Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Hank Williams I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY (1949)!

[@billforrester5235]

My Dad used to say, there's 2 kinds of true music, country and, western. This is true country and western.

[@sylviayoung1547]

My favorite when I was growing up!! Love some country music

[@vincentdarrah]

Hank led a hard life. He was born with spina bifida, so he was always in pain, which he treated with alcohol. He was fired from the Grand Ole Opry for missing shows or bad performances while drunk. He died in the backseat of a Cadillac convertible, just after midnight on Jan 1, 1953. Hank Jr. was 3 years old when his daddy died

[@cindyknudson2715]

Yup, ill and sleeping in the backseat on the road between gigs.

[@66rodedawg]

Hank Sr. Came from a very poor family and because of that he couldn't get the surgery to correct his spinal bifida, he may have drank and used chloral hydrate, used as a sedative and hypnotic, the night before when his driver called for a doctor, As they were driving to a show because a huge snow storm prevented Hank Sr. From flying, this doctor gave him a shot of morphine and vitamin B12, much more to the story but one show was canceled and he drove on to the next they drove for 20 hours and somewhere along the last leg Hank Sr. Passed away when the driver stopped at a diner and rigor mortis had already set in.

[@specialopssoldier1]

someone shot him while he was sitting in the back seat of the car

[@shannonwhite3721]

I never knew he had spina bifida 😢

[@vincentdarrah]

where did you get that from?@@specialopssoldier1

[@kennethroe5376]

Hank wrote all of his own songs and music.. He is a legend

[@TheBarmbrackthecat]

Except for Lovesick Blues

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

Except for "Settin' the Woods on Fire," "Lovesick Blues," and perhaps a couple more that I can't pull up immediately. He wrote "most" of his songs on his records.

[@angelachalker1654]

Hank senior will never die as long as his music is still playing

[@artbagley1406]

And when it's no longer on the radio, or somebody's turntable or tape player or cloud playlist, Hank Sr.'s music will exist in people's hearts and souls -- Hank wrote about LIFE, its highs and lows, it's bitterness and its sweet moments.

[@dustinsmith3235]

Hank Williams Hey Good Looking, straight being a player.

[@friday0408]

He wrote that when Fred Rose took his wife out on the town when Fred told him to write a song while they were out.

[@motleydigger]

My dad used to sing that to me when I was little and dance me on his feet.

[@adamprice3466]

People always think of booze and heartbreak when they think of country but there's that whole other side of country that's about perfecting the art of panty soaking.

[@kylesummers1565]

Allen Jackson did a great tribute to Hank Williams Sr. (Midnight in Montgomery). Peace, Love!!

[@zwmetsfan]

He died at 29!

[@joshsheffield3820]

Alan

[@mignoncreatoroffunward3203]

LOVE the song 'Midnight in Montgomery' 💙

[@kylesummers1565]

@@joshsheffield3820 yes, Alan.

[@DBShouse69]

If you've ever heard the gospel tune "I Saw the Light" you've heard a Hank Sr song, and if you haven't I suggest checking it out, also his song "Ka Liga".

[@bluecow2655]

Luke the Drifter. Pictures From Life's Other Side.

[@oldermusiclover]

I always loved that suit with the music notes on it. he had one of the best steel players around in his band the late Don Helm

[@sassyanne1236]

My favorite Hank Sr songs are Jambalya, I Saw the Light and Hey Good Lookin

[@rachaelyamasaki3889]

Everyone can feel this sing! Nobody has NOT been there!

[@DonnaLane-pw4rg]

This is authentic country music ❤❤❤❤

[@musicmaker4jesus566]

"Lovesick Blues"!! Hank Sr. The best song Ever!!!

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Legend, King of Country music....people may argue fine. What he did in a short time is still recognized in music from different styles.

[@ceejay1794]

Amen to that. That would make an interesting “family” tree!

[@Gutslinger]

Finally.. Tired of hearing that being said from those "king" George groupies.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Yes yes yes......I like George Jones or Strait, but come on Hank Willims SR is the foundation of country after him.@@Gutslinger

[@Gutslinger]

@@jeremiahrose4681 Same, and agreed. Also, Hank wrote a lot of his own songs and had a super short career.

[@davemick7216]

You need some Hank III in your life. He's pretty wild but he pays his respect to them who paved the way. Hank III "Country Heroes"... It's a tribute to his influences.

