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2 жыл бұрын

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The lyrics are so simple but so complex. Hank was know as the Hillbilly Shakespeare for his elegant turn of a phrase. The Pulitzer prize committee awarded him a Pultizer citation for his songwriting skills and his influence in moving country music into the mainstream of American culture. Yeah, THAT Pulitzer Prize Committee.

@jjkcharlie

2 жыл бұрын

Because he read comics.

@theresaterry164

Жыл бұрын

Hillbilly Shakespeare is a perfect description!

It's amazing how country singers wrote songs about Hank Williams over the years

@jjkcharlie

Жыл бұрын

Its a family tradition.

In the short 4 or 5 years that Hank Sr. recorded he had 55 songs hit top 10 and 12 of those hit number 1. He was known as the Hillbilly Shakespeare. So much talent. Every show that he done he would end with I Saw the Light.

Hank Jr. was 3 when his Dad died. He sang his Dad's songs at a very young age and many people wanted him to continue to do that, in effect being a Hank Williams impersonator. Bocephus was proud of his Dad, but needed to go his own way. As for not looking like his Dad, he fell 500 feet from a mountain in Montana and fractured his skull and face, requiring several surgeries and 2 years of recovery and therapy to speak and sing again.

Legend has it that he wrote “I can’t help it if I’m still in love with you” in just 15 minutes to prove he was actually the writer of all those songs.

in the song im so lonesome i could cry Hank wrote .. the silence of a falling star lights up a purple sky. I took a man with the soul of a poet to see the night sky as purple but once you hear him sing it you never look at the night sky the same again. That is powerful stuff

@artbagley1406

7 ай бұрын

Oh, how this man could paint a lovely, heart-breaking picture with words and music. Yes, there are other versions at a slightly picked-up tempo. Same for "I Cain't Help It ...," and others. He experimented with tempo more than key changes, grace notes, and other techniques.

Imagine this legend living far beyond 29 years of age. Hank was the first super star, the first Elvis. Wait until you hear the story of "Your Cheatin' Heart". Hank's wife was Audrey (Miss Audrey). In the last hit, I Saw the Light, that was June Carter (Married to Johnny Cash). Watch the story/movie of Hank Williams. Thanks for the video.

@beegee1960

Жыл бұрын

He was the first country superstar, but Frank Sinatra was a superstar of the same era.

@richdiddens4059

Жыл бұрын

It was June Carter that introduced the third song and Anita Carter who sang with Hank. Side note. Johnny's hit, Ring of Fire, was written by his wife, June Carter Cash, for her kid sister Anita who recorded it first. Johnny's version was a cover of his sister-in-law's.

Tony Bennett Made a career because of Cold Cold Heart. Many people have covered it because Hank Songs are timeless. He is music at it's core. You must listen to the words. The greatest song writer of all time. He genius was in his simplicity. He voice was real. He was the greatest.

@love68

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. 💯🙏💛

True country.

You won't go wrong when you listen to this legend! He has fun songs too.

Anita Carter. June's sister. The best singer of the legendary Carter family. The greatest singer and song writer in history!!!!

One of my fondest memories is sitting and watching my dad shave while he was singing I Saw the Light when I was a little boy.

His style is very fun to cover.

He was dead at 29. His songs have been recorded by an endless list of stars that you do know. He wrote and sang them all.

Love it. Kate Smith was a very talented classical singer, a contralto(?), who's Rendition of God Bless, American was very famous. Like many popular entertainers from the 50s - 70s she hosted a variety show on "early" T.V. It usually included short sketches (usually comedy), brief chats with guests, and lots of music.

You NAILED IT, Hank III looks and sounds like like his grand dad.

@coinneachmaclellan3121

11 ай бұрын

Check out the KZread video of Hank Williams III singing his grandfather's song, "Move It On Over" at the ceremony of Hank Williams induction into the Native American Music Hall of Fame in 1999...Hank Williams had Cherokee ancestry as did Elvis...

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Awesome Guys

The man who introduced them was COuntry singer Roy Acuff. He was popular in the 1940s. He and his business partner Fred Rose created Acuff-Rose Music which published all Hank's music.

By Hank jr. departing from his father, he was actually following his father in making timeless music!

