Hank Williams is among a handful of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His effect is felt way beyond country music.

"Why don't ya love me like ya used to do? Why do you treat me like a worn-out shoe? My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue, so why don't ya love me like ya used to do?" ~ Hank Williams

@MrNormaltoo

2 жыл бұрын

scooby do be do = Frank Sinatra

Hank Williams was my father's favorite singer. I love his music and know most of the songs he did. His life story is so tragic but he will live on through the legacy of his music. What a life to have touched so many in only 29 years.

@vickeyadkins1481

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too! He walked around the house whistling all of his tunes, then he would break out in "poor old Kalijah". He has been gone for 32 years now, I miss him terribly!

Only 29 when he died in January , 1953 in Oak Hill, WV on the way to a concert. I was born and raised there. Check out Move It On Over for a lighter side.

I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry might be my favorite Hank William’s sing. He does sing each song with such emotion.

He dominated country music from 1947 until his death. 34 top 15 hits including 8 number ones in 5 1/2 years. 3 more #1's in the months after his death. His songs are still being covered.

Hank did some upbeat songs. Hey Good Looking and Jambalaya

@nedludd7622

5 ай бұрын

My Bucket's Got a Hole in it.

My dad's favorite tune, right up there with El Paso. He never told me why he liked them, and now I cannot ask. Here is to you, dad.

The first man I heard cry in his voice while singing. The hallmark of beer drinking country music.

Now that is a country music beginning..what a twang..love it....counrty music today in '22. Doesn't even hold a candle to Classic Country

The first ROCK STAR

His biggest hit. My favorite song of his "I's So Lonesome I Could Cry." He recorded a lot of story songs under the name of Luke the Drifter.

I always put Hank in his time. Kids were getting cars for the first time. Hank music spoke to the heart more than the Big Band music being played at the time. He released one hit after the next, writing most of the songs himself. A true superstar. It's a pity you listened to Charley Pride's version of Kaw-liga. Hank wrote it and it is his best song, imo.

When its used in country music, its a fiddle! Great reaction. Thanks!

@32a34a

Жыл бұрын

Tommy Jackson is on the fiddle here.

One of the most iconic staples of country in history. Hanks legend lives on.

Hank Williams definitely was always in pain, severe and chronic back pain that led to his tragic reliance on pain medication and alcohol, and it probably all combined to cause his early death. But he left behind a body of work that's appreciated to this day. I speculate without fear of being wrong that we always will appreciate it. Thanks for playing it, Harri!

Hank was great. Move it on over and Mind your own Business are 2 more great songs by him

Oh my god, the tear in his voice. 😢

@sharontesta6566

2 жыл бұрын

There's a tear in my beer,by his son

I grew up hearing this music. I think it's so awesome that you give it a sincere reaction and show your appreciation. Thank you!!

Love that old country sound.

Hanks the King. Jim

If you haven’t listened to Hank Junior’s “Family Tradition” you should. Great song with a nod to his dad.

Hank is it.

Hank recorded under the name "Luke The Drifter" for his "darker" material that his record compnay wouldn't let him record .

Hank Williams influenced many who came after him. This includes my favorite female artist, Linda Ronstadt! Her older sister was a huge fan of his and thus, her little sister. This is great old stuff. 🌺✌️

Hank makes this "A Hurtin' Song". 💔 Great artist. So sad he died young. Great reaction Harri. Thanks. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

The King of hurtin' country. Rightfully legendary songwriter and performer.

Check out Hank Williams III, his grandson. He looks and sounds so much like Hank Sr., but began in metal rock. He does perform country, but with an edge. An amazing talent.

Hank also recorded under the name Luke the Drifter

Hank is by far my favorite singer/songwriter. His vocal control is amazing. His songs are beautifully poetic. What’s not to love?

Best country singer back in the 40,s. He passed in 53 I think. He read romantic comic books. His songs of which he wrote most all were inspired by these comic books. I love to listen to him.

@allendixon7700

2 жыл бұрын

Had the man live to be like 60 or 70 years old dying could you imagine some of the songs that he would

@allendixon7700

2 жыл бұрын

I got into junior you know when Junior got big all those years ago'80s and you know I do my research so of course I got into Hank Williams of course how could you not you know I mean hell I've heard the stories seen the movies LOL I've been

My dad loved hank Williams we heard this song alot love it

"Your Cheatin' Heart" (1953). Hank Williams penned many legendary poetic turns of phrase. Some say his song "Move It On Over" was the first true rock and roll song. But if that's so, it might make his song "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" the first pop song too. But I'm not keeping score on that. His music is definitely worth a good listen and then another and another. When you're ready for more from Hank Williams, check out some of these classic tunes -- "Hey, Good Lookin", "Long Gone Lonesome Blues", "Lovesick Blues", "Honky Tonk Blues", "I Saw The Light", "Lost Highway", and "A Mansion On The Hill" -- along with many others. Also check out some of the great covers of his songs recorded over the years -- "Move It On Over" by George Thorogood (1978), "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Cowboy Junkies (1988), "I Saw the Light" by The The (1995) -- The The recorded an entire album, titled "Hanky Panky", of Hank Williams songs. Their version of "Honky Tonkin'" is sparse and yet gritty. Their version of "Your Cheatin' Heart" is reverbed soaked and deliberate, with a really nice touch of piano embellishing the torchiness of the song. And that's before the harmonica joins in.

