Hank Williams Sr. - The Deck of Cards (RARE)

[@shirleydavis3934]

I have listened to Hank Williams Sr ,since I was a little girl, one of the greatest songs by Mr Williams Sr. I am 72 years old and I love ❤ this song 🎵 ❤

[@weedsieat]

No one can beat Hank Williams Sr. for this song. This is the one we always listen to.

[@shirleydavis3934]

So true 👍

[@LexTalionis99.1]

@@shirleydavis3934 I love Hank's version, but Tex Ritter's is the best imho. I just wish they would have given the provo-marshall's verdict at the end of the story. I have learned more about the Bible through country and reggae music than any Sunday school teacher could imagine.

[@retroeddie]

My dad is a BIG Hank Williams fan, so I've been listening to Hank since I can remember. I knew this is Hank as soon as I heard his voice. Anyone who can't tell that this is Hank Williams hasn't listened to his music much.

[@randy95023]

"Old" Hank was only 29... RIP He was a true gift and a classic.

[@bettylumpkin3099]

Yes but his music lives on leafth us at the age of 29. God bless u Sr

[@ianunruh3687]

​@@bettylumpkin3099 God Bless you

[@eddieboggs8306]

Like most overnight successes he didn't make it to 30.

[@ryanlong1051]

Good die young.

[@LifecoachSandra]

Hank Williams, Sr. was & is one of my favorite singers of all time.

[@williamwinn948]

My grandfather's favorite song God rest his soul

[@aloisemason3044]

Wisdom is given in many ways and Hank got this hymn right on point..Thank you Hank William's Sr..you were blessed by God above ..You are missed Hank

[@bobharris7046]

Song written by T. Texas Tyler.

[@aloisemason3044]

I have this story and it's a beautiful story..Hank William's Sr is a sensational man..entertainment is what Hank gave us all and left us the same..what a tremendous story Hank..thank you.RIP

[@philipnorris6542]

You learn something new every day---I never knew Hank had recorded this song.

[@jeaniepickney2729]

he's Luke The Drifter

[@jeaniepickney2729]

of course he did cause he was known as Luke The Drifter here

[@misscountrygirl247]

This is my favorite song by Hank, I love listing to it every Sunday morning.

[@ATSF1927]

I remember watching Hank during a stage performance in 1950, he did this song. Tex Ritter and Hank did a great job on an old T. Texas Tyler tune :-)

[@brendenf111]

absolute thanks for this video, I have only heard Tex Ritters version but this is an absolute treat. Hank is the best plain and simple.

[@monariochwangi]

Cowboy copas did this song as well. I love it

[@RavenThom]

Tex Ritter, and T Texas Tyler

[@Pentagonshark666]

Greatest Classic - ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER MADE.

[@eddieboggs8306]

It is what is called a recitation .

[@bradjones7290]

wow gives me chills everytime i hear this, one of his best songs

[@damianfarnsworth7474]

You had to do it start to finish without mistakes or any type of voice overs back then. This is why music back then (even in mono tone) shows that they were the greats!

[@samp1394]

Hank had more talent that anyone knew back in his day

[@kayperry2205]

Chills mean the holy spirit in us all, I always get chills when I hear this man's voice. God took him early because he was a special angle, God bless Hank. He will always be missed.

[@bobharris7046]

Amazing the story a deck of cards holds.

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

There is only One God and God lives in all of us, if we allow God's grace to reside in our hearts. If a Deck of Cards helps you to get to God, then remember to see we all belong to something greater than ourselves, and we are all in it together, no matter how differently we worship. What matters is how we act toward each other and if we see God not only in ourselves, but also in the eyes of all our brothers and sisters. Give me a God-fearing, card-playing man who loves country music and the Lord, and I will give you a better world. If we hold our mouths right,,,

[@skkss361]

+A Pa lol

[@harveyburns7643]

when the bible was banned..cards were made to tell a story on the down low

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

harvey burns thank you for that, sir

[@herbertrodrigues9629]

Chris Brown Thank you for posting that you’ve touched a special part in my heart I believe that we need to always come together in the name of the father but he is our true father and our God and he he holds a great partners hard for all of us God bless you thank you

[@banjogregcantrell6235]

It is such a great experience to see or hear this great singer do a recitation as this, "The Deck Of Cards" .

