Last days of Hank Williams (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@carvinlambert6899]

Jerry, just watched it, and I just can't get over the Gift you have talking to us all out here like we're sitting on a couch with you. You're a National Treasure to 10's of Thousands out here .. Thank you again, and looking forward to your next one Jerry!

[@obizzil]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Very well done my hats off to you Jerry Skinner, another great video. A Hank Williams tribute told the right way.

[@williamaustin1]

Well, as usual, a wonderful, tasteful, interesting and informative presentation by Mr. Skinner. This time about my favorite singer, the Hillbilly Shakespeare, Hank Williams. Thank you, Jerry Skinner.

[@edgeriderrocks8997]

Thank you Jerry. Excellent job. No one will ever top Hank!!! Best singer, songwriter to ever live. Love your channel.

[@kayeemerson6892]

I have watched and enjoyed your videos on KZbin for several years now, I never gave posting a comment until tonight watching your dictators Playlist. You commented and gave your own appreciation to your viewers who you said something about the age of your subscribers. Thank you very much & there's a lot to be said about the age group 50+ I am 68 years old and the years have given me cause to watch TV especially KZbin via my Roku, I didn't purchase it to watch but to listen to music of old country and western singers. Life has a way of changing plans. I'm grateful for the work you have done & shared . Many years in the future hopefully there's going to be a new 50+ group into your videos

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Kaye. Jerry

[@JamesWoods-q9j]

​@@JerrySkinner1943 I'm from blaine tn, I work in Rutledge 😂 sadly the we haven't changed much. 11w is now a 4 lane instead of 2 lane, oh and we got a red light 🚦 a few years back. Understandably grainger County doesn't advertise their run in with Ole Hank, but some old timers still talk about it, sitting at the dinners and gas stations.. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your craft, truly a rare treasure sir..

[@michaelsix9684]

how he wrote so many great songs still amazes me

[@nancyrauch2644]

Jerry...This was an exceptional documentary ! This is one of your best ! Thank you so much for producing this video... :)

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Nancy for saying that. Jerry

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Hank's music still lives on. Great video.

[@BAKER83]

Mr Skinner your videos are a treasure Sir. Thank you

[@deborahisaacs5541]

The legend of country music. No one like him before or since.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

Thank you Jerry Skinner, another excellent bio. Hank Williams is my favorite of all time. When I was a child my family and mostly my oldest sister would have me singing Hank's old hit songs that I would listen to from his old records. I was very young when he died but I remember that event the same as I remember the assassination of JFK and the death of Elvis. It was a grieving nation that said goodbye to this great talent who " lived hard, lived fast and died young." Thank you Jerry Skinner.

[@rubyjames3105]

thank you Jerry, another quality doc about one of my faves!

[@carltonpoindexter2034]

Thank you as always, Jerry. I did not realize that Hank Williams suffered from spinal bifuda. You are the best, sir.

[@kaidgardner2922]

I love his music and Hank Jr. too.

[@enticerusa]

Jerry, I enjoyed every second of your story about Hank, his struggles, his accomplishment and death. Thank you so very much...

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you enticerusa. Jerry

[@jimbeaux1693]

and we still listen to his songs in 2020

[@waynewilliams5802]

2021

[@jimedward8908]

Outstanding work; free of bias and full of facts. Thank you for creating this excellent documentary.

[@bonniebrown6960]

This is probably the most detailed story I'v ever heard about Hank Williams death than any other interviews or videos I've ever seen or heard of . I never knew that there was so much more that happened the days leading up to Hank Williams' death . Like for example... I didn't know that the driver hired someone else to drive so he could get some rest for a little while . I never knew his wife gave Jet up for adoption either . I wonder why that happened ? Anyway... I've always loved Hawk Williams songs . I remember coming home from school and my mama would be cooking supper. My daddy would come home shortly after that and we'd hear the Hank Williams commercials on TV.... " Hey Hey Good Looking ...Whatcha...Got Cookin .... on TV . My daddy would go in the kitchen and start singing that song to my mama . HAHAHA....!! That was always such a good memories . That was in the 70's too . Elvis was right , I'm so lonesome I could cry is the saddest song ever . Hank Williams memories and music will live on . Thank you so much for sharing this with us . You're such a great story teller . I love it !!

