Message to My Mother
Hank Williams
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[Chorus] Take this message to my mother It will fill her heart with joy Tell her that I've met my savior God has saved her wand'ring boy. The tears and sorrow I have caused her How I wish I could re-pay But tell her I'll be waiting for her We'll meet in heaven some glad day. How she cried when I left her I know it filled her heart with pain She said, son, please don't leave me For we may never meet again. [Chorus] Years have passed since that parting But I know she waits and prays Soon I'll cross that dark river Please let her know that I was saved. [Chorus]
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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9 facts about this song
Song Release"Message to My Mother" is one of the beautiful classic songs by Hank Williams. It was released posthumously, after Williams' tragic death at just 29 years old in 1953.
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Song CompositionThe song beautifully encapsulates the love that Williams had for his mother. It is somewhat autobiographical in nature, revealing aspects of Williams' heartache, insecurity, and his deep bond with his mother.
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Song Genre"Message to My Mother" falls into a few music genres, primarily country and folk. Hank Williams was a key figure in pioneering the country genre and his songs often embodied a blend of authenticity, raw emotion, and typical storytelling wrapped in country music.
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Unique RecordingUnlike many other songs in his catalogue, "Message to My Mother" wasn't recorded in a professional studio but was instead part of the demo records that Hank Williams recorded in 1951, in a hotel room in Nashville, Tennessee.
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AlbumThe song is part of the album "The Complete Hank Williams," which includes every known recording of Hank Williams ever made and was released in 1998. The album includes studio recordings, live tracks, and even conversations, making it a comprehensive collection for any Hank Williams fan.
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Hank's Mother's InfluenceHank's mother, Lillie, managed his career until his marriage to Audrey Sheppard. The success Hank experienced during his lifetime can, in part, be attributed to her.
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Relationship with MotherThrough the lyrics of 'Message to My Mother', it is clear that Hank had a deep connection with his mother, and it is likely that his childhood experiences and his mother's support heavily influenced his work.
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Limited RecognitionsUnlike other famous songs by Hank Williams like "I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry", this song is less widely recognized, which makes it a hidden gem in his extensive catalogue.
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Emotional Theme"Message to My Mother" can be considered one of Hank's more melancholy songs, with the lyrics conveying messages of loss and longing, a recurring theme in many of his songs.
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