Oct 10, 2011 youve been lonesome, too alan jackson album. 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 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. Various artists, the lost notebooks of hank williams. 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. The lost notebooks of hank williams the absolute sound. 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. In doing so, the legacy of hank williams, only twentynine when he died, further extends into a new century. This album, the lost notebooks of hank williams, breathes life into the haunted words left on those pages.
The lost notebooks of hank williams, which also includes contributions by levon helm, merle haggard, norah jones, alan jackson and dylans son jakob, is. Now accomplished singers and songwriters have been given the chance to complete a hank williams song on the lost notebooks of hank williams cd. 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. The lyrics were written by hank williams but for various reasons were never recorded by him. Discography 97 albums 108cds country music randall hank williams born may 26, 1949, better known as hank williams, jr. Bob dylan assembles the lost notebooks of hank williams the. Of extreme interest to us at third man is an album called the lost notebooks of hank williams. Other artists appearing on the album include jack white, norah jones, lucinda williams, alan jackson and many more. 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. Sep 26, 2011 next tuesday, the lost notebooks of hank williams will be released to the public. Williams died suddenly in 1953 at the age of 29 while traveling to his next. 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. 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. The lost notebooks of hank williams country music hall.
With the lost notebooks of hank williams, bob dylan assembles a group of stars to put unrecorded lyrics of that country giant to music. Various sony fans of country legend hank williams, country music in general or even just a great. 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. It seems that when hank died in the back of his cadillac on new years day 1953, at age 29, he left behind a.
Over the years, holly williams never felt much of a connection to her grandfather. 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. 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. More questions for the lost notebook of hank williams. Find album credit information for the lost notebooks of hank williams various artists on allmusic. Stars bring hank williams lost notebooks to life cbs news. 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. Hank williams wrote a lot of songs he never got to record. Sep 23, 2011 dylan contributed one song and assembled other artists to complete the resulting album, titled the lost notebooks of hank williams. The love that faded, i hope you shed a million tears, the sermon on. 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 love that faded, i hope you shed a million tears, the sermon on the mount when hank. Bob dylan, jack white record unheard hank williams songs.
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. The lost notebooks of hank williams 2011 the bob dylan. 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. With roy acuff, tony bennett, tommy bishop, rick bragg. 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.
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. The unreleased recordings of hank williams includes. Created from writings left behind by country musics lovesick blues boy, the lost notebooks of hank williams premieres the firstever performances of. Randall hank williams born may 26, 1949, better known as hank williams, jr. With a new project titled the lost notebooks of hank williams, mr. 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. Various artists the lost notebooks of hank williams.
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 lost notebooks of hank williams 2011 mp3 320kbps uploaded 1107 2011, size 2. 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. Stars bring hanks lost notebooks to life hank williams. 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. Oct 04, 2011 music, film, tv and political news coverage. Hank williams unreleased recordings 1951 3cdbox 2008 flac uploaded 0522 2011, size 583. 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 authoritative documentary on country musics most influential figure. The lost notebooks of hank williams christianity today. Various artists the lost notebooks of hank williams lyrics. 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. 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.
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 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 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. 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 lp 12 album, 33 rpm hank williams sr. Some of the songs were almost fully formed and some were just fragments. The lost notebooks of hank williams by various artists on amazon. Bob dylan and jack white record lost hank williams songs. 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. Dylan contributed one song and assembled other artists to complete the resulting album, titled the lost notebooks of hank williams. Bob dylan assembles the lost notebooks of hank williams.
Dylan decided it was a project too big for one man so he recruited a number. 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. Hank williams the complete hank williams deluxe edition. 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.
Dec 26, 2011 hank williams wrote a lot of songs he never got to record. The lost notebooks of hank williams various artists. 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. The lost notebooks of hank williams 2011, cd discogs. 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. 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. Aug 09, 2011 on october 4th, the lost notebook of hank williams will be released.
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. Features song lyrics for alan jacksons the lost notebooks of hank williams album. Check out the lost notebooks of hank williams by various artists on amazon music. Youve been lonesome too song from hank williams lost. Dylan is doing his part to keep the work of one of americas greatest songwriters the author of classics like i. Lost notebooks of hank williams americana music show. The lost notebooks presents twelve recordings of new, original songs that hank had started writing prior to his death late new.
Rare and resurfaced a new hank williams collection has just been released, featuring songs that few fans have heard. Sep 25, 2011 with a new project titled the lost notebooks of hank williams, mr. With the involvement of hank williamss granddaughter holly 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 various artists songs. The lost notebooks of hank williams 886970901024 cd. 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 beginning of tacklingfinishing some of hanks nonfinished songs from the notebook found in his car the day he died.