[@jayhockley8841]

Your Documentarys are So well done and informative . I once heard a story about how Hank Williams was sitting and talking with someone , telling them that he could write a song about just about anything ! The story goes , that from where they were sitting , they could see a house, up on a hill and Hank wrote the song " Mansion on the Hill " to prove it . 29 years young and gone.

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

Documentaries*

[@billsomrak]

Anyone who's listened to Hank Williams' songs, know that they are full of passion and pain. I guess they reflect his life. Never knew about his spina bifida, a birth defect which leaves the spine not fully developed. Hollywood did a movie, supposedly based on his life. They didn't get much correct, but did get a few things right. Another job well done Jerry.

[@dennisgmays62]

Thank you Jerry for another great documentary. The songs and music of Hank Williams and Luke the Drifter are indeed timeless. It's hard to believe he was only 29 when he passed, but he done a lot of livin' in that 29 years. Yes, I think I'll pour a beer and listen one more time.......

[@disturbedpatient425]

Dennis Mays 🍻

[@Mr05Chuck]

That was so lonesome I could cry.

[@OGRaka]

Thnk you so much for your detailed videos! I just started watching your vids yesterday.. I’m 22 yrs old I was always curious of the people my grandpa always raved about and always says “I miss the ole days” keep up the great work mister!

[@kevinhenry8185]

Generally speaking this documentary is fairly accurate. There is just a lot more to say, especially about Hank's death. It was really hard to get Charles Carr to talk about it. I have met Jerry Rivers and Don Helms, two of the drifting cowboys. I've been to Hank's grave many times. The greatest singer and song writer of all time in my opinion.

[@waynewilliams5802]

Do u think he froze to death in the back of that car Kev?

[@felixlenox3345]

At first I thought this to be yet another hokey Hank story but ended up listening all the way through. Nice doc. Jerry. Loved the timeline you provide with the intimate details of Hank's life & immediate family. Well done.

[@11cabadger]

When you see a video by Jerry Skinner, it's pretty much guaranteed that you aren't going to watch anything hokey or dumb. (Gotta tell you I had the same thought as you before I saw my first Jerry video on William Faulkner. Aren't we lucky to have found him? 😉)

[@richarddodge7904]

My father was driving the “slow moving” car that the Cadillac passed resulting in the traffic ticket in Blaine, TN. My father was in the service, on leave from the Portsmouth, VA Naval Yard. We were on our way back to Portsmouth from the Christmas holiday and got caught in the sudden bad weather. The Cadillac passed us again some time after getting the ticket. We encountered it again when we stopped at the only thing open for gas and an update on the road conditions. D.

[@maxwellfan55]

A touching tribute. Thank you. There can be no greater legacy than for us to keep on playing Hank's songs. This I will continue to do.

[@williamaustin1]

Another great documentary, and about my favorite singer. Well done. VERY well done. Told the whole true story with respect.

[@jillblase6820]

Thank you Jerry, what a beautiful documentary this is. I have to tell you that you brought a tear to my eyes when you read the back of Hanks tombstone. I could watch your documentaries all day. Tanks again, please keep em coming my friend. Stay well, Augie and Jill Blase🤠

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you my friend. Jerry

[@HumanInterested]

I just found this and immediately love it. Good work!

[@azmike1]

29 years old. Like a streaking comet across the Alabama skies. Burning bright for a moment, and then ..... lights out. Good bye Hank. Thanks.

[@michaelowens3353]

This video was super awesome 👍👌🙌 I loved it ❤️ thanks for your time brother.

[@tomjones2348]

What an amazing presentation, Jerry. I always learn something new about the world I've been living in for 63 years. Thanks for your fine investigative work.

[@scavenger5105]

Id hope so

[@thekenyan1697]

That was the best yet. Thank you Jerry

[@rickbrowning7059]

Mr.skinner I love your documentaries. Wonderful entertainment. Thank you.

[@astrochakbathbodyaromather5984]

Jerry, you never disappoint! Great video, as always!