[@dagenhamdaveNo1]

Many artists have recorded this song but none compare to this Hank williams Sr version. God Bless David

[@bobharris7046]

It's an experience to hear Hank when he talks. He has a sad, sincere gray voice unlike no other artist. That why any song he sings sounds different from any other artist. This song has been recorded many times with artist like Tex Ritter, Cowboy Copas. T. Texas Tyler wrote the song. Hank sung this Jan-Mar '51 on Mother's Best Flour Shows. There were many songs on these shows that he never sang elsewhere, but were later recorded and released after his death. 3/16.

[@mikeaubuchon8573]

There wasn't a song written , that Hank couldn't sing and make it a hit. Hank was before his time , a short 5 year career and a long list of hits . 68 years later , Hank lives on through his music , and through fans that won't let his memory or music die . As long as there are Hank Williams fans , then Hank will live forever through his music .

[@roberthansbrough6262]

I. Love. Hank. Williams. Sr

[@CountryRebel0829]

robert hansbrough Me too

[@BigWheelHawaii]

@@CountryRebel0829 Me Three,,, What a Talent,,, God Given Talent,,,

[@skeetabix36]

That was fantastic. Never heard this done by ol Hank b4. 5 stars

[@Nivasi]

Normally this is seen in the newspapers around yuletime/christmas, I had no clue Hank Sr recorded it.. thank you

[@Happy_monkey_gaming]

I have introduced hank to my men, when on deployment, we all dig it. god bless him

[@marionstuart7441]

I heard this song from my mum She was talking about it I KZbin it She is so happy to hear it again Wink sang first Then. I found Hank Williams God bless you all Amazing story ❤

[@PhillipCreeper]

This is great! Thanks for sharing! There are of course other great versions but this one is Hank's and like the others it is great!

[@Sarge239]

Man I have herd this song before and never knew who had done it. Thanks for posting this.

[@regierdi]

my dads favourite singer was hank williams. i have loved his music for almost 60 years. i have never heard this.WONDERFUL! this is hank. DAY

[@glennjohnson8170]

Glenn Johnson Rare indeed.Loved Hank`s music from the beginning and yet first time hearing this.Never ceases to amaze me.Thankyou so much for this upload.

[@PhillipCreeper]

Indeed this was Hank and and thank you for sharing this great song.

[@sleepytree5]

I heard Hank the first time that I remember hearing Hank I think I was around 6 in 1954. I've loved his unique style and talent since and nobody has ever repeated this talent. My mother used to play country music in the kitchen all the time.

[@Pentagonshark666]

True american musician.he really should be on the top of dollar.he is a legend.

[@ctdraper2]

Thanks for posting.

[@ritafellin8567]

An old favorite. Amen.

[@ronaldbecker4545]

Godbless you! Your thoughts are so right on!! Hank Williams Sr. was the founder of soul, your's, mine, and ours, whoever we are!!

[@TheSkyghost1]

I have heard several versions of this song but none come up to the standard of this version. Hank took a song and made it into a legend. I believe he is the greatest country singer ever and with songs like this he proved it on a regular basis. This song has many versions but none this good.

[@LaptopLarry330]

This recording was from the "Mother's Best Flour" radio show on 650 WSM Nashville, Tennessee in 1951, which was released as part of the "Hank Williams Revealed: The Unreleased Recordings" 4-CD compilation set.

[@nicolealfreds7489]

3 cd box set man not four set bro i have it man

[@patiteer7327]

My brother served in Europe in WW11 and he loved this song but it would bring tears to his eyes.

[@rcsnow22]

this is the voice of Hank Sr. could be no other in my opinion .

[@simonne234]

@Allenoxxe I agree with you Hank holds a special place in everyone's heart that used to listen to his music and still like to listen to it. what a great singer

[@robinglover1949]

First time hearing this song,made me cry.

