His song “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” is the National Anthem of heartbreak.

@roberttompkins6489

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Yes, no song is as sad as it.

@roberttompkins6489

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@@voltakackackack666 I am sure your suggestion is sad, but no. With a stanza as poetic and with poignant imagery as below, and sung with the depths of sorrow that only Hank could deliver in his vocals, I will stick with it as the saddest song in my opinion. And this from a rock and roll type that only samples country on occasion--but this song is an existential masterpiece. In fact, it is the only song that is so sad it is actually hard for me to listen to it at times because of the sorrow it ilicits. "Did you ever see a robin weep, When leaves begin to die? That mean he's lost the will to live, I'm so lonesome I could cry."

@bsargent8935

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☝️ this person is speaking facts. Listen to them

@IisDeeps

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Amen

@Wilson-cp4gx

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Agreed…a top country blues song of all time and an influence on multiple music genres for decades.

The "Hillbilly Shakespeare" A true, verified and oft repeated story, as told here on the Ken Burns famous PBS documentary on Jazz: "Charlie Parker, the great jazz great, was feeding jukeboxes on 52nd street in the '40s playing country music, playing Hank Williams, playing 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' and the Cats were saying, his fellow band members were saying, "Bird what are you doing? Why are you playing that?" And he says, "Listen to the stories." "

The lady at the beginning of the video is June Carter, the future wife of Johhny Cash. Notice how long Hank holds the words. It was a trademark in many of his hits. You need to watch the movie "I Saw the Light". it tells Hank Sr. life story. Hank had a drinking problem and a severe back disease (Spina Bifida). So sad he passed away at the young age of 29. Hank Jr. was about 3 years old.

@clintcalvert9250

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He was big into drugs. Died in the back seat of a Cadillac

@diamondwchamp

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@@clintcalvert9250 He died from a Doctors injection that eventually put his heart to sleep. Later it was discovered the so-called physician had a phoney diploma. Hank was a heavy drinker. Hank was probably the best song writer and the first super star of music. Maybe an Elvis before Elvis?

Great song. I love his music. The girl at the beginning was a young June Carter before she married johnny cash. She is great in her own right.

@jaquestraw1

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Did not know that!

@melissacaddell2604

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@@jaquestraw1 she was in a lot of those older shows. My mom watches them and educates me on who is who. Lol. I really enjoy them too.

@warrenhammonds1093

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@@jaquestraw1 Search for "I Saw The Light" from the same TV show this one came out on. She sings tenor backup on it and does a great job too.

@garygoodman4342

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June and Audrey were great friends. So much so June was Hank Jr's Godmother. However, many people assume Johnny was his Godfather which he was not. June and Johnny didn't meet til 7 years after Jr was born, nor did they marry til Jr was 19.

@billbatterton1282

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Absolutely correct, June is one of the daughters of Mother Mable Carter. The Carter family were regulars on the Grand Old Opry and June was regularly doing her little comedy routines.

I grew up with my Dad singing this to himself when he was in the kitchen.

@sherigrow6480

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My dad, too!!

Hank Williams is legendary and has some great early country songs, but is a really sad story as he was addicted to alcohol and drugs. He passed away in the back seat of a car on his way to a concert in Ohio at the age of 29.

Oh how can you not love Hank Sr? Try "Lost Highway" next! The purest country ever known!

This is the very definition of country music.Hank was one of the first country music superstars.

@brushstroke3733

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Have you ever heard of the singing brakeman, Jimmie Rodgers?

@mbsnyderc

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@@brushstroke3733 Yes

@brushstroke3733

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@@mbsnyderc Cool, that makes me happy to hear.

@scottfrench4139

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Rodgers was a country star two decades before Hank. So were the Carter Family.

@Gutslinger

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@@brushstroke3733 I've always heard his name throughout my life, but I'm not sure if I ever heard him sing. He was from Oklahoma, right? I always heard his name on the radio and stuff. Think I even seen a statue of him with a horse, maybe.

My Mom used to sing this to me when I was a kid. I find myself singing it occasionally while doing dishes.

Hank Williams is the first name you’ll hear when you talk about honky tonk music. Died very young, but had a huge influence on country music just like the Beatles’ influence on pop/rock.

@scottfrench4139

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Influence on all music. He's a vital rock 'n' roll predecessor.

@humpy936

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Actually Hank Sr. influenced Pop music back in the day also, which was unheard of.

Hank wrote some of his greatest songs in 15 minutes, a one of a kind talent.

Authentic old-school country music.

Hank Williams is one of the greatest musical figures of the 20th Century. His influence stretches far beyond country music into rock and alternative. His list of classics is endless: "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", " I Saw The Light", "Your Cheatin' Heart" "Cold,Cold Heart", " Lovesick Blues", "Honky Tonk Blues". This world will never see his like again.

