Gangster rapper FIRST TIME REACTION to Hank Williams - I'm so Lonesome I could cry

[@amyperkins2008]

Please go down The Hank Sr. rabbit hole. Classic country at its best. "Hey Good Lookin" or "Jambalaya". So great.

[@stevedegraaf7897]

Hank Williams was know as the Hillbilly Shakespeare. One of the most prolific songwriters of all time.

[@ednafenton7558]

Hank Sr wrote, "l saw the light." On tour with Country comedian Millie Pearl ("Howdy! I'm so glad to be here." And known for a price tag hanging off her hat. Also was on the tv show "Hee Haw") Hank told Millie in the car that "He couldn't see the light anymore." Millie said he looked so sad & she didn't get to discuss it with him any further cause Hank was called away. Not long after that, Hank died. Great singer/songwriter. If you get the chance. Watch the official video of Hank Sr & Jr singing, There's a tear in my beer." It's amazing!!!!!

[@paulwhite5840]

Minnie Pearl bro.

[@pooey88]

I'm loving your reactions. Thank you.

[@choccolocco]

Grew up hearing these at my pawpaw’s, with lots of Marty Robbins.

[@tinal5161]

Hank Williams "Lost Highway" ❤❤❤...

[@luofyink]

Hank Sr. died on 01/Jan/1953 (29 yrs old) Hank Jr was 3 yrs old. Hank Jr. mother made him start performing his dad's songs on stage at 8 yrs old. Hank Jr. got first record deal at 14 yrs old.

[@danielconley7042]

Nice harmony you did at the end. I love Hank Williams ❤

[@jealousjelly1]

You talk about country music history? This song (and almost everything Hank Sr. sang) really is country music history. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry has been recorded and performed by dozens of artists in all genres, including Al Green, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.J. Thomas, Terry Bradshaw (yes, that Terry Bradshaw), Leon Russell and the Danish rock band Volbeat. Elvis called it the saddest song he'd ever heard. The most beautiful version I ever heard was performed by Broadway star Bernadette Peters during an appearance on the Johnny Carson show. Hank originally wrote it as a recitation until his fellow artists persuaded him to set it to music.

[@briantieken6718]

You need to hear "Standing In The Shadows" by Hank Jr.

[@shawnnixon2811]

Glad to hear you like to hear older musicians who influenced modern music. Most modern music country, rock and blues were influenced by Jimmie Rodgers from the early 1900s and artists like Bob Wills with his Western Swing and Sister Rosetta Tharpe considered the grandmother of rock. And a whole lot of others.

[@MommaBird52]

He had a fun song to sing -- Move It On Over!

[@latriciasumner243]

He wrote a number of gospel songs such as 'I Saw the Light'

[@krizzkalikoreactsmusic]

I didn't know! Wow!

[@laurasutherland8928]

Love singing that in church!❤ ...learn something new every day !❤

[@MattGriffin-r6q]

Hank was my grandpa's favorite musician Hey Good Looking is one of my favorites it's just a really fun song and honestly I could think I could hear a hip hop artist using that one great reaction and thanks for all the hard work on it

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Remember no stereo and it was AM radio.

[@caronspeas2888]

I was a rock ‘n roll teenager, but I secretly LOVED Hank Williams, Sr. I played his albums to death.

[@sandralorenz1796]

Hank Williams was one of the greatest of his generation. He died January 1, 1953 at the age of 29. Check out "There's a Tear in My Beer"...a duet of Hank, Sr. and Hank, Jr. Also, check out "Your Cheating Heart", "Move It On Over", "Mind Your Own Business" and "Cold, Cold Heart"...just to name a few. My dad taught me to two-step to Hank Williams' music.

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

Yes girl! The 2 step is a lost art! Love your comment!

[@kitten9186]

I was blessed to grow up with this music...

[@kevinfarrell3121]

Hank Williams is The Biggest Legend in Country Music History. He was also Rock And Roll before Rock And Roll was Rock and Roll! You also have Hank Jr.’s other children including Holly Williams and Sam Williams who both have their own styles, which are all phenomenal in their own right!

[@lisacook9482]

Elvis said this was the saddest song he ever heard.

[@jamesdunn9777]

Hank Sr's music is a definite rabbit hole te enjoy!

[@jayhank5838]

Hank, Sr died at age 29. He wrote and performed some of the most famous songs in recorded history. He is the Legend of all Legends. He wrote the book on country music. Pure genius. He also recorded under the name Luke The Drifter.

