thanks. i grew up hearing Hank Snow as a child and probably fell in love with my first fiddle player the afore mentioned Mr. Wise. in fact the Ace In The Whole Band has one i would love to kidnap for a day so he could just play my fav tunes. haven't found out much info on him
@oldermusiclover You're welcome - there has been a lot of interest shown about Chubby Wise on this upload so you and other Chubby Wise fans might care to see and hear him playing his classic, by YouTube searching:
@oldermusiclover In 1954, Chubby Wise became a member of Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch Boys, he remained with the group until 1970. Alongside this he worked as a session musician with Mac Wiseman and Red Allen, among others. Prior to 1954 and after 1970 there were other fiddle players who backed Hank, possibly some others in that 1954-70 time period too.
I think this might be one of the most beautiful songs ever written, what a classic. I remember listening to the Opry every saturday night when I was a kid in the sixties and early seventies. As much as I love Rock and Roll, there is nothing that sounded better than the Opry on Saturday night. I miss the days when Country Music really was Country music, it's just not the same.
I first found this song while watching the movie "The Last Picture Show". It's playing in the car radio in one scene. I suggest all of you watch it if you haven't!
thanks for the wonderful music...pop country makes my ears bleed ...here's a saying i have heard so many times before....they just don't make um like they use to
Anything by Hank deserves a second and third listen - even hard-core rock critics routinely acknowledge that (as would Elvis). There's a sweet, tender live version of this available by folkie Steve Goodman (with Jethro Burns on mandolin), interestingly he mentions Hank's version, not Elvis's as the influence on him. And for anybody really interested, definately check out Hank's autobiography. He had a fairly amazing life.
Hank was at our house when I was growing up, My Grandmother was his "Mother" as he never had a mother.. My Mom was a singer on the Calgary Stampeed, "Alberta Rose" was her name.My Mom and granma came to Nashville, cause of Hank. Hank yotted my sister on stage of the Grand Ole Opry the day ( or 3 days after) she was born!!
Hank liked vodka and OJ!! And as a kid, he was great to us 4 kids!!
Hank was a very close mmeber of my family! Not by blood, but he called my Grandmother "Mother", and my mom was a rodeo singer on thr Calgary Stampeed and met Hank, as he was from nova Scotia!! I am from NaSHVILLE, as Hank lived htere and helped my Canadian mom move there!! My Mother sang with Hank!!
Thanks Jim - I think the vast majority of Youtubers also agree with my way of dealing with a very small minority who just want to use their few remaining brain cells to upset decent users. I'm pleased to say that I've only needed to use my right to block and remove comments of those insulting the performers or using unacceptable language twice. Although when I see them misbehaving elsewhere they get blocked before they even arrive. ;-)
Wonderful video. As I remember many of the Opry-type TV programs from the 50s and 60s, many pretty girls in pretty dresses provided pleasant background for viewers as the country greats performed their tunes. Nothing offensive about it, just giving the viewer the perception of a Saturday night at a local barn dance, with attendees, both young ladies and men, all seated around the performers.
@DelTangBrav: I agree 100% with your comment about inappropriate posting of comments!
Mr. Snow had a very unusual (but very BEAUTIFUL!) voice. From what I read on the WEB, he also had a pretty rough childhood, leaving home at an early age due to abuse.
It's my understanding that he was a very nice man, establishing an orphanage for children.
Not rocket surgery here but i am guessing that's Delta Tango Bravo (your initials) and you're British. I love the Brits. They are the biggest country fans on the planet. Sorry about that little spat back in the 1700's. But seriously, Hank's voice and guitar playing are beyond compare. Remember, Hank was the first guitarist to do a duet album with Chet Atkins. Need I say more? (God save the Queen.)
@jimirsaysbuddy Spot on with the initials DTB - first name David middle name Tuesday - apparently when I was born my father took one look at me and said to my mother "Let's call it a day!" (Just British humour) Country music supposedly has its roots in Britain too. When you had G. W. Bush as President we Brits used to say "God save America" ;-)
@DelTangBrav We just said, "God save us ALL" .There's no doubt country music has British roots as well. Just listen to the common tones of celtic and bluegrass. The idea that any music can be claimed by any group is just silly. People move around and the music always follows.
Don't worry about it. I would have put "I know where you're coming from" on my previous reply but there wasn't room. I, some time back, personally considered if it should have been "A fool such as ME" but came to the debatable conclusion that it is correct as it is. Thanks for your comments.
This is the best version of the song (sorry, Elvis!) Gramatically speaking, isn't it more proper to say "...than me " rather than "...than I" I guess it doesn't sound quite as poetic that way, though, right?
Whether it should be "than me" or "than I" is a point grammarians have argued about for so long - I always prefer the "fill in the blanks" method of deciding: I wouldn't say "now and then there's a fool such as me AM " so in my opinion the "now and then there's a fool such as I AM" wins (that sequence of words with the "AM" does come into the song at times.
Incidentally I have been through the song several times and can't hear the word "THAN " used. ;-)
I agree but certain bad grammar (double negatives) can spoil and alter the meaning of an otherwise beautifully sung song, whenever I hear the words "*never* find *no* way to find peace of mind" in Crying in the Chapel - I CRINGE!... it wouldn't have spoilt the style to correctly use *a* instead of *no* .
