I Could Never Be Ashamed of You
Hank Williams
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Everybody says you let me down I should be ashamed to take you 'round Makes no difference what you used to do Darlin', I could never be ashamed of you Maybe you were reckless yesterday But together, we can find a brighter way In my heart, I know that you'll come through Darlin', I could never be ashamed of you All the happiness I've ever known Came the day you said you'd be my own And it matters not what we go through Darlin', I could never be ashamed of you Maybe you've been cheated in the past And perhaps those memories will always last Even though you proved to be untrue Darlin', I could never be ashamed of you
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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10 facts about this song
Song History"I Could Never Be Ashamed Of You" is one of the less popular but remarkably profound songs by Hank Williams. He is regarded as one of the most significant American singers and songwriters of the 20th century.
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LyricsThe song represents a sincere declaration of commitment, with lyrics expressing an unshakeable love and a fear of losing a loved one.
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PublicationIt was published by Acuff-Rose publication, a music publishing company based in Nashville, Tennessee. They specialized in country music and largely contributed to the transformation of the genre.
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Music GenreThis song primarily falls in the genre of Country music, indicative of Hank Williams' southern roots and the popular music style during his active years.
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Release Year"I Could Never Be Ashamed Of You" was released in 1952. Despite being lesser-known compared to some of Hank Williams' other hits, it still showcases his exceptional songwriting and singing abilities.
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Personal ConnectionIt is believed that many of Hank Williams' songs, including "I Could Never Be Ashamed of You", were written during his turbulent personal life, filled with chronic pain, alcoholism, and complex relationships, offering a deep sense of authenticity.
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Relatable ThemeLike many of Hank's songs, "I Could Never Be Ashamed Of You" deals with themes of love and heartbreak, a common thread in his work and the country music genre in general.
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RecordingThe song was recorded at Castle Studio which was located at the Tulane Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Posthumous ReleasesHank Williams passed away in 1953, only a year after this song was released. Nonetheless, his music, including this song, continued to resonate, and he has posthumously been honored with various accolades.
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Live PerformancesWhile there isn't much documentation about Hank Williams' performance of "I Could Never Be Ashamed of You," his well-known passionate and raw live performances likely brought a deeper dimension to this song as well.
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