I'm Mexican American. I didn't grow up listening to old country music. But the first time I heard this song, I felt the grief and pain that has no borders or boundaries.
America has a rich cultural. The beauty of our country is that we can share it if we all buy in. My father was born in Texas and the Mexican and German influences in the music he grew up in follow me today.
My grandpa Leo passed away last night at the very blessed age of 104 years...he loved Hank Williams and I'd always play his music when I'd visit. God be with you Grandpa ❤️🙏 I love you and will think of you 😘 till we meet again ❤
Elizabeth pelland I'm so sorry for your loss. 104 is amazing ❤ . Sending hugs and prayers from my family to yours. My Gramps passed at 88 . This was our song we listened together.
Loneliness is part of the human condition that we all struggle with to some degree. This song conveys that emotion as beautifully and truly as possible.
@@shirleys765 Thanks. Also, the studio musicians did a beautiful job on this one. Hank was prolific in the five years he was on the country music stage writing about 150. songs.He was born with spina bifida and knew sadness.
@@jamessmith080 I am. I just love listening to older music no matter what it is about. I used to relate to this song but I'm good now. And I am a good country music lover. Love the style of country music
My beautiful Mother was a drummer she did Hank,CCR, Patsy Cline and others but Hank was her favorite. She raised 6 children Had a spotless home, was a wonderful cook and lived to be 83. Every Hank song reminds us of Mom but this song is the one that is felt so deep in the heart . Shortly after she passed this song, no kidding came on the radio. My jaw hit the floor... NO WAY I haven't heard it for decades. I havent stopped crying Im both sad and happy because I know Mom requested this song so I would know she's still here. We miss you Mom you go Honky Tonkin until we see you again. I'm still carrying my jaw around..... Thanks Hank for what you gave to Mom. You left us too soon...... Love you Mom
Ironically, drums were not allowed in country music in Hank Williams day. The guitarist would loosen the low "E" string and pluck it slowly to make it sound like a bass drum.
To have a better song Hank himself would have to come down from heaven and play a guitar made by angles.And even then people would still argue over such was better
Please take a listen to Al Greens cover of this incredible song, and speaking of heartbreak songs, "how can you mend a broken heart " also by Al Green live is something special.
Hey Big Guy, Would you tell me anything about your country's conflict? I'm 62 year's old and I can't make head's nor tails out of it especially with our country's talking head's bought and paid for by the ones we dare not talk about.... My uncle Willie was KIA in Germany in 1945 shortly before WWII ended, he was 21 year's old.... And over the year's I've read that US General's serving in that war lamented that we/America may have been on the wrong side of that war.... I have concluded that most war's are some rich man's trick as they play both side's and collect the spoils.... Evil, satanic individuals with bloodlines traceable to the "falling ones".... Nephilim I understand.... And just my humble opinion and having little education in regards to history and most other subject matter.... And I apoligise as I know I'm light-years out of context here.... I saw Hank Williams Jr. In concert a couple time's in the eighties, he put on great shows albeit in one show he was quiet "juiced up" as was the rest of us... Funny I may never forget him telling the audience and I quote he said "folk's you know I spent the first nine month's of my life trying to get out of the womb" and folk's I want you to know that since I was about 15 "I've spent the rest of my life trying to get back in there".... He lamented all the silly-ass Hank Williams imitators out there -his words- and said "tonight you'll know the Real Hank Williams Jr. or something close to that.... I think my friend's and I would vote HWJ for president if given the chance, he'd probably take Vlad and some more world leaders fishing out on some big lake and end all the goophy war's via sheer comeraderie, trust and solidarity.... Peace young Brother....❤❤❤
Robert a Cayo sr it's hard to pick between him and George Jones for me both amazing country artist they will never be any one else able to fill either of there shoes
Elvis stated this is the saddest and loneliest song he had ever heard. If you know the words and LISTEN. And, If you have a good and deep heart, it should hit you the same way. May the good Lord be blessing you right now Hank. And, Thank You Jesus for Hank WIlliams Sr...
This was the very first song l ever sang in public, for an audience....l was 4 years old......more than 60 years later it sums up the life l have now....
I was at this time 1949 courting the girl I later married after 7 years, those beautiful innocent days, we listened to music, danced with families and friends, still remember those younger days, now I wish she was still with me. RIP. Darling.
i’m 24 going back in time appreciating music reading comments of everyone who was young back then. reading their memories and cherishing their stories. this comment really just hit me and made me feel so sad. prayers for you and god rest your beautiful angel ❤️
I’m 16 years old and this song hits harder than anything I’ve ever heard before. I can really relate to the lyrics. I’ve found a new passion in Hank Williams.
That's a tough question. Because there are so many dozens and dozens of great country artists. Some are just a little more humorous, some a little bit more rock some a little bit more romantic etc Why not try maybe some Johnny Cash, (great traditional country), Creedence Clearwater Revival and Leonard Skinner, (a slight bit more rock). When you seek their music look for there "greatest hits". That way you will hear the best they have done. Enjoy my friend
Vivid, abstract, poetic lyrics and images swirling within a rural, southern funeral dirge. As if Van Gogh had picked up a pencil and guitar instead of a brush. This is the blues on another level. I've never heard anything that comes close to this American masterpiece.
So beautifully stated, Mr. Brown. I sing at country festivals around my hometown (some videos are here ), and love to do Hank songs. This one is next on my list.
its conciseness of words filled w/ such density is the sign of a poet. absolutely nothing wasted & allows the listener to feel in blanks. I think frost when I hear this, but i get where you're going w/ van gogh... it is strong, but imo some american artist have reached the same type of heights. several of dylans & cash's best (who both were strongly influenced by hank) reach the same areas. ive often thought hendrix in wind cries mary also gets close to this. van morrison. or the doors, crystal ship..... one thing id assume we'd agree on, i hope more young people dig into hanks stuff. hes a great influence to listen to if one is trying to create quality.
this is a man that wrote most of his songs by himself, and made a lot of them well know. a legend never dies, just like its sounds like he is singing straight to you and me.
Listening to this and thinking of my dad who died 7 weeks ago from covid 19. Feeling alone is this world where people don't seem to understand. Thinking of my dad's steel guitar and wishing I could learn to play it.
You're not alone. You can learn to play the steele and I would highly reccomend it. My dad plays it as well and I intend to do the same thing, in order to preserve that beautiful sound.
Loneliness is an experience that separates me from reality...... there is no comfort.....nothing..... unbearable........soaked in a misunderstood misery....... hope is reserved for others and beyond my capacity to fathom.....but then suddenly I can breathe for a moment
@@toughenupfluffy7294 It seems like you’re pondering the uncertainty of sharing something personal or creative with the world. It’s a common concern, especially when expressing oneself or presenting something close to one’s heart. The fear of no reaction, or indifference, can be disheartening, but it’s important to remember that the value of your expression isn’t solely determined by the immediate response it receives.
JohnnyRebKy-----The demons that killed Hank Williams were the same problems that gave him such " passion , soul , feeling , sadness , " . Some other country singers such as George Jones and Hank Snow carried a lot of pain as well , but were fortunate to be healthier . There were other country singers such as Lefty Frizzle who were self destructive . The bluegrass singers Carter Stanley and Keith Whitley followed a similar path . The white blues singer/ guitar player / harmonica player , Alan " Blind Eye " Wilson of the blues band , Canned Heat , fit in a similar category .
Bill Eddy Hank was going to quit . Like other singers in the future they were worth more money after death than they ever were alive. I’ve never totally bought the explanation of his death and apparently Hank Jr doesn’t either. It was reported he was badly bruised as if he had been beaten. We will never know but I have serious questions about it. If he was going to quit that meant a lot of money lost for many people. Money is a root of all evil...next to Audrey
Just watched the episode about Hank Williams that Ken Burns did in his Country Music documentary series and the way he told his story was just amazing. Thank you Ken Burns!!!
Just watched that episode last night, so good, as is the whole series. Found myself playing a few Hank songs out on the deck tonight in memory to Hank.
The Hillbilly Shakespeare could melt the coldest heart with his lyrical brilliance. The genius of being a master song writer is having the ability to tug at the heart strings..nobody did it better than Hank Williams..
As a kid My Father and I would Spend the Summer in Alabama ,My Grandfather loved Hank Williams sometimes we would run into racism because we were Black,but My Grandfather was known in the town so when they would find out that we were his family they would leave us alone . I loved the South and learned to love Hank Williams 🤗🤗🤗
@@prudentialsecurity9300thank you for looking past the few dickheads we have down here. Most of us love you no matter what color you are. We’re all brothers and sisters, we’re all in this together. And nothing brings us closer than good music, and ofc your overwhelmingly positive world view. The only way to fight racism is with love.
Not only do they not make country like this anymore, but throughout the history of all music I believe there have only been a very small handful of songs that are at this level.
It’s there, but it ain’t on the radio you have to look for it: Jason Isbell Sturgill Simpson Tyler Childers Turnpike Troubadours Whiskey Myers Colter Wall Shane Smith Evan Bartels Etc etc ect
@Harry Jackson He didn't steal this song frome Tee Tot, but what he did do was steal his style and combine it with the style of other various country singers. There's only one or two songs he really stole and this is not one of them
Im sorry brother. This song draws all who have suffered through shit, but im happy in the end no matter what. You have delt with the toughest shit, keep on fighting
Harry Quinn I know it's so hard know in your heart they all love you and remember the good times. But believe me I know how horribly hard it is... My thoughts are with you 100%
Harry Quinn I also lost every baby I got pregnant with, got Hepc during blood transfusion and lost my liver on 09-10-11, thank god for doners, I am very sorry for all your losses, just remember god only gives his hardest battles to his strongest,fiercest, angels.