The lady that Hank Williams was singing about in his song Cold Cold Heart was actually the mother of Hank Williams Jr I can't remember her name but she was definitely Hank Jr's mother and the love of Hank seniors life but her heart had already been Shackled to a past memory and she couldn't escape it couldn't trust Hank because of the guy that she was with before had betrayed her so badly that she could never give Hank her trust and it just led to a bad place.

@kingmonkey460

10 ай бұрын

Audrey was her name

Hank, the elder belkmgs to us all.

Country music Hall of Fame, rock and roll Hall of Fame, Grammy lifetime achievement award, song writers Hall of Fame, Pulitzer prize. Hank had more than 40 hits in 4 years. The hillbilly Shakespeare.

Appreciate y'all reacting to this video. He does have more upbeat hits, but for the sake of live video performances, this is all there is of him. Lol

They sang in a lot of honky tonk bars and they sang songs that people could slow dance to. June was in a couple of the songs but that last one had me feeling her joy and vivacious personality. Her petting pants showing under her skirt had me cracking up. Love these old clips. Brings back so many memories. I grew up during this era

@peggyshumate920

4 ай бұрын

Petti pants not petting

Hank's big hit, Your Cheatin' Heart, was about his first wife, Audrie, Hank Jr.'s mom.

and yes that was june carter. Her sister Anita was the one singing with Hank on I cant help . She had a really beautiful voice on I can't help it.

I love hearing “I Saw the Light” sung by Johnny Cash with Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. I also love listening to Johnny Cash singing “Man in White”.

Watch the video Tear in my beer It has both Hank Sr. & Hank Jr. Singing together

I remember him being played at my house by my mother as a kid he was considered the greatest country singer of his time, his was a tragic story alcohol or drugs seem to get the best best God bless Audrey was his mothers name

Hank Jr had a Mountain climbing accident where he fell 500 ft. Had extensive plastic surgery, Recovered from that and went on with a long carrear in music, (Doing it his way)... Which is why his appearance is different, and why he always wears shades and a big hat on stage.. Audrey Williams is Hank Jr's Mother

My step fathers dad, was a "Studio Musician" for 3 of Hanks Albums. We have his gutiar, given to him by Hank haning up above or fire place, with a picture of Him, with Hank and the Boys.

Give me Hank Williams the First! Every time.

Thanks for the compilation! Loved it. Film of Hank is rare.

These are the only video performances of him. This was just months before he passed. Hank Jr was 3 years old when Sr passed at the age of 29. June Carter usually played a silly character on these live shows. I watched the full versions of those two shows. She was quite the character. Lol It is pretty crazy how Hank III looks just like him, and sounds a lot like him (minus his more gritty voice). There's live performances of Hank III doing Hank Sr songs at the Grand Ole Opry in the late 1990's. I think he was even wearing one of Hank Sr's actual suits. They even made an album that featured all 3 Hanks doing Hank Sr songs. Hank III sounded pretty dang close to Sr on that album. I remember I wanted Hank III to play Hank Sr in the movie they made a few years back, since they look just alike. But whoever made the movie got Tom Hiddleston to play Hank Sr instead. I don't think Hank III would've wanted to play him anyway. Before the movie, Tom Hiddleston was performing in front of audiences to prepare for the role, and I saw Hank III make a critical post about it, basically saying that Tom couldn't "moan" the blues. I think he also said that he didn't like that they chose an Englishman to play Hank Sr, because he didn't think an Englishman could embody that southern type of character. He also said he would've rather someone like Matthew McConaughey play Hank, because Matthew was southern.. I'm not sure what to think of that actor suggestion. Lol

I love the songs. BE TRUE TO YOU and who you ❤️

The best singer song writer ever...

This may seem primitive, but when these first aired, this was cutting edge Television...

Check Hank Williams Sr and Jr "There's A Tear In My Beer". Hank passed away January 1, 1953 at the age of 29. Hank Jr.' mother was Audrey Shepherd.

No one will be as good as the original.

Love you young cats digging the classics. My favorite Hank Williams is "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." Dig. Peace on earth.

My dad taught me to two-step to Hank Williams' songs.

And June Carter was Hank Jr.’s Godmother.

