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Hank Williams Sr.
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listen  1. Happy Rovin' CowboyHank Williams 1:21$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Wedding BellsHank Williams 3:50$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. Lovesick BluesHank Williams 3:25$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. Old Joe ClarkHank Williams0:38$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. Where The Soul Of Man Never DiesAudrey Williams 2:06$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. Sally Goodin'Hank Williams0:42$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. Happy Rovin' CowboyHank Williams 1:14$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)Hank Williams 3:04$0.99 Buy Track
listen  9. (There's) Bluebird On Your WindowsillAudrey Williams 2:12$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. Fire On The MountainHank Williams0:40$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. A Tramp On The StreetHank Williams 3:49$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. Sally Goodin'Hank Williams0:56$0.99 Buy Track
listen13. Happy Rovin' CowboyHank Williams 1:21$0.99 Buy Track
listen14. I'm A Long Gone DaddyHank Williams 2:55$0.99 Buy Track
listen15. I'm Telling YouAudrey Williams 2:19$0.99 Buy Track
listen16. Bill CheathamHank Williams 1:09$0.99 Buy Track
listen17. When God Comes And Gathers His JewelsHank Williams 2:42$0.99 Buy Track
listen18. Sally Goodin'Hank Williams 1:33$0.99 Buy Track
listen19. Happy Rovin' CowboyHank Williams 1:23$0.99 Buy Track
listen20. Lost HighwayHank Williams 3:23$0.99 Buy Track
listen21. I Want To Live And LoveHank Williams 2:39$0.99 Buy Track
listen22. Bile Them Cabbage DownHank Williams0:38$0.99 Buy Track
listen23. I'll Have A New Body (I'll Have A New Life)Hank Williams 2:39$0.99 Buy Track
listen24. Fingers On FireHank Williams0:40$0.99 Buy Track
listen25. Sally Goodin'Hank Williams0:37$0.99 Buy Track


Disc 2:

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Happy Rovin' CowboyHank Williams 1:17$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. A Mansion On The HillHank Williams 3:13$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. There'll Be No Teardrops TonightHank Williams 3:11$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. WagnerHank Williams0:36$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. The Prodigal SonHank Williams 2:34$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. Sally Goodin'Hank Williams 1:00$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. Happy Rovin' CowboyHank Williams 1:20$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. Pan AmericanHank Williams 3:07$0.99 Buy Track
listen  9. Lovesick BluesHank Williams 3:30$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. Arkansas TravelerHank Williams0:36$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. I Saw The LightHank Williams 2:39$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. Sally Goodin'Hank Williams0:40$0.99 Buy Track
listen13. Happy Rovin' CowboyHank Williams 1:20$0.99 Buy Track
listen14. Mind Your Own BusinessHank Williams 2:57$0.99 Buy Track
listen15. Wedding BellsHank Williams 3:59$0.99 Buy Track
listen16. Cotton-Eyed JoeHank Williams0:28$0.99 Buy Track
listen17. I've Just Told Mama GoodbyeHank Williams 2:10$0.99 Buy Track
listen18. Sally Goodin'Hank Williams0:57$0.99 Buy Track
listen19. Happy Rovin' CowboyHank Williams 1:11$0.99 Buy Track
listen20. I Can't Get You Off Of My MindHank Williams 1:56$0.99 Buy Track
listen21. I'm So Lonesome I Could CryHank Williams 2:55$0.99 Buy Track
listen22. Fisherman's HornpipeHank Williams0:32$0.99 Buy Track
listen23. Thy Burdens Are Greater Than MineHank Williams 3:44$0.99 Buy Track
listen24. Sally Goodin'Hank Williams 1:43$0.99 Buy Track