[@shane41225]

You do a fine job with these documentaries mr jerry

[@lindahanna6628]

Thank you for sharing … to love and know country music is to love and know about its roots like legendary Hank Williams❤

[@theresadupuis8475]

HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN 💔

[@judyholiday1794]

I can remember when I was in the University of Virginia Hospital back in 1977 (when I was 11 years old)The nurses kept telling us (kids unit) that they had a surprise for us one evening..Anyway the surprise turned out to be Hank Williams Jr..He was in the hospital having his face reconstructed due to crashing his motorcycle or his car off a cliff ( am not sure which one it was) He brought his guitar and entertained us for well over an hour..It didn't take long before the adults came piling in listening to him also. I was too young to have been really interested because at that time Donny And Marie Osmond was practically every pre-teen girls favorites..However I did end up having a good time,and I was bummed when it ended..I know this is not about Hank Jr. but I thought why not share anyway..I really enjoyed listening to this it was put together professionally unlike some KZbins that will put you to sleep within the first couple of minutes..

[@kennethpigott9593]

This has to be the most heartbreaking one I've had the opportunity to watch ... I always have loved listening to Hank Sr. and have spent much of my life going to Hank Jr.s concerts and truly appreciate this dedication and story about Hank and his family... Thank You , Very much for all the memories and travels that you make putting together your programs ...

[@Iowagreenfield]

What an awesome video on Hank! You do such a great job and this has to be one of my favorites. Thank you so much Jerry!

[@WildWestGal]

Just looking at Hank, t's quite clear that he had Marfan Syndrome. It's an inherited disease, and when he was born the life expectancy was early 30's (it's now in the 70s). It affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels, bones and the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord, hence his wearing glasses at an early age and the pain he was always in. Spina bifida, while it can cause pain and headaches, doesn't always do so, and it doesn't present with the physical characteristics of Marfan. His heart attack at such an early age would be attributed to this rare disorder. Bless him. I'm glad that he was able to spend the few years he had doing what he loved.

[@steveendicott1855]

It's widely written and known Hank Williams was born with Spina Bifida Occulta and was born with what his parents called and ugly red thing at the base of his spine! which his Mother chose to ignore!

[@WildWestGal]

@@steveendicott1855 Indeed. And I doubt that he was taken to the doctor for much of anything after he was born. It cost money, and the country doctors would have been unlikely to diagnose the actual problem. Marfan is associated with spina bifida (and polycystic kidneys) as it is known to cause bulging of the spinal cord setting up a stand-alone misdiagnosis of spina bifida when,, in fact,, it is the result of a weakening of the sac surrounding the cord caused by Marfan, which is essentially a connective tissue disorder. The infant, as can be seen in the pictures, did not yet show the long neck, digits, arms and legs, and extremely thin body frame. As this is an inherited disorder, the fetus does not develop properly and the first presentation may be malformation of the spine. The typical characteristics are sometimes not seen until the child is older, sometimes into adulthood. In the meantime, vision problems, heart issues, chronic headaches and back pain, along with numerous other systemic issues, are given individual diagnoses... until the physical conformation of the person pulls everything together into the proper diagnosis. Back when he was born, and in a country setting, it's very unlikely that a proper diagnosis would be made -- even more unlikely considering that he was probably rarely seen by the doctor after he was born. Another possible misdiagnosis could well be the alcohol abuse that was reported. Unless there was a history of alcoholism in the family, his reported drinking problem, in my medical opinion, would not be unusually and more properly explained as "self-medicating behavior" due to constant, and oftentimes severe, pain. Let's face it, Oxycodon wasn't a street drug back then. His death was the typical age for that syndrome, and it rather breaks my heart to think of what he must have endured.

[@vancemraz5921]

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[@rickeycagnolatti2342]

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[@jackchapman2004]

No sir willqms had spina bifida occulta

[@michaeljoyce1205]

Great Job Jerry.

[@evesperspective7662]

Another great presentation of little known facts. Thank you for all your research and caring spirit. Blessings

[@windycitykitty]

Thank you, I can tell this video was a labor of love. Thanks for sharing.

[@Poncho758]

When I was 6 years old, with my uncles and grandfather, about 200’ from my present home, Itlo American club, I watch Hank play all his songs. I’ll never forget hearing news of him passing. My uncle grave stone has a picture of Hank Scribe on it paying his guitar. Hank songs playing at my uncles funeral.

[@constitution_8939]

Very Beautifully done Jerry, maybe even your best. Thank you.

[@imnmbrone1492]

Thanks for this beautiful work! I’ve read a half dozen books on HW and only NOW have learned the name of his older brother-great job! Love the info and pictorial-I’m 42 but there is no one I’d rather listen to than ‘ole Hank!

