Profile of country singer Hank Snow

Courtesy of the CBC from 1999

[@jamesroets800]

My dad had all his records, and played his music. Dad bought a 1955 Martin D-28 that he gave to me on my 16th birthday in 1971. Unfortunately, the guitar didn't make the journey with me. It was smashed by Eastern Airlines in a baggage compartment. Even though I was 19 years old, and in the Navy then, I cried like a baby. I was sick. Anyway, dad and me, and then my brother would play his music at get-togethers. Dad eventually bought a D-35, a D-35-12 string, and then the ultimate D-45 that's still in the family.

[@samhunt9380]

Way down in little old New Zealand back in the 50's, my father played Hank Snow records all the time. I grew up loving his music. I'm 73 now and nothing has changed.....Rest in Peace Hank.

[@wiledwards4372]

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[@rmckley]

In 1968, I ran a light show for Mr. Snow when he played at our high school. I was very fortunate to meet him. He was an absolute gentleman.

[@tedwoods1782]

My ultimate hero, because he started one of the first homes for abused children ! My all-time favorite Songwriter, Singer and Guitar Player ! Gby

[@stinkeye460]

The first concert I went to was Hank Snow. He was one of the greatest.

[@jmcd3970]

Absolutely the greatest the one I listen to most of my life and I still listen to him every week just because of the records and tapes that I still have I’m 87 years old Jerry Mcdonogh

[@alqumran5379]

We had the good luck to see Hank Snow when he was at his best in New Zealand. His concert were amazing.

[@howardloewen1834]

25 years ago, as this is 2024, the greatest country singer ever died, but his music lives on.

[@stationmanager9325]

Hank snow was one of those rare country music peformer that always polished the lens of ones souls when he sang.

[@patriciajrs46]

He was such a good singer!! He has been missed very much!! I loved his singing.

[@theofernando5239]

Oh gosh in the late 60’s we enjoyed Hank’s music here in Sri Lanka Actually he would speak to us on air during Christmas for many years wishing us Christmas greetings ! We from that era miss him dearly and continue to enjoy his music even now! May he RIP

[@jerrymcjunkin8398]

What a man ❤❤ ❤I loved to hear him sang 👏 we miss you guys RIP HANK 🙏!!++

[@elainebobier2923]

My dad had 5 of Hank Snow's vinyl records. He is now one of my favorites.

[@tomvernon2123]

I saw Hank Snow at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina State Fair when I was in high school fifty years ago. He has been one of my favorites ever since. I'll never forget him.

[@patriciatoomey8387]

I was introduced to Hank by my uncle Harve who had a few of his records..Loved him from the start.. fantastic voice! 💓

[@colinbryan8265]

In1960, I was an English man, working in an Auto trim shop in Toronto with two guys from Nova Scotia. They had a cassette of Hank Snow, that they played at least two times every day. An introduction to country music, which I’m so thankful for.

[@michellebryant4730]

A true legend, Hank Snow! Love his songs.

[@jimbrewer1404]

WOW I AM FROM NOVA SCOTIA AND LIVED IN BROOKLYN NS WHAT A STAR GOD BLESS HIM

[@earlhaywood4372]

What can you say , I performed in Nova Scotia many times , very hospitable and down home . FAREWELL TO NOVA SCOTIA.

[@daviddeaton1575]

Wow what a great story about Hank Snow he was big folks back in the early days of country

[@darlingsapphire1]

I AM AN ULTA ARTIST IN MANY WAYS AND RESPECT WHAT IS TRULY GOOD. HANK SNOW WAS ONE OF MY VERY, VERY FAVOURITE SINGERS. HIS VOICE RESONATED THE TRUE FEELINGS OF HIS SOUL. HIS VOICE WAS SO UNIQUE, SO BEAUTIFUL. HE WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF, IF NOT THE MOST PLEASING VOICE IN SONG . I DON'T EVEN HAVE TO HEAR HIS NAME.....IT'S HIS UNIQUE SINGING VOICE THAT I HEAR. NO ONE YET EVER HAD A SINGING VOICE LIKE HAND SNOW.

[@patriciajrs46]

Wonderful!!! I loved the music of Hank Snow! Sure do miss the greats! Thank you for this.

[@Iseeit4u]

As a kid I loved him! Still do today. Such a unique voice and pleasant personality.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

A talented man, and he could pick the guitar as well as anybody.

[@nathanurick8320]

What an incredible man with an incredible talent from God.

[@robertshand1944]

Hank's amazing determination and lovely music and singing gave all the folks I knew great joy listening to him and his group. One real hero of the Country Scene - and a Hero to all nationalities - Thank You Hank you gave wonder to the music scene........

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Thank you Canada for sharing this treasure with the world! God bless him.

[@rondarawson6236]

Very cool history.....thank you...Peace be with you Hank Snow....you sure deserved your stardom....R.I.P.😇❤❤❤❤

[@allans7281]

I’m 55 years old just learning about Hank Snow for the first time. Fascinating video! And snow basically discovered Elvis

[@bryansaunter4124]

I grew up listening to the greats, the best was Hank Snow.

