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Hank Williams: 40 Greatest Hits

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Hank Williams' body of work is so large and has been repackaged so many times in so many forms that the notion of creating a definitive compilation almost seems like an impossible goal. However, as a one-stop shopping place for Hank's basic repertoire, 40 Greatest Hits is as good as it gets. While it doesn't include everything, practically every memorable hit is here, and thankfully every cut appears in its original form (that means in mono, with no string overdubs or artificial duets with his family members). The track sequence subtly reflects the arc of Williams' short but vitally important career, and there's enough good music and great songs here to make a fan of anyone with even a passing interest in American music. If you care about country music, you need some Hank Williams in your collection, and there isn't a better introduction to his rich body of work on the market than 40 Greatest Hits; begin here, then start exploring.

Customer Reviews

hank williams- 40 greatest hits

When it comes to american music- this is as pure as it gets. Love Sick Blues is a classic- "she'll do you, she'll do me, she got that kind of loving". This is poor whiskey south, will break you heart, and is the soul of country music.

All U Need

If you like Hank, this is it. Get the whole thing.

So great

I know it's cliched, but this is a must have. Every sing song on here is good and when you're done listening to this, it only makes you realize how tragic Hank's death was. This is a must have for any country fan. In my opinion, this is true country, not the watered down pop stuff that mostly comes out of Nashville nowadays. This cd is great.

Biography

Born: September 17, 1923 in Georgiana, AL

Genre: Country

Years Active: '30s, '40s, '50s

Hank Williams is the father of contemporary country music. He was a superstar by the age of 25; he was dead at the age of 29. In those four short years, he established the rules for all the country performers who followed him and, in the process, much of popular music. Hank wrote a body of songs that became popular classics, and his direct, emotional lyrics and vocals...
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