You're in my thoughts and prayers brother. I like to sing this song on karaoke. It reminds me of my late father. When I sing it, it feels like he's right there with me.
Brother, I'm a Blond/Blue American country boy. But I grew up with and served in the military with many Mexican Americans. They were my Brothers. But we are not talking about race or countries or cultures. We are talking about the HEART of a human being. And you must have a great heart to hear what Hank Williams has relayed here. May the good Lord God Bless you and your family.
Here in the year 2020 and still nobody has even reached 1% of this man’s talent. Greatest singer and songwriter across all music genres; There will never be another Hank.
@@FondaLynn Great stuff, we lived in Southern NJ . As a kid, my dad would play. Hank Williams, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Ole Blue Eyes, Dean, and the Big Bands!!!! As I got older. I would always say, mom, what the heck, Pop liked them all!
My husband was a professional musician he played guitar. He died last month. He loved this song so much he would play and sing it for me. I believe he thought the last verse was one of the most beautiful ever written. I never thought it would be my destiny to sit alone and cry but that's my fate. For now I keeping looking for that falling star.
Hello David, I'm getting a bit stronger every day. I still have some that I can't believe he's gone. I'm trying to be positive but it's hard. They're having a celebration for Robert in December at a club that still hosts live bands. They've gotten the most popular radio DJ to host it. There are going to be 4 bands that Robert was in. Each one will be doing the music that they wrote and recorded. They are trying to get as many of the original members as possible to perform. In between each set they'll be showing videos of other projects he was involved in. He was with Mitch Ryder for 19 years while still pursuing his own music. He was considered one of the best lead guitarists to come out of Detroit. As I now have all of the memorabilia and photos, I've been going through 50 years of his life. I get sad but I realize he had an incredible life. More importantly he had fun. I'm glad I got to be with such an amazing man for 27 years. He was not only talented, but gifted. He played with Chuck Berry when he was 17. He went on to tour the world. He loved sharing his music with everyone, he taught guitar for many years. One of his students has gone on to reach the level of stardom that most musicians dream of. I'll be ok, thanks for asking.
@@marvintownsend9174 Thank You for asking. I'm going through hundreds of photos and memorabilia from a 50 year career. He didn't throw anything away but didn't file everything. I found dozens of videos and recordings. He was a far bigger " star " than I realized. We hooked up in the last half of his life. As I look through the items I realize how humble he was but he knew he was blessed with a gift. When Mitch Ryder would open for a huge band many of the musicians would steal a glance at the opening band. Mitch can still sing his butt off. He always had a talented backing band but Robert stood out. Inevitably he would be approached by the headliner's band and became friends with most. He would jam with many. I could list them but it would take too long. A couple you probably know are SRV, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Earle, Doyle Bramhall, Suzi Quatro, Kid Rock, Don Was, and on and on. I don't know why I'm telling you this. I guess it's because he didn't brag about it. I wish I could talk to him about some of his experiences. As fun as that all sounds it's not what I miss. I miss the man who was my best friend. I had the first birthday without him last month. In 2 days I'm facing the first Thanksgiving alone. I know Christmas will be rough as well. My life goes on for some reason. Maybe it's to share his memories with the people who attend the celebration of his life next month. I have to keep pushing ahead and organize the items I will share with his fans and friends. I just need to stop thinking about things like asking him if we need butter at the market. I'm half now and it's hard.
This song dedicated to my beloved dog who just died prematurely. She was independent and loved the woods. She only came out at night and was white, so I named her Ghost. I fed her for four years and try to keep her, but she loved her independence so she would scale the fence. I love you Ghost....RIP.
RIP Ghost, she will wait for you. And one day, many decades from hence, you will see her. And you will both be the most independent souls there ever could be, together.
@@akshaykumarjha9136 Thanks for the kind thoughts. They say time heals when someone you love dies. But not always the case. She died 2 months ago, but to me it feels as if she died yesterday......
@@sananto6896 I know your pain, it will never go away, just become bearable. You will go on with your life but every now and then the emotions will come back pouring like it happened right now. Believe it is better to feel hurt than to feel like you forgot her. What comes into this world must also leave and that is the one true constant of life. Keep her in your memories, that's the best you can do for a loved one.
@@woody8577 ...thank you....I had pets before but not really close to them. I had no clue that people and animals can become so close. Now I care as much for animals as for people. Or maybe care more for animals. It is amazing how Ghost changed my life.
I remember when I was a teenager I thought country music was a goofy twangy joke. I'm turning 60 this year and I've finally realised how powerful Hank's music is - and that's not even in a historical context! There are so many lines that literally give me goose bumps! No deep metaphors, no flowery adjectives just emotional pow pow pow! It's a rare gift to be able to write so simply but so powerfully - sorry Hank, I truly feel remorse for my adolescent disregard!
well said. he had a frost like sparse style of writing lyrics. yet as you said, those concise words were very dense, esp w/ his emotive voice. he was the chief influence of dylan and cash. wish more people knew that and hank could get more ears w/ younger people.
Yea, Hank did it and not once did he glorify killing police officers, no calling women "bitches" and "ho's" no walking around with his pants falling, no "bling" or other stupid azzed bullsh*......nope Hank was simply a great song writer/singer and was able to relate what many of us felt. Thank you Hank.
Thanks to Ken Burns documentary “Country Music” I learned all about Hank Williams and heard this song for the first time in my entire life. I woke up this morning with this beautiful song in my head and started to cry. My dear cat just died and all the birds she used to watch outside my windows are making me so sad. And I see here it was recorded on my birthday, makes it even more special.
Isn't it funny how we just wake up with a song in our head that we've never heard of haven't heard of thought about in ages? This morning I woke with the song" Catfish John in my head. So of coure, I had to Google and listen. Then I run on to you, who had a similar experience 4 days ago. I think Jesus is trying to tell us something. I was done home just after dark about an hour ago. And the moon was doing some very strange things. Then I hear this song, talking about the moon just went behind a cloud....eyes to the sky and may God watch over you.
DuckTalesWooHoo1987 I am very fond of it myself. Hanks songs are simple yet so elegant and he had to be an old soul to have such world weary blues as a man in his 20s.
@@mattbastubee5255 Yeah to think that he only lived 29 years is ridiculous when you look at how much he contributed to the shaping of an entire genre. Not only that but how influential he has been across multiple genres. Everyone from jazz to rock to blues to country all love him and cover his music to this day. He influenced geniuses like Ray Charles even.
My husband just passed away 5/20/22, my heart is in pieces. This is how I feel without him, liver disease sucks the life out of the rest of the organs. I love you babe and I miss you so much already.
I was born just up the road from where Hank Williams was born in South Alabama. Hank Williams still has a big influence here. Interstate 65 that runs through Butler county was designated as the Hank Williams Lost Highway by the state of Alabama sometime back. I recently met a gentleman and his wife from Great Britain that were passing through here not too long ago heading up to Montgomery to visit Hank Williams grave. He told me that he grew up hearing Hank Williams music and his dad and his Grandfather were huge Hank Williams fans. Strange how a man that died at the age of 29, right at 70 years ago, still has such a huge fan base, with music that people can relate to, that was written mostly by himself. Hank left this world way too early. But, he left a mark that will NEVER be forgotten or go away.
Carl....We moved to Chapman in 1967 and lived there until 1975...Daddy work for UC and we lived close to the mill. Will never forget Hank's cousin, a forklift driver at the mill coming up to the house to play Mr. William's songs for dad and his friends while they might have had a few toddies....Thanks for your post
My granddaddy used to sing this song to me when I was about four or five years old. One of my first and few many memories I shared with him until he was called home in ‘06. I listen to this song because it makes me feel closer to him.
My grandfather passed away today...he made me listen to all of Hank Williams Jr. ..Sr...all the time and I hated it but I am glad that he left me with a memory that I will never forget :-(
Hear that lonesome whippoorwill He sounds too blue to fly The midnight train is whining low I'm so lonesome, I could cry I've never seen a night so long And time goes crawling by The moon just went behind the clouds To hide its face and cry Did you ever see a robin weep When leaves begin to die? Like me, he's lost the will to live I'm so lonesome, I could cry The silence of a falling star Lights up a purple sky And as I wonder where you are I'm so lonesome, I could cry That's a good one It's a lonesome song, ain't it? Ain't that lonesome, woo Now you can't get any much lonesome right, can you? Want to whip a will so lonesome it can't fly He done got lonesome, man
I like music with soul and passion. Something with a real feeling behind it. I honestly don't like new country music because this element of being real and true has gotten lost along the way somewhere. Anyway I mostly listen to rap and indie nowadays but here I am, drunk... listening to the real country music. The music we're forgetting more and more each day.
Im from South Africa and i grew up with Hank Williams music since i was 6 years old .Im 56 yrs young now and still cant get enough of Hank Williams music .One day we will meet and i will tell Hank Williams myself what a LEGEND he is .
The 3 thousand plus people who gave this song a thumbs down cannot have a heart or soul. This is easily, the very best song ever written and performed!