I've just checked your channel Graham and your own voice (Singing Detroit City) sounded very good too. Hopefully others will check it out by checking out your profile,
Do we know the lady behind the men? It looks like Terry Frameli who sang with Hank for years. I am looking for recordings of her and him. She is my grandmother. Thank you.
I have been told that the woman directly behind Hank SNOW (in shot more than the other female) is Lycrecia Williams the step daughter of Hank Williams, as Lycrecia's mother AKA as Audrey Sheppard is on the full cast list of the film this clip is from it does seem more than likely that is correct, there is no mention of anyone named Framell on the cast list. (but Lycrecia wasn't listed either)
Thanks Igor it supports what I said some time back; regarding would this song have become such a big hit for others (Elvis especially) if it hadn't been done so well by Hank originally or recognised by him as a great composition? it might have remained in obscurity, as perhaps some others great songs have done.
I think the dates may be wrong though it was originally recorded by Hank in 1952. (Prior to 1954 mentioned)
This is a song I have loved for so long by Hank. Other artists have sung it but Hank is the man as far as I'm concerned. It has a special meaning for me and even though I don't cry when I hear it I really feel a lot of emotion. Hank is terrific on the guitar. His voice and style are perfect for great country music. I don't know who wrote it but he or she is a great writer. Thanks again for this treasure. - Paula
Thanks for your comments Paula - you say you don't know who wrote this song, It was Bill Trader, whose son commented on this upload some time back. I notice that BT's daughter also tracks versions of this song on YouTube, no doubt both will appreciate your comments regarding their late father, far too often composers are not given the credit they deserve.
@DelTangBrav Thank you David for letting me know the song writer here. I am so impressed with good songwriting and this song is one that sure is a good example of what we need a lot of today. When I look for a good romantic song - maybe even if it's a little bit sad - I hope that today's musicians will come up with some to compare with it (them) . - Paula
You're welcome Paula - I have now also added "Words and Music By Bill Trader" in the video description section. (I didn't know the composer when I uploaded this video) I mention this in case anyone wrongly thinks it was there before.
Hank Snow asked a lady I know to marry him when he lived in the Annapollis Valley (young man) and she said No - he asked her why - she said because you will never make anything of yourself - you have to give up this music craziness and get a real job haha - true story.
@brenda259 It's ironic isn't it that many good artists have been turned down either by a sweetheart or a record company and then later on the artist makes it big. It does take a special person I feel to deal with a musician in a marriage and have a good relationship. A lot of sacrifice on the part of both of them. I sure am glad Hank made something of himself. I have been a life long fan. Thanks for sharing that story Brenda. - Paula
Hi thanks for upload this one!!! its great and a beautiful song!!!... i would like to know if you don't have other versions for example phil ochs version on the "gunfight at the Carnegie Hall" =D... please let me know!
@mavilunA Sorry I can't help. The Phil Ochs recording you obviously allude to is on another channel (not this one) - I notice this Hank Snow song is on a play list with it - which has perhaps confused you.
oh yeah, i was clear that this one is hank, and it is great, but i been looking for the version thet phil ochs did, and that was the reason that i ask you if you known something about it...
Not wishing to argue but but those who think Hank is an American are not actually incorrect -although born in Nova Scotia Canada he became a naturalised American in 1958. Having dual citizenship he could be said to be both Canadian and American.
I suppose that as he was born before 1947 when Canadians could be considered British - We Brits could stake a claim too ;-)
Hank Snow's version captures the melancholy spirit of the song. It's the kind of song I imagine hearing on A.M. radio late at night, driving down the highway on a long trip. There are songs in many pop genres that move me powerfully. Think about Etta James singing "At Last," Ray Charles singing "Georgia," Chuck Berry singing "Promised Land," or Patsy Cline singing just about anything. Hank's "Fool" is one of those, a genuine eye-moistening classic.
We had the best and now you can have the rest of your Garth Brooks and all of them. Cowboys now a days can't write songs like this,I guess we broke the mold haha.
I will put it this way. Hank version sounds like a version for grandparents. Elvis version- though pretty old too -sounds fresh,modern and for all he family.
@MAGICO240 Are you trying to imply it's only older people who have good taste in music? You perhaps should read through previous comments to see there are many youngsters who prefer Hank's version to subsequent versions.
I don't believe age has much to do with taste in music, many younger people prefer older music (and vice versa) I enjoy both - but not all. I actually think Hank's version is as fresh today as it ever was, I said as much in opening information.
@DelTangBrav I am a 43 year old and NOT a grandfather- I like this song and have the LP playing in the house very often , I also have a mental age of 16
@simonellson Thanks for confirming that it isn't just old people who like this version. Perhaps the one who made the comment, I replied to, has a mental age much lower than yours to imply such things. ;-)
No offence intended towards anyone - all entitled to opinions.(even if they don't agree with mine)
I think most people do - it's just a small minority who think they have to dislike one because they like the other. I like most recordings of this song (Rodney Crowell and Jim Reeves... to mention just two others) as apparently did its composer Bill Trader (according to his son) We shared a dislike of one version - but I do not intend upsetting Bob Dylan fans, by saying whose it was. LOL. (I only play it when I want to annoy the neighbours) ;-)
This clip is from the movie "Country Music on Broadway" which was released in the early 1960s. The girl with the long brown hair is the stepdaughter of Hank Williams. I think her name is Lucretia. Her mother was Miss Audrey.
