"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is one of the best country songs you'll ever hear a man sing.

@cjturner370

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@jackrasbeary4156

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. Never heard a more complete song.

@saveme1785

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree!!!

@joshtaylor6634

2 жыл бұрын

Probably the best song you will hear anybody sing ever

@markvoss6248

2 жыл бұрын

Awsome song

Because of his writing skills, Hank has been called the Hillbilly Shakespeare.

@TheBrooklynbodine

Жыл бұрын

I'd say it was well-deserved!

The simple elegance of "Your Cheatin' Heart" by Hank Williams is a fine example of the beauty in the early days of country music.

@angelwings7930

2 жыл бұрын

Yes pure artistry and raw heart. 👍

@terrik9510

2 жыл бұрын

Look at it now, they all sound the same basically

@finallythere100

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrik9510 - Makes me cringe today the "country" music. They have reduced it to moronic caricature. The vast majority of it, anyway. I think this one is my favorite of Hanks Sr... Has ALL the elements of legendary country music. I enjoyed their reaction. Watching another discover the joy is like experiencing it first time (second hand!) all over again. :)

@terrik9510

2 жыл бұрын

@@finallythere100 Country artists from back in the day had very distinctive voices. You can always tell who they are. Today? I can't tell one from the other. I'm sure the record companies are putting out what sells and that's why they sound the same. Long time Hank fan here.

@finallythere100

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrik9510 - Yep, all they have to do is give a fake, exaggerated twang as they talk of drinking beer and pick up trucks.

I like jumbalaya, Say Hey good lookingBy Hank Williams

Hank really was one in trillion literally the greatest country musician of all time hands down... He's so far ahead the game nobody is second!

@michaelvoorhees5978

2 жыл бұрын

100000000%

@amoncopeland6747

2 жыл бұрын

EH ....bro he would not have known how to tie his shoes with out Jimmie rodgers, ernest Tubb, and BOB WILLS

@DanShouse0607

2 жыл бұрын

I will say it again Hank is the GREATEST country singer and songwriter of all time... You can have your opinion, that's fine... Ernest Tubb was one of his influences Hank said that but Hank out did Ernest on EVERYTHING... I won't be drawn into an online debate Hank still outsales Jimmie Rogers Bob Wills AND Tubb combined!

@amoncopeland6747

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanShouse0607 you are wrong. That's fine.

@DanShouse0607

2 жыл бұрын

Like I said before I know what the facts are you do too you just want an argument which I will not give you.. Do you work for the Grand ol' Opry?

The Shakespearian Cowboy.

One of the great legends & pioneers of early country music from the 40's-50's. He had a lot of great songs including "Move It On Over", "Lovesick Blues", "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Hey, Good Lookin'", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" etc. On New Year's Day 1953, he suffered from heart failure & died suddenly at the age of 29. He had a short career but left a great legacy of music.

@jeffritchey8167

2 жыл бұрын

He was on his way to Canton Ohio to play a little venue called The Palace Theater

@rowdy7480

2 жыл бұрын

He OD'd on pain meds

@libertyann439

2 жыл бұрын

Move it on over was covered by George Thorogood!

@sheilamatthews7349

2 жыл бұрын

Actually he was clean & sober at the time of his death. Autopsy results showed he died of a heart attack due to his prior abuse of alcohol, morphine & chlor hydrates which wrecked havoc on his heart . The combination just weakened his heart so much & that led to the heart attack.

@rowdy7480

2 жыл бұрын

@@sheilamatthews7349 The story I heard is that his back was bothering him & they stopped to get pain medication. Am I mistaken?

Hank Williams and Hank Williams Jr. -Theres a tear in my beer

Hank Sr. will tear your heart out. Try "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." He also wrote "I Saw the Light." Classic country, such a tragic figure, died so young.

@sueingram8476

2 жыл бұрын

I saw the light is 1 of my favorite hymnals, Hank Williams wrote this song too! Love it! If you haven't seen the movie "I Saw The Light", it's a movie based on his life, up till the day that he died, it's a great movie, I think I've watched it at least 50+ times, if you haven't seen it before, it's a must see, in my opinion!

@moakarlsson3123

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but he destroyed his life on his own! He was a morphine addict and alcoholic who cheated on his wife! He paid his life from his action.

One of the greatest ever!!

The ultimate distinct and most recognized voice in all country music. The roots of CM🤘❤️ Hail Mr williams

Love watching you two react to some of the greats of Country Music. You know what happens when you play a country record backwards? You get your girl back, your dog back, your truck back, and your job back. Most country music tells a story, with a lot of heartache.