[@LoisChisholm]

75 years! My, how time flies!!! And so much story had to be packed into 2 minutes or so back then. Gone before he was 30. RIP Hank Sr.

[@cindyphifer970]

Love Hank Sr and Jr. Move It On Over. Cold, Cold Heart. Your Cheating Heart. Mind Your Own Business. Jambalaya.. Elvis did cover this song and said it was the saddest song he ever heard

[@sandralybrand9425]

My kids know the words to Hank Williams songs and still love him to this day! Their daddy was a big Hank Williams fan of course. Later on it was Hank Jr the sons played and daddy loved of course! ❤️

[@JamesLemakos]

Hank Williams was known as the "Hillbilly Shakespeare."

[@trevorkenny]

You have hit the crown jewels now. Hank Sr. and Loretta Lynn.

[@happyolddude]

You have the honour of listening THE MASTER of Country Music!

[@kannathraymaker]

He was known to take his guitar into a random honkey tonk out in the stick and drink all night while he played and sang, often making up songs on the spot. It was his alcohol abuse that put him in an early grave, sadly. I've heard some say he was the inspiration for both Country and Rock and Roll. Hank Sr. is an absolute legend and thinking about him puts a tear in my beer!

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Story telling has always been a part of country music since it's start.

[@Judy0910]

Hank Williams Sr wrote this and many other songs. He sang when Elvis was a kid. The father of Country Music was Jimmie Rodgers. He sang and recorded in the late 1920s through 1932. Hank wrote about things in his life. He lived through a lot of heart break. He died in the backseat of his car at 29 years old. Try listening to "Move It On Over. "

[@raynavarro7997]

"The moon just went behind the clouds, to hide it's face and cry..." Pure poetry!

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Legend in the house..❤

[@charlieconnelly4988]

Hank Sr. Ka-liga, you'll love it. And Two songs about Hank Sr..... Midnight in Montgomery and David Allen Coe's "The ride".

[@papercup2517]

Also gets a respectful name-call in Leonard Cohen's 'The Tower of Song'!

[@evacook3304]

Hank Williams the 3rd looks and sounds just like his Grandpa.. it's crazyyyy

[@JDogg1971]

Ain’t no other m’fer on here reacting to Amy Winehouse and Hank Sr. on the same day! Kudos and much love to you and your channel, sir! Respect🤓🤠👊🏼

[@jennycrawford5247]

Man you are a bona fide extrovert and it shows on your face - wonderful

[@sandrawilliamson8108]

That is definitely a stretch...😂😅

[@richardclingempeel6111]

Cold cold heart

[@nickface55]

Good for you, Hank came out of a much simpler time and the music was bare bones. He was so huge I think that people today don't understand or know. He was Elvis before Elvis, perhaps the first big pop star.

[@glynnrobinson-tz8td]

I'm a 62 year old white guy, born and raised in NC. The first time I heard " Rapper's Delight" I thought, " What the f..k is that"? I've grown to realize what rap means to black Americans. I will say, this is the God's honest truth, this very first country music song I remember and remember singing along to the radio with my dad in the car was Charlie Pride's " Is anybody goin to San Antone". I can sing that song verse for verse today. Check him out, he's the reason I knew as a young boy that racism is bs. Imagine what the man faced in the 1960's. He was a true American treasure and a better man than me.

[@DaisyCloverbee]

When I was a teen, back in the 60s, once no one else was home, I listened to Daddy's Charley Pride album. No way was I going to admit I liked country music.

[@eldenl1]

He was only 29 when he died. He made such a great impact on country music in such a short time.

[@danfrench3861]

Now I know why I respect your reactions, you are a good and honest man.

[@LisaCrouch03]

That's a tear in your beer man . Hank Williams Jr. Tear in my beer

[@bobbywhite408]

Dude this song is too nostalgic for me! Reminds me of when I was a kid spending the summer at my grandparents. Grandma loved Hank Williams, she would play his music every morning.

[@PriscillaV1964]

This needs to be on your "Jim Beam" Playlist. Not an everyday thing. Just a "Choosing to Wallow in My Misery" thing, 'cause Misery loves company and Hank can commiserate with you like no other.

[@roxiedavi7875]

Music is the best time machine ever.