We have the obligation to respect all the performers and their art. So, Hank Snow was a excellent country singer and composer (and he had the good sense to see Elvis as big star in the future), but stop here. We can't must compare Elvis and Mr. Snow. Elvis was something new, a brilliant and universal voice (forget his visual aspect). Hank's voice had the face of Country Music in his age. I think so. Sorry. (from Brazil)
What a classic! Brings back many memories of good country music. If anyone has a recording of "The Last Ride" by Hank Snow I would love to hear it. It's one of the most descriptive songs I ever heard.
@nativetxn1 It has been on YouTube for about a year (I've just checked) - I can't leave a link here but if you YouTube search for "The Last Ride Hank Snow" it should come to the top of the results list.
Doesn't matter that Hank didn't write this particular song. He certainly wrote lots of great ones......even more than Elvis did. Hey wait..........I don't think Elvis wrote any songs, did he??
never got his worth this song was the greatist by him. he had such voice these people come on and they comprare him to elvis. there is no cmpariason. here again young against those that were there hank snow has his own voic e and a good one at that .
Elvis took possession only because he was Elvis. This is the definitive version and without a doubt the best. Sends shivers through me as it reminds me of my youth and of listening to it on those hot, muggy nights and even while sitting in the barber's chair reading the Police Gazette.
Elvis took possession only because he was Elvis. This is the definitive version and without a doubt the best. Sends shivers through me as it reminds me of my youth and of listening to it on those hot, muggy nights and even while sitting in the barber's chair reading the Police Gazette.
Yes Elvis did take possession of this song as he did with so many songs after other artistes had massive hits with them, and demonstrated that they were hit material, originality did seem to be what Elvis lacked : -)
@DelTangBrav You were going along so well, informing us of the composer of this song and you did so in such a delightfully condescending way. However only an idiot would suggest Elvis Presley lacked originality. It's amazing how condescension can make a person sound so foolish. Presley had plenty of faults but lacking originality was certainly not one of them.
I don't see what was condescending about mentioning that Hank didn't write this song, to clear up any misunderstanding that the person I replied to might have created. I am personally sick and tired of people trying to decry Hanks earlier version if people want to comment on Elvis there are enough Elvis downloads on YouTube where their comments might be welcomed. I also get tired of people who don't spot things like ;-) after a reply, to indicate I was saying a thing in a jokey way.
Elvis had a sense of humour - it's a pity some of his fans don't! My comment was obviously tongue in cheek the smiley after it should have signified that to all but a true idiot, such as an idiot who on his youtube profile even mentions having a predisposition to calling others idiots. I let others decide who the biggest idiot is. They're also entitled to an opinion.
@DelTangBrav Elvis couldn't even tune his own guitar, he had a band member tune it for him. I liked his early stuff but then they ruined his music with the big band backup crap. Hank is alone and needs nonoe to cover his errors because there are none
Elvis couldn't pick a guitar like Hank Snow, or write pretty songs like that.
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Whilst I agree with you I think it should be stated that the song was written by Bill Trader - your comment could suggest, to some, that Hank wrote it.
"Some" might agree with you that Elvis added sparkle to this song, they might not have noticed he also added backing singers ; -) Hank didn't need them! It seems futile to try to compare Elvis and Hank, it's perhaps better to enjoy the best of both and let them rest in peace.
@DelTangBrav I don't understand why so many YouTube views feel they MUST down someone in order to appreciate someone else. Hey, y'all, YouTube is FREE! Compliment those deserving of your compliment and leave the others alone. :-)
@mactopolis With all the respect we must have about any performer, i wish tell I agree totally with you. I think we can not compare so different voices and styles as by Elvis and Mr. Snow. Elvis was something new. A brilliant and wonderful and universal voice. Mr. Snow was a excellent country singer and composer and stop here. His voice just had the face of Country Music in his age. (from Brazil)
This is one of those great sentimental songs that I remember from my childhood - playing on the radio with my Dad at the wheel driving. I didn't understand it or know what it meant at the time it just filled the air completely though.
... WOW what color of blue are those guys pants (... sorry, that was uncalled for).
No, this is the version all others should be judged by. And I love Jim Reeves. My personal favorite doing this song is by Baillie and the Boys. And if you will notice,
(in this video) Chubby Wise is not very chubby yet in this video!
I agree with you 100% and am also a Jim Reeves fan, the original is what all versions should be judged by, we can only wonder if this would have become such a classic if it hadn't been done so well originally.
ONLYthroughThe Cross wrote: Video is not playing correctly.
I, DTB, checked it and find nothing wrong, so apparently have another 155,366 viewers. The problem might be yours, if you have the problem with other videos I suggest you view YouTube via Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or a browser other than the one you currently use.
Amen--that youtube allows us to enjoy such greats as Hank Snow---Didn't minutely notice this video,but Hank Snow was so good on the guitar that he could prolly out play Chet!--certainly Play with him. What a talent---it''s good the Canadians are our allies!
thanks. i grew up hearing Hank Snow as a child and probably fell in love with my first fiddle player the afore mentioned Mr. Wise. in fact the Ace In The Whole Band has one i would love to kidnap for a day so he could just play my fav tunes. haven't found out much info on him
oldermusiclover 16 hours ago
@oldermusiclover You're welcome - there has been a lot of interest shown about Chubby Wise on this upload so you and other Chubby Wise fans might care to see and hear him playing his classic, by YouTube searching:
Mac Wiseman & Chubby Wise-Orange Blossom Special
Well worth a listen!