"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" Hear that lonesome whippoorwill He sounds too blue to fly The midnight train is whining low I'm so lonesome I could cry I've never seen a night so long When time goes crawling by The moon just went behind the clouds To hide its face and cry Did you ever see a robin weep When leaves began to die? Like me, he's lost the will to live I'm so lonesome I could cry The silence of a falling star Lights up a purple sky And as I wonder where you are I'm so lonesome I could cry
Every musician ive heard talk of hank has such high regard and often their favorite no matter what genre of music they play. Recently heard bob weir of the grateful dead say hank was one his favs then he quoted some of these lyrics
My Dad loved Hank Williams. A good memory from my childhood is watching the movie about Hank’s Life with my Dad. My Dad was an alcoholic, just like Hank. I’m 70 years old now, but this song still brings a tear to my eye. In a good way.
In 19and68 I went off Vietnam. I left my girl behind and we made a vow we would dance to this this song when I came home. But she left me for a friend of ours...So I still wait for my dance to bring me home...
bob, he was no friend of yours because friends don't do that to friends and shame on your girlfriend she was a selfish bitch. But anyway thant you so much for your military service. Semper fi.
Back in 1967 while in the service stationed in Thailand I was playing this song in the barracks on my reel to reel tape recorder. The G.I. who bunked above me was married and missing his wife a lot. He started crying and I pretended not to notice, I always felt guilty for unintentionally making him sad. When ever I hear this song that's what I remember.
Ed Rascal not a puss at all. The lonely GI was missing his wife. Unless your wife is a total hag or you are an asshole, you would feel the same way he did.
I love Hank Williams. I'm an Englishwoman living in UK 🇬🇧 Midlands. My dad used to play Hank's records from late 50's so grew up listening to this great country singer poet. American Country music wasn't so big in U.K. back then but we listened to it all the time. Many of the old greats. God Bless you Hank for your special kind of Country Music. Makes think of my late dad. I am now 75 and long for my childhood and youth. So happy with my mom and dad. Thank you Hank for being part of my memories. Such beautiful,, haunting songs! 👌❤️👏🙏🏻🇬🇧🤗Xxx
As a small child in SC, I remember learning this song and I knew exactly what Hank was singing about. I made me sad for him. I have loved that man ever since.
Hank was the epitome of what country music is the first one of the absolute best and this song is the epitome of loneliness, heartbreak and sorrow! RIP HANK WILLIAMS SR.
As a kid born in the early sixties ( 1961 ) I grew up listening to this and the old school country, I have flash backs to my childhood every time I hear these songs, better times. I have these on the original vinyl albums and wouldn't sell them for any amount. Gold !
That's cool. Born in '57. When I was little we always went to grandparents on Saturday night for supper(wasn't called dinner back then). After supper grandad turned old B&W tv on. We watched Porter Wagoner(Dolly was a pup), Buck Owens and THE GRAND OLE OPRY. Great back in the day days.
@LEE ZOLO...Right there with you , I understand. Ain't much but would like for you to know... from a cowboy to another. You will be alright, in time. Live for him live for yourself and forgive him. Don't ask why he did what he did. You'll just be like a dog chasing his tail in a circle. Right here , people care stranger or cowboy. Hope you don't go though it again like I did more then twice. Ride straight ahead...
Hank was not just a great singer. He was a great songwriter. Some of the things that flowed from his hand to paper were truly heart wrenching and ached of life's pains. Hank was a master at putting pain and heartbreak into a song and the fact that he suffered through both helped his cause in making such great music. The fact he could pour all that emotion into a less than 3 minute song is just amazing.
@James Logan A Teardrop on a Rose is probably my favorite. I really love the songs 6 More Miles to the Graveyard, The Funeral,The Log Train,Alone and Forsaken, I love his big songs I really do but these songs that not many people know or even got radio play really show Hanks angst and grit and in many ways his real artistry. I am sure people will mention many more and without doubt they will be right on but you dig for his nuggets and that to me is where you'll find the real Hank Williams.
@James Logan I am from Branford,Ct. I love music. I listen to it about 13 to 15 hours a day. I own about 2,000 cds. I must admit there are types of jazz that do put me to sleep but I do like most music. Today's music is not something I am enamored with maybe because I was born in 66 or maybe I listened to the greatest decade of music which was the 70s. Although if I am to be honest 65 to 75 might be the best decade. Anyhoo I do love music and I listen to it all day especially during the day as there is garbage on tv so I listen to music and I really do enjoy watching reactors as well. Especially Elizabeth Zharoff,Doug Helvering,Janet Tabaka, Julia Nilon,Beth Roars, Lolli Wren and there are others that my brain can't think of at the moment. But in the end sometimes it is just best to lay back and put on Pink Floyd and let Dave Gilmour take your soul to heaven.
@James Logan If its on the phone then I think I do which I do not use due to my eyes. My doctor won't let me use it for anything even though I love playing games and sometimes the occasional Firefly episode or whatever Comcast has. I just had my right eye fixed and on February 1st they will then fix my left eye so fun times still ahead for this Irish cowboy. I am sadly stuck using a desktop which is fine because I have a sweet new massive monitor but soon I'll be relegated to CDs for awhile. So much fun ahead for me. Happy Happy Joy Joy.
As a kid in Boulder Western Australia, I used to listen to his music over a radio station called 6KG.He was and still is my favourite country singer.Country blues really. He like Elvis can be referred to just by one name.There is only one Hank, the rest are only related to him.Riding off his coat tails.
Honestly hank 3 though doesnt try to ride the coat tails the way Jr does. 3 seems to just do his own thing and enjoys making hos own music for the sake of genuinely liking to make and play music he just happens to be called hank. And 3 could have really milked his granddads name if he wanted considering how similar his voice sounds to his granddad
im 21 and this music is what i grew up with reminds me of hanging out in the garage with my dad listining to johnny cash, kenny rogers ,good old hank ,ect
We had amazing artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, now we have a bunch of "country" artists singing about the same stuff. Beer, Women, and wild parties. I pray that we will get an artist like the ones of the 1920s-1960s.
Hear that lonesome whippoorwill He sounds too blue to fly. The midnight train is whining low I'm so lonesome I could cry. I've never seen a night so long When time goes crawling by. The moon just went behind a cloud To hide its face and cry. Did you ever see a robin weep When leaves began to die? That means he's lost the will to live I'm so lonesome I could cry. The silence of a falling star Lights up a purple sky. And as I wonder where you are I'm so lonesome I could cry.
I've never understood why people like to listen to sad songs when they drink, but damned if I ain't drunk & enjoying this song. I love the way his voice matches the guitar. Its beautiful in its simplicity. Just perfect.
I grew up as a child listening to my Dad playing Hank, Merle, Conway, Charley, Loretta, Patsy, Jim, Johnny, Jerry Lee, and many more on the record discs that Dad cherished and played on his old Masters Voice record player, going back to Hank Williams SNR, oh my I looked at his life singing career, now that I'm 64, I just can,t believe that he was 29 when he passed away, but yes he sang a lot of songs that he wrote about life,s ups and downs, but also happy cheery songs👍, and also the band that backed him up, were awesome, yes country music will always live on Love You Hank Williams SNR, and all the other Legendary Country Singers 👍🌟👍🌟👍🌟👍🌟👍🌟🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Angelo Medina Thanks for your literal and irrelevant comments. Art and comments on art are often and necessarily metaphorical and unbound to literal thinking, such as yours here. For a poor mortal with limited reasoning powers like mine, I perceive this song as eternal and perfect.
coyotesong necessarily? we are all poor mortals with limited reasoning powers! imagine if we all acknowledge that! is everything we perceive art? I really hope not! we need balance but we are unable to find it! so we remain locked in these fake illusions that even though make us feel ¨better¨ within ourselves and our surroundings its not real! I dont support that! I believe that f we dont have a critical faculty we dont have a real creative mind and thats when we never progress... but in the end this is my opinion! we will all die not knowing anything! so in the end maybe its better to never seek that truth since we could somehow agree we´ll never find it and we should settle with our fake and ¨moral¨ perceptions we deeply know will never manage to fulfil us completely but aghh (!)
The melodies of Hank Williams are spectacular. You can really feel the pain of heartache in his voice. These tones are not made up, you actually got to feel that emotion to sing like that!
My dad loved Hank Williams because he grew up in the country but I didn’t at the time because I thought black folk should just listen to Hip-Hop. I used to hate it when played his country records in the car when I wanted to listen to Lil Wayne Lmao. Now that I’m older I truly appreciate Hank and country music. Never understood Hank and his music until I went through certain experiences in life that changed me forever. All I can say is: Thanks Dad! RIP Hank❤❤❤
😅Some songs just hit you like a sack full of gravel. I'm an old heavy metal guy and the first time I really sat and listened to this after life had used me like a soccer ball, I had tears running down my face.
@ Mood! There were Certain musical Genres that I wasn’t ready for when I was a kid. I got into Heavy Metal when I was in college when I heard ‘At The Gates xx Slaughter of the Soul’ for the first time out of curiosity. Before that I was all about what was on the radio so country and rock to me back then was like Taylor Swift and Maroon 5 lmao. Old school Country music didn’t appeal to me until after I graduated college and I started traveling with a guitar. lol.
I'm Mexican American. I didn't grow up listening to old country music. But the first time I heard this song, I felt the grief and pain that has no borders or boundaries.
