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The Life and Times of Hank Williams (Documentary Circa 1995)
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2020
- The Life and Times of Hank Williams (Documentary Circa 1995)
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As, a kid, I remember listening to Hank Williams on the radio. I’m now 80 and he’s still my favorite singer
Me too.
@@shirleybenett8051 Me to Love Hank Williams !!!
Hank wuz a good singa and I be sayin his son be smooth I be likin both of them singin I saw the light RIP brotha
Blessings to you
I'm 23 and he's one of mine
If you read this? You my friend have a good taste in music.
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Why thank ya sir. I was just thinkin the same.
Same to you my friend!
Amen to that
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Who else is listening this incredible Genius.
Long Live "HANK WILLIAMS"
Fam Forever ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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I love listening to Hank Williams, this is real country music. Country music has lost its way
Try Codeine Dream by Colter Wall.
Bud Driver relative, maybe.?
Colter Wall, Vincent Neil Emerson, Whiskey Meyers, Orville Peck, Shinyribs, Lukas Nelson. The current generation of country music is actually excellent. You just gotta look around a bit.
I’m with Kid Kasady, there’s some good new stuff out there…… Try Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers and many many others that are now called “Red dirt, Texas Country, and Americana” but it’s just “ Real Country” and that’s how it should be labeled.
I agree
The best country singer ever born to this day..nobody can match him.
Nope
Strong
my Dad absolutely worshipped him & every New Year’s Eve (if I remember correctly 🤔) we’d have to stand up & have a minute silence for him, now my Dad is up there with him singing his heart out with the best country singer ever xx
George Jones is still up there too
Li'l Nas X made quite a stir recently with "Old Town Road" - is rap country the future? How do purists view rap country? Rap in general?
Born in ‘48, I grew up listening to Hank, thanks to my daddy. He remains #1 and is family to me. Unmatched.
My uncle (my mom's brother) served in WWII in France and was in an Army barracks with a lot of Southern boys, and had never heard country music before. Well those Southerners had before long turned all those other fellas into country fans, and they would listen to the Opry together on Armed Forces Radio. After my uncle got out of the Army he turned my mom on to country as well. Hank hit the scene after WWII, but my uncle quickly became a big fan (not so easy to do because he lived in New England). My mom was a lover of all kinds of music, including rock 'n' roll and R&B, but always had a special place in her heart for country, and she loved Hank Williams' music. She turned me on to country, and when I learned to play guitar I learned on Hank Williams records and those old song folios. To this day I can still remember how to play all those old songs. How many performers can claim to have as many intergenerational fans as Hank? Not even Sinatra or The Beatles can make that claim.
I am an alcoholic, who is not currently in AA, and as I am drunk, I love this Documentary !!
Yep 😊❤
That's not something to brag about lol
Lmao wtf so irrelevant
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Hank will forever be my favorite country singer. I'm 17 and when I have kids of my own someday his music will be played on the radio all day long.
My son is 2 years old and he's favorite song is jambalaya
I'm 4 and I used to drink beer with him
@@Virtual-Playground mine is 3 days old and he can play that song on the clarinet. Please
@@DJK-cq2uy gotta start them young
My Lord so sad for a man as talented as he was . R I P Hank .
I grew up listening to Hank Williams. My Dad would practice his songs on his guitar and sing his songs. Through the years he got better and better. In his late seventies early eighties he would play and sing Hanks songs and get standing ovations. I couldn’t believe that he sang just like Hank.
I lost my father in 1961. One of the things I remember was my Dad playing a guitar after supper and singing Hank Williams songs.
Hank Williams was a legend in his own time I was 3 years old when I first heard him sing my uncle played his songs over and over.
He had a short tragic life but he also had a very good life even though it was short. He was genuine straight from the Heart. And I have a lot of admiration for this country star. There are a few today we could walk a mile in his shoes. And the legend lives on. Rest in peace Hank Williams 🙏🌹❤️
Really? I was 99 years old when I first saw him in concert
He was the greatest country and gospel singer of all time in my book
Yep. The Possum sang to my heart but I heard Hank in my soul.