Great Artist and song. Please do more Hank, maybe try “Move It On Over”.

@brushstroke3733

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Yes, the original Rock and Roll song! ("Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets stole the melody.)

@richardmather1906

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Revived, of course, by George Thorogood. Hank Sr.'s version is a lot different, but then, we are talking 1947.

@Hartlor_Tayley

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@@richardmather1906 I think Hank did it better but are really good

He has a ton of great music. His life was actually very sad and he died in the back of a Cadillac. "The ride" by David Allen Coe is about him. He had a severe drinking problem and died at 29 years old

He was one of the greats of country music with 55 songs in the top 10 C+W Billboard chart In his all too short 29 years he was twice married but sadly his personal life was plagued by alcoholism and addiction to prescription drugs

Hank Sr’s sound is a universe unto itself…everything he did sounds great!

Hank Williams is one of the greatest and most influential musicians of the 20th century. He is the ultimate country music icon. Literally larger than the genre itself. His music transcends any one specific genre as he was light years ahead of his time. He was the direct precursor of Rock and Roll. He was Elvis before Elvis. American popular music wouldn't be what it is without the genius and once in a lifetime talent of Hank Williams.

Country music's all time "man to beat". Known for his sorrowful blues, this shows that he also had his upbeat, bright side. It's a shame that he died at age 29.

Nice job y'all, Lost Highway, Jambalaya, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry are all very good plus all his gospel songs

Hank Williams was ahead of his time, sadly he just lived only 29 years. I love this channel, especially for many song reactions. Maybe I can give ideas for new song reactions.

Hank is one of the greatest songwriters ever and was only 29 when he died, legend

Hank Sr was the first Rock Star if you ask me. Rock and Roll in the '50s, was a mix of Blues and Country and Western. This was 1951. Young teens were out getting cars for the first time and going out dating. Radio was still some-what new. This music was a whole lot better than what their parents had listened to. This spoke to the heart, a whole lot more than the songs from the big band era. Hank had so many hits.

@brushstroke3733

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Uh, Jimmie Rodgers might beg to differ (about Hank's music being better than what the kids' parents listened to.)

@netzahuacoyotl

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Big band and swing music was way more sophisticated musically and lyrically than this. They had Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Fats Waller, Billie Holliday and so many other amazing talents. Don’t get me wrong, I love Hank, but what happened is that jazz musicians abandoned dance and popular music in favor of artistic expression after WWII, leaving a void which was filled by country, jump blues and RnB artists. These genres used more basic musical structures and more direct lyrics which appealed to young people just as jazz was becoming more abstract and complex. But the new music was certainly not better by any yardstick you could use. It just filled a need for dance/pop music that jazz was no longer interested in catering to.

@debjorgo

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@@brushstroke3733 I guess "better" in music is a hard word to defend. Jimmy was more folk. Singing of struggling times. He was blues but not rhythm and blues. You don't hear much yodeling in Rock and Roll. Well until Gwen Stephanie anyway. I can't really see making out with your girl to Jimmy Rodgers, but I guess some guys did.

@debjorgo

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@@netzahuacoyotl See my response to Brushstroke as to the use of the word "better". That aside, you pretty much say what I was saying. Kids of the day could relate more to what Hank's songs were talking about.

@michaelvoorhees5978

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Y'all that are arguing this need to watch some documentaries and see rock legends agree that it's Hank.... not others.

His song Lost Highway is an amazing review of a misspent life. He was one of the great masters of writing song lyrics.

@allendixon7700

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Truly a legend truly what would have happened had he lived a rapo to be a rap old age could you even imagine? But I love all of stuff you know he's definitely alleging on the Bayou on the Bayou on the Bayou on the Bayou

@allendixon7700

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I live in Bristol Tennessee where he got his last

@allendixon7700

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The boy jr. Does pretty good pretty damn good

Hank Williams was a genius. I was a teenager listening to rock music in the early ‘70s, bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, etc., and I first heard Hank Williams when I went to see the movie The Last Picture Show (his songs were part of the soundtrack). I was amazed at how good he was. I didn’t switch from rock music to country music, but I did become a Hank Williams fan. Check out I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry. Pure poetry.

The Country Music GOAT. The Depth of his lyrics and the power of his voice. Please do more reactions to his songs.

It's awesome how fast she linked Sr being, umm... "experienced" in life, to Jr's Family Tradition song. Even down to the chorus lyrics! Awesome.

You two went way back for this one. It's hard to imagine how big he would have been if he didn't die.

This was my Daddy's jam! Rest in Peace Daddy!