[@PrestonH-q5w]

Country music. Three chords and the truth.

[@RogerMcCauley-s1e]

Hank Williams was probably the most influential etertainer of all time. He was so far ahead of his time, it's crazy

[@ValliDavis]

He also recorded under ‘Like the Drifter’ some very sad and thought provoking songs. Men With Broken Dreams, Tramp on the Street….

[@valerieholmes9211]

I love his music, I have the Drifters with him on my CD.

[@TexasMagnolia]

There are Legends in Country music that deserve to be “Learned” to truly appreciate what you’re being introduced to. The Godfather of Country, Hank Williams is up there. His tragic life, his painful medical condition he controlled with alcohol and pills; not only lead Hank to be fire from The Grand Ol’ Opry but, to die alone in his Cadillac on New Years Eve at the age of 29. After his death…Then found Fame. His son, Hank Williams, Jr is the Truth, a Legend, an Outlaw and must discover! Also for your channel, many tributes have been done for Hank Sr: Alan Jackson - Midnight in Montgomery David Allan Coe - The Ride

[@artfisk3]

i'm 66 , ive known the words to this song since i was 5. he is the true king of country. try "long gone lonesome "

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

Love "Long Gone Lonesome"! My husband want's it played at his funeral!

[@claytonburney8166]

Jimmie Rodgers was the first country star. Him and Hank Williams both died young.

[@dianasheart]

Beautiful recording. The year I was born. I grew up singing along with Hank.

[@emerald1805]

Krizz: before Hank Williams there were the ICONIC ones- - The Carter Family ( check “Wildwood Flower” 1928) - Jimmie Rodgers (check “Blue Yodel No.1 aka T for Texas) 1928. Roy Acuff (check “Wabash Cannonball”) 1936 which sold over 10 million physical copies in the depression 1930s - and remained the top selling song for decades. Before that Vernon Dalhart 1924 “Wreck of the Old 97”. Those are where Country comes from.

[@caronspeas2888]

“I Saw the Light” is a 2015 movie about Hank Williams, Sr. and his music.

[@LoisChisholm]

Hey Krizz. I just want to say I've been here from the beginning on the recommendation of Black Pegasus. I love your channel and your reactions. I'll be here everyday, even if I'm old enough to be Yo Mama. This song was recorded before I was born, but my family tree is filled with Country Western fans, so I was a little girl who grew up hearing Hank Sr., Johnny Cash, Merle Travis, Eddie Arnold, Bill Monroe, Gene Autry and Chet Atkins' guitar. Way too many to name. Hank Sr. passed a year before I was born, but I heard him a lot. Gone too soon...RIP Hank Sr.

[@zzblzmn]

Another rabbit hole you would enjoy is Marty Robbins amazing storyteller...

[@xorcha33]

He did an album under the name of Luke the Drifter.

[@George-f8h]

What is amazing is that a song is one of the few vehicles that men feel the freedom to express his sorrow so honestly and publicly.

[@datnillavondizzle]

Hank Williams Sr. is legend... his grandson Hank 3 is rebel AF!!! I love Sr.. but Hank 3 is underrated criminally!

[@robincochran7369]

A little farther back would be two acts most mentioned...Jimmie Rodgers and The Original Carter Family. One of my favorites from the Hillbilly Shakespeare. Loved the little bit of harmony at the end, Krizz.

[@patswanson2870]

He also released an LP in 1953 using the name Luke The Drifter.

[@miked2445]

Im pleased to find Hank here. Not surprised. Just pleased.

[@donnaritch4934]

Oh you gotta listen to Hank III! He looks and sounds exactly like Hank, Sr. No kidding! He has made recordings of some of Hank, Sr's songs and sounds so eerily like him, it's freaky.

[@deannemoore6149]

I love the wide variety of genres and time periods on your channel!! I mentioned Cowboy Junkies on another of your reactions - Margo Timmons sings a soft, soulful, stunning cover of this song. Also... Now that you've reacted to Hank, you really need to go down the Roy Clark rabbit hole. He is one of the greatest musicians and iconic entertainers in American history. Folsom Prison Blues (solo and with Johnny Cash) and Malagueña, live on The Odd Couple tv show are two of my favorites. He also hosted Hee Haw, a country variety show, for almost 30 years.