DelTangBrav 4 hours ago
thank you. was he with Hank for most of the years he recorded or was there someone else?
oldermusiclover 3 days ago
@oldermusiclover In 1954, Chubby Wise became a member of Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch Boys, he remained with the group until 1970. Alongside this he worked as a session musician with Mac Wiseman and Red Allen, among others. Prior to 1954 and after 1970 there were other fiddle players who backed Hank, possibly some others in that 1954-70 time period too.
DelTangBrav 3 days ago
who was Hanks fiddle player?
oldermusiclover 3 days ago
@oldermusiclover The fiddle player is Chubby Wise.
DelTangBrav 3 days ago
Hank's music is the "ring" on my friends phone. He is one of the best, just not in the middle of my backswing. But I love his music.
deweyflash1 2 weeks ago
I just sang this song at jtyler5...check it out and comment...In the style of Elvis. John
jtyler5 3 months ago
Censorship is never a victory! ;-)
bobnorwal 3 months ago
I think this might be one of the most beautiful songs ever written, what a classic. I remember listening to the Opry every saturday night when I was a kid in the sixties and early seventies. As much as I love Rock and Roll, there is nothing that sounded better than the Opry on Saturday night. I miss the days when Country Music really was Country music, it's just not the same.
1960smodel 4 months ago 3
Great old Version!!!
PorterFamilyBand 4 months ago 3
THANK YOU JIM WISH THE OPRY WAS STILL THIS WAY ONE BIG FAMILY
650betjim 5 months ago
I first found this song while watching the movie "The Last Picture Show". It's playing in the car radio in one scene. I suggest all of you watch it if you haven't!
Classic song!
kuwinsitall 5 months ago 2
thanks for the wonderful music...pop country makes my ears bleed ...here's a saying i have heard so many times before....they just don't make um like they use to
hellbillydan 6 months ago
I wonder how many Juke Boxes that was played on?? lol....honky tonk special right there....luv it.
MrMickey1957 6 months ago 2
Just saw a Bob Ross episode where he mentioned when he met Hank Snow and how much he liked him. Cute!
Pashedkhonsu 6 months ago
He was one of a kind great singer RIP
latokatn506 6 months ago
Great singer and great musicians doing a beautiful song. I've been listening to Hank for decades and still love his music.
daftacktwo 7 months ago
Hank's an import that just gets better with age, they just don't make 'em like they used to. I'll listen 'till the day I die
SuperRobertj 7 months ago
Hank Snow use to date my grandmothers sister back here in good ol' Nova Scotia.
zodiac09 7 months ago
What does the lady contribute ?
2ndfret 7 months ago
@2ndfret You asked "What does the lady contribute?" without any disrespect to Hank - (I feel sure he'd have agreed)... she is much prettier. ;-)
Incidentally that lady is the step daughter of another famous country singing Hank... "Williams"
DelTangBrav 7 months ago 4
@DelTangBrav But is she playing anything or just listening?
tayloreh 7 months ago
@tayloreh She's not playing anything, just listening and being decorative. ;-)
DelTangBrav 7 months ago 2
@DelTangBrav its the 50s. Ladies just listened and were decorative back than.
oetlul 2 months ago
@oetlul I guess Wanda Jackson, Brenda Lee, Conne Francies and so on are just things I've created in my mind.
TheDJGrandPa 2 months ago
@TheDJGrandPa Indeed. You must be also thinking that's air you're breathing. It's time you take the red pill, Neo.
oetlul 1 month ago
@2ndfret back stage fun
sadferg 5 months ago
@2ndfret ...eye candy, but they had a diff. word 4 it then.
tjacobs9 5 months ago
God Bless Thanx .........Rusty
79797937 8 months ago
Anything by Hank deserves a second and third listen - even hard-core rock critics routinely acknowledge that (as would Elvis). There's a sweet, tender live version of this available by folkie Steve Goodman (with Jethro Burns on mandolin), interestingly he mentions Hank's version, not Elvis's as the influence on him. And for anybody really interested, definately check out Hank's autobiography. He had a fairly amazing life.
wm631 8 months ago
Hank Snow has one of the most unique voices I have ever heard.
TBombardier1117 8 months ago
Colonel Parker managed Hank Snow before signing with Elvis. They both promoted Elvis' early gigs.
teeye1 8 months ago
Hank was at our house when I was growing up, My Grandmother was his "Mother" as he never had a mother.. My Mom was a singer on the Calgary Stampeed, "Alberta Rose" was her name.My Mom and granma came to Nashville, cause of Hank. Hank yotted my sister on stage of the Grand Ole Opry the day ( or 3 days after) she was born!!
