Released on bob dylans imprint egyptian records, the lost notebooks of hank williams features an allstar cast performing unfinished songs found in hank williams notebooks after the singer. Some of the songs were almost fully formed and some were just fragments. This album, the lost notebooks of hank williams, breathes life into the haunted words left on those pages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 04, 2011 music, film, tv and political news coverage.
Stars bring hanks lost notebooks to life hank williams. Sep 26, 2011 next tuesday, the lost notebooks of hank williams will be released to the public. Oct 03, 2011 at the time, the lost notebooks of hank williams was pretty much complete, but it still didnt have a record label or a release date, largely because of industry inertia. Created from writings left behind by country musics lovesick blues boy, the lost notebooks of hank williams premieres the firstever performances of 12 previously unheard hank williams lyric compositions newly set to music by artists whose own sensibilities have. Oct 12, 2012 hank williams died suddenly in 1953, at the age of 29 while traveling to his next scheduled concert in the new year in canton, ohio. It seems that when hank died in the back of his cadillac on new years day 1953, at age 29, he left behind a.
Check out the lost notebooks of hank williams by various artists on amazon music. Dylan contributed one song and assembled other artists to complete the resulting album, titled the lost notebooks of hank williams. Of extreme interest to us at third man is an album called the lost notebooks of hank williams. The unreleased recordings of hank williams includes. So when she slipped on a pair of white gloves and lifted one of hank williams old spiralbound notebooks to inspect its pages full of careful cursive script recently at the country music hall of fame and museum, she was a little bit startled to feel. More questions for the lost notebook of hank williams. Hank williams september 17, 1923 january 1, 1953, born hiram king williams, was an american singersongwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time.
The lost notebooks of hank williams is a 2011 album by folk, country, and rock artists who set music to lyrics by country musician hank williams. As far back as october of 2008, ive had serious questions about the origins of these songs, the ethics behind the project, and the artists chosen to flesh out songs that do not include music, just lyrics, and. The lost notebooks of hank williams project began with the idea of finding a wellknown artist, one who felt hanks inspiration and influence, to record an albums worth of the unheard songs. Dylan is doing his part to keep the work of one of americas greatest songwriters the author of classics like i. It seems that when hank died in the back of his cadillac on new years day 1953, at age 29, he left behind a worn leather satchel filled with unfinished songs. Randall hank williams born may 26, 1949, better known as hank williams, jr. Youve been lonesome too song from hank williams lost. As far back as october of 2008, ive had serious questions about the origins of these songs, the ethics behind the project, and the artists chosen to flesh out songs that do not include music. Dylan decided it was a project too big for one man so he recruited a number.
When hank williams died in 1953, the notebooks were locked away for many years. The love that faded, i hope you shed a million tears, the sermon on. The lost notebook of hank williams is the longawaited collection of previously unrecorded hank williams lyrics set to new music and performed for the first time as completed songs by a roster of artists with a musical and spiritual kinship to the archetypal american country music singersongwriter. Bob dylan, jack white record unheard hank williams songs. With a new project titled the lost notebooks of hank williams, mr. The lost notebooks of hank williams is and album of previously unrecorded hank williams lyrics set to music and performed for the first time by bob dylan, jack white, norah jones, alan jackson and other artists. The lost notebooks of hank williams by various artists on amazon. The lost notebooks of hank williams various artists songs.
Oct 10, 2011 youve been lonesome, too alan jackson album. Hank williams wrote a lot of songs he never got to record. While a number of live and overdubbed songs are excluded, the ten disc collection contains 225 tracks, including studio sessions, live performances and demos. The lost notebooks of hank williams 2011 mp3 320kbps uploaded 1107 2011, size 2. These are songs whose structure and sound are right in line with hanks classic work, but the rest of the lost notebooks is a little more malleable, at least in terms of arrangement. Hank williams the complete hank williams deluxe edition. The lost notebook of hank williams is the longawaited collection of previously unrecorded hank williams lyrics set to new music and performed for the first time as completed songs by a roster of artists with a musical and spiritual kinship to the archetypal american country music singersongwriter created from writings left behind by country musics lovesick blues boy, the lost notebooks. Stemming from unused lyrics left behind by the legendary singer after his death in 1953 and spearheaded by bob dylan, the album has a wide spectrum of current artists putting the music to williams lyrics with fantastic results. Dec 26, 2011 hank williams wrote a lot of songs he never got to record. Next tuesday, the lost notebooks of hank williams, a project pairing bob dylan and a list of other popular artists together with unfinished hank williams songs, will be released to the public. The authoritative documentary on country musics most influential figure. Created from writings left behind by country musics lovesick blues boy, the lost notebooks of hank williams premieres the firstever performances of 12 previously unheard hank williams lyric compositions newly set to music by artists including bob dylan, jack white, alan jackson, norah jones, lucinda williams and more.
The lost notebooks of hank williams, which also includes contributions by levon helm, merle haggard, norah jones, alan jackson and dylans son jakob, is. The love that faded, i hope you shed a million tears, the sermon on the mount when hank. Artists include alan jackson, bob dylan, norah jones, jack white, lucinda williams, vince gill and rodney crowell, patty loveless, levon helm, holly williams, jakob dylan, sheryl crow and merle haggard. The lost notebooks of hank williams christianity today. Aug 09, 2011 on october 4th, the lost notebook of hank williams will be released. On october 4th, the lost notebook of hank williams will be released, a collection of unfinished hank williams songs recorded by modernday artists in a project shepherded by bob dylan. Titled the lost notebooks of hank williams, the album is a collection of songs that were recorded by various artists from norah jones to merle haggard and others.