[@warrenburlingame1172]

This is one of the saddest songs ever written. If you're depressed have a fifth of liquor and a gun don't listened to this song. Hank was gone entirely too soon at 29

[@MommaBird52]

Hank Sr. died in my hometown Oak Hill, WV on January 1, 1953 at the age of 29, cause of death was a drug and alcohol induced heart attack. His daughter Jett Williams was born 5 days later and is a country star as well. The mortician from Oak Hill actually drove the body back to Montgomery, AL. Jett came to Oak Hill while he was in assisted living and interviewed him.

[@WandaDodson-n7f]

Love hank sr and jr hank the 3rd looks alot like his granddad and sounds alot like him

[@carolgranados4892]

I love his song, I'll Never get out of This World Alive.

[@zzblzmn]

Hank III was a drummer for a speed metal band when he started.

[@billdotbagging7131]

I'm not a country fan but my dad liked Hank Williams and Johnny Horton both are not bad and bring back good memories u should check out Johnny Horton too.

[@sharonpate5481]

The Battle of New Orleans! 👵🏼☮️

[@ValliDavis]

Maybe you already know but Johnny Horton married Hanks legal widow, second wife Billie.

[@choccolocco]

Oh yeah, I wore dad’s Johnny Horton record out when I was a kid. Battle of New Orleans, Bismarck, Johnny reb, etc. As a kid the powdering the alligator’s behind line was so funny.

[@robertVirtue-mc2yw]

Want some history of Hank. Watch on Country Roads "Charley Pride and Don Helms Your Cheaten Heart" Charley did a tribute album to Hank, Don is the steel guitar player for Hank.

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

I love his doghouse song. I can’t remember the title now.

[@katkat-fm3wj]

You have great harmony.

[@robertcherman]

Jambalaya (On The Bayou) · Hank Williams kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX2YZZ54qLyInrc Hey, Good Lookin · Hank Williams kzbin.info/www/bejne/ope2anWQab-YZqs

[@Dejayee52]

"Move It On Over", Lovesick Blues" and "Hey Good Lookin'"

[@jamesdarwinsmithii7039]

Look up Luke the Drifter. It was Hank Sr's alter ego.

[@kimatkins7653]

Hank Williams died way too young. Glad you are checking out country classics. Check out Roger Miller "King of the Road" and Charlie Pride "Kaw Liga" these were my favorites as a little girl. I would listen to my radio at night and try to stay awake for just one more song, hoping it was one of there.

[@xScooterAZx]

When did you become a country artist? My parents were touring Country and Western artists for most of my life and I am 70 now. My DFad olayed that flat slide bar steele guitar and my mom sang and played rythm on an old Gibson. I've lived it and it wasnt easy. moving all the time,leaving school all the time. Still,it was great.

[@zzblzmn]

He still influences artists today... hank IV is the son of Hank III

[@jesseduke694]

He died in 53. He was 29. Hank Jr was only 3. Some folks think Hank Jr learned from his dad, but he didn't. He was to young. That's what kinda makes his story so amazing. He did it in his dad's shadow, but without his dad's teachings.

[@boroblueyes]

HW III is a great talent as well. It's quite a family legacy. They are great storytellers, whether they wrote the song or they interpreted someone else's song.

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

Family legacy indeed!

[@victoriarios3726]

Elvis version Aloha from Hawaii 1973 😊❤

[@jw106k]

It saddens me that we lose all these great and talented signings to either drug or alcohol at such young ages

[@chrisbailey4491]

Listen to Lovesick Blues next. 6 encores at the Grand Ole Opry

[@johndugger1028]

Yo Krizz your colab Target Practice is fkn awesome

[@michaelphipps8647]

Ren - "Slaughter House" 🔥

[@josephlaflamme2913]

Hank 111 is a rebel. I love all the Hanks. Check out Hank 111's song, "Dick in Dixie."

[@SickGirlRocks]

If you want something kind of similar yet nothing like this you should check out Hank III which is his grandson. He’s amazing but it’s rock ‘n’ roll country.

[@jjarco]

I first became aware of Krizz Kalikoon a Jelly Roll cut. I only say that to say that this what I love about KZbin. Being exposed to all kinds of talent that I likely wouldn't have been. Hank Sr is the James Brown of country music

[@Ken-h5d]

Learn about Hank, Sr. and you'll understand Hank, Jr.'s "Family Tradition". Also, there is a video of Natalie Cole singing a duet with her dad, Nat King Cole, years after his passing. There is also one of Hank Jr. doing "A Tear in My Beer" with Hank Sr. (IDK which was first) @billdobagging mentioned Johnny Horton. I'll second that nomination. "Got to Sink the Bismark", "North to Alaska", or "Battle of New Orleans" will get you started.