[@callmejeff5136]

He could take any song and make it gold by the the way he sang and his voice

[@imaseeker]

IMHO Hiram Williams was the greatest songwriter and singer whose talents left this world with a great void.

[@vearlchase5767]

Another Hank Williams Sr. Great, I have never Heard one of His Songs that I Didn't Enjoy, Over and Over For Many Years.

[@GGMMOLLY01]

cont. Anyone with pictures of Frankie and Marie Rogers with any of the greats from way back......... I'd love to hear from you.

[@joemanpjg]

Hank will never be replaced..... R.I.P.

[@GGMMOLLY01]

Interesting you should use the book my father said he helped bring to press. Page two... Lower right...Frankie Rogers and Audrey Williams. I'd love to see more pictures you may have. Both my parents ran in the circles with Hank, Roy Acuff, Roy Rogers and I think my Mom had hopes of making it to the Oprey.

[@LaptopLarry330]

Tex Ritter recorded his version of "Deck Of Cards", which had different background music. The original spoken word recording was made by T. Texas Tyler. It has been covered by numerous singers in all genres of music.

[@jimstacy6899]

AMEN and AMEN

[@annlabombard2582]

Beautiful song!

[@JeffMeadowsOutdoors]

This is interesting. I had only ever heard the Red Sovine version before this. Thanks.

[@ethanromero9659]

Jeff Meadows Outdoors that soldier was hank king Williams

[@nsconductor2007]

One day I’ll be with Great Grandpa, grandpa. We’ll be fishing and listening to Hanks heaven performance.

[@judykay3729]

As a Non-christian, I've always appreciated the way Old Hank sr always emphasized tolerance & non-judgmentalism as an appropriate way to live a christian life. Be careful of stones that you throw is another good example of that anti-self righteous, anti-judgmental position. I can respect a christian like that.

[@judykay3729]

***** "Xtians are no more perfect than anyone else"Is a cop-out to excuse bad behavior. Of course no one is perfect-but the difference is that I don't belong to a religion that tells everyone that they are going to hell if they aren't xtians. Besides, didn't the apostle Paul say that "You are to be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect."? Let's face it, no religion that claims to be a religion of peace has lent itself more readily to violence than xtianity ( and no, Islam is NOT as guilty historically speaking as xtianity is & quasi-xtian nations have always sought their help in matters of war-which is why we are fighting terrorists that our government has supported in times past right now.) As for Atheism, Agnosticism, Stalinism, Fascism, Maoism-none of these things are legitimate comparisons because they are Ideologies & Philosophies-not religions. Ideologies are not necessarily dogmatic nor do they have to be peace loving. Xtianity is a religion whose dogma demands that it's adherents practice living in peace. Lastly, you've said that everyone needs christ but xtians aren't perfect, so I have to accept a "perfect" messiah as my personal saviour that comes from an imperfect faith practiced by imperfect ppl in order to go to a "perfect" heaven & avoid damnation-all of which were created by a "perfect" god? A perfect god who could just as easily have given man the free will to choose to serve him by creating conditions in the world like "Good" vs "not so good" instead of "Good" vs "Genocide, Infanticide, rape, murder, suicide, natural disasters, etc" all conditions that inevitably create sufffering for the innocent? This your "perfect" god? a god whose only solution to the problems that he created was to make his "son" die one of the worse deaths imaginable? Your whole religion is saturated in suffering & death in this life in favor of a better afterlife-how can a religion like that not lend itself to evil? I believe in your right to practice this religion-but I am a Teutonic Pagan, I honor many Gods & Goddesses-each of whom govern specific things in nature (something that I can prove exists!) as well as our Pagan ancestors & I'm quite fine where I am at (Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that in my religion, I do NOT have to believe that you or anyone else will suffer eternal damnation because you are not Heathen/Pagan.)