Hank liked vodka and OJ!! And as a kid, he was great to us 4 kids!!
savgal1211 8 months ago
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Hank was a very close mmeber of my family! Not by blood, but he called my Grandmother "Mother", and my mom was a rodeo singer on thr Calgary Stampeed and met Hank, as he was from nova Scotia!! I am from NaSHVILLE, as Hank lived htere and helped my Canadian mom move there!! My Mother sang with Hank!!
savgal1211 8 months ago
Thanks Jim - I think the vast majority of Youtubers also agree with my way of dealing with a very small minority who just want to use their few remaining brain cells to upset decent users. I'm pleased to say that I've only needed to use my right to block and remove comments of those insulting the performers or using unacceptable language twice. Although when I see them misbehaving elsewhere they get blocked before they even arrive. ;-)
DelTangBrav 8 months ago 4
@DelTangBrav
Wonderful video. As I remember many of the Opry-type TV programs from the 50s and 60s, many pretty girls in pretty dresses provided pleasant background for viewers as the country greats performed their tunes. Nothing offensive about it, just giving the viewer the perception of a Saturday night at a local barn dance, with attendees, both young ladies and men, all seated around the performers.
HowardBealeJr 6 months ago
@DelTangBrav: I agree 100% with your comment about inappropriate posting of comments!
Mr. Snow had a very unusual (but very BEAUTIFUL!) voice. From what I read on the WEB, he also had a pretty rough childhood, leaving home at an early age due to abuse.
It's my understanding that he was a very nice man, establishing an orphanage for children.
Thanks for posting this!
JIM30747 8 months ago
There is no comparable version of this song than how Hank Snow sings it here. I personally think Elvis kills this song. And I love Elvis Presley.
intotalawe 9 months ago
Not rocket surgery here but i am guessing that's Delta Tango Bravo (your initials) and you're British. I love the Brits. They are the biggest country fans on the planet. Sorry about that little spat back in the 1700's. But seriously, Hank's voice and guitar playing are beyond compare. Remember, Hank was the first guitarist to do a duet album with Chet Atkins. Need I say more? (God save the Queen.)
jimirsaysbuddy 9 months ago
@jimirsaysbuddy Spot on with the initials DTB - first name David middle name Tuesday - apparently when I was born my father took one look at me and said to my mother "Let's call it a day!" (Just British humour) Country music supposedly has its roots in Britain too. When you had G. W. Bush as President we Brits used to say "God save America" ;-)
DelTangBrav 9 months ago
@DelTangBrav We just said, "God save us ALL" .There's no doubt country music has British roots as well. Just listen to the common tones of celtic and bluegrass. The idea that any music can be claimed by any group is just silly. People move around and the music always follows.
Dave in Indy
jimirsaysbuddy 9 months ago
This is a beautiful song. Well done. I like Snows version just as much as i like Elvis`s version.
Yellyist 10 months ago
Lovely music, brings back memories. I have been listening to Hank Snow for 57 years.
ps. I have a couple of his old LPs for sale on Ebay. Including A Fool Such as I.
jnelibee 10 months ago
You're right; I jumped the gun in my comments. I meant to say "as I" or "as me"Sorry
geebeeman1 10 months ago
@geebeeman1
Don't worry about it. I would have put "I know where you're coming from" on my previous reply but there wasn't room. I, some time back, personally considered if it should have been "A fool such as ME" but came to the debatable conclusion that it is correct as it is. Thanks for your comments.
DelTangBrav 10 months ago
This is the best version of the song (sorry, Elvis!) Gramatically speaking, isn't it more proper to say "...than me " rather than "...than I" I guess it doesn't sound quite as poetic that way, though, right?
geebeeman1 10 months ago
@geebeeman1
Whether it should be "than me" or "than I" is a point grammarians have argued about for so long - I always prefer the "fill in the blanks" method of deciding: I wouldn't say "now and then there's a fool such as me AM " so in my opinion the "now and then there's a fool such as I AM" wins (that sequence of words with the "AM" does come into the song at times.
Incidentally I have been through the song several times and can't hear the word "THAN " used. ;-)
DelTangBrav 10 months ago
@DelTangBrav I think this is a case where most grammar experts would favor style over technicalities and favor the usage that feels most natural.
The rest of us just sing along and wish we had a voice like that.
Hikikomori013 8 months ago
@Hikikomori013
I agree but certain bad grammar (double negatives) can spoil and alter the meaning of an otherwise beautifully sung song, whenever I hear the words "*never* find *no* way to find peace of mind" in Crying in the Chapel - I CRINGE!... it wouldn't have spoilt the style to correctly use *a* instead of *no* .
DelTangBrav 8 months ago
@geebeeman1
One of the unwritten rules of the internet is that if you make a post correcting someone's grammar or spelling, you will make an error yourself.
dragknuckle 10 months ago
Hank moved on but he will never be equalled. Great show Hank,, thanks .
Wayne..
Seazer009 10 months ago
Classic Country from a Country Great.
edgardesouza27 10 months ago
what a voice what a voice
sleaponit21 10 months ago
@sleaponit21
I've just checked your channel Graham and your own voice (Singing Detroit City) sounded very good too. Hopefully others will check it out by checking out your profile,
DelTangBrav 10 months ago
Hank picks like Willie Nelson.
Mufaso1000 11 months ago
Do we know the lady behind the men? It looks like Terry Frameli who sang with Hank for years. I am looking for recordings of her and him. She is my grandmother. Thank you.
TeriRhoades 11 months ago
@TeriRhoades
I have been told that the woman directly behind Hank SNOW (in shot more than the other female) is Lycrecia Williams the step daughter of Hank Williams, as Lycrecia's mother AKA as Audrey Sheppard is on the full cast list of the film this clip is from it does seem more than likely that is correct, there is no mention of anyone named Framell on the cast list. (but Lycrecia wasn't listed either)
Hope this helps in some way.
