Ramblin' Man
Hank Williams
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I can settle down And be doin' just fine Til I hear an old train Rollin' down the line Then I hurry straight Home and pack And if I didn't go I believe I'd blow my stack I love you baby But you gotta understand When the lord made me He made a ramblin' man Some folks might say That I'm no good That I wouldn't settle Down if I could But when that open road Starts to callin' me There's somethin' o'er the hill That I gotta see Sometimes it's hard But you gotta understand When the lord made me He made a ramblin' man I love to see the towns Passin' by And to ride these rails 'Neath god's blue sky Let me travel this land From the mountains to the sea 'Cause that's the life I believe He meant for me And when I'm gone And at my grave you stand Just say God's called home Your ra-amblin' man
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Written by: SHELTON HANK III WILLIAMS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Ramblin' Man" is a song written by Hank Williams himself. Hank Williams was a well-known American singer-songwriter known for his hits in the 1940s and early 1950s.
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Release DateThe song "Ramblin' Man" was released posthumously in January 1953, a couple of weeks after Hank Williams' sudden death at the age of 29 on January 1, 1953.
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ContentThematically, "Ramblin' Man" is considered a cheerful and light-hearted song infused with a dark undertone, reflecting the complex, often tragic personality of Hank Williams.
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Recording SessionHank Williams recorded the song during his final recording session on September 23, 1952, in Nashville Tennessee.
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CompositionInspired heavily by the blues, "Ramblin' Man" is said to be unique to Williams' regular musical style, which was predominantly country and honky-tonk.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several musicians including Bob Dylan on his 2009 album, "The Bootleg Series Vol. 9 – The Witmark Demos: 1962–1964".
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Chart Performance"Ramblin' Man" reached No. 4 on Billboard's country singles chart.
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Lyrics and CompositionThe song lyrics are characterized by Williams' poetry and introspective writing, which reflects his loneliness and his need to wander, which is often thought to reflect his own unsettled life and recurring hardships.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song's title, "Ramblin' Man," has been used as an influential trope in many other country and folk songs, reinforcing the stereotype of the wandering, unsettled musician. A notable example is the Allman Brothers Band's 1973 hit song, also titled "Ramblin' Man".
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Musical LegacyDespite Williams’ early death, his impact and influence in the country music sphere was profound. Songs like “Ramblin’ Man” continue to exemplify his incredible songwriting abilities and his unique approach to blending styles.
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