[@jayhank5838]

Hank is one of the fathers of country music. This is one of his best and has been covered by many great artists over the years. Just about anyone who is anyone has recorded a Hank Williams song. Great reaction. 1949

[@rhondadonald7315]

If you really ponder on the words to this song- WOW. This is so deep, meaningful and powerful.

[@PaintedCavern]

My favorite HW song is Jambalaya (On the Bayou) Brings back fun memories of my parents singing along when I was a kid! ❤

[@Jude_196]

His voice in this song: SO MOURNFUL!!

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

My Mom and Dad always had country on the radio or on tv on the weekends in 70's. I never liked country much but some of the singers like Hank Williams bring back nice memories any time I hear it again. That kind of country is priceless )

[@TheGoldenWreath]

I grew up in punk rock bands, death metal bands, hitchhiking for years, etc. fell in love with vintage country music about 6 years ago, and it’s all i listen to now. Old country just sounds GANGSTER.

[@kayeragdull217]

My aunt and to be uncle double dated with Hank and his to be wife. My grand dad got into a tassle with Hank at a barn dance in Alabama and busted a guitar over his head. Needless to say, a bit of 'shine was involved. That family story still makes me smile. Im a rock era kid but as i got older, this became one of my favorites

[@miked47170]

I am sure you have heard Move it on Over that was a Hank Sr. song it was covered by several people but you would have heard the George Thorogood cover. I would recommend Lost Highway, Ramblin Man, Kaw-Liga, I Saw the Light, Jambalaya to start with then the rabbit hole gets so much deeper. He had so many hits and inspired so many, and only lived to be 29.

[@woodyaub71]

You can feel heartbreak in every note. Not teenage, kiss on the cheek heartbreak but grown man heart busted open heartbreak. There's Shakespeare and Hank. Then there's everyone else.

[@angieday5183]

One of the great songwriters of all time. Many of his songs been covered dozens of times.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

One of my uncles (RIP) that raised me, loved Hank Sr. Me I was playing Hank Jr....a lot of Hank in our house. I do really like Hank Sr though.

[@bereaben83]

Greatest songwriter and vocalist of all time. This is a deep rabbit hole my brother!

[@happyolddude]

So so so deep!

[@gminusmark]

The Best of them all, I still have a full set of his MGM 78's they are all on my KZbin channel kzbin.info/aero/PLcYm_NBods05aO1WvNf4E3SDZwhbZ8w32&si=-TNlZ5cM_VLxqvl5

[@CelestialKitsune13]

This is actually my favorite Hank Williams song. My grandma and her sister use to listen to him. When I think about it it always hits me how hilarious it is that I'm in my late 30's and grew up surrounded by so many types of music that most people my age had never heard all because of how many different generations I was surrounded by. But I've had influences from the WWII generation up to prevent so my taste in music and movies is all over the place.😂 Speaking of WWII you should check out Ella Fitzgerald. She was an amazing jazz singer. She was known as "The Queen of Jazz" and the "First Lady of Song". Titles which she whole heartedly deserve as she has one of the mos beautiful voices you will ever hear.

[@LeciaPurks]

I’m 58 and understand what you mean. It’s not something I would listen to very often. But if it’s on the radio or something like that I do listen as it brings back memories of my dad. Very nostalgic for those of us whose parents and grandparents listened to this music.

[@margiewilson4324]

I love his music! A poet of country. No bad music. Good on ya.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

This is so nostalgic for me. My mom listened to Hank Williams a lot when I was growing up.

[@EdithMaxim]

Hank Sr. was the first super star. His songs painted a picture. The greatest of all time. Jr. has been my favorite since 1964.

[@MRKNIGHT]

My father was a Hank Sr. Fan. Look up a lesser known “Roly Poly” it cracks me up every time. Some fun ones from Hank: Move It On Over And Jambalaya

[@scotthatcher5043]

HE IS THE MAN !!! It wasn't easy going around from town to town in a 1945 Buick..rough trying to make a descent living back..tough old soul that shaped country music today..God bless him

[@grannyLynnsCreations]

BJ Thomas covered this song in 1966 and that is when I first heard of Hank Williams. Never stopped listening

[@bmeggs19]

The depression experienced by this man put into the words of a song is quite amazing.

