Why Don't You Love Me
Hank Williams
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Well, why don't you love me like you used to do How come you treat me like a worn out shoe My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue Why don't you love me like you used to do? Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin' In a long, long while We don't get nearer or further or closer Than a country mile. Why don't you spark me like you used to do And say sweet nothin's like you used to coo I'm the same old trouble that you've always been through So why don't you love me like you used to do? Well, why don't you be just like you used to be How come you find so many faults with me Somebody's changed so let me give you a clue Why don't you love me like you used to do? Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin' In a long, long while We don't get nearer or further or closer Than a country mile. Why don't you say the things you used to say What makes you treat me like a piece of clay My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue Why don't you love me like you used to do?
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Written by: JEWELL HOUSE, HANK WILLIAMS SR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Info"Why Don't You Love Me" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Hank Williams. It was released in 1950.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a hit and reached number one on the U.S. Country Billboard charts for two weeks in July 1950.
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Musical StyleKnown for its honky-tonk style, the song encapsulates Williams' signature sound of aching heartbreak and traditional country values.
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InspirationThe song's emotional and raw lyrics were believed to be inspired by Williams' tumultuous relationship with his first wife, Audrey Sheppard.
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Cover Versions"Why Don't You Love Me" has been covered by numerous artists. Red Sovine, George Jones, and John Fogerty are just a few who've put their own spin on this classic tune.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, there is no known footage of Hank Williams performing this song live.
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Song LegacyWith its simple melody and powerful lyrics, "Why Don't You Love Me" is considered one of Williams' finest works and remains a classic in the country music genre.
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Posthumous RecognitionHank Williams, including his song "Why Don't You Love Me," was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame posthumously in 1961.
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Songwriters Hall of FameThe song is also emblematic of Williams' songwriting prowess, contributing to his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has also made its way into popular culture, being featured in films like The Last Picture Show (1971) and Basquiat (1996).
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