Hillbilly Hero [Box set, Import]

Hank Williams Sr. | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 18, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set, Import
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Proper Box UK
• ASIN: B0000630XB
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,488 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #26 in Music > Indie Music > Country > Honky-Tonk

Track Listings

1. Calling You

2. Never Again

3. Wealth Wont Save Your Soul

4. When God Comes And Gathers His Jewels

5. My Love For You

6. I Dont Care (If Tomorrow Never Comes)

7. Honky Tonkin

8. Pan American

9. Move It On Over

10. I Saw The Light

11. (Last Night) I Heard You Crying In Your Sleep

12. Six More Miles

13. Fly Trouble

14. On The Banks Of The Pontchartrain

15. Rootie Tootie

16. I Cant Get You Off Of My Mind

17. Im A Long Gone Daddy

18. Honky Tonkin

19. My Sweet Love Aint Around

20. The Blues Come Around

See all 99 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Essential set from arguably the greatest country singer and songwriter who ever lived. Includes rare radio show transcriptions and a 52 page booklet that includes session details, rare photos and a biography.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars almost 5 stars, March 28, 2004

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D. Ribel "Die Hard Steeler" (Steelers Nation) - See all my reviews
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The only problem with this set is that it does not include some late 1951 or any 1952 recordings. For the price it is still great. However, you will need to pick up some sort of less expensive set to round it off with the great '52 songs. Some pretty big Hank standards were recorded that year, including, Your Cheatin Heart and Take These Chains From My Heart, as well, as many others. If you already have a basic Hank Collection with the big stuff from '52, then this may be the way to go. The Luke the Drifter and Audrey duets seem to throw off the rotation a bit, which is why I will always reccomend Original Singles Collection, which contains all the singles released under the name Hank Williams(all of '52 included)plus, many great unreleased demos on the second half of the thrid disc. You can pick it up used on Amazon for a similar price as this set. Even if you buy it new, it will be worth it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best boxset ever!, February 16, 2005

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A. Pierre (Somewheres) - See all my reviews
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This boxset is better then the expansive Complete Hank Williams set and about 75% cheaper. On 3 cds, each one is over 70 minutes long, you get every song that you need to hear from Hank Williams. The fourth is the Health and Happiness shows, while I didnt prefer those too much-hearing Hank talk is awesome. His voice is so cool and a good live performer. This is a essential set, a might buy for a music lover.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Compilation of the Artistry of a Country Legend, June 1, 2002

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fred baughman (chula vista, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a very good overview of the work of the Late Great Immortal Hank Williams. It includes some of his greatest hits and some great songs that were not hits. Along with rarities and 1 cd of Hank's live Health and Happiness radio shows you get a complete picture of the mans work. I especially liked the 52 page booklet that contains an unvarnished account of the life of Hank Williams and a outstanding discophraphy. To get this much music and information for such a small price in this age of overpriced products is indeed a pleasant surprise.