Cold Cold Heart

Hank Williams

About Cold Cold Heart

Cold Cold Heart is the name of an alternative country band from Massachusetts. Their first CD, Prides Crossing, was released in 1997 with a follow-up, Blue Collar Attitude, released in 2007. They are named in tribute to the Hank Williams song "Cold, Cold Heart".


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2004
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I tried so hard my dear to show that you're my every dream
Yet you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme
A memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart
Why can't you free your doubtful mind, and melt your cold cold heart

Another love before my time made your heart sad and blue
And so my heart is paying now for things I didn't do
In anger unkind words are said that make the teardrops start
Why can't you free your doubtful mind, and melt your cold cold heart

You'll never know how much it hurts to see you sit and cry
You know you need and want my love yet you're afraid to try
Why do you run and hide from lies, to try it just ain't smart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind, and melt your cold cold heart

There was a time when I believed that you belonged to me
But now I know your heart is shackled to a memory
The more I learn to care for you, the more we drift apart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind, and melt your cold cold heart?

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Hank Williams

Hank Williams (/hæŋk wɪljəmz /; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. more »

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Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Cold Cold Heart" was written and performed by Hank Williams. This song is considered one of his most popular and easily recognizable songs.
Release Date
The song was officially released on February 2, 1951.
Chart Record
"Cold Cold Heart" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Country & Western charts and stayed there for a significant duration of 21 weeks.
Notable Cover
One famous cover of the song was by Tony Bennett in 1951. Interestingly, his version charted higher on the Billboard Pop Charts than it did on the Country charts.
Influence
The song's combination of heartbreak lyrics and upbeat melody played a crucial role in cementing Williams's status in country music as a masterful songwriter and performer.
Use in Media
"Cold Cold Heart" has been used extensively in popular culture and has appeared in several TV shows and movies, including The Simpsons and The Last Picture Show.
Recording History
The original recording of "Cold Cold Heart" took place on November 23, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Multi-Genre Appeal
This song's crossover appeal to pop music audiences was emblematic of the growing acceptance of country music in mainstream popular culture in the early 1950s.
Song’s Legacy
Hank Williams's "Cold Cold Heart" has been covered by more than 100 artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Norah Jones, illustrating its timeless and wide appeal.
Impact on Career
It is considered one of Williams’ emblematic songs and significantly contributed to his continuing influence on country music.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2015, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, further signifying its influence and importance in music history.
Posthumous Recognition
Despite only living 29 years, Hank Williams left a lasting legacy with "Cold Cold Heart" being one of his most remembered and iconic songs.

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