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Hank Williams - 40 Greatest Hits [Import]

Hank Williams Sr.Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

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listen  2. A Mansion On The Hill 2:36$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen  5. Mind Your Own Business 2:57$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave) 2:59$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Lost Highway 2:44$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  8. My Bucket's Got A Hole In It 2:33$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  9. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry 2:49$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen10. I Just Don't Like This Kind Of Living 2:49$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen11. Long Gone Lonesome Blues 2:38$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen12. My Son Calls Another Man Daddy 2:34$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen13. Why Don't You Love Me 2:25$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen15. They'll Never Take Her Love From Me 2:47$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen  2. Hey, Good Lookin' 2:55$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  3. Crazy Heart 2:29$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  4. (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle 2:28$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Baby We're Really In Love 2:34$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  6. Ramblin' Man 3:04$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Honky Tonk Blues 2:13$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  8. I'm Sorry For You My Friend 2:43$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  9. Half As Much 2:44$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen10. Jambalaya (On The Bayou) 2:54$1.29  Buy MP3 
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listen12. Settin' The Woods On Fire 2:38$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen13. You Win Again 2:36$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen14. I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive 2:26$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen15. Kaw-Liga 2:35$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen16. Your Cheatin' Heart 2:43$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen17. Take These Chains From My Heart 2:40$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen18. I Won't Be Home No More 2:45$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen19. Weary Blues From Waitin' 2:38$0.99  Buy MP3 
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  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Polygram UK
  • ASIN: B000001F76
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,154 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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With a legend like Hank, than man who largely dragged country music into the modern age, the question is how do you pick just 40 of his songs? There were the immediately obvious biggies like "Hey Good Lookin'," "Jambalaya," and "Move It On Over," but almost everything was a gem in one way or another. Whether this collection is the greatest hits or not will depend on the listener, but for anyone with even the slightest curiosity about country music, it's essential listening. Hank was a landmark of the genre, and to hear him is to understand how country could change from rural to urban. Essential listening for everyone. --Chris Nickson

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
For my money, "40 Greatest Hits" remains to this day the finest Hank Williams collection ever issued. Paul Tognetti  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
This is an essential album to have if you like country music. Jason Peterson  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Songs that live forever September 23, 2003
Format:Audio CD
Hank was a fine singer who ensured his place in popular music history by the exceptional quality of his songwriting. His songs were often recorded by pop singers of the time and this practice has continued ever since. He rarely recorded covers - so rarely that the ones he did record are often thought of as his own songs anyway.

This compilation was originally released on vinyl and later re-issued on CD. As far as song selection goes, this is the ultimate double CD of his music. The sound quality is plenty good enough for me, though it might be interesting to hear it digitally re-mastered with the latest technology.

Virtually every famous song associated with Hank can be found here, including all his own hits on the American country and pop charts. You can also find all the songs that have become popular via cover versions, some of which were only B-sides for Hank. The most significant omission (and it took me a while to notice that it was missing) is Honky tonkin', a great song but not absolutely essential.

Tribute albums and other cover versions continue to be recorded, not just in country and pop music, but also Cajun, jazz, rock and other genres, so each new generation gets reminded of Hank's legacy.

There have been many compilations of Hank's music but this is the only one that contains all the essentials and no more. As such, it is the ideal compilation for most people. I thought that the more recent British 4 CD budget box (Hillbilly hero) might include all the songs from this set but it does not cover his whole career and therefore omits several obvious songs including Jambalaya, You win again, Kaw-liga, Your cheating heart and Take these chains from my heart although it does include Honky tonkin'.

