Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.7 / 5.0

Not just great country music -- great MUSIC.:

Hank Williams, Sr. stands as one of the great songwriters of the 20th Century. Just look at the diverse number of artists who have covered his music -- from Ray Charles to Elvis Costello to even George Thorogood (whose version of "Move It On Over" is absolutely outstanding). There isn't a bad cut in this 20-song collection, and the chord progressions on some songs (like "Lovesick Blues") are amazingly sophisticated.

There's no doubt that Hank Williams is pure country. However, it doesn't matter if you're... more info

A keystone of modern music.:

I am not a country music fan. This album, however, is an example of a singer-songwriter long before Tori Amos or James Taylor. Hank wrote songs that have been recorded by numerous others, for one reason--they are ground-breaking and continue to sound fresh and sincere. Unlike so much of the country music today, Hank's search was not for the perfect cliche, rather, for a sound as honest as his lyrics. Because of this, his album is a must for the audiophile, as it has shaped music to this day.

Too limited for the Master:

Naturally, this is a great disc. However, to really get a grasp on the greatness of Hank Williams, you, at least, need to own "40 Greatest Hits". "20 Greatest Hits" is just not enough. When this was originally an LP in was, at least, "24 Greatest Hits". Sadly, "40 Greatest Hits" is out of print, why I do not know. Nevertheless, you can get it used on Amazon. In all reality, if you are willing to spend a little bit more money, you need to get the three disc set "Hank Williams Original Singles Collection".... more info

Tracks:

1. Your Cheatin' Heart
2. Move It on Over
3. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
4. Ramblin' Man
5. My Heart Would Know
6. Kaw-Liga
7. Cold, Cold Heart
8. Lovesick Blues
9. Honky Tonk Blues
10. Honky Tonkin'
11. There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
12. Jambalaya (On the Bayou)
13. Hey, Good Lookin'
14. Window Shopping
15. I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)
16. Half as Much

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