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Family Tradition: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 3

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Hank's music has three main roots - country, blues and rock'n'roll. The blues influence is less evident than the other two on some of his other albums but it is strong on this one. The majority of the album (the first four and the last three tracks) is quite mellow, though three consecutive tracks in the middle (I fought the law, Family tradition, Only Daddy that'll walk the line) pick up the tempo.

Family tradition is one of several great songs that Hank has written about himself and his father. I guess it was written in response to people who said that he wasn't like his father, especially his musical style. In the song, Hank lists all the ways in which he is like his father - drinking, smoking, singing and living out his songs.

Old flame new fire, Always loving you, We can work it all out, I've got rights and I just ain't been able are all great original songs. Paying on time sounds like an old Crystal Gayle song (Dreaming my dreams with you) with new lyrics. There are several excellent covers including To love somebody (Bee Gees), I fought the law (an American hit for Bobby Fuller but revived in the late seventies by British punk rockers The Clash) and Only Daddy that'll walk the line (Waylon Jennings).

This is not the most instantly appealing of Hank's albums but there is a lot of great music here, which grows on you with repeat plays. If you like your country music served with a strong blues flavor, this is for you.

I have listened to this CD over and over and every time I hear it again it keeps getting better! All of Hank Jr's records are like this.

This record tests Hank's wings a little more. He has a Bee Gees song on here! It's a good record that's worth buying. I've had mine since it was released the first time, but with the re-release of the older records, newer fans should start collecting.

I recommend "I've Got Rights" to test out. That song will hit anybody who's ever been a victim of a crime. It's a deeply meaningful song.

Try out Family Tradition. It's a good record that's well worth owning.

This product apparently is out of production and I was able
to get it used at a reasonable price. It was received in a timely
manner. I have enjoyed this CD, especially the song, "Paying
on Time."

I bought The New South and Family Tradition at the same time. I loved The New South after one listen. It's just a strong straight ahead recording. Family Tradition is a little different. It took a few plays before I realized how great a recoding it is. Hank used 3 producers on this recording and if you listen close you can hear a change in the production on the songs. The drum sound on the Ray Ruff produced songs stand out. Very different for a country recording. Hanks cover of I Fought The Law is a stand out track. It's just different in all the right ways and of course Family Tradition was the biggest hit from this album for good reason. This is a must have Cd for any Hank Williams Jr collection. Hank was on his game as a performer and as a writer.

This was a gift for my husband..he is a huge fan...he has played it over and over! great tunes on this one

Great service, condition is always better then it is rated. Some of my cd's are actually new in the cellophane, unbelievable prices. I will do business with this company again and again and again