Grew up listening to Hank Williams, Sr. by listening to him on the radio with my dad. I was so young back then. Hank was only 29 yrs.old when he passed away. gone way too darn soon! His pain had to be unbearable! There will NEVER Ever be another singer, song writer like him!
I’m the same hun I grew up listening to him with my Dad playing his records on his old grammar phone, I got so sick of hearing him & my Dad used to say “ya don’t know good music” lol but now my Dad’s gone 😭 he’d be so proud of me cause I listen to HW Sr all the time now & I finally realise what my Dad meant 😁
I know Elvis occupies a cultural space that is hard to beat.... But Hank Williams set the paradigm. He had something that you can't describe.
This vid is 100 years old, but a thank you to his daughter Lycretia for offering insights into the man, as he was.
Yeah Elvis was one of a kind...boy so was Hank..Elvis NEVER wrote any songs...but he could sing..but as far as a overall mucisions...Hank was better than the King..
HANK SR COULD WRITE A HIT I 5 MINUTE. AINT SEEN THAT SINCE
First rock and roll star there NEVER will be another his music stil is a huge influence always Will be gone but never forgotten 🙏
It's astounding the songs he wrote, and the hits he had. All in only 6 years. So profound people still listen to his music all these years later. There are reaction videos on you tube. With people hearing him for the first time in their lives. They are all blown away with his music.
He certainly made a big splash in such a short time
He was the best. Still today his songs are still considered top rated.
Still the best.
He presented a very new sound not previously heard. He also posed a physical look for the dust bowl disaster and followed by Woodie Guthrie... Hank opened a new avenue for early American music not previously ever heard. Hank happened at the right time for America!
I recall as a boy, my grandma doing housework, singing Hank's songs. Back in the day, the radio was what most people had, and country was very popular as " cowboy", or, " hillbilly" as it was known back then. So, i was always familiar with Hank's music from childhood. Loved it then, still lovin'it now. I can understand the alcohol for back pain as well, having a lifelong back injury myself. Unless you've lived with a terrible perpetual back injury, you'll never know the agony of daily life, compounded by women and the resultant problems too.. RIP Hank, we all understand what you've conveyed through your music.
Beautiful music.
i think the pain is where the sound of his soul comes from. i hurt my back in the marine corps and it toughs when people just dont understand chronic pain and doing work. godbless
I had a herniated disc, I so know what you mean about back pain. The worst along with tooth pain.
DOCTORS SEEMED TO MOVE ON FROM CHRONIC PAIN AFTER THEY CREATED THE OPIATE CRISIS.
Mama used to play his records. And sit by the player all night after dad died. 9 years old. I will never forget those images. Even at 50. I can still see and hear it.
The silence of a falling star, lights up a purple sky.
Love his music. Nobody can touch him
THEY SHOOT IM TOLD. WHERE THEY GO?
NO ONE KNOWS
Hank was the greatest songwriter of the 20th Century... So simple, but so complex at the same time....
"The silence of a falling star lights up a purple sky".... WOW!
100% on the money Slick ...
I think there are some other incredible lyricist's , but none better.
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Elvis replied"that's the saddest song i have ever heard".
I agree. And I think Waylon overstates Fred Rose part.
Hank Williams Sr crossed ALL styles of Music Hank Williams Wrote The Greatest Gospel Greatest COUNTRY, Bluegrass, Folk music, And the Rock and Roll Sound! He Pioneered the premier sounds.... Hank Williams is the godfather of all music
40 top ten hits in a recording career that lasted 6 years.......40.........
I remember the day the word came out that Hank had passed, I was 12 at the time. He will always be the King as far as I am concerned.
That's because there was no TV, half of america was poorly educated & the next best thing to music when it came to entertainment was picking the bed bugs out of your sibling's hair lol.