DelTangBrav 11 months ago
6 people think that Hank Snow stole this song for elvis.
Pentagonshark666 11 months ago 13
I love the way Ol' Hank hits that open E string while pickin' way up on the neck. One of the first great flat pickers.
bluegrasscannuk 11 months ago
Thank you for this video! My great uncle is Ed Hyde playing the guitar (behind the fiddle player) my family and I had never seen it
Sabrina39232 11 months ago 2
@Sabrina39232
I'm pleased to have helped - I have sent you a YouTube message with more video (from another channel) attached. (Links can't be left in this reply).
DelTangBrav 11 months ago
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Sabrina39232 11 months ago
When we got back from overseas, we hung out in a drive in in Denver, Wayne, Bert, and a bunch of us loved it.
wolfofpaso 1 year ago
STEVE SHOLES WAS PLAYING DUBS (DEMOS)
FOR HANK SNOW IN 1954, & HE HELD OF ONE
´TIL THE LAST, 'CAUSE, NO ONE LIKED IT:
Sholes: I got one more song, last song, but you won´t like it.
Snow: I put it on & it was “(Now & there´s) A Fool Such As I”
& I said Steve how could you miss such a thing ! And he said :
Sholes: Look it´s been turned down by so many artist....
(From memory: THE 50 YEAR HISTORY OF COUNTRY MUSIC
1972, NARRATED BY HUGH CHERRY).
IGOROZKARSKY 1 year ago
@IGOROZKARSKY
(Oh I forgot all the other songs that he´d been playing for him
were all just so & so, nothing special. (Hank was looking for
songs to record).
IGOROZKARSKY 1 year ago
@IGOROZKARSKY
Thanks Igor it supports what I said some time back; regarding would this song have become such a big hit for others (Elvis especially) if it hadn't been done so well by Hank originally or recognised by him as a great composition? it might have remained in obscurity, as perhaps some others great songs have done.
I think the dates may be wrong though it was originally recorded by Hank in 1952. (Prior to 1954 mentioned)
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
@DelTangBrav
You are propably right, memory sometimes plays tricks on you.
I am mixing it together 1954, was the year he recorded "I don´t
hurt anymore, there he´s telling us about the mistake he made
singing: IT don´t hurt instead of I don´t hurt...
Ya it´s coming to me now 1952. In that program was also
"Don´t let the stars get in your eyes" by Slim Willet,which Johnny
& Jack turned down. Johnnie Wright: "& we told him that we
didn´t like it". So yes 1952.
IGOROZKARSKY 1 year ago
KEEF RICHARDS,
ERIC CLAPTON,
JIMI HENDRIX,
SORRY GUYS,
HANK SNOW IS
STILL MY FAVORITE
GUITAR PICKER !
IGOROZKARSKY 1 year ago
This is a song I have loved for so long by Hank. Other artists have sung it but Hank is the man as far as I'm concerned. It has a special meaning for me and even though I don't cry when I hear it I really feel a lot of emotion. Hank is terrific on the guitar. His voice and style are perfect for great country music. I don't know who wrote it but he or she is a great writer. Thanks again for this treasure. - Paula
twinPaula12 1 year ago
@twinPaula12
Thanks for your comments Paula - you say you don't know who wrote this song, It was Bill Trader, whose son commented on this upload some time back. I notice that BT's daughter also tracks versions of this song on YouTube, no doubt both will appreciate your comments regarding their late father, far too often composers are not given the credit they deserve.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
@DelTangBrav Thank you David for letting me know the song writer here. I am so impressed with good songwriting and this song is one that sure is a good example of what we need a lot of today. When I look for a good romantic song - maybe even if it's a little bit sad - I hope that today's musicians will come up with some to compare with it (them) . - Paula
twinPaula12 1 year ago
@twinPaula12
You're welcome Paula - I have now also added "Words and Music By Bill Trader" in the video description section. (I didn't know the composer when I uploaded this video) I mention this in case anyone wrongly thinks it was there before.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
Hank Snow asked a lady I know to marry him when he lived in the Annapollis Valley (young man) and she said No - he asked her why - she said because you will never make anything of yourself - you have to give up this music craziness and get a real job haha - true story.
brenda259 1 year ago
@brenda259 It's ironic isn't it that many good artists have been turned down either by a sweetheart or a record company and then later on the artist makes it big. It does take a special person I feel to deal with a musician in a marriage and have a good relationship. A lot of sacrifice on the part of both of them. I sure am glad Hank made something of himself. I have been a life long fan. Thanks for sharing that story Brenda. - Paula
twinPaula12 1 year ago
Hi thanks for upload this one!!! its great and a beautiful song!!!... i would like to know if you don't have other versions for example phil ochs version on the "gunfight at the Carnegie Hall" =D... please let me know!
mavilunA 1 year ago
@mavilunA Sorry I can't help. The Phil Ochs recording you obviously allude to is on another channel (not this one) - I notice this Hank Snow song is on a play list with it - which has perhaps confused you.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
oh yeah, i was clear that this one is hank, and it is great, but i been looking for the version thet phil ochs did, and that was the reason that i ask you if you known something about it...
mavilunA 1 year ago
what a wonderful talent....great live take
CommanderRZ 1 year ago
Thank you for this!My Mom and I use to sit up half the night listening at Hank Snow and others.Great music,none like it.
serpentinecreature 1 year ago
Hank Snow is my favourite musician to come out of Nova Scotia! Although a lot people around here don't know it. They all think he is an american!
zodiac09 1 year ago
@zodiac09
Not wishing to argue but but those who think Hank is an American are not actually incorrect -although born in Nova Scotia Canada he became a naturalised American in 1958. Having dual citizenship he could be said to be both Canadian and American.