Hank Williams, Sr. known as the Hillybilly Shakespeare. Shawn and Mel, this is a rabbit hole you need to explore. Also, he has an album of songs under the name of Luke the Drifter. So many heartfelt songs on there that are also worth exploring.

When he first went to meet a producer the guy didn't think Hank wrote his own songs. So he told him to write a song about seeing an ex walking by him on the street, while the producer took Ms. Audrey (Hank's wife) to lunch. When they got back & producer opened the door there sat Hank in the producers chair & feet on desk & this is what came out of Hank. Listen to "I can't help it if I still in Love with you"

@Shawn and Mel- Hank Williams was a legend. He sadly died way to young. He was only 29 when he died. Hey good looking was another great song of his.

This song was released after Hank’s death at age 29. There was no rehearsal, Hank went into the studio and showed his band the new song he wrote. He told Don Helms to give him that awesome intro you can hear on the steal guitar. Hank sang the song and when finished he told them that it was good enough and he left the studio after only one recording of your cheating heart. His band never seen Hank alive again. Hanks big hit on the radio when he died was “ “Ill never get out of this World Alive.”

Checkout Hey Good Lookin by Hank Williams.

I Saw the Light - Gospel Men With Broken Hearts - Hank Williams as Luke The Drifter Honky Tonkin' I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive

Hank Williams had a lot of great stuff. Hey Good Lookin, Cold, Cold Heart, Move It On Over, Lovesick Blues, I Saw The Light, Jambalaya several others. If you are going down the Country rabbit hole, he's probably the place to start.

Yes, Mel, old country is waaaay better!!😎😎😎😎

The undefeated,undisputed king of country.

Poor ol' Hank didn't even live to hear Cheating Heart on the radio. His most popular song was released after he died in January of '53.

Now you need to listen to Hank Williams, Jr. "Family Tradition". Sr. died when Jr. was three years old. At the age of eight, his mother pushed him to perform and the country music establishment tried to turn him into his father. When he later rebelled (after nearly killing himself) his doctor told him to tell them to go to hell and sing his own music, they black balled him. He showed them in 1982 when he had nine albums on the charts. He is still performing and has a great album called The Three Hanks. He and his son, Hank III, singing together to Sr.'s songs.

@denystull355

2 жыл бұрын

The song Sunshine in the movie Kelly's Heroes was sung by Hank Jr.

@re1840

2 жыл бұрын

Hank Williams III is a true outlaw. I love all his albums

Check out Howlin at the moon!! Lighter side of Hank Williams.

@terrik9510

2 жыл бұрын

I love that song

THIS!!!! THIS is COUNTRY music!!! Do you hear the PAIN in his voice?? THAT is the very essence of TRUE country music!

You nailed it. It ain’t about country music. It’s people music. I love Hank because his music speak to the common experience we all share. The human condition. I’ve always viewed him as one of the greatest American poets. It was a pleasure to see it hit you two, too. Thanks, and good work :-). I loved this music and I know several dozen more who have too. The I’m so lonesome suggestion is spot on, but I also heard the word dark used. If you like dark, check out “Rambling Man” Oh! And yes! Old country is by far superior. It’s true honky tonk

Old country music was raw, and to the point. I love old country music. The more you listen to it, the more you will crave its style and appealing stories. The songs are as relevant today, as they were back then.

Hank practically lived the songs he wrote and sang about, A cheating heart comes back to bite you, dead at 29, but he left a legacy of memorable songs

He doesn’t just sound “country” . He’s the creator of “country” !

There is a lot of old country that I grew up on. Hank Snow, Hank Thompson, Ray Price, Johnny Horton...even Porter Wagoner.

Hank is one of the best country legends.died to young.Hank had a bad addiction.love Hank.

Every song this man ever did touches me. THIS is Country music. Hank Williams is the epitome of Country music. All of those who came after him should bow down to him.

"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is one I love of Hanks.

The King of Country - Hank Williams! Imagine if he had lived to be 76 and how many more hits he would have produced. There is a unique story behind this song. Hank and his drifting cowboys only ran through the song once during the recording. Hank said that was perfect, let's go home, boys. It was one of the last songs recorded by Hank and I don't believe he sang it in concert or with his drifting cowboys. After Hank died, a DJ accidentally played the wrong side of the record (Your Cheatin Heart). Many folks loved it and requested it to be played again and again. It became a hit and Hank never got to see it hit the top of the charts for about 6 weeks.

