lyrics by Johnnie Bailes
recorded by Hank Williams


https://youtu.be/aq3jQStr4ms

Now and then I am asked to play a gospel number at the funeral service of a family member of a close friend of the family. This is especially important to me if the person, who has passed on, is an old musician. I always think that a musician ought to be sent off with a piece of live music from some...

written and recorded by Hank Williams Sr.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsM5...dXYUotbCW9c_VQ


Perhaps, in my mind, Hank’s greatest piece of lyrics that he ever wrote was not recorded in Hank’s name but under his other recording alias, Luke the Drifter. ‘Men With Broken Hearts’ is a recitation to music, or as my uncle nick would...

written by Bonnie Dodd
recorded by Hank Williams
http://youtu.be/1w7hH6dvXEY


Under his alias, Luke the Drifter, Hank Williams recorded a beautiful ballad called 'Be Careful of Stones That You Throw'. It was written by Bonnie Dodd and like so many of hank's recordings it is a commentary on one of the weaknesses of a society that tends to judge others before they...

written by Jimmie Davis and Hank Williams
recorded by Hank Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajhgnb6LXl8


I've said it before but I am not a big fan of prison songs. If I had to choose one, however, that stands out above the rest I guess it would have to be Hank Williams’ ‘Lonesome Whistle Blows’. Co-written by Jimmie Davis and Hank Williams, this song is...

written by Leon Payne & recorded by Hank Williams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bye-5DTIIiM

I learned the music I love form my uncles on my father's side. Robert and Urban were the singers and guitarists while my father and Elwood were the fiddle players. Now only Robert remains and I record these songs to send to him on CD, from time to time, as I know this would please him. As I am the only musician left, in my line, these recordings are also a record of my accomplishments....