Moanin' the Blues
Hank Williams
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When my baby moved out and the blues moved in There wasn't nothin' I could do But mosey around with my head in my hands Lord what am I comin' to I just keep moanin' Moa-oanin' the blues. I wrote a nice, long letter Sayin' mama please come home Your dad-ad-dy is lon-one-some And all I do is moan I been lovin' that gal for so doggone long I can't afford to lose her now I thought I was right but I must of been wrong 'Cause my head is startin' to bow And now I'm moanin' Moa-oanin' the blues. If you want a good gal to stay around You gotta treat her nice and kind If you do her wrong she'll leave this town And you'll almost lose your mind Then you'll moanin' moa-oanin' the blues. Aw baby, baby, baby Honey baby, please come home Your dad-ad-dy is lon-one-some and all I do is moan I promise you baby that I'll be good And I'll never be bad no more I'm sittin' here waitin' for you right now To walk through that front door Then I'll stop moanin' moa-oanin' the blues
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Written by: Hank Williams Sr.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Moanin' the Blues" is a song originally written and performed by Hank Williams, an American singer and songwriter who is often considered one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1950, following Williams' great success as a country artist in the late 1940s.
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Chart Performance"Moanin' the Blues" was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country & Western chart. This was one of Williams' eleven number-one hits on the GoFar Country & Western chart.
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Signature StyleThe song is notable for its classic Hank Williams sound, featuring his distinctive rustic vocals complemented by a simple yet effective backing band, demonstrating early roots of the Bakersfield sound.
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Thematic ElementsLike many of Williams' songs, "Moanin' the Blues" dwells on themes of heartbreak and sorrow. The lyrics speak of a man who's been done wrong by his love and has no recourse but to sing the blues.
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Song DurationThe original recording of "Moanin' the Blues" has a runtime of just over 2 minutes, which was a standard length for songs during this period.
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Album Placement"Moanin' the Blues" was included in Williams’ 1957 posthumously released compilation album entitled "Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter".
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LegacyThe song's enduring appeal has resulted in numerous covers by other artists, most notably Marty Robbins, who had a top-40 country hit with his version in 1957.
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Notable LineOne of the most recognized lines in the song is, "Now every day seems like a year and I moan the whole night through", reflecting Williams' ability to express profound sadness in his lyrics.
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Recognition"Moanin' the Blues" reflects the work that earned Williams an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, illustrating his impact on multiple genres.
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