@@pimslickins8321 You have to be able to have respect, understanding and appreciation for this music, or just music in general. This is the roots of country. This is Americana. You’re right about one thing, just in the wrong way. It was a different time. There was no rock and roll yet. He wrote from the heart and had a look, sound and style that inspires people to this day. Some music is not for everybody. This is country music, in its rarest, purest, most authentic form. His music was relatable to people. You either get it or not I guess. But, if you’re ever in the south talking badly about artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash won’t go over well with many people.
@@MichaelKingVids I'm from Mississippi and very old school.
No one has done that since with so many fans
Aside from how great his songs are, there’s something about the sound of his records that I just love.
I remember when i was young my father would always sing along with hank. There are things that you never will forget. Memories will live till you expire.
So true. How many times have you heard a song and you have a memory from the past?
Same here!
I’m 75, I remember listening to Hank Williams on the radio, I was around 6 or 7. My favorite was I’m o Lonesome I Could Cry.
Wow man I whish i would a been around back then .there's noone can match his body of work or his understanding of human nature .he wasn't afraid to write what he was feeling and he'll it was what everybody was feeling
On January 1st, 1953 I was 12 years old & lived in Canton, Ohio. My mother who loved country music was at the Canton Memorial Auditorium that day.
Wow. Thanks for the penetrating insight.
@@normanburleson9737 I'm enlightened. Thanks
Most people drink just so they can continue to live.
I been hearing hanks music all my life I feel like it is ageless
I was 6 years old, saw him live right in in Westerly RI. I’ll never forget at my uncle funeral they played all of Hanks songs. He love Hank Williams. As did my grandfather.
The Great Hank Williams. Greatest Singer/Songwriter Of All Time! Period!
I whole heartily love Hank. My father was a fan too. Hank looked like my Dad or Dad looked like Hank making me love Hank even more. Hank is the best of the best. There will never ever, be another Hank Williams Sr. I hope to meet him in Heaven Someday.
Me too buddy. Me too.
Hank Williams was a good singer
Wow. I have the same story. Grew up with Hank, thanks to my daddy, who could be his double.
I think it was said by one of the interviewed. Hank got you where you lived. That is rarest talent of any artist.
Me to I always listen to him on the radio . I am 82 and now I can listen to hom on my phone and watch him as he playing the guitar .
The one and only Hank Williams, the man , his songs and his guitar, thank you for sharing the documentary.
My Mother sure loved Hank. She used to talk about how he sang from his heart.
Hank Williams was the greatest country singer ever to live he wrote all his music and sung all great songs
Hank was a good person there's no doubt about it and he never thought that he is a star or better than anyone, that's why fans loved him(and still love him)He was and still is one of them.
Many people AND genre don't understand that Simplicity IS the Beauty of any art.
HANK WILLIAMS is a Great Man! Crossed All styles of Music Hank Williams Wrote the Greatest Gospel music ever the Greatest Blues Greatest Country music Greatest Bluegrass And the Rock and Roll Sound !
HANK WILLIAMS SR IS THE GODFATHER of All Music 🎵🎶🎵🎶
l Never was an Old country music fan, but That didn't prevent me from seeing Hank as a one of a kind, force in all of music. that went far beyond what had come before, and never will come again in Country music. He was loved and that was something on a personal Basic, NOT just because He was a Star, or his talent. He made the people fell what He felt, and cry with his pain.
'I'm so lonesome I could cry' is one of those very few songs that just makes time stop, and makes your breath stop.
Another example for me is, 'Knockin' on heaven's door' by Bob Dylan.
BEYOND THE SUNSET -- a song about going home. One of the most beautiful and poignant spirituals I've ever heard. We're all going to go beyond the sunset one of these days. "....Oh, blissful morning ..."
Hank Williams Sr , Was A Legend, In His Own Times. And Still A Legend Today , In 2022 And Beyond. RIP Aka The Hillbilly Shakespeare.