Over the years, holly williams never felt much of a connection to her grandfather. Bob dylan and jack white record lost hank williams songs. Sep 25, 2011 with a new project titled the lost notebooks of hank williams, mr. An allstar cast of artists have put country music legend hank williams unfinished lyrics to music for the new project the lost notebooks of hank. With roy acuff, tony bennett, tommy bishop, rick bragg. Dylan is doing his part to keep the work of one of americas greatest songwriters the author of classics like im so lonesome i could cry, cold cold heart, and hey good lookin in the spotlight. The lost notebooks of hank williams lp 12 album, 33 rpm hank williams sr. The lost notebooks of hank williams by metrolyrics september 24, 2011 right after the 2002 grammys when the hank williams tribute album timeless won country album of the year, a little known secret was revealed. Rare and resurfaced a new hank williams collection has just been released, featuring songs that few fans have heard.
The second title ever to be released on egyptian the first was 1997s the songs of jimmie rodgers a tribute album, the lost notebooks of hank williams is a. Other artists appearing on the album include jack white, norah jones, lucinda williams, alan jackson and many more. Sep 23, 2011 dylan contributed one song and assembled other artists to complete the resulting album, titled the lost notebooks of hank williams. Hank williams died suddenly in 1953, at the age of 29 while traveling to his next scheduled concert in the new year in canton, ohio. Stars bring hank williams lost notebooks to life cbs news. With the lost notebooks of hank williams, bob dylan assembles a group of stars to put unrecorded lyrics of that country giant to music. The lost notebooks of hank williams 2011, cd discogs. The complete hank williams is a 1998 box set collecting almost all of the recorded works of country music legend hank williams, from his first recorded track in 1947 to the last session prior to his untimely death in 1953 at the age of 29. When hank williams died en route to a gig early on new years day 1953, alongside him in the back seat of the cadillac was a briefcase containing his notebooks, full of unfinished songs, orphaned. At the time, the lost notebooks of hank williams was pretty much complete, but it still didnt have a record label or a release date, largely because of industry inertia. The lost notebooks of hank williams country music hall. Created from writings left behind by country musics lovesick blues boy, the lost notebooks of hank williams premieres the firstever performances of. With the involvement of hank williamss granddaughter holly williams. The lost notebooks of hank williams 2011 the bob dylan.
Completely putting aside the ethics questions for the project itself, i have drafted a list of 10 simple questions about the specifics of the lost notebooks that i think country music consumers have a right to be answered before they decide to purchase it. In doing so, the legacy of hank williams, only twentynine when he died, further extends into a new century. As one of the few american singersongwriters whose legacy rivals hank williams, its no surprise that bob dylan was entrusted with a collection of lyrics hank left behind, the idea being that dylan could set them to music. The lost notebooks of hank williams the absolute sound. Oct 01, 2011 released on bob dylans imprint egyptian records, the lost notebooks of hank williams features an allstar cast performing unfinished songs found in hank williams notebooks after the singer. Created from writings left behind by country musics lovesick blues boy, the lost notebooks of hank williams premieres the firstever performances of 12 previously unheard hank williams lyric compositions newly set to music by artists whose own sensibilities have been profoundly shaped by williams. Hank williams unreleased recordings 1951 3cdbox 2008 flac uploaded 0522 2011, size 583. Discography 97 albums 108cds country music randall hank williams born may 26, 1949, better known as hank williams, jr. The beginning of tacklingfinishing some of hanks nonfinished songs from the notebook found in his car the day he died. The lost notebooks of hank williams project began with the idea of finding a wellknown artist, one who felt hanks inspiration and influence, to record an. Now, on the new album the lost notebooks of hank williams out october 4th, those lyrics have finally been turned into finished songs by an all. Various artists the lost notebooks of hank williams lyrics. Various artists, the lost notebooks of hank williams.
Click to listen to jack whites you know that i know using hank williams lyrics notebooks to imagine songs he never finished, the lost notebooks. The lyrics were written by hank williams but for various reasons were never recorded by him. The lost notebooks of hank williams various artists. The lost notebooks presents twelve recordings of new, original songs that hank had started writing prior to his death late new.
Now accomplished singers and songwriters have been given the chance to complete a hank williams song on the lost notebooks of hank williams cd. Sep 01, 2011 now, on the new album the lost notebooks of hank williams out october 4th, those lyrics have finally been turned into finished songs by an allstar lineup including bob dylan, jack white, merle. Features song lyrics for alan jacksons the lost notebooks of hank williams album. Bob dylan assembles the lost notebooks of hank williams. Williams died suddenly in 1953 at the age of 29 while traveling to his next. Various sony fans of country legend hank williams, country music in general or even just a great. The second title ever to be released on egyptian the first was 1997s the songs of jimmie rodgers a tribute album, the lost notebooks of hank williams is a longawaited collection of previously unrecorded hank williams lyrics newly set to music and performed for the first time as completed songs by a roster of artists with a musical and.
The lost notebooks presents twelve recordings of new, original songs that hank had started writing prior to his death late new years eve, 1952, or early new years day, 1953. The project has raised grave concerns in certain circles of country music from people questioning the ethics of taking a dead mans songs and finishing them, especially when the dead man carries the. Inside this spectacular 10cd boxed set is every single one of hanks classic sides for the sterling and mgm labels, plus 2 nonsession, radio and television recordings for a total of 223 tracks, 53 of them unissued. Find album credit information for the lost notebooks of hank williams various artists on allmusic. Lost notebooks of hank williams americana music show.
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