There are so many amazing country singers. Different styles. Hank Williams Sr was one of the greatest. Have you listened to CHRIS STAPLETON? TENNESSEE WHISKEY. So different country, GEORGE STRAIGHT, HAS 40 number one singles. YOU LOOK SO GOOD IN LOVE, I HATE EVERYTHING. So meant to choose from, so different. I hope you will explore more

hank jrs mom was audrey may shepherd and that was june carter signing with him. anita was there but she was behind roy acuff

Hank u guys

Hank sr. This is honky tonk

Hank the III is Jr.'s son Shelton. He is an ALTernative Country Singer. Like his father and his grandfather he doesn't sing mainstream country music. Keeping up the family tradition.

I saw Hank Jr in 1966 when I was 12 with my folks, all his mom would let him play was Sr material and with Miss Audrey there every step of the way. Was the first time for me seeing Waylon Jennings in the same concert, still have the pictures that I took that evening. Couldn't remember who the grease ball was until I recognized Waylon's guitar when looking at the photos some time later !

Hey guys. Hank Jr's mom was named Audrey. I am including a link to a young Hank Jr doing a medley of his Dad's music, This is Jr before the accident. There is also a Holly Williams who is a performer. She is a sister to Hank Jr. Not sure he knew about her until later in life. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnWZyMx-oNG6p84.html

The old country & western shows would end the show with everyone coming out to sing the last song. Many times, it was a spiritual song. I loved Sr's music but I didn't care for Jr singing his daddy's music. But, when Jr started singing his own music, I loved it.

Anita Carter was Queen of all the Country queens. Her singing with Hank is a once in a lifetime moment to remember.

I agree Hank III looks just like grandpa and can sound like him when he wants too but seldom does he did an opry appearance where he wore a suit that was made to look like a negative of Hanks suit

Anita Carter was June's younger sister. She was the only one in the Johnny Cash Show, and of the Carter family that could actually sing. She had a strong and melodic voice. Her other sister Helen was the only one who could actually read music. They were all talented in their own way. June had a talent for making people laugh.

Kate Smith told Roy Acuff that she really wanted Hank Williams on the show. He said well Hank ain't a member of the Opry so he can't be there Kate Smith told him no Hank no show so you see who won that argument. Also this is June 1952 6 months before Hank Died.

You should do Hank Sr Move it on over, the first rockabilly song

Fun fact. All three Hanks, nun of there real names were actually Hank. All of there middle names is Hank. But they all used it as there stage name. Hank Sr is Hirum Hank Williams, his momma was a big German woman & hard handed! Hank Jr is Randal Hank Williams, maybey you have heard him refereed as Rockin Randal? & Hank 3 is Sheldon Hank Williams.

Hank Jr looks so different from his dad because he literally fell off the side of a mountain. Surprisingly he survived but his face was completely mangled an had to be completely reconstructed. Ouch!

Hank Williams Junior, his mothers name was Audrey and family tradition was about the drinking and the drugs

Family tradition is even more about the drinking and the pain of jrs early life in his dad's shadow. Im a huge sr jr and 3rd fan. I'm checking all your hank reactions. Hank 3 does hank sr identical. Listen to sr do kawliga then watch hank 3 do it!!!!! Mind blowing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a little disappointed that your wife isn't really getting it with this real music....

Nice reaction, and yes that young lady was June Carter

The clip of Hank singing Hey Good Lookin is the clip they used to make the Hank Sr and Jr duet video for There's a Tear in My Beer. June Carter and Hank Jr's mom Audrey were real good friends. In fact June Carter is Hank Jr's Godmother. Hank Jr looked more like his dad in his early years, not a whole lot, but more. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXx_ta6Qcdq1dtI.html

Hank 3 and Hank 4 look like Hank Sr the one singing with him was June Carter

nice

This performance was his final filmed performance

Check out Jambalaya, Lovesick Blues & Move it on Over. They're a little more upbeat. Cool reaction guys

hank williams sr had a two short career only 29 when he died, still he had a long list of hits two i would recommend are jambayala and kawaliga

Hank wrote all of these songs.

What a treasure!

Some folks have IT.

His grandson Hank Williams 3rd looks and sounds just like him

The other gentleman that sang on the last song was Roy Acuff. He was one of the best guitar players of his era. You should check him out.

@jescis0

Жыл бұрын

You mean fiddle player, Roy Acuff was a Fiddle player... Hank Williams was a guitar player 😉

Hank williams jr fell of a cliff and had to have massive face reconstrution.