I had the honor of seeing Hank III years ago at the Alfred Ag Tech in Wellsville, New York and absolutely loved him. I grew up listening to all the greats, Hank Sr., Kitty Wells, etc. I couldn't get over how much Hank III resembled his Grandfather and sounded so much like him! I got a chance to talk to him and got an autographed picture and the autographs of his band members and purchased the remix of Hank Sr., Hank Jr. and Hank III at his concert and I still listen to it today..... I asked him to autograph it, too and I just love that CD!
Why thank you
Hank Williams was the greatest artist to ever grace a stage or album.
All these interesting and wonderful comments about the great Hank Williams and no one has mentioned the amazing voice of the narrator Hoyt Axton.
I was raised listening to hank Williams through my dad playing his records through my childhood and i remember when id listen to him i always thought hank Williams had to be the saddest singer i ever heard you know you got something if you can choke a kid up and bring tears to a kids eyes and hank did that to me, he will always be the most emotional singer i ever heard.
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omg are you & me twins 😮 cause my childhood was exactly the same - my Dad used to say to me “listen to the words” & I would with tears 😢streaming down dripping off my chin, every time I play/hear HW Sr I can see my dear Dad sat in his chair singing along, I’d give anything to go back just for a while xx
My #1 favorite of my life in the best country music.Was the greatest singer that you can hear his beautiful wonderful voice sound love all his music in history the greatest Legendary and nobody can match his voice so amazing fantastic phenomenal.#1 in the world ,and historical.
Many people AND genre don't understand that Simplicity IS the Beauty of any art. I have salutation next to me for Ol' Hank. Long Live Kaw-Liga!
IF IT CANT BE UNDERSTOOD, HOW CAN IT BE APPRECIATED?
Hank was gift from above
hank Williams,what can I say about him one of the best country classic singer, I fell in love with him and he’s music I was only 13 at that when I first heard him singing I still remember the song he sang it was cold cold heart,and I still love him singing today,so Sade he died so young he was so very much loved by everyone god love him may he rip for ever I still love him,,
❤️❤️
He remains the best.
The undisputed King of Country.Period.
The greatest country singer songs writer on the planet
Sad..A good and humble man.Always gets the best out of me when a man or woman rises above us with talent YET remains humble and kind. Thats what impresses me, THE MOST !
GOD BLESS YOU HANK
PS.I LOVE YOUR SONS MUSIC TOO....TAKE CARE
As a professional musician rule number one always remain humble.
@@darrellmortensen9805 I believe its important to be humble reguardless of stature in life. Its not a sign of weakness to be cool, especially when you know yourself you could always go to fist city IF being a decent person could draw preditorial behaviour from a small percentage of people.kindness doesnt always mean weakness.
This is wonderful, coming back to watch again. I wish documentaries were made more like this still. No Hollywood craziness. Just bare bones and soul.
WISH COUNTRY MUSIC WOULD BE PERFORMED LIKE HANK WILLIAM WROTE AND SANG HIS HIS SONGS BACK THEN AND NOT LIKE IT IS
NOW. HE HAS BEEN MY NUMBER ONE COUNTRY SINGER FOR ME WHEN I FIRST HEARD HIM AND VERY GOOD LOOKING TOO! WHAT AN AMAZING AWESOME SINGER GRAND OPRY OR NOT! HE WAS A NUMBER ONE BRIGHT STAR AND HE JUST KNEW HOW TO ENTERTAIN AND COMMUNICATE WITH HIS FANS AND PROVED IT. REST IN PEACE MR. HANK WILLIAMS.
I Grew up hearing Him when I was a kid and mom sang his songs all the time. Hank Was a Great person. My God Bless His Family and Friends.
Truly a Great Man!
Granddad use to listen to his music, he died when I was young, it sucks, I remember him through this music. His favorites (and mine) are honky tonkin and lovesick blues.
