Im gonna quit singin all these sad songs cause i cant stand the pain oh, the life i sing about now and the one i live is the same when i sing them old songs of daddys. Its written well, and its clear that hank didnt just ghost write it with michael bane. Richard thomas, lenora may, clu gulager, noble willingham, merle kilgore. The events of hank williams death tell the story of his life, and one of his songs, im so lonesome i could cry, is part of that story wrote with music to it. Hank williams jr living proof story youtube youtube youtube. Living proof is a double disc set that chronicles hank williams, jr. Richard thomas shines in this tv movie biography of hank williams jr. With 35 singles that hit top 10 in the billboard country best sellers chart, its no wonder that his tunes continue to influence the industry today. Im gonna quit singin all these sad songs cause i cant stand the pain oh, the life i sing about now and the one i live is the same when. Lyrics im gonna quit singin all these sad songs cause i. The movie follows the semiautobiographical book living proof by michael bane and hank williams jr. Your cheatin heart original motion picture sound track at discogs.
When hollywood made its biopic of the hank williams story in the mid60s, your cheatin heart, the vocals were supplied by a 15yearold hank williams, jr. The hank williams story part 3 hank williams, hank. Tv movie based on the singers life, under his mothers thumb, competing with the. Living proof the hank williams jr story tv movie dvd is an excellent example of a well made tv biopic. With 35 singles that hit top 10 in the billboard country best sellers chart, its no wonder that his tunes continue to influence. Story is a 1983 american madefortelevision biographical film directed by dick lowry and starring richard thomas, best known as john boy walton from the cbs series the waltons. Enter city, state or zip code go fandango fanalert. You found out ive been cheatin and then you left you had a good reason but i never meant to do any. The funeral of hank williams sr, 141953 youtube see more. Living proof the hank williams jr story dvd will leave you astounded at the high level of drama and writing. In time, finding his own musical voice and success on his own terms. They may have seen living proof, the 1983 tv movie on the storied career. In 1977 williams recorded and released one night stands and the new south, and worked closely with his old friend waylon jennings on the song once and for all.
Richard thomas shines in this tv movie biography of hank. When hank williams died on new years day 1953 at the age of twentynine, his passing appeared to bring an abrupt end to a saga of ragstoriches success and anguished selfdestruction. Hank s voice shows through all the way through the book. Search results for hank williams story dvd netflix. Do i have to be the living proof why just the other night after the show an old drunk came up to me he says you aint as good as your daddy, boy and you never will be then a young girl in old blue jeans says, im your biggest fan its a good thing i was born gemini cause im living for more than one man remember jimmie and hank and johnny. The awkward, enduring influence of hank williams, jr. The plot roughly follows the semiautobiographical book living proof by michael bane and hank williams jr cast. Watch the video for living proof from hank williams jr. Apr 24, 2000 the events of hank williams death tell the story of his life, and one of his songs, im so lonesome i could cry, is part of that story wrote with music to it. Story is a 1983 american madefortelevision biographical film directed by dick lowry and starring richard thomas, best known as john boy walton from the cbs. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Living proof the hank williams jr story dvd endures very well even after 30 plus years.
During this time, he was still developing his own style and began moving out of his fathers shadow. The plot roughly follows the semiautobiographical book living proof by michael bane and hank williams jr. He was also a pitchman for mothers best flour and farm feed, a. The son of the legendary hank williams recounts his fathers early death, his own early career and success. Richard thomas, lenora may, liane langland, ann gillespie, merle kilgore, clu gulager, allyn ann.
This tv movie stars richard thomas as hank williams jr. 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. Plus, each month we pick a few subscribers to win cool prizes. Hank has received 16 songwriting honors from broadcast music, inc.
Get great content delivered straight to your inbox, just a click away. The song garnered over 180,000 downloads in two days. Do i have to be the living proof why just the other night after the show an old drunk came up to me he says you aint as good as your daddy, boy and you never will be then a young girl in old blue jeans. The album hank williams jr and friends was recorded, according to his autobiography, living proof, in muscle shoals, alabama between february. Strong stuff is the thirtyfifth studio album by american country music artist hank williams jr. A new biopic explores the life of the country singer hank williams. Lyrics im gonna quit singin all these sad songs cause i cant stand the pain oh the life i sing about now.
Randall hank williams born may 26, 1949, known professionally as hank williams jr. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Not only does richard thomas do an admirable acting job, the entire cast is great with merle kilgore playing himself. The working musician, the creative genius in 1951, williams was one of the biggest stars in country music.
In recent years, williams and willie nelson proved a popular duo with i told a lie to my heart, while a battered demo of theres a tear in my beer, which had been given by williams to big bill lister to. Hank williams jr living proof story youtube youtube. While recovering williams has time to think and he finally makes his peace with his fathers reputation. In october 1982, williams had nine albums on the billboard music charts at the same time, a feat unequaled by any other living artist. Tv movie based on the singers life, under his mothers thumb, competing with the ghost of one of the. Shop for the complete hank williams jr cd at best buy.
It didnt take long for hank williams to make his mark on the world of country music. Story 1983 03081983 us drama, music, tv movie 1h 29m user score. Phil mack at the hank williams museum in montgomery alabama, on a sunday morning in april 2016, chatting to beth petty, who runs the museum and very kindl. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing living proof. Story 1983tv biopic focusing on the country singers hellraising ways as he seeks to get out from. The hank williams story part 3 hank williams, hank williams.
Story 1983 growing up in the shadow of his legendary father, hank williams jr. The biopic displays commendable fidelity to the facts. Hank williams sr, september the funeral was held on january 1953 in the montgomery city auditorium in montgomery, alabama. Story 1983 cast and crew growing up in the shadow of his legendary father, hank williams jr. With richard thomas, lenora may, liane langland, ann gillespie. Hank has received 16 songwriting honors from broadcast music. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of mercury nashville.
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