"Country Music has always been four chords and the truth." -Marty Stuart

Any song by hank is a must listen. The man was a legend

Great song but I love Im so Lonsome I can Cry it touches your heart and you feel the emotion . PLease give a listen He also wrote his songs and he wrote I Saw the Light one of the greatest gospel songs ever his music is timeless

I absolutely love seeing younger men and women like yourselves discovering the great music of the past generations and keeping it alive. Please keep doing what you do. It was attributed to no less an authority than B. B. King that Hank Williams Sr. was one of the greatest blues singers ever. And you should listen to Hank on "I Saw The Light"

hank is a legend also you my like check out charlie rich behind close doors

I learned about Hank Williams from my Dad who just was amazed at his voice and my dad would sing this when he had a few , my dad had a great voice also ♥️

for so many decades (Im 46) Ive tried to get My friends to listen to old Country like this only to be told that it was trash and because it was old they wouldnt even give it a try. Im so glad so many of yall reactors are discovering just how good that old Music is.

@robinmills8675

2 жыл бұрын

Oh hell no. You need better friends 😆.

Love me some Hank. Move It on Over, Kawlija, and Hey Good lookin' are other top-notch songs.

That song was released after his death. It was done in one take, and the steel guitar player didn't even know the song. Hank just told him to play something.

Hank Senior is the King of country music , he’s before our time yet timeless ,So Lonesome I could Cry I agree should be next . Love smiles and good vibes 🤗❤️🙂

1952 release. Legendary musical artist with a common sad story. Dude was a major alchy and died young because of that.

Thank you so much for playing this song, my mother passed away a year ago, July 30th she was 88yrs old,this was one of her favorite Hank Williams songs, I still have her Hank Williams album sitting on a table in my living room, she was an amazing woman,she raised 13children on her own, after my dad died,ages 3yrs to18 yrs old were the kids ages. Brought back so many great memories when I was listening to this song! Y'all are so awesome and Wonderful people, thank you so much! Speaking of old country music, even before Hank Williams was Ernest Tubb, Walking the Floor Over You & Waltz Across Texas! He was the real Texas Troubadour!

My dad was from Ducktown, TN and I grew up listening to all this great old raw country music. I suggest “Kawliga” and “Move It On Over” for some fun 🤩 ☮️🌻❤️🙏🏼

@757optim

2 жыл бұрын

Mother was from McCaysville, GA. Geandpa worked for the Tenn. Copper Co.

Please react to Hank Williams Theres a tear in my beer. Also Howlin at the Moon.

@sueingram8476

2 жыл бұрын

One of my fav Bocephus' songs is,"Country State of Mind"& "A Country Boy Can Survive", though I do like most all of his songs! Great Artist!

This came out in 1952, just a year before Hank died, far too soon. He was 29.

Hank Williams!!! He is the ideal song writer, singer of the time. My favorite song of his is called "Hey Good Lookin" Reminds me of chocolate chip cookies.

That was one of my dad favorite singer had a uncle that sing just like him hank Williams grew up on country music

He is THE LEGEND OF COUNTRY MUSIC! DIED TO YOUNG. His son Hank Williams Jr. And the third carry on the music.

The AMAZING thing is Hank WROTE most of his songs!!

He also sang under the name of Luke The Drifter.

You feel all his emotions in his music!

Written by Hank Williams but released Jan. 1, 1964 after Hank tragically died at age 29.

This is real country music...to me. Love it. Lovesick Blues is Amazing!

King if country music back then.

Thank you both for playing this great song with Hank Williams one of the all time great Country singers and yes this was Country Soul now listen to I'm So Lonesome I could Cry

My father's favorite. I grew up listening to Hank. He wrote many great songs. Good choice!

Thank you, Shawn and Mel! That's the genuine article right there.Doesn't get better.

And now you ve heard country. Hank williams was a superstar in the late 40 s and early 50s . He wrote some songs in just a few min cause he lived the pain in them. He died young . What a loss. No tellin what he could have given us. This is country. Period!!-dan1/19/22

One of the best, he also does Your Cold Cold Heart, Jambalaya, I'm sp lonesome I could cry is also one of my favs from him.

Love Hank Williams (along with Hank Jr. & Hank III) Try Hank Sr's "Jambalaya" next. It's a favorite down in the bayou :-) My lil cousin (4yo at the time) performed this song w/Hank Jr. many years ago. Check it out, easy to find it on YT.

Lots of tears shed over Hank Williams songs ! He had so many songs, it is hard to choose which is my favourite, Hey Goodlooking is a great one & I’ so Lonesome I Could Cry will hit you hard 😀💞 !

I love his song Angel of Death. Beautiful story telling. Also 30 pieces of Silver. Must do!!

