Name: 40 Greatest Hits
Brand: Hank Williams

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

8212332

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2009-10-05

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Supplier GB

Universal

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Standard:20

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42282123329

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Hank Williams

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Country / Americana

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Hank Williams was a legendary American country singer and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most celebrated and influential artists in the country music field. Born on September 17, 1923 in Mount Olive, Alabama, USA, Williams wrote and performed iconic songs such as "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Hey Good Lookin'," and "I Saw The Light." Despite his untimely death at the age of 29 on January 1, 1953 in Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA, his impact on country music continues to resonate.

Throughout his career, Hank Williams had a profound influence on the genre with his heartfelt lyrics and distinctive voice. He was married to Audrey Sheppard from 1944 to 1952 before marrying Billie Jean Jones in 1952 until his passing. As a father to Hank Williams Jr., Jett Williams, and grandfather to Hank Williams III, Holly Williams, and Hilary Williams (son Hank III), he left behind a lasting musical legacy that spans generations.

In recognition of his immense talent and contributions to country music history, Hank Williams was posthumously honored with numerous inductions into prestigious halls of fame. In 1961, he became one of the three original members inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was welcomed into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970 and received induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 for his early influence

Those seeking a definitive introduction to hank williams sr's music need look no further than '40 greatest hits', a beautifully produced set that includes all but three of hank's top 20 hits. all the essential tracks are here, revealing williams' mastery of both heartbreak songs (for which he, the composer of 'i'm so lonesome i could cry,' 'cold, cold heart' and numerous other classics, is justly famous) and joyful, upbeat numbers (such as 'jambalaya,' 'hey, good lookin',' and 'howling at the moon'). unlike many williams retrospectives, '40 greatest hits' abstains from efforts to 'improve' hank's music with such abominations as 'enhanced stereo' (a cheesy reprocessing trick that transforms monophonic recordings into poor, echo-laden approximations of stereo) and posthumously added string sections. instead, the set presents williams' music in its original monophonic setting. '40 greatest hits' is arranged chronologically, allowing listeners to better appreciate the rapid rise and development of country's greatest singer and songwriter. mastered from the original mono tapes and 78-rpm discs.

40 Greatest Hits

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