[@judykay3729]

***** Actually, you're HALF right about "Hell" Hel is our Goddess of death-won't even try to deny that-I'm proud of it! But the myth of hell/hades/tartarus (the latter two being of Mediterranian origin-not Teutonic or Norse) being a place of suffering & eternal damnation through fire didn't exist in any religion until the Zoroastrian influence on Judaism/Xtianity's "Intertestamental" period. The use of our Goddess Hel's name in your religion was just one of many things that xtianity stole from ours & all other Pagan traditions & distorted almost beyond belief. I defy you to show me one reference to Hel or HelHeim that describes it as a place of damnation & torture BEFORE it was (mis)interpreted as such a place by the Xtian scholar Snorri Sturluson. Pagan-Roman historian Tacitus (who also spoke of your jesus) author of GERMANIA, doesn't even make reference to Hel at all. Thanks to what your religion did to ours, most of what we know about such things is strained through the incredibly biased, anti-pagan lens of xtian "scholarship". Your reference to WW1-WW2 (as if the English-Irish conflict was not motivated by religion.) could in no way be bloodier than the crusades (the holocaust not withstanding) and again, these secular ideologies (while they do remain ideologies) were all heavily influenced in one way or another by xtianity. Regarding our Wudan & Baldr, Baldr's sacrifice is another example of the xtianizing of our Gods-his name actually means "Lord of Warriors" & his nature as a god of love & purity is highly disputed to this day...again, Sturluson's Edda rears it's ugly xtian head again. As for AllFather, his sacrifice was genuine & gave us the runes, but it was in no way intended to be something that would motivate our ppl to suffer (by example) in this life in order to go to "Heaven". It was a sacrifice meant for us in the here & now-totally different from your messiah's sacrifice (which really wasn't even a sacrifice at all!) Lastly, You don't offend me, Xtianity itself does! Your covert evangelicalism shows through your reply which means that you are lying if you say that I need your jesus or I'm going to hell-how can anyone from any religion other than fundamentalist xtianity not be offended by that!

[@scottsmith8546]

I don't have words to tell you so I'll let GOD's words speak: Judgment at the Throne of God Rev 20 11Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it, from whose presence earth and heaven fled away, and no place was found for them. 12And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds. 13And the sea gave up the dead which were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead which were in them; and they were judged, every one of them according to their deeds. 14Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

[@CraneJane]

"Xtians are no more perfect than anyone else"Is a cop-out to excuse bad behavior. I see that intolerance and judgementalism are not confined to Christians. How can you even know what "bad behavior" is if you have no God to measure anything by?

[@justincb5193]

this song is also surprisingly tolerant to catholics, too.

[@myazzizonfyr]

regardless of who wrote it, hank put the haunting, tear your heart out truth in it. god rest your soul hank you were the best.

[@gcb0926]

First time I ever heard this and it has to be one of the best Hank Williams song I ever heard

[@johnhedges235]

Thank you and God Bless!!!

[@georgschmidt5281]

Been a long time since i have heard this song. Love it.

[@timbivins9546]

This was not written by Hank, but that is very much Hank preforming it. This is one of 12 or 13 recordings released under the name Luke the Drifter. The recordings were poems set to music. MGM didn't want them released as Hank Williams. Another good one is "Too many parties".

[@magcarril]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE WESTERN SONGS..! CHILLS UP & DOWN MY SPINE! PAX VIA MUSIC..VIVA MARIA

[@almightyrebel]

It was actually originally done by T. Texas Tyler in 1948, but the story is something that can be dated back to april 20th 1762 in a book belonging to Mary Bacon. Though I do find the Hank Sr and Tex Ritter versions the best.

[@loricoleman1140]

An artist and a gentleman

[@woodyhueston6500]

great song hank remember when I first heard this song //liked it////

[@bradhouser4556]

Fan of Hank Williams and country music.

[@djangonuages]

I always liked this recording because when I was a little boy I misinterpreted it to believe that, "Man, that was one fast thinking gambler."

[@RBIKO5]

Since there are not 365 spots in a deck of cards you may be right ;-)

[@bluefalcon157]

These souls I've been luck to have know their way of thinking. ...thanks Jerry Turner and Gerald White.

[@JustinSmith444]

Amen to this aong

[@rkinkead11]

You're correct on both counts. You couldn't just contribute to the conversation; you had to be a jerk? BTW, T. Texas Tyler's version is here on KZbin as is Tex Ritter's. AND the most popular, most-copies-sold 1959 version done by game show host WINK MARTINDALE is also on KZbin. All 4 are on iTunes, too, as well as half a dozen other covers.