[@fscottgray9784]

Please listen to BJ Thomas version of this song. Hank Williams is a foundation of country music. He wrote many hits before his early death.

[@jw106k]

One of the all time best Oh I love the hat

[@kylesummers1565]

Peace, Love!!

[@thelopen2604]

Just found your channel. Really enjoying your takes.

[@Tonidolls]

You sounded great there at the end...

[@jimw198177]

Yes!! You're on to the real shit. Check out Lefty Frizzell 'always late'

[@SK-rr8op]

Elvis performed this live in 1973

[@semoffg]

Hank the third country stuff is dope.

[@scottgorski7931]

Krizz, just pull up Hanks greatest hits. If you don't recognize the name of one of the songs just listen to a little of it. You've heard his music in some form, somewhere. SO MANY of his songs have been covered over the years it's crazy.

[@mikemiller3069]

BJ Thomas does a great cover of this song. Because the recording techniques had improved so much by then, it sounds great.

[@sabrenas7895]

Try Tennessee ErnieFord: Sixteen Tons!!😁

[@billdotbagging7131]

Just saw this video pop up on my phone as I was looking up a eom reaction

[@johnathandukes5282]

Yeah Hank Sr actually died at 29 of a overdose or alcohol poisoning not 100% sure but something like that, he was THE star in country music and Hank Jr was only a baby so Hank JR never knew his dad personally only threw his music. There is a Movie on his life called “I Saw the light” the actor that plays Loki from the MCU plays Hank SR

[@willjohnston4415]

You have to check out Marty Robbins, Chris Leduex, Waylon Jennings. You have a huge hole to go down. Let's hear that cowboy country

[@patsaylor8973]

You should listen to Jimmy Rodgers, The Carter Family, they were some of the first to do country. Also if you go after the Western genre you should listen to Bob Wills. Or listen to some of the cowboy poets.

[@jessemars6760]

We all need a good history lesson. My first listen too. Love your channel Sir! 🙏🏻

[@krizzkalikoreactsmusic]

Thank you!

[@billdotbagging7131]

I'll check ur stuff out after this vid

[@trishriley9681]

❤

[@a7734999]

Still not Hardware Store by Weird Al

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

I've watched your reaction 3 times in a row now on this song. You have no idea how much the greats influenced all the artists that have followed! Did you actually listen to the words? Did the words stir something in your soul? I like your channel but IMO you missed the mark on this one! I'm sure I will catch heck for saying what I said but so be it!

[@UncleRandy73]

Hey a couple good songs about Hank is “The Ride” by David Allen Coe and “Midnight in Montgomery” by Alan Jackson. Have fun 💪🏽

[@Twisted_in_Texas]

If you want to really get back in the foundation, Hank Williams is good, but look into western swing, most notably Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Elvis did a great retake

[@SickGirlRocks]

And screw the grand old Opry because Hank Senior still was never admitted they didn’t allow him there when he was alive but I believe Hank three says in one of his songs, they sure have a statue outside. Nashville sucks.

[@georgeestes4140]

Hi please play his song be careful of the stones that you throw

[@ChoppersModelworks]

If by chance Krizz doesn't know of Sammy Davis Jr., it will be interesting if he starts singing his tunes after being exposed to Sammy.

[@TheLordHighXcutioner]

React to David Allan Coe- Spotlight.

[@PatriciaGolden-x1f]

Please play some of George jones and tammy Wynnette

[@randallkodom]

Hank Sr. Is pretty much where it all began and Hank jr just followed him up...me personally Hank the third is just more of a coat tail singer...but I'm telling you if you dive into the history of the Williams you want he disappointed brother.

[@sidmark48]

Hey Krizz, if you want to get to know Hank Sr. You also need to check out Luke the Drifter, that's his name on songs the label didn't want to record it music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ape3dZuHqL56npo&si=KVlzkloFLu_saRNo a rap song

[@cmzeman]

Much as I loathe karaoke, you weren't bad on the last line.

[@shelfstretcher]

You've really gone down a rabbit hole now. Try Life's other side. Or better yet, if the style of music is not your thing just read some of his lyrics. He had an uncanny understanding of life and the people of the world. He had a way with words like no other. He wrote so many songs that the record company thought the public would tire of him, so I believe they were released under the alias of Luke the drifter. Ihaven't read all of the comments so if someone has already posted this, sorry for being redundant.

[@epicmage82]

Hank 3 has some songs that sound just like Hank Sr.