A Mansion on the Hill
Hank Williams
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Tonight down here in the valley I`m lonesome and O how I feel As I sit here alone in my cabin I can see your mansion on the hill Do you recall when we parted The story to me you revealed You said you could live without loving In your loveless mansion on the hill I`ve waited all through the years love To give you a heart true and real Cause I know you`re living in sorrow In your loveless mansion on the hill The light shine bright from yer window The trees stand so silent and still I know you`re alone with your pride dear In your loveless mansion on the hill
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Written by: FRED ROSE, HANK WILLIAMS SR.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"A Mansion on the Hill" is a popular song in the country music genre.
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Release DateHank Williams released the song "A Mansion on the Hill" in 1948.
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Song CreatorsThe song was co-written by Hank Williams and Fred Rose.
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Albums"A Mansion on the Hill" is included in Hank Williams' compilation album "40 Greatest Hits."
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Popular RecognitionThe song is considered one of Hank William's classics and it showcases his trademark 'hillbilly' sound.
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InspirationWilliams was said to have taken inspiration for the song after watching a peaceful scene of a rural house while driving through Alabama.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, "A Mansion on the Hill" reflects on class struggle and longing with an emotional tug, a signature element in many of Hank Williams' songs.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached Number 12 on the Billboard Country Singles charts when it was released.
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Cover VersionsMany other artists have covered "A Mansion on the Hill" including Ray Price and Ernest Tubb.
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Musical Style”A Mansion on the Hill" is recognized for its mournful, weeping steel guitar and Hank Williams' heartfelt vocal delivery, which became his signature style.
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Contribution to Country MusicHank Williams' "A Mansion on the Hill" is considered a major contribution to the establishment of the modern day country music narrative.
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Recording StudioWilliams recorded the song at Castle Studio, The Tulane Hotel, Nashville, with Fred Rose producing and Chet Atkins on the guitar.
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Iconic StatusToday, "A Mansion on the Hill" enjoys a reverential status among country music fans and serves as a testament to Hank Williams' groundbreaking artistry.
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