Pendeho
Storms pass brother. The sun always rises in the morning.
yo soy de sudamerica, y cuando escuche "true christmas" de Sabaton, derrame lagrimas
America has a rich cultural. The beauty of our country is that we can share it if we all buy in. My father was born in Texas and the Mexican and German influences in the music he grew up in follow me today.
i am 90 yrs. old & i remember when this came out it was 1948 or 49, i cried then & i cry now. please bring back this kind of music.
I sat in my pcikup, listened to this song on an AM station as the sun went down the day i buried my wife.. Hank Williams, you wrote my life...
John, I'm so sorry for your loss. Did not mean for my comment to be insensitive. God Bless you.
Diane Watson I got this one John.... STFU
Sorry for your loss
I hope this is not a confession. Not to be rude but
@@aishamarquez211but what?
Yes, that IS rude!
Husbands favorite artist.He passed 3 days ago. I am listening to this for him.Here you go, Love of my life. RIP Dear.
Sorry for your loss. My you find comfort and peace !
Thank you.
AUBURN HALO I can't even imagine... But I bet he is smiling every time you listen to Hank.
AUBURN HALO I recently lost one of my brothers and my mother & this favorite of all my family is most appropriate. I`m so bummed right now.
AUBURN HALO So sorry for your loss....we will listen for you and for him...
My grandpa Leo passed away last night at the very blessed age of 104 years...he loved Hank Williams and I'd always play his music when I'd visit. God be with you Grandpa ❤️🙏 I love you and will think of you 😘 till we meet again ❤
Elizabeth pelland I'm so sorry for your loss. 104 is amazing ❤ . Sending hugs and prayers from my family to yours. My Gramps passed at 88 . This was our song we listened together.
🙏 ♥
My dad passed away in April 2023 at the age of 88. He loved Hank Williams.
I bet he's in heaven hanging out with Hank.
Deus conforte o coração de todos 😢
Loneliness is part of the human condition that we all struggle with to some degree. This song conveys that emotion as beautifully and truly as possible.
Its all in ypur attitude. I love being alone.
@@farmerjohn6526 me too!
@@margaretmolloy257 Thanks. Also, the studio musicians did a beautiful job on this one.
@@shirleys765 Thanks. Also, the studio musicians did a beautiful job on this one. Hank was prolific in the five years he was on the country music stage writing about 150. songs.He was born with spina bifida and knew sadness.
@@farmerjohn6526 Lonliness is not the same as being alone. You can be lonely in a crowd.
He is without a doubt one of the greatest songwriters their ever was.
Especially for his time, I can’t think of many other singers in the 40s/50s singing about depression and stuff like that
Hi, how are you doing?
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I'm Italian. And I have to say that there isn't a better american songwriter (maybe only Townes Van Zandt and Tim Buckley could hold the candle).
One of the saddest, most beautiful songs ever written.
Hello how’re you doing..
If you have been there you have been there bro!
Exactly true ☝🏽
I'm 14. And love this guy's songs. Listen to his songs everyday.
Hello dear, I Guess you're a good country MUSIC lover and I hope you are doing well over there now if I may ask..?
@@jamessmith080 I am. I just love listening to older music no matter what it is about. I used to relate to this song but I'm good now. And I am a good country music lover. Love the style of country music
@@vincentschindelholzsame I’m 14 & everyone doesn’t get why I LOVE this kind of music😂 they just don’t know what music isss
The best music is old music
🤔u bear get dat checked out yo', sounds like u mite be dispositioned 😏😉😁😊🤭😆
My beautiful Mother was a drummer she did Hank,CCR, Patsy Cline and others but Hank was her favorite. She raised 6 children Had a spotless home, was a wonderful cook and lived to be 83. Every Hank song reminds us of Mom but this song is the one that is felt so deep in the heart . Shortly after she passed this song, no kidding came on the radio. My jaw hit the floor... NO WAY I haven't heard it for decades. I havent stopped crying Im both sad and happy because I know Mom requested this song so I would know she's still here. We miss you Mom you go Honky Tonkin until we see you again. I'm still carrying my jaw around..... Thanks Hank for what you gave to Mom. You left us too soon...... Love you Mom
I grew up with Patsy's son Randy here in Nashville Tennessee and met her mother in Winchester Virginia.
Hi Pam hope you’re okay?
Hi …
Greethings from the city of
Mexicali Baja California …
I want to know how do you do to put traductor in the text
Can you tell me ?
Thanks
I'm crying for you God bless you.
Ironically, drums were not allowed in country music in Hank Williams day. The guitarist would loosen the low "E" string and pluck it slowly to make it sound like a bass drum.
I mean... 70 years later... theres still not a better broken heart song. This wins for eternity. Holy shit
So true man I just told the girl of my dreams that I loved her and she rejected me. I'm still hurtin a week later.
To have a better song Hank himself would have to come down from heaven and play a guitar made by angles.And even then people would still argue over such was better
Please take a listen to Al Greens cover of this incredible song, and speaking of heartbreak songs, "how can you mend a broken heart " also by Al Green live is something special.
Ok
Are gay
I’m 15 years old and I’m from Russia, but I like old country music and Hank’s songs.
Smart kid
You have good taste in music
This is real American music. All the pop Hollywood tries to export is nonsense. Don't listen to it. Keep listening to this.
Watch the TV show The Expanse if you can!
Hey Big Guy, Would you tell me anything about your country's conflict? I'm 62 year's old and I can't make head's nor tails out of it especially with our country's talking head's bought and paid for by the ones we dare not talk about....
My uncle Willie was KIA in Germany in 1945 shortly before WWII ended, he was 21 year's old....
And over the year's I've read that US General's serving in that war lamented that we/America may have been on the wrong side of that war....
I have concluded that most war's are some rich man's trick as they play both side's and collect the spoils.... Evil, satanic individuals with bloodlines traceable to the "falling ones".... Nephilim I understand....
And just my humble opinion and having little education in regards to history and most other subject matter....
And I apoligise as I know I'm light-years out of context here....
I saw Hank Williams Jr. In concert a couple time's in the eighties, he put on great shows albeit in one show he was quiet "juiced up" as was the rest of us...
Funny I may never forget him telling the audience and I quote he said "folk's you know I spent the first nine month's of my life trying to get out of the womb" and folk's I want you to know that since I was about 15 "I've spent the rest of my life trying to get back in there"....
He lamented all the silly-ass Hank Williams imitators out there -his words- and said "tonight you'll know the Real Hank Williams Jr. or something close to that....
I think my friend's and I would vote HWJ for president if given the chance, he'd probably take Vlad and some more world leaders fishing out on some big lake and end all the goophy war's via sheer comeraderie, trust and solidarity....
Peace young Brother....❤❤❤
I grew up with Hank Williams...I miss Good Ole Country Music 🎶
Hello Jackie, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
I know! Modern country is garbage!
Grew up in the Ocala national Forest in the woods. My folks played Hank and Willie and Waylon. It's whàt I grew up on
Cold beer and a hank song perfect time to sit on the porch and watch the sund go down ,to me that's living
Sun
Hello. Cant I sit next to you?....from Fort Worth, Texas
I'll go in on a bottle if you cover the reefer.
AMAN BROTHER
It rlly is
Can’t wait to be back in the woods
Almost 70 years old and still one of the greatest songs of all times.
+bigsmithers58
and it forever will be
+bigsmithers58 Yea.......not really......
bigsmithers58 i
the greatest singer of all time r.inp hank
Robert a Cayo sr it's hard to pick between him and George Jones for me both amazing country artist they will never be any one else able to fill either of there shoes
Elvis stated this is the saddest and loneliest song he had ever heard. If you know the words and LISTEN. And, If you have a good and deep heart, it should hit you the same way. May the good Lord be blessing you right now Hank. And, Thank You Jesus for Hank WIlliams Sr...
my husband and i both music lvers hav a list of saddest songs in the worsl- started with this one
@@tongolele12 You and your husband got REAL good taste in music and life girl !
Amen
A genius of all time. His voice and style of singing take me to a different world
This was the very first song l ever sang in public, for an audience....l was 4 years old......more than 60 years later it sums up the life l have now....
I have been listening to this song for most of my life and nobody sings it this good.
Hello Johnelle, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
@@trevorjennings720 I am good, never got Covid. Playing cards today with friends. Have a great day and keep listening to the old country classics.
I was at this time 1949 courting the girl I later married after 7 years, those beautiful innocent days, we listened to music, danced with families and friends, still remember those younger days, now I wish she was still with me. RIP. Darling.
She is good sir. My opinion only. Love your comment.
Dang man...
It sounds like a wonderful time sorry she is no longer with you, hang in there
i’m 24 going back in time appreciating music reading comments of everyone who was young back then. reading their memories and cherishing their stories. this comment really just hit me and made me feel so sad. prayers for you and god rest your beautiful angel ❤️
Yes, I was in High School when he died. He was my favorite back then & when I got the news I cried & cried
I’m 16 years old and this song hits harder than anything I’ve ever heard before. I can really relate to the lyrics. I’ve found a new passion in Hank Williams.
Glad you joined the club
You GO young man. You've got GREAT taste in music.....
@@shaunelijah2232 Thank you sir! Can you recommend any other similar songs by different artists?
That's a tough question. Because there are so many dozens and dozens of great country artists. Some are just a little more humorous, some a little bit more rock some a little bit more romantic etc Why not try maybe some Johnny Cash, (great traditional country), Creedence Clearwater Revival and Leonard Skinner, (a slight bit more rock). When you seek their music look for there "greatest hits". That way you will hear the best they have done. Enjoy my friend
@@shaunelijah2232 Once again, Thank you.