I suppose that as he was born before 1947 when Canadians could be considered British - We Brits could stake a claim too ;-)
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
Hank Snow's version captures the melancholy spirit of the song. It's the kind of song I imagine hearing on A.M. radio late at night, driving down the highway on a long trip. There are songs in many pop genres that move me powerfully. Think about Etta James singing "At Last," Ray Charles singing "Georgia," Chuck Berry singing "Promised Land," or Patsy Cline singing just about anything. Hank's "Fool" is one of those, a genuine eye-moistening classic.
SailCLC 1 year ago
We had the best and now you can have the rest of your Garth Brooks and all of them. Cowboys now a days can't write songs like this,I guess we broke the mold haha.
babblebox1 1 year ago
AWESOME.
soobeng 1 year ago
I will put it this way. Hank version sounds like a version for grandparents. Elvis version- though pretty old too -sounds fresh,modern and for all he family.
MAGICO240 1 year ago
@MAGICO240 Are you trying to imply it's only older people who have good taste in music? You perhaps should read through previous comments to see there are many youngsters who prefer Hank's version to subsequent versions.
I don't believe age has much to do with taste in music, many younger people prefer older music (and vice versa) I enjoy both - but not all. I actually think Hank's version is as fresh today as it ever was, I said as much in opening information.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
@DelTangBrav I am a 43 year old and NOT a grandfather- I like this song and have the LP playing in the house very often , I also have a mental age of 16
simonellson 1 year ago
@simonellson Thanks for confirming that it isn't just old people who like this version. Perhaps the one who made the comment, I replied to, has a mental age much lower than yours to imply such things. ;-)
No offence intended towards anyone - all entitled to opinions.(even if they don't agree with mine)
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
@DelTangBrav Cheers 'Del'- I don't really have the low mental age, but it's nice to have a laugh and enjoy good music like Hanks- all the best
simonellson 1 year ago
@MAGICO240 This version is very good too. Just that Elvis's is much hotter. Still very relevant to today's standard.
soobeng 1 year ago
Elvis version and Hank version, I like both.
urbanocity 1 year ago
@urbanocity
I think most people do - it's just a small minority who think they have to dislike one because they like the other. I like most recordings of this song (Rodney Crowell and Jim Reeves... to mention just two others) as apparently did its composer Bill Trader (according to his son) We shared a dislike of one version - but I do not intend upsetting Bob Dylan fans, by saying whose it was. LOL. (I only play it when I want to annoy the neighbours) ;-)
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
That is one wicked Nudie Suit. Gram Parsons would have looked smashing in it, but so does Hank.
Wisegeorge 1 year ago
This clip is from the movie "Country Music on Broadway" which was released in the early 1960s. The girl with the long brown hair is the stepdaughter of Hank Williams. I think her name is Lucretia. Her mother was Miss Audrey.
KarlDavidson1 1 year ago
We have the obligation to respect all the performers and their art. So, Hank Snow was a excellent country singer and composer (and he had the good sense to see Elvis as big star in the future), but stop here. We can't must compare Elvis and Mr. Snow. Elvis was something new, a brilliant and universal voice (forget his visual aspect). Hank's voice had the face of Country Music in his age. I think so. Sorry. (from Brazil)
castelobrancopaulo 1 year ago
I also do a cover of this song:
youtube.com/watch?v=wIbVqgzGcd0
AndyBoy63 1 year ago
Too bad we can't find good country music on the radio anymore. Thanks to all of you who download them to Youtube.
nativetxn1 1 year ago
Pure Class! Nothing Faked like todays singers in this Quality Man.
VALMARIESASK 1 year ago
nice to see people are still enjoying my great great uncle :)
lilmisstasha22 1 year ago
What a great unique voice. I've been a Hank fan for years and it seems to me that he just kept getting better and better.
TheCalgarydoug 1 year ago
A country music legend.
edgardesouza27 1 year ago
What a classic! Brings back many memories of good country music. If anyone has a recording of "The Last Ride" by Hank Snow I would love to hear it. It's one of the most descriptive songs I ever heard.
nativetxn1 1 year ago 4
@nativetxn1 It has been on YouTube for about a year (I've just checked) - I can't leave a link here but if you YouTube search for "The Last Ride Hank Snow" it should come to the top of the results list.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
@DelTangBrav Got it! What a thrill to hear it again. Thank you so much.
nativetxn1 1 year ago
@nativetxn1 how come you don,t hear good music like this these days? today country don,t sound like country.
baldie194859 1 year ago
@nativetxn1 That song is on YouTube.
panzalarga 1 year ago
@nativetxn1 Gosh I used to have it..got lost along the years, a great song. Glenda-Marie xx
beastyclarke 11 months ago
this song is imprinted on my memory...first & last love.
jonnardo 1 year ago
I dont want to get into any ones argument but just wanted to state a small fact. Elvis and Hank Snow both had the same manager.