[@bobblair4046]

Check out Hank 3 and experience the whole Hank Williams thing. In my estimation 3 is one of the best live performers you'll see. Crazed Country Rebel

[@nonyabiseness1423]

One of my favorite jams. Their was a show on Netflix about some a his friends ""the wild and wacky White's" is pretty wild.

[@mikewright256]

HELL YEAH, glad to see all the Hanks, he should start with the 3 Hank's covers album

[@Gutslinger]

Not a fan of most of his song themes. Or at least all the ones I used to listen from him. I think he wasted a lot of potential.

[@mikewright256]

@@Gutslinger How's it a "waste" if he did what he wants, and still does what he wants.

[@Gutslinger]

@@mikewright256 You think people don't or can't waste their potential in life by "doing what they want"?

[@tuffymoon3702]

What poetry! Thanks for this! You can't help but wonder what other wonderful songs could've been had they lived a much longer life!

[@lynneborrie-belcher895]

Hank was my Dad's favorite. I'm surprised no one has mentioned Mr. Williams best song - Settin' The Woods On Fire. He is an absolute legend and clearly his music will live on.

[@vickietrent9558]

Woe that is old pure country!! Hank senior was the man! Loved Hank !!!

[@ZitaZone]

This is true classic country. He was a great songwriter and I could not take listening to this in my youth but I appreciate him now

[@genghis1971]

If you were dealing with a broken heart, your play list would be filled with Hank.

[@stinky60096]

Could you imagine how much beautiful music he could have made if he had not died so young? Make me sad to think of the loss of it all. He has a song called, "Move it on Over". It is great! It was also covered by George Thorogood. You would love him! And as mentioned down below: Ramblin' Man, Kaw-Liga, I Saw the Light, Jambalaya! Charlie Pride did a cover of Kaw-liga which is great.

[@mattturner5750]

Now you have to do Hank 3! Smoke & wine, Cecil Brown, Mississippi Mud, Low Down, Country Heroes, 6 pack of beer... so many awesome songs. He has his own style!

[@valerieholmes9211]

Hank is one of my favorite, Roger Miller is another one. Dang me is one of my favorites too

[@sylviayoung1901]

Dude, I've been in Nuevo Mexico for 52 Years! Farmington! It's the wild, wild, west and I love it here. You gotta miss the Chile! All the old generation whether Mexican, Old Spaniard or gringo used to dress like that. The Natives are still cowboy. This state is unique, and I've lived all over. The saying here in Farmington is you can leave but you'll always come back. Via con Dios muchacho!

[@karlweir3198]

My dad brought me up on him and others like him from that era. I played my fiddle to a lot of his stuff, merle haggard, Loretta Lynn Patsy Cline

[@musicmaker4jesus566]

Hank Sr. Is the King of Country Music. I too am from New Mexico.

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

He had some great songs! In the seventies, a friend of people in our neighborhood started singing in bars and cafes around us in Detroit. He did songs like James Taylor. He also did Hank’s sings. I had never really heard his songs before. They are so likable.

[@tatermonkey74]

Need to react to all 3 hanks! Hank Sr, Jr, And the III sing Long Gone Daddy. You want to be mind blow. Check out Hank the 3rd and how he not only looks like his grandpa but sounds eerie like him too. He does more hillbilly rock style but stays true to his strong country roots! Seriously check it out Long Gone Daddy by all 3 Hanks🤙🏻

[@clydekimsey7503]

What is hank llls best cd?

[@jewls9697]

The Conversation....with Walon & Hank Williams Jr about Sr. Is Awesome!!! ❤

[@Gutslinger]

Hank Williams Sr would've turned 100 years old this past September.

[@PJAC1]

I'm so happy you checked out this classic!! Speaking of Loretta Lynn, you should watch the movie, COAL Miners Daughter, based on her song. It's her life story!! You'll feel an even greater pull to her once you do!! Love yah BP!!

[@MichaelKing-de4jz]

My grandpa use to pull out his old gibson and pick some Hank Sr. And sing. Brings back some old memories!! Hank Sr. Has a song that goes" Hey good lookin' what ya got cookin'? How bout cookin' something up with me?.... i cant reme.ber the name of it, lil.

[@jasonmatkovich6342]

It's "Hey Good Looking"

[@joanfornal8774]

Hank Williams. I love his music.