I read the book"sing a sad song"Hanks biography.It's the only book i ever read where i broke down and cried.I said too my self"how can a man do that too him self"?Until i heard the rest of the story.
The God Lord had an awful lot to do when he created Hank Williams. Williams was overflowing with talent and a voice one in a million. Hanks had an amazing talent that had a single focus. He was able to polish the lens of a human soul with his voice and writings.
Many people AND genre don't understand that Simplicity IS the Beauty of any art.
Rip Hank, Cash, Waylon and many more. Huge influences on my music.
My Dad was listening to Hank Williams that s why I love him ❤
While Hank Williams had severe alcoholism, drug usage & pain like my ancestors, he was a great singer!
Elvis Presley was another Hank Williams Sr. R.I.P Hank and Elvis. Thanks for posting this video on the great Hank Sr 🎸🎶🎵
Not even close my friend
Pfft. Elvis Presley? The guy didn't even write his own music. He is the modern day equivalent of all of these pop idols whose songs are all ghostwritten.
I have to agree with everyone else.....When it comes down to it, Elvis was an idiot with a pretty face and smooth voice
The truly great ones seem to always leave us so soon I personally think that he is one of the best if not the best God bless you Hank Williams
Many wonderful artists live for decades. The 50's N early 60's where a big music revolution time in country to rock etc. His death like Marilyn Monroe in 62 not calling her a musician but a movie star to elvis, Janis Joplin etc left us all young. The media kept them in our eyes, ears n minds. More records n reruns of any early movies or tv these icons where in people remember them young at the top of their success. Yes all talented at what they did but if they lived to 85 would they of stayed to be such icons? Doubtful. Hank was enjoyed for music you could easily sing to n guitar players could play his basic classic styled music. That's why he was so loved. You want a hit record? Something others can relate too, are able to sing along to n play at home on piano or guitar. Possibly add a few friends on other instruments. Typical of most Beatles songs.
Hank Williams was one of my favorites Country singers with his greatest voice was very beautiful sounds .all his songs were all favorites to me was a fantastic amazing singer.now his resting in peace. A great Legacy to continue to listen all his favorite song a true Legend.❤
Hank Williams was and still the best.he was and still my idol alway.
Love this documentary. In a Hank Williams mood right now.
Many people AND genre don't understand that Simplicity IS the Beauty of any art. I have salutation next to me for Ol' Hank. Long Live Kaw-Liga!
he sure was gifted , one of the bestest ever. too bad passed away soon.
Anyone's gifted after selling their souls for fame & money. Bioncé has often said "she" can't sing or perform like she wants to unless "she's" on stage, & "Sasha Fierce" enters "her", & takes over. In slow motion, you can see the demon take over, as the body contorts. This is just one of many examples.
@@discobikerAndRosie what the hell has that got to do with Hank Williams?
Did he sell his soul n u not know it for his fame. That's what they mean. Most big artists have sadly. Then thank god for their awards. Which god? The god of Abraham or Lucifer etc. Oh its real people.
@@darrellmortensen9805 sell their souls, what rubbish.
Ive listened to Hank since i was 6yrs old and haven't heard better since im nearly 76 now and love him singing every thing and Luke the drifter is particularly favourite of mine
Thank you so very much for sharing this information about this amazing human being
Hank Williams Sr.is and was a legend singer, only his son and grandson Hank Williams 111 can sing like Hank Williams Sr.
Nice comment.
How are you?
I was madly in love with Waylon Jennings. It's sad they're all gone too soon
I was maybe 9 years old and I got a Hank Williams gospel CD. My 9 year old ears thought that when I sang along I sounded like Hank. The fact that I learned how to match pitch made me so happy. My voice has since dropped and I don’t possess the higher range as much anymore at almost 25, but I still think about Hank no matter what I’m singing
Excellent documentary legendary Hank Williams set the standard and that standard is high. What an amazing and incredible life legacy.
Hank was one of the predecessors of rock and roll. And great figure in American music. And maybe even wider.
