I Saw the Light
Hank Williams, Jr., Hank Williams
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I wandered so aimless life filed with sin I wouldn't let my dear savior in Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night Praise the Lord I saw the light I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight Praise the Lord I saw the light Just like a blind man I wandered along Worries and fears I claimed for my own Then like the blind man that God gave back his sight Praise the Lord I saw the light I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight Praise the Lord I saw the light I was a fool to wander and stray Straight is the gate and narrow's the way Now I have traded the wrong for the right Praise the Lord I saw the light I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight Praise the Lord I saw the light
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Written by: Hank Williams
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"I Saw The Light" was released as a single in September 1948.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Hank Williams himself, which holds testament to his remarkable talent in songwriting.
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AlbumIt was included in an album titled "Hank Williams - 40 Greatest Hits".
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InspirationThe song was supposedly inspired by a comment made by Williams' mother when they were returning home from a show and Williams' mother said "I just saw the light", referring to the lights of their Alabama home.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite the song's popularity today, it didn't do well commercially when it was initially released.
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Genre"I Saw the Light" is a gospel song and has a distinct country and western flavor.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a wide variety of musicians including Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Staple Singers, and more recent artists like David Crowder Band. It has become a classic American gospel song.
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Biographical FilmThe title of Hank Williams' 2015 biographical film "I Saw The Light" was inspired by this song. The film starred Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams and showcases Hank's rise to fame, struggles with substance abuse, and untimely death.
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Significant PerformancesIt was the last song Hank Williams ever performed. The last time he sang it was on the Kate Smith Evening Hour TV show on March 26, 1952.
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LegacyDespite not being a commercial success at the time, it is considered one of Hank Williams's best songs and has been recognized as a cornerstone of country and gospel music. It continues to be played and performed by artists even today.
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