Hank Williams

[danmand]

 

[shack]

This song has been covered by so many people.

 

[shack]

But this is my favourite. Nick Cave's voice is so plaintive here. It is perfect for this song.

 

[shack]

A very relevant message, even today.

 

[roadhog]

 

[whiteshaft]

He was slightly before my time but I can remember he was one of my dad's favourite country music singers!

 

[JohnHenry]

There has been a mini series this week by Ken Burns on PBS about the early growth of country music.