What would it have been like had Hank Williams lived longer? Well, he would've remained a country hitmaker, and continued to draw crowds while on the road. Hard to believe it's been more than 60 years since we mourned "The Legend", as he's been called in music circles.
After Hank Williams Death, I feel that the 1959 plane crash with Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens deaths was right up there as a Big loss in Music.
He was thrown out of everything. He was having issues working.
@@lyricberlin let's all be miserable
If Hank Williams sr would of lived longer he would be back at the OPRY no doubt in my mind !
@@toyman81 I saw an interview with DION , he was on that winter dance party tour with Buddy Holly, Dion said he could play every hank song there was . Ironic a new york kid schooling the texas native on hank williams.
Us kids grew up watching our mom and dad an aunt an uncles sitting around listening to Hank Williams an drinking
Now i am 64 an my favorite songs are of course Hank Williams . When ever I feel down and need to shed a few tears for some reason or another I put on Hanks greatest hits and let em go. It's a very cathartic experience every time.
Grew up listening to hank Williams my folks listen to him
He's my idol,my mentor,my inspiration, I'll become great like you one day 🥹😥
Long Live "HANK WILLIAMS"
One of my favorite country artists. My first exposure to Hank's music was on an album I purchased while in community college. It was simple, down to earth, completely relatable, and I could feel it. I have other albums of his music, all on old fashioned vinyl. None of this digital remastering that ruins so many good old songs.
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Why thank you
IVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. NOTHING.
MARVELLOUS PIECE
He was a fantastic artist his songs will never be forgotten it's sad to know he died the way he did alone in the back seat of his blue Cadillac I'll leave you with this he's no longer touchable but will forever touch us every time one his songs are played.
My all time favorite. Hank is second to no one.
Thank you for this film. I remember hearing his kind of music as a little girl. "Hey, hey, good lookin'"
'DISCOVERED' HIM DAYS BEFORE HIS UNTIMELY DEATH.
WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL IN BROOKLYN N Y.
STILL LISTEN TO HIM. A 'FOSSIL' AT 83.
There are some that are just here for a moment but will forever be remembered 🙏
God bless ya Hank wherever you are !
Certain songs pulls on the heart strings of our universal heart so clear it is frightening and Hank William song "i'm so Lonesome i Can Cry" does it every single time.
one of the best.....loved this man....a true inspiration too me
Hank Williams Sr. is one great Singer that went way to soon and only had a few Songs and Hymn's but that is enough to show just how good the Older Singer's were . God Bless you Hank Williams Sr. and Family too and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too.
My grandfather was born in 1929 in Red Level Alabama. He told me stories of how he would help Hank and the band setup locally. I played Hank Williams music for him in his final days. I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive was playing as he passed away....True Story
Me and my hunting buddy have Hank permanently in the CD player in the truck. Hunting and Hank go together like 2 peas in a pod!
Hank had back problems all his life. He tried to treat the pain himself. His loss of love in his life , and the Grand old opery fired him. His life was a country song. Songs from experience are the best. Someone asked Hank how did you write so many hit songs. Hank said, You got to live it boy!
The Best of all Time!
The GREATEST Artist EVER
Some of the first music I remember hearing is Hank Williams. My dad had great music taste. By the time the 1970's came around I was listening to rock music, but kept my love of country music.
I'm an old man now but when I was a kid my Daddy used to sing Cryin songs by Hank. Syd had all his eps on the yellow MGM label. Think his guitar was a Harmony Soveriegn. I have a 51 year old son somewhere who I only saw once when he was first born, he was adopted. Hence 'My son calls another man Daddy' by Hank always makes ms cry. Syd was dirt poor from Stepney, London, but he made good before he died aged 67. I went on to play guitar and the 5 string, they're in the other room here in Portugal.
Raised near Nashville, but my family were educated professionals and didn't care for "Hillbilly
Music", but I did and still do!
My dad gave me his Hank Williams albums before he died. They're from the 50s and early 60s