[@SlyTyler97]

The greatest country star ever

[@martinmalloy8119]

Thank you for another fantastic biopic. Vielen Dank.

[@ellygreaves9793]

Awww so sad. Especially the way we treat each other and how it can affect their life as well as our own. Thank you Jerry. I never knew the history of this man but I can remember 'Your Cheatin Heart' from when I was a little girl. Big hugs Jerry you the best ❤🌼

[@greggwatkinsjr.8298]

Hello Jerry, Thankyou so much for making a documentary on my all time favorite singer Hank Williams, I really enjoy it. I also enjoy your documentary on Jim Key! That was one smart horse! 🙂

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Gregg, i knew you would like this one. Jerry

[@GunSlinger221]

Jerry your videos are awesome please keep them coming. You should have your own network show. Thanks

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Great job he was such a legend. Never got to see him in person but did get to meet his son.

[@MAMRetro]

Thanks for sharing so many unknown details.

[@Gen_X_Rosey]

I love that you laughed after the "Why you did, Mr. Williams! The last time you was through here!" Cute! That was pretty funny, though.

[@greenwolfegreen6028]

I happen to live near BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINA, which is just about 10 miles from OAK HILL, WEST VIRGINIA where HANK's driver made his final stop at the local gas station and was taken to the hospital there. Too bad the gas station no longer exists but the Hospital does.

[@3373-g8z]

Little did Jerry know, that by bein a hobby documentarian, he'd become an Internet sensation!

[@karensparks2509]

This was awesome. Thank you for sharing this history.

[@vincesimon9731]

Great bio Jerry thanks

[@michele2855]

Jerry, you do such a good job of storytelling Always enjoy your videos!

[@debrarodriguez3193]

Great video. Thank you, Jerry. I love Hank Williams Sr.

[@adlloydmankie6764]

A king gone too soon your music will live forever.

[@Gratefulman1965]

As relevant as his music is now in 2020. His impact on music leaves you with a good idea as to how ahead of the times he was. Folks back then were simply amazed by Hank and rightfully so. He created the blueprint that every country singer follows up to today.

[@Gratefulman1965]

scott michaels Yep! My point exactly.....Hank was so far ahead of the popular music curve that I feel maybe even Hank did not know the scope of his own talent. Just absolute Genius. We are lucky to have had him as long as we did.

[@johnwayne5289]

great video, we enjoyed so much.

[@tammyloustorydickerson4447]

I love your videos Jerry Skinner❤

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Tammy, next time i need a uber i will call you my dear. Jerry

[@davidrbecken]

Hank has ties to my hometown of Shreveport, and his story is pretty well-known here. I am pretty sure he was done with Audrey when they divorced. Being buried next to her was something the family wanted, to make a show of unity that wasnt there.

[@xenon54]

That's like Jacqueline Kennedy being buried next to John F. Kennedy although she loved her later husband Aristotle Onassis. (Divorces cause complications).

[@KentuckyGirl]

Very well done documentary. This is one of the best I've seen on Hank Williams. Lookout Ken Burns when everybody finds out about Jerry Skinner.

[@maudemathildeh335]

Thank you for a great video. I truly enjoy all of them.

[@Hamigal]

So happy for this Jerry. Excited to watch and listen. Thanks for all you do. I live in Canton Ohio.

[@randallhutchcraft4039]

Hank Williams sr is my favorite singer of all time,

[@vernwallen4246]

There will never be another HANK.Hank had a very troubled life and that spinal bifida certainly didn't help matters.It's been reported that it took untill 1998 to finally finalize his estate.There was a book out about HANK many years back.It's titled"sing a sad song".This is the only book i have ever read that i actually shed tears..Thanx Jerry.Every living thing has an expiration day.🗽🗽🗽

[@tombloom99]

Good narrative of the life of an American great. Thanks.

[@lioness7582]

I'm watching this from Knoxville,The Andrew Johnson Hotel still exists,although not as beautiful as it was in 1953 when Hank was there,good Documentary,thank you!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Sherri. Jerry

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Very informative Jerry! Great vlog!

[@GorillaCookies]

Great video. But somehow I missed the Billy Jean introduction and left curious about his meeting her.

[@suechun8871]

Happy Valentines Day to all 2020!!!