[@TheSkyghost1]

This is the best version of this song I have heard. I have heard Tex Ritter, Red Sovine and one or two others and none come up to this one. Hank has that certain something that makes a song sound like a real song. The greatest cannot be beaten. Tex Rittler was good and Red Sovine did his over his son who served in Vietnam. As did I but I still liked Luke the Drafter and the boys that he made great. There will never be another Hank Williams Sr.

[@pennyjohnson6095]

My grandmother absolutely loved him☺️

[@tomjellifer9219]

You're right. Hank did not wright this. It was written by T. Texas Tyler in 1948 and recorded by most of the recording stars of that time. See: DECK OF CARDS, LYRICS and also T. Texas Tyler

[@marcman5109]

another great song that i will be listing to for the next 60 plus years of my life until or until i go deaf

[@ronaldt491]

First version I heard was by Wink Martindale about 1959.

[@edwardpowell4802]

Beautifully done

[@countrygal4205]

Rest In Peace . Nice song.

[@waynealarsen]

Hank or Luke the Drifter????? ( or both!) Love this post, THANKS God Bless Hank

[@jeffstewart2041]

oh this always makes me cry uncontralby

[@twisdalejohn]

Amen brother Hank

[@exposethemall45]

Again, the song was recorded by Hank Sr. and for the Mother's Best shows in 1951. This person just isn't as familiar with Hank Sr. as he believes he is. Its Hank all the way. For any who have doubts Google it and look it up.

[@DdriskillAngela]

I really did like this song way back when I first heard it.That was many years ago.

[@stashe45]

I believe this is off of Mothers Best Flower Show, were Hank did a lot of covers. Originally, this is a Tex Ritter song, I think

[@andyscorner101]

This, I believe, is Tex Ritter, not Hank Williams. I used to listen to this song over and over again when I was a child.

[@mattgenchi4737]

"But I hope to satisfy you sir with the purity of my intentions"

[@jettbugg]

Great! My father served in North Africa WWII in Red Bull Division...God Bless America!

[@rashelle97]

A few years ago when I first heard this song I hit replay and checked the lyrics with my deck of cards the lyrics were exactly correct this is an awesome song

[@nelliewilson954]

This song is Beautiful an there never was a truer song that was done

[@HOMGCaustic]

@BludBaut Another side note; I have been saved, baptized, and repent my ills regularly. My soul is safe.

[@btj8894]

hank dose this so much better i truly love this version

[@compscript7973]

As a very non-religious man I still vend this song still meaningful.

[@armyvet8279]

You had BETTER find Jesus before you die!

[@paulfalk7157]

I can't forget how much has been done by my brothers in arms before me that I will fight and fight hard for their rights.

[@johngiorgetti795]

Hank Williams...there’s never been and they’ll never be another

[@kaareth]

I miss the Times when i played the jukebox in the hockey toonks.

[@ANNIE44305]

This was my dad’s favorite songs

[@johnjurkewicz9925]

I love listening to Great songs like is

[@greasychoppers]

If ya like the harder music you ought to try HANK III. He do some mighty good music but with a harder twist. He also in a band called ASSJACK. Played in SUPERJOINT RITUAL for awhile too. You might like it and listen to some new music. Cheers

[@theresalowtrip8163]

oh I love this

[@theresalowtrip8163]

that's so cute

[@Pentagonshark666]

immortal artist.

[@NeridaWarwick]

While I love them both equally you have to hear Tex Ritter say it too. I still have the album called the Deck of Cards by Tex Ritter.

[@albertparry231]

Was Always The Best An Always Will Be In he Best 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dave-hi8uj]

great music

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@divisioneight]

I can remember hearing this on WHN AM radio in the mid 70's in NY. It was a country radio station then. They played this little song back when no one gave a darn about the Good Word being said on the radio or what it meant. Now, we can't even say "God Bless you" without getting accused of religious bigotry.

[@RBIKO5]

Excuse me? You can't say God Bless You? I think you're making that up sir