I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
Hank Williams
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Hear that lonesome whippoorwill He sounds too blue to fly The midnight train is whining low I'm so lonesome I could cry I've never seen a night so long When time goes crawling by The moon just went behind the clouds To hide its face and cry Did you ever see a robin weep When leaves begin to die That means he's lost the will to live I'm so lonesome I could cry The silence of a falling star Lights up a purple sky And as I wonder where you are I'm so lonesome I could cry
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Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.
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10 facts about this song
Hank Williams1. Creation and Release: "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is a song written and recorded by Hank Williams in 1949. It is considered one of his best-known and most revered songs.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its immense popularity, the song never charted since it was initially released as a B-side to his single "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It."
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Mood and GenreThe song is known for its melancholic tone, introspective lyrics, and has been widely regarded as the most convincing and enduring image of loneliness in all of country music.
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Covers and VersionsMany artists from all kinds of music genres have covered the song due to its popularity and emotional depth. These artist range from Johnny Cash and Al Green to Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears.
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Elvis Presley5. Elvis' Version: Elvis Presley's rendition of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is also very popular. It was first released officially on his 1973 album "Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite."
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Live RecordingsElvis performed the song live numerous times, one of the most famous of which was during his 1973 satellite broadcast of "Aloha from Hawaii."
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Emotional ConnectionElvis was known to have a special connection with Hank Williams' songs, as they both were pioneers in their own ways and had a great influence on the evolution of music in the 20th century.
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InfluenceElvis's rendition was a testament to the widespread influence of Hank Williams’s music, across genres and generations. In his performances, Elvis often paid tribute to Williams by singing his songs, acknowledging the influence Hank had on his own musical style.
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Studio RecordingsDespite its popularity, it's believed that Elvis never made a studio recording of the song. All the versions available are from live concerts.
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Musical ArrangementElvis's version typically swung dramatically from loud and energetic to soft and tender, adding an element of unpredictability that contrasted with Hank’s original.
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