Hank could relate to poor people, no man will ever fill his shoes in country music.
His grandson, Hank III
George Jones 😉
And now This fricking world Is now full of Rich Leftist damn "musicians"
God, What We have lost
@@jinabrasser9439
Hank the 3rd
Is not that good
@@jinabrasser9439
And I was being polite
This reminds me so much of my dad. Hank Williams was one of his favorite singers. I understand it now. I miss my dad so much.
Yes, that’s why I’m listening to him. I might as my dad too. 😢❤
Reminds me of my uncle Junior,he play his guitar 🎸 and sang❤❤❤,r i.p.uncle dunior❤❤
Vivid, abstract, poetic lyrics and images swirling within a rural, southern funeral dirge. As if Van Gogh had picked up a pencil and guitar instead of a brush. This is the blues on another level. I've never heard anything that comes close to this American masterpiece.
Nicely put buster brown.
so true
So True!
Hank was a blues man as much as a country one
What a beautiful soul !
So beautifully stated, Mr. Brown. I sing at country festivals around my hometown (some videos are here ), and love to do Hank songs. This one is next on my list.
its conciseness of words filled w/ such density is the sign of a poet. absolutely nothing wasted & allows the listener to feel in blanks. I think frost when I hear this, but i get where you're going w/ van gogh... it is strong, but imo some american artist have reached the same type of heights. several of dylans & cash's best (who both were strongly influenced by hank) reach the same areas. ive often thought hendrix in wind cries mary also gets close to this. van morrison. or the doors, crystal ship..... one thing id assume we'd agree on, i hope more young people dig into hanks stuff. hes a great influence to listen to if one is trying to create quality.
this is a man that wrote most of his songs by himself, and made a lot of them well know. a legend never dies, just like its sounds like he is singing straight to you and me.
He Shore do that. Me top Materhead.
Yes sir. This man the best lyricist known as of today
as long as we keep playing, Hank is still
with us!!,man has been gone almost 70yrs.!!Here we are talking about him.
🌹👍😎
Hank is singing to us!!Man to Man from
south Alabam!!
Mansion on the Hill.
Listening to this and thinking of my dad who died 7 weeks ago from covid 19. Feeling alone is this world where people don't seem to understand. Thinking of my dad's steel guitar and wishing I could learn to play it.
Play from your heart just let if come out good or dad he'll love it
You're not alone. You can learn to play the steele and I would highly reccomend it. My dad plays it as well and I intend to do the same thing, in order to preserve that beautiful sound.
I’m sorry for your loss.
If you can, buy a slide and a tuner and tune his guitar to an open tuning. Open A or G should suffice.
My heart goes out to you.
Loneliness is an experience that separates me from reality...... there is no comfort.....nothing..... unbearable........soaked in a misunderstood misery....... hope is reserved for others and beyond my capacity to fathom.....but then suddenly I can breathe for a moment
I'll just leave this comment here so that when someone likes or reacts to this comment I'll be reminded of this moment
What if nobody reacts? Will you regret the moment you posted it? (Guess you'll never know...)
@@toughenupfluffy7294 It seems like you’re pondering the uncertainty of sharing something personal or creative with the world. It’s a common concern, especially when expressing oneself or presenting something close to one’s heart. The fear of no reaction, or indifference, can be disheartening, but it’s important to remember that the value of your expression isn’t solely determined by the immediate response it receives.
Forever my song
Well, here you go. I was 3 years old when this song came out but I have never forgotten it and I still appreciate it. 🥍
Well, here you go. I was 3 years old when this song came out but I have never forgotten it and I still appreciate it. 🥍
The man was beyond his years mentally. Imagine would he could have done with another 30 years to live and write
JohnnyRebKy ...A whole lot more beautiful, heartfelt melodies!
souls like his never get that much time...one of the sad mysteries of life.
JohnnyRebKy-----The demons that killed Hank Williams were the same problems that gave him such " passion , soul , feeling , sadness , " . Some other country singers such as George Jones and Hank Snow carried a lot of pain as well , but were fortunate to be healthier . There were other country singers such as Lefty Frizzle who were self destructive . The bluegrass singers Carter Stanley and Keith Whitley followed a similar path . The white blues singer/ guitar player / harmonica player , Alan " Blind Eye " Wilson of the blues band , Canned Heat , fit in a similar category .
Bill Eddy Hank was going to quit . Like other singers in the future they were worth more money after death than they ever were alive. I’ve never totally bought the explanation of his death and apparently Hank Jr doesn’t either. It was reported he was badly bruised as if he had been beaten. We will never know but I have serious questions about it. If he was going to quit that meant a lot of money lost for many people. Money is a root of all evil...next to Audrey
@@JohnnyRebKy Yeah i think it was kind of suspicious, do you think audrey had something to do with it or the guy who was driving
Just watched the episode about Hank Williams that Ken Burns did in his Country Music documentary series and the way he told his story was just amazing. Thank you Ken Burns!!!
This man is the greatest country singer ever
Ya that was good. Loved seeing that history!!
@@lucycalzada153 Amen on that.
Me too! :)
Just watched that episode last night, so good, as is the whole series. Found myself playing a few Hank songs out on the deck tonight in memory to Hank.
The Hillbilly Shakespeare could melt the coldest heart with his lyrical brilliance. The genius of being a master song writer is having the ability to tug at the heart strings..nobody did it better than Hank Williams..
I’m a person of color, not expected to like country music but, but ever since I was a child this song has made me cry.
Blue green? Red purple?
Hello Elaine, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
Real country music is felt by everyone. 😌
a lonesome heart does not have a color, if it did it would be blue.
No one can tell you what good music is. It’s a personal choice
One of the most beautiful songs ever written ❤️ Its poetry is beyond comparison.
Hello
How are you doing?
Hello Kris,how are you doing today.?
As a kid My Father and I would Spend the Summer in Alabama ,My Grandfather loved Hank Williams sometimes we would run into racism because we were Black,but My Grandfather was known in the town so when they would find out that we were his family they would leave us alone . I loved the South and learned to love Hank Williams 🤗🤗🤗
@@prudentialsecurity9300thank you for looking past the few dickheads we have down here. Most of us love you no matter what color you are. We’re all brothers and sisters, we’re all in this together. And nothing brings us closer than good music, and ofc your overwhelmingly positive world view. The only way to fight racism is with love.
I’m
Here in 2024. This man could write a song that could make angels cry. Can you imagine what he would be in this day ? Love you Hank.
They don't make country like this no more
HOSTILE SLATE I wouldn't even call it country
They don't make anything like this anymore!!
Not only do they not make country like this anymore, but throughout the history of all music I believe there have only been a very small handful of songs that are at this level.
Because murder’s been committed down on music row
Sad part is country got taken over by this pop teeny bopper crap.
This guy was a genius, a poet, a balladeer, a bard. I just wish modern country (or pop) would have the heart to come out with stuff this strong.
It’s there, but it ain’t on the radio you have to look for it:
Jason Isbell
Sturgill Simpson
Tyler Childers
Turnpike Troubadours
Whiskey Myers
Colter Wall
Shane Smith
Evan Bartels
Etc etc ect
@@80sRadDad Cody Canada
@@80sRadDad These are on the radio and are more like Waylon and Garth clones really.
@@80sRadDad Jason Isbell sucks
The talent is not there.
This song and the way it is sung speaks to the heartache of loneliness every single human on the planet has experienced at one point in their lives.
Everyone is lonely even if they're not alone, we all depart on a solo trip 😇🌝
It’s authentic - it’s beautiful - it’s American to the bone! Who today can even come close. He was an American genius.
Luke Bryan lol
The Hilbilly Shakespear son...
"It's American to the bone."
I don't think I've ever agreed with a statement more than this one.
JUST RAW GOD GIVEN TALENT WITHOUT THE
ELECTRONIC TRACKS AND FAKE STUFF
His son is pretty good too now:)
I mean let’s face it this IS the best country song to ever face the earth.
It's certainly one of my favorites.
It's my favorite song of all time and the rest of the songs just have to compete for a distant second.
Hank was something else
Certainly the saddest!
@Harry Jackson He didn't steal this song frome Tee Tot, but what he did do was steal his style and combine it with the style of other various country singers. There's only one or two songs he really stole and this is not one of them
Lost my son in 2003, my wife in 2015 and my dog 2017, this is my song!
Im sorry brother. This song draws all who have suffered through shit, but im happy in the end no matter what. You have delt with the toughest shit, keep on fighting
@@abanana2561 Thank you for your kind words
Harry Quinn I know it's so hard know in your heart they all love you and remember the good times. But believe me I know how horribly hard it is... My thoughts are with you 100%
Harry Quinn I also lost every baby I got pregnant with, got Hepc during blood transfusion and lost my liver on 09-10-11, thank god for doners, I am very sorry for all your losses, just remember god only gives his hardest battles to his strongest,fiercest, angels.
You're in my thoughts and prayers brother. I like to sing this song on karaoke. It reminds me of my late father. When I sing it, it feels like he's right there with me.
This song is so timeless, it still chokes me up many decades later.
In my opipnon...the greatest country song ever written...lyrics are amazing and have so many layers of meaning....incredible.
back when the nights were truly lonely, and wonderful
I used to sing this song when I was a kid out in the hayfields by myself ( along with some of his other hits)--such good memories.
in 49 i was 5 years old and i love this music today and i am 73
Good on you Earl you old fart, keep on keepin on
earl slot still the best
It was a sad day when I heard he had passed. I was 14 at the time, New Years, 1953.