Thanks Harri. This man is one of the most influential musicians ever. Right up there with Louis Armstrong, Elvis, The Beatles, The Ramones, Ray Charles and Bob Dylan just to name a few. P.S. if it’s played in an orchestra it’s a violin, if it’s played in a country band it’s a fiddle✌️

The O G of country

The true country legend

Grew up listening to Hank, another one gone way to soon. Hank was in pain 24/7 with his back . Yes this son is a great singer In his own right, once he refused to e a copy of his dad like they tried to make him.

luvs this song !! ✌🏻🇺🇲😚💨💨🇺🇲✌🏻

When I was about 5-6 (mid 1960s), my grandma took me to see the movie about him. I have loved him ever since.

It’s funny Harry how I became of age in the 19 x 19 mid 1960s so Mike John was more or less rock ‘n’ roll and psychedelic rock but then I start hang around with a kid in band marching band and he became my best friend and he was exposed to a wider variety of music and his grandfather was with a group or was head of the group called Possum trot Bruce and they used to play out of Los Angeles and he used to come by playing the piano and he was more or less a country guy from Oklahoma anyway after a while I started thinking well hell that’s just as good a psychedelic rock I mean everything‘s pretty much the same and I started listening to country and folk and big band and expanding my mind backwards instead of forwards when I started expanding my mind both ways like you’re doing now anyway this is a great great song it’s a great great man

@RetNemmoc555

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, nothing's off-limits in my record collection either. I like that, "expanding my mind both ways." Nice.

True country/ cowboy music🤘❤️

I grew up listening to classic country. In the days before country music became am oxymoron.

My Dad called it a tear in your voice. Tammy Wynette may have been the champion of that.

Dear heart when it is in country music it is called a fiddle not a violin

You do realize there are 4 generations of hanks fam and they are all great

Without Audrey ~ Hank would not have been driven to write so many powerful songs ~ they couldn't live with each other & they couldn't be without one another ~

Cold, Cold Heart was another hit for HW, which was covered by Tony Bennett, which I prefer, but shows a different take on the same song.

Look up country artist in the dictionary and you'll see Hank William's picture. Look up country song in the encyclopedia and you'll find this song. This is country music in its purest form.

As a kid I found my father's Norelco reel to reel player and his stack of reels and started listening to them, and one of those reels was Hank and everything that he had recorded. Wow! I was in heaven. Dad had hours and hours of music, one reel had nearly 70 hours of music. Everything from country to Southern Gospel, alot of Live music he recorded at the Louisiana Hay Ride.

63 likes with 198 views and 86.5K subs love this song thanks

Can't be topped!

The Hank Williams moan is what separates him from the rest.

For a happy Hank Williams song try Jambalaya!

Classic!

Harry please do Johnny Horton. Please.

@webbtrekker534

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoGmybR_lc22ebw.html&ab_channel=JohnnyHorton-Topic If you aren't jumping around go see a doctor!!!

Hank Williams has been one of my big favorites for many years. I have many records by him including "Your Cheating heart". However, the version I have is significantly slower. I think that the melody, the voice and the feeling become stronger and better with a slightly slower tempo.

You're right. The upright bass deserves a comeback!

Your interpretation of the pain versus age ratio is perfect. No one that young should know old man pain

I sang this song at karaoke just yesterday along with a few other Hank Williams songs. I'd like to suggest "Mansion on the Hill" for your reaction consideration.

The original live fast and die young.

Harri, Hank Sr also recorded under the name Luke the Drifter. Hank Sr was my daddy's favorite country singer and it's the best country music that I grew up on. Here are some Luke the Drifter songs I think you should listen to (and even react to if you want): Pictures From Life's Other Side, Men with Broken Hearts, Help Me Understand, Too Many Parties and Too Many Pals, Please Make Up Your Mind, I've Been Down That Road Before, Be Careful of Stones that You Throw, I Dreamed About Mama Last Night (this one has always brought tears to my eyes and more so since I lost my mother in 2018 at the age of 93), The Funeral, Beyond the Sunset, Just Waitin', Everything's Okay. Harri, that's the whole darn album!

Irony: In the movie "The Blues Brothers," they make jokes about country music. But country and blues are inextricably linked together. Hank wrote "Move It On Over," one of the greatest blues songs ever.