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

THANK YOU!!!🎈🎈🎈🎈♥️♥️💙💙🧡🧡💙💜

[@hsmanjunath5138]

Thanks😎😎😍

[@bikerbisht110]

Thank You Jerry

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

I adore your videos. I'm towards Atlanta. I love your accent btw

[@steveshoemaker6347]

................PRICELESS...............Thanks Jerry my friend....For all the work and travel you put into all of your video's.....This one here hit closer to home than you will every know thru my dad and what l call my dads friend was (uncle Roy Acuff)...But at the time l had no idea who all of those people were.....Chet Atkins stayed at my grand mother house a many a time...Just about 100 yards from me now....He dated a woman called Eadele Davis two houses up.....l just barely remember her if at all now....My uncle Bill on my mothers side played the Guitar with Chet...A very long time ago now...Thanks again....Drive safe...!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Steve, you grew up in the middle of history my friend. Jerry

[@steveshoemaker6347]

@@JerrySkinner1943 Thanks Jerry....l guess what goes around comes around some times....Yaa my Dad and most of them went fishing together....l was just a little boy....l remember some of the fish laying on the table...An to me thay looked like monsters cause l had never seen big fish before...lol...What a deal....Thanks Jerry once again....God bless for sure....On down the line...!

[@v8sserieschevy917]

Thank ya Jerry

[@alansouzacruz970]

The king of country

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

Another great documentary!

[@wick3528]

always the best thank you

[@michaelsix9684]

that was a long drive even under the best conditions

[@traviscoonrod185]

Great documentary, thanks for sharing!

[@3373-g8z]

"this is where you get off boy, I'm goin back to Alabam..."

[@rogerwilson3633]

Thanks Jerry

[@dianekennedy7086]

Thanks, Jerry - you did a fine job with this video. I've always admired Hank Williams' talent - not so much for his singing, but his ability as a songwriter. He was very creative. It saddens me that he died so young, but I've always tried to look at it that at least it ended the suffering with his back. Realistically, the doctors couldn't do that much to help him. And my mother and I were absolutely thrilled some years back when Jett finally got her recognition as the daughter of Hank Williams. That situation was so unfair - Jett is a dead ringer for her dad. Hank Williams was one in a million - Diane.

[@tasmaniandevil7610]

Another place and time but not forgotten

[@BamaChad-W4CHD]

Also its just so hard to think that he was only 29. How great of a legend to still be remembered for the things you did before you hit 30. It really makes one think what they did in their first 30 years.

[@3373-g8z]

3:45 pick any small American town, and you'll see the dead and dying railroad, a method of transportation that, for some Reason, is almost mythical today. There's probably more songs about trains, than about cars n trucks. Most black musicians didn't mention cars/trucks, but all the music mentioned trains.

[@Clutchpearls]

Sad. :(

[@mikeorclem]

thanks jerry..nice job as always...if it weren't for bad luck...applies here.

[@carolwilson110]

My Grandparents knew Boss Crump and they are buriied near them. i especially enjoyed seeing the ole' Cemetery. Our family name was Hendley and my Grandpa worked on a Steam engine train. Boss Crump traveled south to New Orleans often.

[@dannyburch2122]

Legend

[@johnrfranklin9072]

Enjoyed

[@rodericksloan1255]

Hank Williams > SUPERSTAR.

[@daveaspen6775]

HEY JERRY! I knew quite a bit about Hank, BUT! This documentary, WOW!....YOU ARE THE KING OF DOCUMENTARIES!!!! I used to feature some of Hank's songs in my stage show, I will have to go through my album's, I'm sure I recorded some, all the very best, Dave.

[@soldtobediers]

3:15 There's an Irony of sorts in the lyrics of the late Leonard Cohen's ''Tower of Song'' Well my friends are gone and my hair is grey I ache in the places where I used to play And I'm crazy for love but I'm not coming on I'm just paying my rent every day Oh in the Tower of Song I said to Hank Williams: how lonely does it get? Hank Williams hasn't answered yet But I hear him coughing all night long A hundred floors above me In the Tower of Song album: "I'm Your Man" (1988) 32:40 ''There are artists who can wrest us up and place us into themselves. These are the 'One's Who' have continued to wrest us up... Even beyond their appointed rests in peace.'' gilpin 21120