Pictures from Life's Other Side
Hank Williams
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In the world's mighty gallery of pictures Hang the scenes that're painted from life There's pictures of love and of passion And there's pictures of keys and of strife There hung pictures of youth and of beauty Of old age and a blushing young bride They all hung on the wall but the saddest of all Are the pictures from life's other side Just a picture from life's other side Someone has fell by the way A life has gone out with the tide That might have been happy some day There's a poor old mother at home She's watching and waiting alone Just longing to hear from a loved one so dear Just a picture from life's other side The first scene is that of a gambler Who had lost all of his money at play And he drowses dead mother's ring from his finger Which she wore long ago on her wedding day It's his last earthly treasure but he stakes it Then bows his head that his shame he might hide But when they lifted his head they found he was dead That's just a picture from life's other side Now the last scene is that by the river Of a heartbroken mother and baby As the harbor lights shine and they shiver On an outcast, soon no one will save And yet she was once a true woman She was somebody's darling and pride God help her she leaps, oh there's no one to weep It's just a picture from life's other side
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Pictures from Life's Other Side" is a song recorded by legendary country music artist Hank Williams. Hank Williams, often hailed as the "King of Country Music," recorded more than 100 songs during his short career, and this song is considered one of his distinguished works.
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Original CompositionThe song's composition is credited to Williams himself under the pseudonym "Luke the Drifter".
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics of "Pictures From Life's Other Side" paint a vivid picture of various aspects of life. The song conveys deep philosophical ideas about life and its imperfections.
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Date of ReleaseAlthough Hank Williams recorded many songs in the 1940s and '50s, the precise date of "Pictures From Life's Other Side" release is disputable. Some sources suggest that it was first recorded in 1950.
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Re-RecordingsAfter Williams' death, "Pictures from Life's Other Side" has been covered by several artists, notably by Hank Williams Jr., his son, and American country singer George Jones.
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PopularityDespite its darker and more somber tones, "Pictures from Life's Other Side" was quite popular among listeners due to its deep and insightful lyrics and Williams' expressive vocals.
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Music Genre"Pictures from Life's Other Side" is epitomized as classic country music, featuring Hank Williams' distinctive yodel-style singing, traditional country instruments, and expressive storytelling.
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Album InclusionThis song was included in several Hank Williams compilations, indicative of its importance in his discography, such as "I Saw the Light: The Unreleased Recordings."
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Role in Williams’s discography"Pictures from Life's Other Side" is one of the recordings made under the pseudonym "Luke The Drifter," under which Williams recorded the narrations version of songs with moralistic and philosophical conversation.
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ImpactLike many of Williams' recordings, "Pictures from Life's Other Side" has become a quintessential part of classic country music, influencing future generations of musicians.
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