On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain
Hank Williams
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I [A] travelled from [A7] Texas to [D] old Louis-[A] anne Through valleys, o'er mountains and [E7] plains Both [A] footsore and [A7] weary I [D] rested a-[A] while On The [E7] Banks Of The Old Ponchar-[A] train. The fairest young maiden that I ever saw Passed by as it started to rain We both found a shelter beneath the same tree On The Banks Of The Old Ponchartrain. We hid from the shower an hour or so She asked me how long I'd remain I told her that I'd spend the rest of my days On The Banks Of The Old Ponchartrain. I just couldn't tell her that I ran away From jail on a West Texas plain I prayed in my heart I would never be found On The Banks Of The Old Ponchartrain. Then one day a man put his hand on my arm And said I must go west again I left her alone without saying goodbye On The Banks Of The Old Ponchartrain. Tonight as I sit here alone in my cell I know that she's waiting in vain I'm hoping and praying someday to return To The Banks Of The Old Ponchartrain.
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Written by: RAMONA VINCENT, HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release Fact"On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain" was released in 1947. It was one of Hank Williams's earliest recordings.
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Song Co-writer FactThe song was co-written by Hank Williams and Ramona Vincent, a Louisiana woman who was one of the early supporters of Hank in his career.
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Record Label FactThe song was released under the MGM Records, which was one of the leading recording companies during its time.
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Song Inspiration FactThe song's title refers to Lake Pontchartrain, located in New Orleans, suggesting Williams' southern roots as the primary influence behind the song.
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Chart Performance FactThough the song didn't reach the top of the charts, it helped establish Hank Williams as a popular country and western musician.
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Genre Fact"On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain" predominantly falls under the Country and Western genre with a touch of honky-tonk style that is characteristic of Hank Williams' music.
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Covers FactThe song has been covered by various artists like Emmylou Harris and Gwen McCrae, indicating its influence and popularity in the music industry.
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Musical Style FactThe song displays Williams' unique style of blending blues and traditional hillbilly music, marking his distinct place in the evolution of country music.
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Album FactThe song appears on some Hank Williams' compilations including "40 Greatest Hits," a posthumous compilation of Hank Williams' top tracks.
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Influence Fact"On the Banks of the Old Pontchartrain" continues to be influential in the country music genre, marking Hank Williams' enduring legacy.
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