I'm 25 Earl Slot I love old music it's super awesome especially Hank Williams earnest tubb ect
Congratulations on knowing how to use the Internet.
Real country,real music. Old time radio hits.
As Mexican men, hearing this song in my younger years I was hit by the poetry this man sang; it hit me hard.
I live on the other side of the world to you brother and that poetry hits me just as hard
Same. Hispanic American. The poetry and musical expression is just unique. Hank transcends barriers. He was universal.
Same bro I’m Mexican too love this fucking guy been listening for like 4 years now
Brother, I'm a Blond/Blue American country boy. But I grew up with and served in the military with many Mexican Americans. They were my Brothers. But we are not talking about race or countries or cultures. We are talking about the HEART of a human being. And you must have a great heart to hear what Hank Williams has relayed here. May the good Lord God Bless you and your family.
@@shaunelijah2232 same to you bro many blessings
No Country artist dead or alive can touch Hank
You either like Ol Hank or you're wrong.
I 100% agree with you there. I listen to him every day.
Isn't that the total truth! Well spoken
@MasterCraft760BULLSHIT!
The lyrics are poetic beauty. "The silence of a falling star, lights up a purple sky ... "
So sad birds are silent and suicidal.
❤
One of the best songwriters of all time! I listened to him when I was a young child! His influence follows me to this day! I'm now 64 years old!
Same here and I am now 74:-)
am I the only young who love this singer?
Grew up listening to him
Here in the year 2020 and still nobody has even reached 1% of this man’s talent. Greatest singer and songwriter across all music genres; There will never be another Hank.
The closest person to being hank would be dan and shay
@@ripperlipper1016 I'm going to assume you're being sarcastic. Hopefully.
Southern Squirrle Boyz I hope your lying they did a duet with Justin biener
IMO George Jones ranks up there with Hank. My dad loved them both. I remember as a child my dad playing their albums.
@@FondaLynn Great stuff, we lived in Southern NJ . As a kid, my dad would play. Hank Williams, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Ole Blue Eyes, Dean, and the Big Bands!!!! As I got older. I would always say, mom, what the heck, Pop liked them all!
My husband was a professional musician he played guitar. He died last month. He loved this song so much he would play and sing it for me. I believe he thought the last verse was one of the most beautiful ever written. I never thought it would be my destiny to sit alone and cry but that's my fate. For now I keeping looking for that falling star.
Hello Susan
What a beautiful voice good memories I love this song. How are you Susan ?
So sorry for your lost! How are you feeling right now
Hello David, I'm getting a bit stronger every day. I still have some that I can't believe he's gone. I'm trying to be positive but it's hard. They're having a celebration for Robert in December at a club that still hosts live bands. They've gotten the most popular radio DJ to host it. There are going to be 4 bands that Robert was in. Each one will be doing the music that they wrote and recorded. They are trying to get as many of the original members as possible to perform. In between each set they'll be showing videos of other projects he was involved in. He was with Mitch Ryder for 19 years while still pursuing his own music. He was considered one of the best lead guitarists to come out of Detroit. As I now have all of the memorabilia and photos, I've been going through 50 years of his life. I get sad but I realize he had an incredible life. More importantly he had fun. I'm glad I got to be with such an amazing man for 27 years. He was not only talented, but gifted. He played with Chuck Berry when he was 17. He went on to tour the world. He loved sharing his music with everyone, he taught guitar for many years. One of his students has gone on to reach the level of stardom that most musicians dream of. I'll be ok, thanks for asking.
@@marvintownsend9174 Thank You for asking. I'm going through hundreds of photos and memorabilia from a 50 year career. He didn't throw anything away but didn't file everything. I found dozens of videos and recordings. He was a far bigger " star " than I realized. We hooked up in the last half of his life. As I look through the items I realize how humble he was but he knew he was blessed with a gift. When Mitch Ryder would open for a huge band many of the musicians would steal a glance at the opening band. Mitch can still sing his butt off. He always had a talented backing band but Robert stood out. Inevitably he would be approached by the headliner's band and became friends with most. He would jam with many. I could list them but it would take too long. A couple you probably know are SRV, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Earle, Doyle Bramhall, Suzi Quatro, Kid Rock, Don Was, and on and on. I don't know why I'm telling you this. I guess it's because he didn't brag about it. I wish I could talk to him about some of his experiences. As fun as that all sounds it's not what I miss. I miss the man who was my best friend. I had the first birthday without him last month. In 2 days I'm facing the first Thanksgiving alone. I know Christmas will be rough as well. My life goes on for some reason. Maybe it's to share his memories with the people who attend the celebration of his life next month. I have to keep pushing ahead and organize the items I will share with his fans and friends. I just need to stop thinking about things like asking him if we need butter at the market. I'm half now and it's hard.
This song dedicated to my beloved dog who just died prematurely. She was independent and loved the woods. She only came out at night and was white, so I named her Ghost. I fed her for four years and try to keep her, but she loved her independence so she would scale the fence. I love you Ghost....RIP.
RIP Ghost, she will wait for you. And one day, many decades from hence, you will see her. And you will both be the most independent souls there ever could be, together.
@@akshaykumarjha9136 Thanks for the kind thoughts. They say time heals when someone you love dies. But not always the case. She died 2 months ago, but to me it feels as if she died yesterday......
@@sananto6896 I know your pain, it will never go away, just become bearable. You will go on with your life but every now and then the emotions will come back pouring like it happened right now. Believe it is better to feel hurt than to feel like you forgot her. What comes into this world must also leave and that is the one true constant of life. Keep her in your memories, that's the best you can do for a loved one.
My condolences. She'll be waiting for you at the bridge, to which you'll both cross together.
@@woody8577 ...thank you....I had pets before but not really close to them. I had no clue that people and animals can become so close. Now I care as much for animals as for people. Or maybe care more for animals. It is amazing how Ghost changed my life.
I’m 24 and Black I’m probably so out of place here but I sure do love me some ole Hank!
It is not the color all it has to be good music
It don"t mater about the color it is about the music
No way are you out if place! This music transcends race.
You're not out of place,if you've ever had your heart broken. God loves us all.
Old white guy here. It’s great being out of place. Bless you brother.
I remember when I was a teenager I thought country music was a goofy twangy joke. I'm turning 60 this year and I've finally realised how powerful Hank's music is - and that's not even in a historical context! There are so many lines that literally give me goose bumps! No deep metaphors, no flowery adjectives just emotional pow pow pow! It's a rare gift to be able to write so simply but so powerfully - sorry Hank, I truly feel remorse for my adolescent disregard!
Here here!
well said. he had a frost like sparse style of writing lyrics. yet as you said, those concise words were very dense, esp w/ his emotive voice. he was the chief influence of dylan and cash. wish more people knew that and hank could get more ears w/ younger people.
I'am 71, and fell the same way you did , now the only music I like is OLD country , NOT the new crap !
I'm only 16 I've been listening to this stuff my whole life.
Yea, Hank did it and not once did he glorify killing police officers, no calling women "bitches" and "ho's" no walking around with his pants falling, no "bling" or other stupid azzed bullsh*......nope Hank was simply a great song writer/singer and was able to relate what many of us felt. Thank you Hank.
Thanks to Ken Burns documentary “Country Music” I learned all about Hank Williams and heard this song for the first time in my entire life. I woke up this morning with this beautiful song in my head and started to cry. My dear cat just died and all the birds she used to watch outside my windows are making me so sad. And I see here it was recorded on my birthday, makes it even more special.
He ,is was. great
Julie Cleveland Sincerest condolences on the loss of your cat.
You can just feel Hanks oft-broken heart in the words of his songs. He could sure sing what a lot of folks felt in those situations.
Isn't it funny how we just wake up with a song in our head that we've never heard of haven't heard of thought about in ages? This morning I woke with the song" Catfish John in my head. So of coure, I had to Google and listen. Then I run on to you, who had a similar experience 4 days ago. I think Jesus is trying to tell us something. I was done home just after dark about an hour ago. And the moon was doing some very strange things. Then I hear this song, talking about the moon just went behind a cloud....eyes to the sky and may God watch over you.
Sorry about the loss of your cat, pets are so dear to us.
If you don't like Hank Williams, you're a strange individual.
Yes you are this man created country music
If you don't like Hank, you got no soul.
@@mattbastubee5255 I genuinely believe this is the greatest song of all time in any genre. Ever. Forever.
DuckTalesWooHoo1987 I am very fond of it myself. Hanks songs are simple yet so elegant and he had to be an old soul to have such world weary blues as a man in his 20s.
@@mattbastubee5255 Yeah to think that he only lived 29 years is ridiculous when you look at how much he contributed to the shaping of an entire genre. Not only that but how influential he has been across multiple genres. Everyone from jazz to rock to blues to country all love him and cover his music to this day. He influenced geniuses like Ray Charles even.
That line. "The silence of a falling star, lights up a purple sky." My word, that is poetry.
My husband just passed away 5/20/22, my heart is in pieces. This is how I feel without him, liver disease sucks the life out of the rest of the organs. I love you babe and I miss you so much already.
Hello Kathy 👋 how are you doing today, my deepest condolences to your loss
So sorry for your loss, seriously.......from someone who cares in Augusta, GA....