Hank Williams - Never get out of this world alive , Lovesick Blues.

Hank is one of the all time greats of any genre.

HANK is considered the KING of Country. He was one of Elvis' biggest influences, yet you seldom hear about it any more. In the evolution of music, particularly Rock, Country music was 1/2 of the formular Elvis used, combining it with Blues. It was called Rockabilly (Hillbilly swing music with Blues). The new Elvis movie totally omitted that.

Hank’s a legend!

Hank was the King! You can not go wrong doing a Hank Williams song! I was 6 years old when this song came out. I use to hear it on the radio and sing it as a kid. It is such a catchy song!

Hank Williams...superstar Country and Western songwriter, singer and entertainer. Died at age 29 after writing tons and tons of great songs.

That is reallllllll Country. Great songwriter too. Lots of songs to check out.

Hank was one helluva of song written and he brought Country to the masses.

I know this song from my childhood. Back in the 70’s early 80’s we were bombarded with commercials for best of albums for artist form the past that you could order on TV. They introduced me to Hank Williams, Conway Twitch, Slim Whitman, Roger Whitaker, Boxcar Willie, and Motown.

Hank Williams was a genius....he also set the template for the "tragic end" for famous stars when he was found dead in the back of his Cadillac at age 29 living the adage of "live fast love hard and die young".

What better way to end a long day than to spend some time with Brad, Lex, and Hank Sr.

this is the man that titans of country music look at as the Goat...as pure as American music gets...he was a rock star before there was rock...

Grew up hearing Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr & his grandson Kidd Rock & of course the cousin Uncle Cracker! Very talented family!

Hank Sr has always been one of my secret guilty pleasures (don't tell anyone, ok? 😉). I'm not a fan of country music at all really, but something about the honest simplicity of ole Hank's stuff always hit different for me. Maybe because my dad loved it so much. We never got along or agreed on anything really, but Hank was one of the few exceptions. Every time I hear his voice it takes me back to riding with my pop in his old pickup truck as a young kid in Mississippi. I guess that's the mark of truly great music... when it immediately takes you back to a specific place and time.

One of my favorite by Hank Williams, another one is cold, cold heart, listened to all these greats growing up

Ive been a rock hobbyist guitarist on and off for decades since I first pickd up a guitar at a YMHA summer day camp in 1970. This was one of the first songs i learned . Hank's songs are easy to learn and really fun to play.im glad you liked it. Also im impressed by the fact that you are both continually expanding your listening palette. I really hope that your child will wind up playing an instrument for fun. Brad just keep singing Beatles songs nearby lex's belly! Hey, im lobbying for my favovrite band. Reaction suggestions- two iconic bob Marley reggae songs ---the live versions of get up stand up and no woman, no cry. Bob made a great live album in 1975. I still have my vinyl copy🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲😊

Best singer and songwriter that ever lived. PERIOD!!!! He was also the first hint of rock and pop before Elvis. That's Anita Carter at the beginning. Johnny Cashs wife's sister. Beautiful singer!! You should do I can't help it if I'm still in love with you with them singing together from this same show. She was so mesmerized with him.

Might I suggest Hank 3? He sounds like his grand pop and plays all genres of music. My other point is this was my dads favorite. He would have been 92 but didn't even make it to his 57th Bday. Thank you for a smile and a memory.

@kathybwell

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Didn't know there was a Hank 3rd. NIce!

Great. I guess I'm going to go howling at the full moon again tonight. Hank is great..

Going "steady" is something you don't hear any more. When I was in high school that was the thing...going steady. Same girl, all the time. If you asked some kid now if they're going "steady" with anyone, they'll look at you like you're from the moon.

My dad used to sing this to my mom all the time! ❤️

Hi! The girl at the beginning is June Carter. She later became Johnny Cash's second wife. Hank Williams is a LEGEND!

Hank William's "Move it on Over" recorded in 1947, is widely accepted as the first rock 'n roll song.

My folks used to sing that hook all the time too. This song was on the country station on GTA San Andreas.

Hank’s career was quite short, but what he accomplished in that brief time is highly regarded. He is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Sadly, he was only a few months past his 29th birthday when he succumbed to heart failure. Years of taking pain medication for severe back pain and heavy alcohol consumption led to his demise. His son, Hank Jr. followed in his footsteps and has been very successful. You should look into his catalog. There is lots of good music there. BTW congrats on your baby!

Hank is a country music legend. It's cool to see you going outside of your box and I enjoyed going there with you. Thanks!

You have to understand that Hank Williams Sr. is generally considered the most seminal and greatest country artist ever despite having died so young. One can only imagine if he had lived longer how much more great music he would have produced.

