Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
Waylon Jennings, Johnny Paycheck
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Lord it's the same old tune, fiddle and guitar Where do we take it from here? Rhinestone suits and new shiny cars It's been the same way for years We need a change Somebody told me, when I came to Nashville "Son, you finally got it made" Old Hank made it here, and we're all sure that you will But I don't think Hank done it this way, no I don't think Hank done it this way Okay! Ten years on the road, makin' one-night stands Speedin' my young life away Tell me one more time, just so's I'll understand Are your sure Hank done it this way? Did ol' Hank really do it this way? Lord, I've seen the world, with a five-piece band Looking at the back side of me Singing my songs, and one of his now and then But I don't think Hank done 'em this way, no I don't think Hank done 'em this way Take it home
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Written by: Waylon Jennings
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9 facts about this song
Origin of Song"Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" was written and performed by American country music artist Waylon Jennings, one of the pioneering figures of the Outlaw Country subgenre in the 1970s.
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Release InformationThe song was released in August 1975 as the first single from the album "Dreaming My Dreams." The album was produced by Jennings himself and Jack Clement, a significant figure in the country music industry.
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Chart Performance"Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" turned out to be a big hit reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks. It became a country music standard and is considered one of Jennings’ best-known recordings.
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Song's MessageThe song discusses how mainstream country music has strayed from its roots, as personified by Hank Williams. The title is said as a humorous nod to the traditionalists questioning the unconventional way Jennings made his music.
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Music Video HistoryThe music video for "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" involves scenes from the film "Nashville Rebel," where Jennings plays a character based on his real-life experiences in the music industry.
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AccoladesThe single earned Jennings a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1976.
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Tribute and Cover versionsVarious artists have covered "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way", including Jack White, Colt Ford, and Cody Jinks. These covers are a testimony to the song’s enduring popularity and influence.
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Historical Context"Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" is considered a commentary on the "Nashville sound" that dominated country music in the mid-20th century, as Jennings pushed for more artistic freedom and authenticity in the genre.
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Place in Cultural LandscapeThe song represents a pivotal moment in what would later be known as the "Outlaw Movement" in country music. This movement sought to return the genre to its roots, as reflected in artist-produced albums and a grittier sound.
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