[@Jude_196]

My Daddy introduced me to his music - when I was about 3 - Dad would teach me to two-step, with me standing on his feet to learn....He LOVED Hank Williams and Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys!! ENJOY, BP!! SO GLAD to see you reacting to this one!! :)

[@kathyw2355]

I grew up listening to Hank Sr thanks to my Mom. This makes me think of her. We're coming up on the one year anniversary of her passing. She loved this man's music and have us the love of him too. Thanks for this and thank you Mom from Hank to Elvis and so much more she just loved music❤

[@TruckerMike_FL]

There are many of his songs that were hits to choose from. If you cheese to listen again & want one that's more up beat I'd go for "Hey Good Looking"

[@kwanshiyin]

Did you ever see a robin weep/When leaves begin to die?/Like me, he's lost the will to live/I'm so lonesome I could cry. That line hits hard. Been there.

[@cog4life]

Oh, Mr. Hank Williams, Sr. He is old country for sure. Hank Jr got it honest. I love this sad, sad song. 😊 Respect to Mr Hank Sr.

[@LemmyGibbler]

Best to ever do it

[@douglaspensack3499]

Hank Sr. only lived two years longer or else he'd have been the founding member of the "27 Club". He died in the back of a Cadillac, which Dwight Yoakum commemorated in his song "Long White Cadillac".

[@tomgribbin9531]

Hank died at 29 .

[@tuber198712]

Its always fascinating to hear people react for the first time to music i grew ip listening to, very happy it can still reach out and grab someone and make them say “infeels this” makes me miss my Grandpa too, he was always singing hank williams songs and i loved it so much.

[@sherryhall16]

Hank Williams wrote so many classic songs that have been covered by so many diverse artists .Ray Charles did a lot of them on his C&W album with his versions of I can’t stop loving you and You win Again being my favorites

[@hipsville]

This is the best kind of country, real down to earth, twang and all. 50s West Coast Swing, 60s Country-politan... So much good music to dive into!

[@patlofton4173]

Hank is the King. His music is still popular after all this time. He was born with spinal bifod my daught was also born with it had surgery when she was 7 days old. She is in pain everybut refuses to take pain meds. Love Hank

[@shanegooding4839]

Hank was so great! 😃

[@mikeyosten603]

Possible the most beautiful song ever recorded

[@robertutes4850]

this is why - when we got our first FM station in 1971, I herd RocknRoll and never went back - after nothing but old country everyday, all the time...makes me look back and laugh

[@SueBrash712]

No one else understands pain Like Hank Williams… his short life was marked by high highs and low lows that got him in the end… he’s deep. He has a huge catalogue. Gone way too soon

[@Dafttar]

I'm five months late to the party, but I strongly recommend Hank Williams' "Lost Highway". Outstanding song that Tom Petty did a very good cover of. He loved that song.

[@michellezarrabi8258]

You could feel the emotion in his voice. Gone too soon. 😢

[@jensschmidt]

Now, since you are in the rabbit hole of Western Swing, I highly recommend, and recommend it even more highly than high, "I've been everywhere" by Hank Snow.

[@webbtrekker534]

Well, if you want Western Swing it has to be Bob Wills. The King of Western Swing! R.I.P. Bob!!

[@sueingram5157]

This was one of my Mama's favorite singers,next to Ernest Tubb. Thank you for sharing this with us all ❤.

[@7spadefish7]

Hank Sr. grew up around Rufus “Tee tot” Payne..A blues man from Alabama.

[@GinMae]

Thanks - this is a classic by the original Hank Williams.. and so beautiful and soulful... his son is a pale shadow, trading on his dad's name... appreciate your listen...

[@glendaweaver5543]

You would absolutely love Don Williams, I Believe in You... and... You're My Best Friend.

[@johncole282]

Great reaction it’s so true what you said

[@webbtrekker534]

I'm 78 years old and been listening to Hank Sr all my life. He is/was a huge influence on hundreds of singers over all these years. For at least a decade after he died if you were a new singer you recorded a Hank Williams song. I was sure to break you into the public knowledge. There is live video if Hank Sr doing "Hey hey, Good lookin' What 'ch got Cooking" that is a fun up tempo song. Hank also recorded songs under the name "Luke the Drifter" to get around his recording company to do songs they didn't like. Some much darker songs. The more you listen to Hank the more you will probably like him.