Hank Williams wrote some of the most joyful songs ( like this one and jambalaya) and some of the saddest,darkest songs ( lost highway) you’ll ever hear. His influence is immense. I’d bet at least half of the American artists you’ve reacted to have covered a Hank Williams song.

Hank SR lived the rock-n'-roll lifestyle before it was called rock-n-roll. His music lives on. He's one of the Greatest of All-Time. Various addictions and chronic back pain damaged his body enough that he passed at 29 years old.

When this song was popular my aunts used to tease me with "Hey good lookin' what you got cookin"?

Such a cute song! :)

If you hear this just once, you will remember it forever. And, you’ll slip and say, hey good lookin, when you least expect it.

The young lady who introduced Mr. Hank Williams is Miss June Carter, of the legendary "Carter Family Singers". She is also the future Mrs. Johnny Cash. I recomend a song called "Jackson" A duet sung by Mrs. June Carter Cash and Mr. Johnny Cash. It's a great song. Don't miss out.

my fave songwriter , hank's a genius

Such an American classic. What a great choice. You guys are awesome .

This tune was used by the national cheese people in commercials. "Hey good looking. What you got cooking. How about cooking something up with cheese".

Love Hank Sr... You should check out "Lost Highway" and "Lovesick Blues" ... and remember Hank Sr passed in 1953... this is very old music.

The true King of Country. An influence for a lot of rock artists (Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, even The Beatles) as well as country.

Everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY has had hit records covering Hank Williams songs, from Tony Bennett to Linda Ronstadt.

Hank Snow: I've Been Everywhere, Man it is a great song

I would sing along with this song on the radio when I was about 3 or 4. I sang hey, good gootin' because I had no idea what I was singing.

I remember loving this when I was young. It came out when I was 5.

I love Hank Williams! ♥️🎶♥️🎶♥️ Brad & Lex, I love your videos! I love the way you two do your reactions. The way you explain it in detail is awesome. Love you guys!!! ♥️🎶♥️🎶♥️🎶♥️

There is a video of Hank singing a duet with Anita Carter, the youngest of the carter sisters. In the video you can tell she is a star struck teenager.

I remember this song from when I was around 5 years old at my grandparents house. I’m about to be 40 now.

I love you all as a couple and I love y'all's reaction channel because there's a purity with you guys that you just don't see in this modern day. Keep doing what y'all are doing because it brings smiles too all of us your fans faces and little happiness to be able to watch you react to different genres of music as well as your sharing of your personal lives with us just wanted to say thank you Brad and Lex!

My grandmother used to go see him every time he came to the Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. She told me all about him.

"I said to Hank Williams: how lonely does it get? Hank Williams hasn't answered yet But I hear him coughing all night long A hundred floors above me In the Tower of Song" - Leonard Cohen

awww My mum used to sing this to us in the 50's....love it....when going steady was a thing..

For this song they used this on commercial on tv can play long gone

Many great Hank songs. I grew up listening to my Dad’s 45’s, that was early 70’s before I got into the Rock and Roll. My Dad had a ticket to the Hank Williams show that never took place. Two days before the show Hank passed.

Back in the day, going steady was a big thing in high school. You allowed your girl to wear your senior ring, your high school jacket, etc.. It was an intern step before getting engaged.

Thank you so much for reacting to this song. I had heard the chorus of this song many times in the late 1960s or early 1970s in a commercial (forgot what product) but never knew it was not written as a commercial jingle. In case you do not know a commercial jingle is a song written especially for the marketing of a particular product in a commercial.

My 85 yro mother’s favorite artist. 🤠👍🏼

I love Hank he was Awesome.

Nice to see young people enjoying the old classics

Peace, Love!! I love seeing you wade through this stuff (yes, I'm an old) Peace, Love, some more!!

This is a treasure for the ages.

An amazing artist!

I don't recall the title of the biopic of his life, but it stars Tom Hiddleston (Loki), who gives a surprisingly good performance.

OMG, love me some Hank!

Toe tapping, knee slapping music love him

A moral to the story. (even in instrumentals!)

when I was a little kid, any time my grandma would want to make me laugh or cheer me up she'd play this song and sing it to me and I'd always giggle and laugh. miss you gram

my wife and I once played this one while busking on the streets of Nashville

Just Love Lex's and you guy's are awesome!!🤘

Probably the greatest icon of country music Saddest song of his is "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry". another one is Cold Cold Heart.

The Goat, Hank Sr is the standard. There's 3 other Hanks. HANK3 needs to be reacted to.

You guys should check out Hank III as well. He does old county like his grand-dad as well as a country/punk/metal hybrid.

Im so lonesome i could cry

Very fun, singable song!!