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Showing posts with label this music is important today. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Hank Williams - "Mind Your Own Business"





One of my proudest moments as a scholar was talking a teacher into letting me write a term paper on Hank Williams. I still think it's one of the best things I ever wrote.

"Move it on Over" - Hank Williams





 This was Hank's first real big hit, reaching #4 in 1947. It's also the cover that turned me into a Hank Jr. fan.

Hank Williams - "Rockin' Chair Money"





This is another one that was fattened up & released after his death. However, since the original was a better quality recording, it doesn’t sound quite so weird.

Hank Williams - "Low Down Blues"





 This was later released in 1952 with extra musical accompaniment added to it, but it sounds awful weird.

Hank Williams - “I Don’t Care (If Tomorrow Never Comes)”

Hank Williams - Honky Tonk Blues





 Remember what I was saying yesterday about steel guitars? Well, this but even more so.

Hank Williams Sr... I Saw The Light - 1948





 Maybe Hank Williams died for our sins. You ever think of that?

Hank Williams - "My Sweet Love Ain't Around"





 It's Hank Williams' 96th birthday. This may be my favorite song of his that isn't "I Saw The Light".

Sunday, September 15, 2019

The Mavericks - "Dance The Night Away"

The Mavericks featuring Flaco Jimenez - "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down"

The Mavericks - "Dance The Night Away" (Official Video)

Ted Hawkins - "Sorry You're Sick"





 This is my brother's favorite song from this guy.

"Bring It Home Daddy" - Ted Hawkins

"Happy Hour" - Ted Hawkins





 I played in a country band for a while & brought this song into the covers collection. Always went over well. Nothing like a good heartbroken waltz.

Ernest Tubb - "Drivin' Nails in my Coffin"





 Ernest Tubb was great, man, even if he sort of favors my 6th grade math teacher.

"Tomorrow Never Comes" - Ernest Tubb





 Aww, Billy Byrd...

Ernest Tubb - "Thanks a Lot", 1966





 Aww, Leon...