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 you 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 you 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 lies, 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
Song Composition"Cold Cold Heart" was written and performed by Hank Williams. This song is considered one of his most popular and easily recognizable songs.
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Release DateThe song was officially released on February 2, 1951.
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Chart Record"Cold Cold Heart" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Country & Western charts and stayed there for a significant duration of 21 weeks.
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Notable CoverOne famous cover of the song was by Tony Bennett in 1951. Interestingly, his version charted higher on the Billboard Pop Charts than it did on the Country charts.
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InfluenceThe song's combination of heartbreak lyrics and upbeat melody played a crucial role in cementing Williams's status in country music as a masterful songwriter and performer.
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Use in Media"Cold Cold Heart" has been used extensively in popular culture and has appeared in several TV shows and movies, including The Simpsons and The Last Picture Show.
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Recording HistoryThe original recording of "Cold Cold Heart" took place on November 23, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Multi-Genre AppealThis song's crossover appeal to pop music audiences was emblematic of the growing acceptance of country music in mainstream popular culture in the early 1950s.
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Song’s LegacyHank Williams's "Cold Cold Heart" has been covered by more than 100 artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Norah Jones, illustrating its timeless and wide appeal.
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Impact on CareerIt is considered one of Williams’ emblematic songs and significantly contributed to his continuing influence on country music.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2015, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, further signifying its influence and importance in music history.
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Posthumous RecognitionDespite only living 29 years, Hank Williams left a lasting legacy with "Cold Cold Heart" being one of his most remembered and iconic songs.
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