Waylon Jennings Sings Hank Williams

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One of the signature hits of the late Waylon Jennings was "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?" Well, here's Hank done Waylon's way, in previously unreleased recordings from 1985, when Jennings was in fine voice for what was obviously a labor of love. Whatever the reason that this project was shelved for two decades has nothing to do with the quality of the performances. There's a bit more fiddle and steel guitar than was common for Jennings, but many of the arrangements have a stripped-down musical intimacy, as a mournful harmonica serenades its way through "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," while "Mansion on the Hill" shows Jennings at his most tender. Among the other highlights, Jennings applies his trademark lope to "Hey Good Lookin'" and a goodtime growl to "Honky Tonkin'." A five-and-a-half-minute, spoken-word bonus track finds Jennings reminiscing about his formative musical experiences and the seminal influence of Hank Williams. --Don McLeese

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Waylon Sings Hank Williams' is a classic collection of songs every Waylon and Hank fan want for their own collection of music. In 1985 Waylon took tine to honor his greatest musical hero by recording some of his favorite Hank songs. These never before released tracks include songs such as 'Hey Good Lookin', 'Jambalaya' and 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry'. This was a project that meant a lot to Waylon. His deep rooted affection for Hand as a musician was unhindered and obvious to anyone who knew him. In these intimate recordings, his ragged, gritty voice somehow tenderly cradles these tunes with respect. Waylon has been know to sing quite a few Hank tunes live on stage. Now 'Waylon Sings Hank Williams' offers his special covers to even a broader audience. Be prepared to see another side of Waylon revealed., ISBN13: B000H4VVAW ISBN10: B000H4VVAW Material Type: audioCD