looks exactly like Hank. Jr looks NOTHING like Hank... go figure
It happens. I look nothing like my father, but I resemble his father.
He would if he shaved maybe
I have been to his grave and Elvis Presley and Johnny Horton back in 2000 !
4.52 Hank wanted his audience to hear about his wife, Audrey, and their son Randall.... She immediately butts in with "you mean Hank Jr?"...... Anyone else pick up on that?
5 ads in a 12min video 😒
His alcoholism & drug caught up to him & died. Even though he was into that, he was an great singer. And his pain in the back was dibilating too.
Why did Hank kept getting divorced though
The sad substance abuse details of an amazing musician and his path to legendary fame.
An early victim of the opioid epidemic.
Hank was awesome but I like his grandson Hank the 3rd a lot, more my style 🤟🤠
Number 5
3:21 Hank's funny moments.
Christian bale looks kinda like Hank, maybe he would be one of the best actors to tell his story on the big screen 📺
I completely disagree. And it is my opinion that Christian Bale is horrible actor. His grandson Hank III would be the best to play the role of Hank Williams sir.
@@benmiller9854 Hank III looks and sounds just like him!
I don't know if Hanks grandson Sam Williams knows how to "act" , but he is just the right age in his early 20's, & he also has looks and talent
I had to quit watching your video because of all of the advertisements!!
Do rick James
Hank sr
He may have been saved if he had gone to the hospital when he first fell ill
Scott Jensen for Minnesota governor 👍
It was Elonzo Williams not Don
Hank drank to ease the pain of spina bifida, he was self-medicating
bruh
This guy had three issues in his life, Back Pain, Alcohol, and Women. Very dangerous combinations in high doses.
Heeeeeeee haw
Rest in peace 😭💔🙏
You should not know all this information about him, therefore you are too dangerous to live