He’s called the Hillbilly Shakespeare. The songs are very deep and emotional and universal

My favorite country western song Hank William Jr. sang is Family Tradition. Love,love,love it!

OMG!! Have I ever told you how fab.u.lous. you two are?! And here you are with HANK!! Greatest of the great, Hank Williams. POET!

Thank you🙂 The undisputed King of Country Blues.

Back in the day Hank Williams was radical a departure from the norm as were The Sex Pistols in the mid 70's. (Obviously Iggy and The Stooges, MC5, The New York Dolls preceded, but it blew up big with Never Mind The Bollocks.) Hank was pretty freakin' radical for his when and where.

Some singers are blessed with a "cry" in their voice, Billie Holiday had it, so did Patsy Cline, and Janis Joplin. When they sang, it was with a piece of their soul. They "connect" with their listener, ...we "feel" their pain and "joy.

O. M. G. That voice. Those words. Amaizing!

Hank is telling somebody that if they cheat they WILL be doing things that he IS doing. Hank is doing those things because he DID cheat. When on the road Hank didn't always sleep in the back of the car.

Hank Williams was an absolute sensation back in his day. My first two albums I ever owned were Patti Page Greatest Hits and Hank Williams' Greatest Hits. "Cold Cold Heart" is also a great tune.

I’ve always loved this one, it’s always made me cry. Thanks for this reaction. ❤️y’all

I love your reaction to this song! You don't have to say anything. Your expressions say it all. Hank was such an influence to blues and rock. Today's country performers could learn a thing or two from Hank.

”You Win Again” is another good song by Hank. A bit similar lyrically. Hank had a difficult marriage.

Hank William's is still the best Country and Western singer I have ever heard.🙂👍

I grew up hearing my dad singing Hank Williams Sr songs. (My brother leaned more towards Hank Jr). Despite the fact that my dad's been gone since 1986, I can still hear my dad's voice instead of Hank's. Always will....

Hank Williams Senior Cold Cold Heart. Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart

move it on over - mind your own business - baby were really in love- why don`t you love me like you used to- settin` the woods on fire

You can tell the influence Hank Williams had on his Son Hank Williams JR. Hank Williams gave his son the Nickname Bocephus because He thought that Hank JR looked like a Puppet a Comedian used on Stage at The Grand Old Opera. Hank Williams performed there.

The Hillbilly Shakespeare himself!! One of the true kings of Country music!!

I watch these (awesome) reaction videos instead of just listening to the song because it feels like I'm listening with somebody instead of jamming solo. Thank you.

The Hillbilly Shakespeare. All music can trace back to this man. He had hits long after he died. And the royalties from others singing his song rolled in for Miss Audrey and his son Hank Jr. The man new pain like nobody else. One Sunday afternoon try his song, "I Saw The Light."

I’m 68 and I grew up with my daddy singing Hank Williams songs. He loved to sing “hey, hey good-lookin. What ya got cookin?”

Belongs in the Great American Song Book; recorded by Ray Charles and many, many more.

I've always loved the lyrics to his song, "Settin' the woods on fire." Great song.

Hank Williams was one of first superstars of music and he lived the life he sung about.

He and his wife, Audrey, had a rocky relationship on which a lot of these songs were based. "Cold, Cold Heart." Hank, Jr. was expected to carry on his legacy, and he did for a while, until he found his own voice. The most beautiful sad song ever, to me, is "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." If you like old country, check out the Grand Ol' Opry.

HW is the king of sad songs, love him to bits

He is known for the haunting sound of his voice

Don Helms the steel player said he sang it for the band in the studio, they came up with the music and they recorded it in one take. The last session he recorded. Died at 29.

So nice to see youngsters like you two enjoying the oldies.😁

Hank Sr. was a badass. Check out the picture on the album cover, wearing his cowboy hat cocked to one side. He is a legend.

Mr. Williams, from Montgomery, Alabama, was a singer and songwriter. His brief but powerful influence on Country music has been featured in books, songs and movies. His son, Junior, is also a singer/songwriter began his career as a boy singing his father's hit songs. Other notable country artists like Alan Jackson sang a tribute ghost story song, "Midnight in Montgomery" and David Allen Cole sang another ghost story song of Williams featuring the iconic line, "....and them sad old songs comin' out of them speakers was solid country gold."

I love Hank I grew up listening to him my dad wasnt around in his era but he loves all kinds of music I recommend listening to picture from lifes other side and thy burdens are greater than mine by Hank theres so many good ones you got to be in a certain mood to listen to Hank though hes very melancholy

Check out Hank’s “you’re just in time to be to late.”

There is a movie called Your Cheating Heart about Hank with his son doing the vocals. Really good movie