Condolences to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏
Hope u r fine. RIP to your husband. Stay on living, Im sure ur husband would of wanted that too 😊
Elvis said this is the saddest song he heard in his life
He never lived to hear anything by Radiohead though!!
@@Kianmur 💯💯😂😂😂
Guess he’s never heard of a little band called Bread.
Thanks! I would say that george jones' "he stopped loving her today," has got to be in the top ten saddest songs. what do you think?
I was born in1953, loved Elvis! My Parents were wonderful people, they loved Elvis and I grew up listening to this music! I loved it!
I was born just up the road from where Hank Williams was born in South Alabama. Hank Williams still has a big influence here. Interstate 65 that runs through Butler county was designated as the Hank Williams Lost Highway by the state of Alabama sometime back. I recently met a gentleman and his wife from Great Britain that were passing through here not too long ago heading up to Montgomery to visit Hank Williams grave. He told me that he grew up hearing Hank Williams music and his dad and his Grandfather were huge Hank Williams fans. Strange how a man that died at the age of 29, right at 70 years ago, still has such a huge fan base, with music that people can relate to, that was written mostly by himself. Hank left this world way too early. But, he left a mark that will NEVER be forgotten or go away.
Carl....We moved to Chapman in 1967 and lived there until 1975...Daddy work for UC and we lived close to the mill. Will never forget Hank's cousin, a forklift driver at the mill coming up to the house to play Mr. William's songs for dad and his friends while they might have had a few toddies....Thanks for your post
I've traveled that interstate many times driving to go see my dad, when he was dying from cancer in Gulf Shores, Al.
My granddaddy used to sing this song to me when I was about four or five years old. One of my first and few many memories I shared with him until he was called home in ‘06. I listen to this song because it makes me feel closer to him.
Know how you must feel, me and my dad used to sit and listen to these songs for hours. How much we miss them
My grandfather passed away today...he made me listen to all of Hank Williams Jr. ..Sr...all the time and I hated it but I am glad that he left me with a memory that I will never forget :-(
My grandma used to sing this. She passed away a few years ago - at 97 - can't hear this without thinking of her and crying.
I am here because of my papa too.. its been 17 years since I heard his beautiful voice
One of the greatest songs of America and the world.
In my humble opinion this is the greatest country song of all time.
+David Bergin Move it on Over
he reached out and touched me deeply!
Mark Kelly Whoa the world? That’s a big statement right there.
Sugar Booga do you contest it?
this is the song my wife listened to today i am 84 R.i.P i love you
Alex Rodriguez She's still bringing beautiful memories to you! That's love ❤
God Bless you, Alex! You had a good marriage!
My mum loved it so do i,,, RIP MUM. Love you.❤
I wish there was still real love like yours. You're so lucky to have had your soulmate! You'll be together again ❤️
Hear that lonesome whippoorwill
He sounds too blue to fly
The midnight train is whining low
I'm so lonesome, I could cry
I've never seen a night so long
And time goes crawling by
The moon just went behind the clouds
To hide its face and cry
Did you ever see a robin weep
When leaves begin to die?
Like me, he's lost the will to live
I'm so lonesome, I could cry
The silence of a falling star
Lights up a purple sky
And as I wonder where you are
I'm so lonesome, I could cry
That's a good one
It's a lonesome song, ain't it?
Ain't that lonesome, woo
Now you can't get any much lonesome right, can you?
Want to whip a will so lonesome it can't fly
He done got lonesome, man
Thanks bro
The lyrics are unreal when you read them in that fashion.
I'm a metal head, but I love some good old country. Especially Hank.
Same here. I like all the outlaws.
Well good thing Volbeat did an awesome cover of this :D
yup, same here, can't deny genius musicianship
Same here really like the sadness in it...
I like music with soul and passion. Something with a real feeling behind it. I honestly don't like new country music because this element of being real and true has gotten lost along the way somewhere. Anyway I mostly listen to rap and indie nowadays but here I am, drunk... listening to the real country music. The music we're forgetting more and more each day.
One of the greatest songs ever written, recorded, performed.
I could not agree more, hearing this song brings back memories.
Facts!!!
Nice copy pasted comment
ur probably right
maybe THEE MOST
Happy 96th birthday, Mr. Williams. Rest in peace.
The.tomcats.bollocks.
@@brianbell8004 ...indeed?...
Gosh this guy is older than Willie Nelson that's crazy
Im from South Africa and i grew up with Hank Williams music since i was 6 years old .Im 56 yrs young now and still cant get enough of Hank Williams music .One day we will meet and i will tell Hank Williams myself what a LEGEND he is .
The 3 thousand plus people who gave this song a thumbs down cannot have a heart or soul. This is easily, the very best song ever written and performed!
How are you doing dear?
I totally agree,a most beautiful song and definitely the best song ever written
They should have their ears amputated.
"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
Hear that lonesome whippoorwill
He sounds too blue to fly
The midnight train is whining low
I'm so lonesome I could cry
I've never seen a night so long
When time goes crawling by
The moon just went behind the clouds
To hide its face and cry
Did you ever see a robin weep
When leaves began to die?
Like me, he's lost the will to live
I'm so lonesome I could cry
The silence of a falling star
Lights up a purple sky
And as I wonder where you are
I'm so lonesome I could cry
Renton90 thank you
Wow!
thank you kind sir
Every musician ive heard talk of hank has such high regard and often their favorite no matter what genre of music they play. Recently heard bob weir of the grateful dead say hank was one his favs then he quoted some of these lyrics
Hank Williams is the greatest singer/songwriter of all time. Can never be duplicated.
My Dad loved Hank Williams. A good memory from my childhood is watching the movie about Hank’s Life with my Dad. My Dad was an alcoholic, just like Hank. I’m 70 years old now, but this song still brings a tear to my eye. In a good way.
You just told my story, almost verbatim. God Bless You, Christine.
Still brings a tear to my eye 72 years later.........
Hello how’re you doing..
In 19and68 I went off Vietnam. I left my girl behind and we made a vow we would dance to this this song when I came home.
But she left me for a friend of ours...So I still wait for my dance to bring me home...
Thank you for your service
I thank you too
This gave me chills.
bob, he was no friend of yours because friends don't do that to friends and shame on your girlfriend she was a selfish bitch. But anyway thant you so much for your military service. Semper fi.
"The silence of a fallen star lights up a purple sky"... probably my favorite lyric of all time!
I'm 17 years old and I can't get enough of Hank Williams wonderful music! He was a special talent that we lost too soon 💔
Bro you're 17, you lost nothing.. clown comment
I come here when I’m at my lowest. Thanks Hank. You are my medicine sometimes
Hello Shonna,how are you doing today.?
Back in 1967 while in the service stationed in Thailand I was playing this song in the barracks on my reel to reel tape recorder. The G.I. who bunked above me was married and missing his wife a lot. He started crying and I pretended not to notice, I always felt guilty for unintentionally making him sad. When ever I hear this song that's what I remember.
That's beautiful. Hope he made it and yall are still in touch.
Thanks for sharing!
Ed Rascal not a puss at all. The lonely GI was missing his wife. Unless your wife is a total hag or you are an asshole, you would feel the same way he did.
Thank you (and him) for your service *salutes*
Thank you for your service
God we miss you Hank...Singing up in Heaven now...and my Mother has front row seating..
You will never be replaced...
Uhhju
I love Hank Williams. I'm an Englishwoman living in UK 🇬🇧 Midlands. My dad used to play Hank's records from late 50's so grew up listening to this great country singer poet. American Country music wasn't so big in U.K. back then but we listened to it all the time. Many of the old greats. God Bless you Hank for your special kind of Country Music. Makes think of my late dad. I am now 75 and long for my childhood and youth. So happy with my mom and dad. Thank you Hank for being part of my memories. Such beautiful,, haunting songs! 👌❤️👏🙏🏻🇬🇧🤗Xxx
Hello how are you doing?
Hello 👋 Jane,
How are you doing hope your having a wonderful holidays over there with you and your family
As a small child in SC, I remember learning this song and I knew exactly what Hank was singing about. I made me sad for him. I have loved that man ever since.
small world man im from south Carolina too!
+Paul Dada i live in sc
hank was not a happy man
same here
you mean only greedy conservatives can listen to this song, well maybe because Hank Jr came out of the closet and said he was a republicon.
Hank was the epitome of what country music is the first one of the absolute best and this song is the epitome of loneliness, heartbreak and sorrow! RIP HANK WILLIAMS SR.
What a beautiful voice good memories I love this song. How are you Abbie ?
Hahaha. People will always remember you for something. How your day been?
Hi 👋
Hello 👋 Abbie,
How are you doing hope your having a wonderful holidays over there with you and your family
Cant believe it was recorded in 1949 and its 2019. It still rings true.
The true king of country music.
As a kid born in the early sixties ( 1961 ) I grew up listening to this and the old school country, I have flash backs to my childhood every time I hear these songs, better times. I have these on the original vinyl albums and wouldn't sell them for any amount. Gold !
That's cool. Born in '57. When I was little we always went to grandparents on Saturday night for supper(wasn't called dinner back then). After supper grandad turned old B&W tv on. We watched Porter Wagoner(Dolly was a pup), Buck Owens and THE GRAND OLE OPRY. Great back in the day days.
My mom and I watched the Hank Williams Biography in the 70's and this is my favorite song. What a great songwriter and so so troubled. RIP HW.
His such an amazing singer
How are you Jeanette?