This is what’s called real country music. I’m not a fan of country music per se, but this early stuff is gold.

The lyrics to his songs were simple but straight to the point. One of my favourites is "Hey Good Lookin'" kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGGpua2NipbZdag.html Speaks to a simpler age.

Harri you need to dive into this rabbit hole. You could call it white soul. The man sang from his heart. He wrote many of them as well. Try "I Saw The Light" or "Some day you'll Call my Name"! Hank is in three hall of fames, Country, Song Writers & Rock. He was taught much of his trade by a man called Rufus "Tee Tot" Payne. Interesting story for sure. My dad taught me my colors before I could read. He'd have me put the old 78RPM records on the victrola for him. I remember Red was Ernest Tubb because of the label. Patti Page had the Yellow an Hank's was Black. The other colors were there too. This was in 1952 when Hank was still alive. Dad was sad when Hank died. I was too, but we still listened and sang along with the records. Hank's my roots in music. I still listen to him and many others these days. I use his photo for my advatar on the left of this page. Give Hank III a listen too. He looks more like GrandDad and sounds like him too. He also writes songs that sound like Hank. The "Staight To Hell" album was sold as X rated and for general public by Walmart. Hank Three is also another Outlaw as in keeping "The Family Tradition" alive! Amelas One

Do the Mills Brothers from 1942.

That very first photo shows a very young Hank Williams, Jr.

You’ve GOT to do “Alone and Forsaken”. If you can handle the despair. Lol No one could put the “human condition” into words like Hank. Oh, and btw, in “Your Cheatin’ Heart”he was singing about his ex-wife Audry. (Hank Jr.’s mother) As you’ve probably noticed Hank MEANT every song he ever sung. It’s how the exorcised the pain that was in his heart.

Not only do you have Hank here who is probably the greatest country singer ever but you have Don Helms on steel who is probably the greatest Steel Guitarist ever.

I think most Bluegrass and country bands use a standing bass.

For me, Hank was the country singer, though there were great ones before him. Later there were Johnny Cash(of course)and George Jones.

Suggestions to try : Rick Derringer's "Rock 'n' Roll Hoochie Koo" and country singer John Anderson " Straight Tequila Night" or "Money in the Bank"

I have this on 78 …. Lol

@Amelas_One_1953

2 жыл бұрын

Yes MGM and a black label!

A Dylan favourite & justifiably so.

you can feel his pain.

Most of Hanks music was based on the sadness & realities of real life.Theres a big demand for it in country music in America.Dolly Parton said there called crying & dying songs because many people can identify with them.I was going to suggest u react to My son calls another man daddy or The Singing Waterfall by Hank,but u had better not because u will need a handkerchief, so don't get tempted.

Lost Hiway and the very happy Jambalaya

@Amelas_One_1953

2 жыл бұрын

Great song by Leon Payne. Hank nailed it as only he could!

Hank Sr was in a lot of pain . He was born with spinabifida then later injured his back . He self medicated for the pain . The Grand Ole Opry treated him terrible . Instead of helping him thet kicked him . Hank Williams jr did not become a member . Family tradition kind of explains

Try "wild side of life" and her response "it wasn't God who made honky-tonk Angels" not hank williams lol

Rockabilly bands still use upright bass!

The Hillbilly Shakespeare.

Most that music was the steel guitar

If you want a bit of a chill...l here is an interview from about 15 years ago with the steel guitar player from this song talking about the recording of your cheatin heart. kzread.info/dash/bejne/goWn1sSYaZendrg.html

"THERE'S A TEAR IN MY BEER "a song he does with Hank jr. Check out the movie from 1964 "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART" staring George Hamilton.

Who did The Engineers Child. ?

Can you play There's a tear in my beer please? Thanks, a great song Harri

@allendixon7700

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like if you do the legendary Hank Williams the King of Country you should do the son of the son of the

@allendixon7700

2 жыл бұрын

You talk some crazy s*** brother you talk crazy s*** but hell get you some Hank Williams Jr out and instead of all your early friends to settle down all you right are friends going to come over tonight or coming over tonight is the name of the song brother all my rowdy friends are coming over or coming over tonight damn brother that's got Chichi Joe loading us up with some smoke some beer some pig in the ground women George Jones

Hank 3 should be next unfortunately not very youtube friendly.

@Amelas_One_1953

2 жыл бұрын

Most is on here Roland, I do love Hank III!

He was in pain. He had a bone disease of some kind. Not sure if it was spinal snoises like I suffer from. If so the man suffered bad.

You are listening to Hank Williams not Ludwig Van Beethoven... it's a fiddle 🎻 not a violin lol 😆

"If he sang this in another language, I'd hear the despair". My man, you've illustrated the song PERFECTLY.