Cold, Cold Heart
Hank Williams
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I tried so hard my dear to show that you're my every dream. Yet you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme A memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart Another love before my time made your heart sad and blue And so my heart is paying now for things I didn't do In anger unkind words are said that make the teardrops start Why can't I free your doubtful mind,and melt your cold cold heart You'll never know how much it hurts to see you sit and cry You know you need and want my love yet you're afraid to try Why do you run and hide from life,to try it just ain't smart Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart There was a time when I believed that you belonged to me But now I know your heart is shackled to a memory The more I learn to care for you,the more we drift apart Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart
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Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Cold, Cold Heart" is a country music song, underlining Hank Williams' reputation as one of the pioneers of country and Americana.
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Release DateThe song was released in February 1951 following its recording the previous year.
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SongwriterHank Williams not only performed "Cold, Cold Heart" but also penned its poignant lyrics, highlighting his skill as both a musician and a songwriter.
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Chart Performance"Cold, Cold Heart" met with significant success upon release, making it to number one on Billboard's country and western chart.
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Album inclusionThis song is included in Hank Williams' album "Hank Williams Sings" which was released in 1952.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Tony Bennett, Norah Jones, and Lucinda Williams, have covered "Cold, Cold Heart," showcasing the song's lasting influence across genres like jazz and pop.
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Tony Bennett's VersionOf all the covers, Benny Goodman's was the first to cross over to the pop charts, but Tony Bennett’s version was the most successful. The song was recommended to him by Mitch Miller, who was an executive at Columbia Records, and it became a top 20 pop hit in 1951.
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Song ThemeThe song narrates a story of unrequited love, with the singer attempting to win over the affection of the titular "cold, cold heart."
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Hank Williams' HealthAt the time of recording this song, Hank Williams was already dealing with severe back pain that would later lead to his untimely death, contributing a layer of personal pain to the song's melancholy tone.
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Legacy"Cold, Cold Heart" played a significant role in cementing Hank Williams' legacy as a leading figure in country music, and it continues to be a favorite among fans of the genre.
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Recognition"Cold, Cold Heart" was chosen as a Grammy Hall of Fame recipient in 2010, further solidifying its status in the annals of American music.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has been used in various forms of media, like films, TV shows, and commercials, making it a part of popular culture.
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