He was in a lot of pain.
Hello 👋 Jeanette,
How are you doing hope your having a wonderful holidays over there with you and your family
Lost my best friend 16 weeks ago to suicide. He would play this song often. I’m feeling the lyrics more now than I did then. 😢
@LEE ZOLO...Right there with you , I understand. Ain't much but would like for you to know... from a cowboy to another. You will be alright, in time. Live for him live for yourself and forgive him. Don't ask why he did what he did. You'll just be like a dog chasing his tail in a circle. Right here , people care stranger or cowboy. Hope you don't go though it again like I did more then twice. Ride straight ahead...
Spooky bro was just listening to this and got a thumbs up....
I’m truly sorry for your loss. I’m sure that your best friend was a good guy.
Laura & Lewis Lockwood & he had a heart of gold. Thank you for your kind words. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. My brother in law did the same. Heartbreaking..gentle hugs my friend
I had a friend who was homeless most of his life, he could sing this song with his guitar and sounded so good
Mom, I miss you. I will always think of you when I hear this. I hope you are in peace with Dad.
😢 oh goodness I understand I miss my parents too even at my age . Mom and dad are always the best
Saddest song I have ever had the privilege of listening to. Thank you Hank. People need to hear this.
Every time I hear this song my soul aches, just wish to comfort his soul...A higher, spiritual love...
Yes. While here he was in pain, which was necessary to create his music. He is comforted now.
I think about my dad ever time I hear Hank
It's a soothing voice
My grandmother loved she pass it on to me
What a brooks
If the good Lord's willing and the creek don't rise, I'll be listening to Ol' Hank for the rest of my days with a smile on my face.
Sing it Hank!.
@Honest John
I'm ok Bro, how's you?.
Faço da sua as minhas palavras
@honestj820
Hello there,
Sorry for the late reply.
I'm from Glasgow, Scotland.
Born and raised.
@honestj820
I haven't been to San Diego no.
I would love to see the U.S
@honestj820
No kids or married.
If you have deep dark pain in your life this man will help you through! A true fuckin legend
choctaw flathead Jr wasnt lying this songs a downer
you ain't kidden brother!!!
Hank was not just a great singer. He was a great songwriter. Some of the things
that flowed from his hand to paper were truly heart wrenching and ached of life's
pains. Hank was a master at putting pain and heartbreak into a song and the fact
that he suffered through both helped his cause in making such great music. The fact
he could pour all that emotion into a less than 3 minute song is just amazing.
@James Logan A Teardrop on a Rose is probably my favorite. I really love the songs 6 More Miles to the Graveyard,
The Funeral,The Log Train,Alone and Forsaken, I love his big songs I really do but these songs that not many people
know or even got radio play really show Hanks angst and grit and in many ways his real artistry. I am sure people will
mention many more and without doubt they will be right on but you dig for his nuggets and that to me is where you'll
find the real Hank Williams.
@James Logan I am from Branford,Ct. I love music. I listen to it about 13 to 15 hours a day. I own about
2,000 cds. I must admit there are types of jazz that do put me to sleep but I do like most music. Today's
music is not something I am enamored with maybe because I was born in 66 or maybe I listened to the
greatest decade of music which was the 70s. Although if I am to be honest 65 to 75 might be the best decade.
Anyhoo I do love music and I listen to it all day especially during the day as there is garbage on tv so I listen to
music and I really do enjoy watching reactors as well. Especially Elizabeth Zharoff,Doug Helvering,Janet Tabaka,
Julia Nilon,Beth Roars, Lolli Wren and there are others that my brain can't think of at the moment. But in the end
sometimes it is just best to lay back and put on Pink Floyd and let Dave Gilmour take your soul to heaven.
@James Logan If its on the phone then I think I do which I do not use due to my eyes. My doctor won't let
me use it for anything even though I love playing games and sometimes the occasional Firefly episode or
whatever Comcast has. I just had my right eye fixed and on February 1st they will then fix my left eye so fun
times still ahead for this Irish cowboy. I am sadly stuck using a desktop which is fine because I have a sweet
new massive monitor but soon I'll be relegated to CDs for awhile. So much fun ahead for me. Happy Happy
Joy Joy.
As a kid in Boulder Western Australia, I used to listen to his music over a radio station called 6KG.He was and still is my favourite country singer.Country blues really.
He like Elvis can be referred to just by one name.There is only one Hank, the rest are only related to him.Riding off his coat tails.
Honestly hank 3 though doesnt try to ride the coat tails the way Jr does. 3 seems to just do his own thing and enjoys making hos own music for the sake of genuinely liking to make and play music he just happens to be called hank. And 3 could have really milked his granddads name if he wanted considering how similar his voice sounds to his granddad
I am Welsh man and was 12 when this was released It great music and story.
im 21 and this music is what i grew up with reminds me of hanging out in the garage with my dad listining to johnny cash, kenny rogers ,good old hank ,ect
Good stuff. Keep it real
Garrett Hopkinson I’m 36, with the same memories. Thank goodness for the dads who raised us right. 😉
We had amazing artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, now we have a bunch of "country" artists singing about the same stuff. Beer, Women, and wild parties. I pray that we will get an artist like the ones of the 1920s-1960s.
Billy Birt jr on utube
Check out rebel meets rebel. Might not be for you but classic still
Hide the sauce!!!! X WHERES THE LAMB SAUUUUUUUSE!!!
Hide the sauce!!!! X
how about kris kristofferson, Jerry Jeff Walker Ramblin Jack Elliot?
Hide the sauce!!!! X mason Ramsey is good
Hear that lonesome whippoorwill
He sounds too blue to fly.
The midnight train is whining low
I'm so lonesome I could cry.
I've never seen a night so long
When time goes crawling by.
The moon just went behind a cloud
To hide its face and cry.
Did you ever see a robin weep
When leaves began to die?
That means he's lost the will to live
I'm so lonesome I could cry.
The silence of a falling star
Lights up a purple sky.
And as I wonder where you are
I'm so lonesome I could cry.
Hi Era hope you’re okay?
I've never understood why people like to listen to sad songs when they drink, but damned if I ain't drunk & enjoying this song. I love the way his voice matches the guitar. Its beautiful in its simplicity. Just perfect.
Yea cant go wrong with a nice wiskey and some hank williams.
Did your name come from con-air?
Cuz
Absolutely 💯 %!
I grew up as a child listening to my Dad playing Hank, Merle, Conway, Charley, Loretta, Patsy, Jim, Johnny, Jerry Lee, and many more on the record discs that Dad cherished and played on his old Masters Voice record player, going back to Hank Williams SNR, oh my I looked at his life singing career, now that I'm 64, I just can,t believe that he was 29 when he passed away, but yes he sang a lot of songs that he wrote about life,s ups and downs, but also happy cheery songs👍, and also the band that backed him up, were awesome, yes country music will always live on Love You Hank Williams SNR, and all the other Legendary Country Singers 👍🌟👍🌟👍🌟👍🌟👍🌟🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Oh, what a great song, and I wish he was still alive. We have lost a lot of angels that dwelled amongst us. Are you a big fan?
One of the greatest songs of all time in any genre. Timeless, eternal, perfect.
perfection does not exist, not even the thought of it is perfect
time is an illusion invented by the man but it does not naturally exist but in our artificial minds
nothing ever known is eternal, everything is temporary since the beginning of the shared perceptions
Angelo Medina Thanks for your literal and irrelevant comments. Art and comments on art are often and necessarily metaphorical and unbound to literal thinking, such as yours here. For a poor mortal with limited reasoning powers like mine, I perceive this song as eternal and perfect.
coyotesong necessarily? we are all poor mortals with limited reasoning powers! imagine if we all acknowledge that! is everything we perceive art? I really hope not! we need balance but we are unable to find it! so we remain locked in these fake illusions that even though make us feel ¨better¨ within ourselves and our surroundings its not real! I dont support that! I believe that f we dont have a critical faculty we dont have a real creative mind and thats when we never progress... but in the end this is my opinion! we will all die not knowing anything! so in the end maybe its better to never seek that truth since we could somehow agree we´ll never find it and we should settle with our fake and ¨moral¨ perceptions we deeply know will never manage to fulfil us completely but aghh (!)
The best country music is made by dimming the lights, strumming the guitar, and making believe Hank Williams never died.
The melodies of Hank Williams are spectacular. You can really feel the pain of heartache in his voice. These tones are not made up, you actually got to feel that emotion to sing like that!
No doubt about it! He was special!!!
My dad loved Hank Williams because he grew up in the country but I didn’t at the time because I thought black folk should just listen to Hip-Hop. I used to hate it when played his country records in the car when I wanted to listen to Lil Wayne Lmao. Now that I’m older I truly appreciate Hank and country music. Never understood Hank and his music until I went through certain experiences in life that changed me forever. All I can say is: Thanks Dad! RIP Hank❤❤❤
😅Some songs just hit you like a sack full of gravel. I'm an old heavy metal guy and the first time I really sat and listened to this after life had used me like a soccer ball, I had tears running down my face.
@ Mood! There were Certain musical Genres that I wasn’t ready for when I was a kid. I got into Heavy Metal when I was in college when I heard ‘At The Gates xx Slaughter of the Soul’ for the first time out of curiosity. Before that I was all about what was on the radio so country and rock to me back then was like Taylor Swift and Maroon 5 lmao. Old school Country music didn’t appeal to me until after I graduated college and I started traveling with a guitar. lol.