[@packingten]

A real STAR!...Worked hard to make it!. SHAME ON RCA For dropping Hank!..

[@glennmorris371]

A remarkable man. Saw him at the Opry, a legend. Thankfully he never lost his voice. Rip Hank. Picked up a large collection of his albums in a charity shop in Birmingham. They are brilliant.

[@larrykillam8515]

I met him in Kitchener years ago.My dad hung out with his son Jimmy Snow.

[@JimmysOldTimeRadioShow]

A Canadian country music pioneer, thank you for posting this valuable archival footage.

[@user-of8xm6jz8j]

My Daddy played Hank Snow all time!

[@howardloewen1834]

I remember when he died December 1999 WSM played his music all day.

[@ronmailloux8655]

Hank Snow s voice was as deep and rich as any performer ever

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Love The Singing Ranger. Great Tribute Video 👍 what a Life He and his family lived. One big takeaway from watching this-Hank Snow was a Salt of the Earth Humble Gentleman❤️ RIP Hank. -I Still have his 1st 4-5 Original Albums and -a framed 1950’ B/W 8x10” RCA Promo photo signed by the singing Ranger himself in my Music Room--one of my Treasures 🇺🇸

[@garycarrigan7972]

A message for anyone who has experienced the same type of abuse and poverty as a child, look at what you can achieve if you put your mind and body into it.

[@bluegrasscannuk]

What a great video detailing Hank's life. And the TV News tributes at his passing. I have the book and what an interesting read for any Hank Snow fans. Not mentioned in the book is that Hank lived with my ex's family in New Brunswick when he got the job playing 1/2 hour daily for 2 years on CKNB in Campbleton. The story goes that uncles John & Charlie McGarvie introduced Hank to station manager Stan Chapman. Two year old Jimmie lived in Liverpool at the time. I have a photo of Hank with John & Charlie outside their house. A treasured possession of mine.

[@wjack4728]

Been a big Hank Snow fan since I first heard him on a transistor radio singing "The Face on the Barroom Floor" about 1968. He's my favorite story teller, and he had a bunch of great story telling songs. I didn't know he ran away at 12 and worked on a fishing boat, and that makes me appreciate his music even more, he's got some serious cred!

[@williamstroud1649]

loved hank snow- what a talent.- rip sir. god bless.

[@maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110]

God bless Hank Snow❤️

[@mouschiu]

Excellent video, thank you for posting this compilation

[@georgschmidt5281]

One of my favorite singers and song.

[@horsehide3039]

When I was a young guy, the guys my Dad's age would say when someone kind of left suddenly, "He pulled a Hank Snow. " I remember asking my Dad about that and it was because of the song " I'm moving on". I thought that was so cool.

[@patriciajrs46]

Great story!! Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@RandyVilleneuve1]

As a Nova Scotian, I knew less than I should have.

[@timmcardle2233]

I listen to all kinds of music. Hank Snow was true art. Like all good lyricists (Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits etc), he paints a mental picture in your mind with his lyrics.

[@mrjack4808]

This is wonderful. Enjoyed the clip of him and Wilf Carter talking about their careers.

[@thomasdorsey6197]

I think he married a Carter!

[@patriciajrs46]

I'll have to get that book. I didn't know he authorized an autobiography. Fantastic.

[@grekiely6245]

C.E. Snow, only one Hank Snow. Legend.

[@birdwife589]

such a colorful character

[@dodgelandesman]

Just saw the Elvis movie. It was good but he was portrayed poorly by a director who clearly didn't have a decent knowledge for the music of Elviss time. Snow was an energetic performer and a ground breaker in country music. Not some throw away hokey carnival act.

[@angyt1070]

Very cool

[@frederickwise5238]

Words fail me! "Train songs" will do, Id love "One More Ride"!

[@augustasongs1]

Great life story and he did not want to be a victim how nice that sounds, now everyone claims to be a victim and proud of it even rich and famous people claim victim hood and they use it to do anything and get by with it.

[@thomasryan5736]

Interesting that Ray Charles started doing country because that was where the stories were.

[@timohara2392]

It never really touched a note but in his autobiography Hank described an encounter with aliens. Seems trendy now...

[@jasonodell79er]

Aliens lmfao

[@williamlinington9166]

From what I have read, he was a great performer, but a real miserable so and so with his band members and even at time his fans.

[@packingten]

Katon Robert's was with him near 30 YEARS. Chubby Wise was with him a long time as well. So your info is hearsay?.

[@williamlinington9166]

@@packingtenNothing I can substantiate. He has been mentioned in biographies of other musicians as being a little hard to ge t along with.

[@nozecone]

@Samuel Nowe Stompin' Tom wrote that Snow treated him like dirt. JP Cormier says the same thing about when he met him in Nashville. And those are both guys who came up pretty damn hard.

[@hectorayotte4941]

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