So if you only want one collection of Hank's music, make it this one.
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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Grab hold of this collection before it disappears forever November 21, 2005
Format:Audio CD
Believe it or not I purchased my copy of "Hank Williams: 40 Greatest Hits" when it was first released as a 2 LP set way back in 1978. I was not a big fan of country music in those days but I had heard and read enough about the man to know that he had played an important role in the history of American popular music. Even then I was sure that this was a collection worth owning.
Hank Williams meteoric rise to stardom began in Montgomery, Alabama as a high school student in the late 1930's. Known as "The Singing Kid" Hank hosted his very own radio show on radio station WSFA. Before long he would put together a backup band known as the Drifting Cowboys and the group began showing up in roadhouses, auditoriums and juke joints all over the region. From a very early age it was quite apparent that this young man had an awful lot of talent. However, Hank Williams' personal life was a mess. His father Lon virtually abandoned the family when Hank was very young. Hank's mom was extremely overbearing and by the age of 11 or 12 Hank had developed a taste for liquor. The scourge of alcoholism would plague him for the rest of his days. He would marry Audrey in 1944 and in many ways the marriage would become yet another source of unhappiness in young Hank's life. But in spite of it all this extremely gifted singer-songwriter was bound and determined to make his mark in country music.
The man who would come to be known as "the father of country music" signed on with the fledgling M-G-M label in 1947. After a couple of near misses "Lovesick Blues" was the surprise hit of 1949. Despite objections from all of his handlers Hank insisted on releasing it as a single. He obviously knew what he was doing because the song spent an amazing 16 weeks at the top of the country charts. The monumental success of "Lovesick Blues" would earn Hank a spot on the brand new radio program "Louisiana Hayride". Could the Grand Ole Opry be far behind? Later on in 1949 Hank would have two more huge hits with "Wedding Bells" and "Mind Your Own Business". Now there was just no question about it. Hank Williams was invited to join the Grand Old Opry. Hank Williams was now more popular than ever. He seemed to strike a chord with the record buying public. And the hits just kept on coming. In spite of the overwhelming personal problems that would eventually cost him his health, his marriage and his spot on the Opry, Hank would remain a fixture on the country charts with fabulous tunes like "Cold Cold Heart", "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" and of course "Your Cheatin' Heart". You could hear all of that pain in his voice. During his relatively brief recording career Hank Williams would record just 66 sides. He wrote 50 of them. Unfortunately the life of Hank Williams was all too brief. He passed away in the back seat of a car on New Years Day 1953 at the age of 29.
"Hank Williams: 40 Greatest Hits" is a celebration of the music of this true American original. His lyrics will move you and his vocals will haunt you. Listen carefully to these tunes and you will come to appreciate what a truly remarkable talent this man was. These are all the original M-G-M studio recordings. Beware of some collections that include some inferior "live" recordings. For my money, "40 Greatest Hits" remains to this day the finest Hank Williams collection ever issued. Highly recommended!!!
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best January 5, 2000
Format:Audio CD
I never was a big fan of country music until I heard Hank Williams in the background of "The Last Picture Show". This prompted me to buy this double CD and once I listened I was hooked. I never heard such honesty, happiness, sorrow, and real life drama layed out so beautifully in any music genre. Hank sang from experience and the heart. He was a true cowboy and I can listen to his wonderful music all day. No matter who you are, there is a Hank Williams song that you can relate to and will touch your heart. I can't recommend this highly enough, Hank deserves every star in the universe for these masterpieces.
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5.0 out of 5 stars He's Still Great!
I grew up listening to Hank Williams and I always liked his music. I can well remember his hits, though Mom never cared for him because he "sang through his nose. Read more
Published 10 days ago by railfan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music
I recently went to a show featuring Hank Williams music and though I had never really heard much about him or his music I liked what I heard and immediately went to Amazon to see... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Belinda Burton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great music
I have always loved Hank Williams music, and to find a 2-CD set of his music was awesome. I was very pleased by the price and the service that Movie Mars provided.
Published 1 month ago by Robert J. Rhymer
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Hank Williams' fans
After visiting Birmingham this was a must have.
We were always Hank Williams' fans, but now
know why he was one of the best songwriters of all
time.
Published 1 month ago by breischel
5.0 out of 5 stars cd
Was a gift for my Dad for Fathers Day, so we have not given it to him yet. But am very greatful that you had it available.
Published 1 month ago by Terri
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Bought this as a gift for my honey. He loves it. I am not a huge fan. But I did enjoy some on the songs.
Published 3 months ago by jewels
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!
I received the product in good conditions and fastly. The shop is trustworthy and I'd buy on it again! No fear to be happy! Very recommended!
Published 3 months ago by Evandro Cesar
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Hank
I've never been much of a lover of cowboy/western music and yet listening to this album from Hank Williams just brings joy. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Vic M
4.0 out of 5 stars good purchase
As always............there are a few great songs you wanted to be on a "Best of" or "Greatest Hits" CD and they aren't there but this is a good CD
Published 9 months ago by waxhawdon
4.0 out of 5 stars great classic songs
a great compilation of classic hits that are guaranteed to bring back memories of a nostalgic past. if true country songs by country masters are what you are looking for, this is... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Barbara E. Greene
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