Wrote a lot of songs about his wife Audrey. Told her after they split that I'll be dead within a year and he was

This was the true beginning of modern country music

@Milto21

3 ай бұрын

Not really, probably Jimmie Rodgers deserves that accolade. This was the beginning of Rock& Roll. "Move it on Over".

The next Hank Jr. you do please do either Living in the Shadow or Eyes of Old Waylon.

Hank Sr. Was born with a type of spina bifida. Depended on pain pills until a Dr. Told him an operation could cure him. His Record label refused to give him time to heal and put him back on the road. He died in the car on the way to the Grand Ole Opry after stopping at a motel to be seen by a Dr. That gave him too much morphine. He always called Hank, Jr. Bocephus. Hank Jr. grew up with money unlike his dad who sang for "beans and biscuits"

His Mother and Hanks wife was Audrey Shepard.

I know she would like Jambalaya, and Howlin' at the Moon!

Listen to Hank the 3rd. Old country will always be better than any metal CORAP. Jim

Hank sr music is timeless and 29 was far too young to die

@danielhead8123

Жыл бұрын

Can you react to jrs duet with sr on the song tear in my beer

If you ask any traditionalist who's the best in country music, well it's Hank Williams Sr. Now if someone wants to argue that and list a few names, I bet the artist they list was influenced by the KING of country, Hank Williams SR or somewhere down the line their was a Hank SR. influence.

Hank 3&4 look like Hank Sr

Johnny Cash and June Carter are hank Jr's God parents actually and visited him in the hospital in Montana after his fall off the mountain

Tough guys say what they think

Omg....falling asleep to SR!?.....CHILD.

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Mine already know it but fun fact June Carter and Johnny Cash or Hank Williams Jr godmother and Godfather and the first people he saw when he woke up from his accident and they didn't leave him

Really nice to listen to numerous songs. Beautiful! Would love to hear Hank jr. and Hank 3. Also you might like to listen to Slim Whitman. Slim's yodeling is the secret weapon that wins the war against the Martians in Mars Attacks.

Hey good lookin one of my favorites Hank also has daughter Jett Williams complicated story Hank died three days before she was born put up for adoption and they never told her who her father was check her out she sings as well

Travis Tritt "Put Some Pride In Your Country"

That's Anita Carter.

Wasn’t Hank III on The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

You should do Keith Richards, Willie Nelson and Hanks Williams III. HANK JRS SON.

Hank sr is so mesmerizing..... hank 3 is so much like him And yes 3 is hank jrs son.

Hadn't heard the end of the video yet. So glad you mentioned Hank 3!!! He's so amazing!!!! He's Hank sr reincarnated!!! I'm hoping you have hank 3 reactions. Gonna go look!!!! You've gotta do Hank 3s country!!! It's so amazing. Ok I checked your channel and no Hank jr or Hank 3. Mostly bands I've never even heard of.. you're cheating yourself.. no go on sub. You need to get in touch with the roots of real music to get a true appreciation of music.

@JustinPanariello

2 жыл бұрын

We've done a few Hank Jr reactions. We have not done any Hank 3 reactions yet...

@dennisgschmidt6167

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinPanariello there's another Hank, the thirds son is now starting his career. Hank Jr has a new blues album out that's phenomenal ! IF you're into blues at all !

His mother dressed Jr. up like the father and put him on the road from when he was about 3 years old. That kept the music in the marketplace, That kept the family going. For years Jr. after his mother died, made $ 250,000 per year off of royalties. That was a direct result of Jr.'s on stage at a young age. Right or wrong, it kept them fed. Consider the time. In the 1950's there were limited employment opportunities for women. Jr's music is the same as his father's. In that, it was different from the "normal" music of the time. Late 40's early '50s music was swing bands, old-time Appalachian string bands, and Bluegrass bands. Hank Sr. ushered in the era of the individual singer, with the Hillbilly sensibility. When Jr. tired of being a clone of his father, he went out on his own. That coincided with his fall off the mountain. That coupled with the burgeoning "Outlaw" movement, Jr. found himself a niche. Neither Sr. nor Jr. were ever conformist music makers. That is why they are considered innovative and fresh. Their sound as well as their persona were fresh.

You got to do "You Win Again" then do "You Win Again" by the Grateful Dead from Summer in Europe 72

Okay history Hank III does look like Hank Sr and Hank IV looks like Hank Jr its something Hank III is 51 years old now

@KingoutlawLXXII

8 ай бұрын

So there are four generations of Hank now