I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

Hank Williams

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"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is a song recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams in 1949. The song has been covered by a wide range of musicians. During his Aloha from Hawaii TV-special, Elvis Presley introduced it by saying, "I'd like to sing a song that's... probably the saddest song I've ever heard."


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Hear that lonesome whippoorwill 
He sounds too blue to fly
That means he's lost the will to live 
I'm so lonesome I could cry
Did you ever see a night so slow 
As time goes draggin' by
The moon just went behind the clouds 

To hide its face and cry
The silence of a falling star 
Lights up a purple sky
And as I wonder where you are 
I'm so lonesome I could cry
I'm so lonesome I could cry 
I'm so lonesome I could cry

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Hank Williams

Hank Williams (/hæŋk wɪljəmz /; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. more »

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Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.

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Hank Williams
1. Creation and Release: "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is a song written and recorded by Hank Williams in 1949. It is considered one of his best-known and most revered songs.
Commercial Success
Despite its immense popularity, the song never charted since it was initially released as a B-side to his single "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It."
Mood and Genre
The song is known for its melancholic tone, introspective lyrics, and has been widely regarded as the most convincing and enduring image of loneliness in all of country music.
Covers and Versions
Many artists from all kinds of music genres have covered the song due to its popularity and emotional depth. These artist range from Johnny Cash and Al Green to Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears.
Elvis Presley
5. Elvis' Version: Elvis Presley's rendition of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is also very popular. It was first released officially on his 1973 album "Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite."
Live Recordings
Elvis performed the song live numerous times, one of the most famous of which was during his 1973 satellite broadcast of "Aloha from Hawaii."
Emotional Connection
Elvis was known to have a special connection with Hank Williams' songs, as they both were pioneers in their own ways and had a great influence on the evolution of music in the 20th century.
Influence
Elvis's rendition was a testament to the widespread influence of Hank Williams’s music, across genres and generations. In his performances, Elvis often paid tribute to Williams by singing his songs, acknowledging the influence Hank had on his own musical style.
Studio Recordings
Despite its popularity, it's believed that Elvis never made a studio recording of the song. All the versions available are from live concerts.
Musical Arrangement
Elvis's version typically swung dramatically from loud and energetic to soft and tender, adding an element of unpredictability that contrasted with Hank’s original.

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