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (March 23, 1993)
  • Original Release Date: March 23, 1993
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Live
  • Label: Polygram Records
  • ASIN: B000001E0M
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,684 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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In 1949, 26-year old Hank Williams struck a deal with the makers of Hadacol to sponsor his first syndicated radio series. Without it and these two-CD transcriptions of music and between-song prattle, we might never have heard what he was like in his molassified, hayseed ("if the good Lord's willin' and the creek don't rise") glory. Williams was a master of simplicity, both in his writing and in his relaxed performance, where his otherworldly voice often snapped and splintered like a dry branch. But aside from letting Miss Audrey, the Nashville Yoko Ono, get up on stage, he was also his own best producer, allowing members of his Drifting Cowboys band to stretch out in small solos and put their stamp on an entire era. "Play it like you mean it, boys," he always said. Then, as now, authenticity sells. --Alanna Nash
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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential to own, but sometimes disappointing to listen to, September 11, 2002
By Gerald L. Russell (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
These CDs receive five stars for content, but sound quality unnecessarily pulls them down to four stars.
I. Content
(1) For those of you who are fascinated by this haunted singer and want everything he ever recorded, these shows are essential. Hank's 1948 and 1949 hits never sounded better, and these versions are superior to the better-known, original recordings. This was the only time Hank allowed the electric guitar to predominate, and guitarist Bob McNett gives these versions a pleasing rockabilly quality. "Lovesick Blues" and "Wedding Bells" are far better than the originals. They're also tighter, more serious, and with better sound quality than the Grand Ole Opry versions (which are constantly interrupted by prompted applause). "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and "You're Gonna Change" are bluesier than the originals. All Hank's other vocals are more crisp and up to date. Especially outstanding is this version of "I Saw the Light". It has far more vocal inflection than the flatter original version, and it sounds almost like the YOUR CHEATIN' HEART movie soundtrack.
(2) Hank's between-song prattle is fascinating and humorous. Hank's accompaniment on Jerry River's fiddle tunes is a hoot, with Hank singing regularly in a falsetto voice. On Show 3's fiddle tune, Hank really gets carried away in voice and laughter.
(3) The folksy CD packaging is the best of the Mercury series. The CD holders actually protect the CDs, for a change. The booklet is fascinating, with several photos I've seen nowhere else.
II. Sound quality
(1) Mercury unwisely decided against using noise reduction on these tracks. As a result, the popping and crackling on several of the songs is unpleasant, distracting, and annoying. This is especially true on the first few shows, as well as on all the "Happy Rovin' Cowboy" intros. When Mercury stripped several of the gospel songs to use on THE COMPLETE HANK WILLIAMS box set, they belatedly used noise reduction, with pleasing results.
(2) All isn't lost, however! If you want Hank's Health and Happiness vocals, with noise reduction and startlingly good sound quality, buy the inexpensive little British CD, LOST HIGHWAY (Delta, UK, 2000).

In conclusion, buy this set to complete your collection. Then, buy the Delta CD to actually LISTEN to. Mercury records, it's amazing how close you came to doing this one right.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars All of the Health & Happiness Shows in one place, July 22, 2001
By Bradley Olson (Bemidji, MN United States) - See all my reviews
This is actually the first and only release in history of the complete Health & Happiness Shows. The recordings were mastered from transcription discs from the Country Music Foundation and the surface noise is left intact for the authenticity, plus you don't hear any of the commercials aired at the time these were broadcast on the radio. The shows were about a half hour each and for the most part ended with a hymn, the phrase, "If the Good Lord's willing and the creeks don't rise, we'll be sure to hear from you again" and the fiddle tune "Sally Goodin'" while the start of each show is done with Hank singing the cowboy tune "Happy Rovin' Cowboy." The shows were recorded at WSM radio and were broadcast nationwide. As a plus, the liner notes are great as well. Old time radio buffs, country music collectors, and Hank fans must have this set in their collection.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Long overdue. A must have for Hank fans!, April 18, 2000
By Ronald G. Reagan (Steele, Mo.) - See all my reviews
This one is long overdue to be released. For once, I have an opportunity to compliment Mercury Nashville on a Hank release. You have the complete H & H shows here, folks. This is well worth the buy!
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