Livin' for a Song

Hank Cochran (Author) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Gifted Few
• ASIN: B000JF6T9M
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #995,387 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Hank Cochran and country music are veritable synonyms. As one looks back over Hank's contribution to the country music art form, the realization comes that country music would not have been the same without his work. "Livin' For A Song" is Hank's brand new release. It is subtitled "A Songwriter's Autobiography" since it spans a body of work that delivers favorites of Hank's written at various points in his life as well as other of Hank's favorite songs. Amazingly the songs are none of the hits recorded by the many other artists that have been rewarded with hits performing Hank's most famous work. Nonetheless, you will realize you are listening to a treasure trove of great songs--anyone could have been just as big as his most recognized work. The CD kicks off with a foot stomping bar room tune, Honky Tonk Angels, where Hank dives in with a fervor. On this tune as well as the whole album, the backing musicians are first class. Pounding piano and slick guitar combined with excellent production will invite you to listen carefully to capture every nuance. Something Unseen is a beautiful ballad where Hank describes his frustration with a love who is pulled away from him. The song features the fiddle work of Walt Cunningham also featured on backing piano. Hanks voice delivers the goods with the help of backing vocalist Kathy Lee Jarrell. Hank Cochran and country music are veritable synonyms. As one looks back over Hank's contribution to the country music art form, the realization comes that country music would not have been the same without his work. "Livin' For A Song" is Hank's brand new release. It is subtitled "A Songwriter's Autobiography" since it spans a body of work that delivers favorites of Hank's written at various points in his life as well as other of Hank's favorite songs. Amazingly the songs are none of the hits recorded by the many other artists that have been rewarded with hits performing Hank's most famous work.