SpotlightStudioUK 1 year ago
great song !
owlgulch 1 year ago
Ol' Hank also added his own guitar licks to the song. I grew up with this kind
of music in the 50's, and it WAS good. No getting Country mixed up with Pop
music back in those days.
4freespeech 1 year ago
Doesn't matter that Hank didn't write this particular song. He certainly wrote lots of great ones......even more than Elvis did. Hey wait..........I don't think Elvis wrote any songs, did he??
DMoy001 1 year ago
He sounds alot like Willie Nelson...I wonder if Hank influenced him in any way.
TheDoctorWhoNerd 1 year ago
never got his worth this song was the greatist by him. he had such voice these people come on and they comprare him to elvis. there is no cmpariason. here again young against those that were there hank snow has his own voic e and a good one at that .
valerieking2010 1 year ago
Elvis and Hank were good friends
speedycreekdave 1 year ago
oh check hank playin lead before anyone new what lead was
sixtiesarewe 1 year ago
How wonderful! I have loved Hank Snow's music for a lifetime - I have tried to buy CD's here in Australia - but have had no success!
edengene01 1 year ago
Hank Snow is the best! Grew up listening to Hank and Roy Acuff on my daddy's LPs....
MissLaurieD 1 year ago
the best country artist to ever come out of Nova Scotia. he makes me proud to be a bluenoser!
zodiac09 1 year ago 2
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Elvis took possession only because he was Elvis. This is the definitive version and without a doubt the best. Sends shivers through me as it reminds me of my youth and of listening to it on those hot, muggy nights and even while sitting in the barber's chair reading the Police Gazette.
drsteerforth 1 year ago
Elvis took possession only because he was Elvis. This is the definitive version and without a doubt the best. Sends shivers through me as it reminds me of my youth and of listening to it on those hot, muggy nights and even while sitting in the barber's chair reading the Police Gazette.
drsteerforth 1 year ago
Nice version but Elvis put life into it !
dalesguy 1 year ago
What a great song.
bluescommander 1 year ago
Simply the best!
wookyhollow 1 year ago
You might remember that this song needed no sparkle that Hank Snow didn't give it. Elvis was good but a lot came before him.
navydoctrinidad 1 year ago
Not too bad for a Canadian country boy ! This is a good example of what country music should sound like.
CasherD 1 year ago
Hank Snow... one of the best!
docaforms 1 year ago
John Doe of X does a really spectacular version on his album Country Club. I heard him live in the NPR studio, and it was really stunning.
bluescommander 1 year ago
Great post.Thanks for shareing.
backporchpicker 1 year ago
Nice song..But I'd have to say Elvis took possession of this song,for Elvis added sparkle to the song
mactopolis 1 year ago
@mactopolis
Yes Elvis did take possession of this song as he did with so many songs after other artistes had massive hits with them, and demonstrated that they were hit material, originality did seem to be what Elvis lacked : -)
DelTangBrav 1 year ago 4
@DelTangBrav Elvis brought this song into Our world in 1958, and made it his.
sunrecords56 1 year ago
@DelTangBrav You were going along so well, informing us of the composer of this song and you did so in such a delightfully condescending way. However only an idiot would suggest Elvis Presley lacked originality. It's amazing how condescension can make a person sound so foolish. Presley had plenty of faults but lacking originality was certainly not one of them.
hirdy6 1 year ago
@hirdy6
I don't see what was condescending about mentioning that Hank didn't write this song, to clear up any misunderstanding that the person I replied to might have created. I am personally sick and tired of people trying to decry Hanks earlier version if people want to comment on Elvis there are enough Elvis downloads on YouTube where their comments might be welcomed. I also get tired of people who don't spot things like ;-) after a reply, to indicate I was saying a thing in a jokey way.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago 3
@DelTangBrav All entitled to our opinions, you made a comment regarding Presley and I voiced mine on it. Thanks for posting the song.
hirdy6 1 year ago
@hirdy6
Elvis had a sense of humour - it's a pity some of his fans don't! My comment was obviously tongue in cheek the smiley after it should have signified that to all but a true idiot, such as an idiot who on his youtube profile even mentions having a predisposition to calling others idiots. I let others decide who the biggest idiot is. They're also entitled to an opinion.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago 4
@DelTangBrav Elvis couldn't even tune his own guitar, he had a band member tune it for him. I liked his early stuff but then they ruined his music with the big band backup crap. Hank is alone and needs nonoe to cover his errors because there are none
46r11 1 year ago
@mactopolis Elvis couldn't pick a guitar like Hank Snow, or write pretty songs like that.
zodiac09 1 year ago
@zodiac09 ....commented:
Elvis couldn't pick a guitar like Hank Snow, or write pretty songs like that.
..................
Whilst I agree with you I think it should be stated that the song was written by Bill Trader - your comment could suggest, to some, that Hank wrote it.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago 3
@mactopolis
"Some" might agree with you that Elvis added sparkle to this song, they might not have noticed he also added backing singers ; -) Hank didn't need them! It seems futile to try to compare Elvis and Hank, it's perhaps better to enjoy the best of both and let them rest in peace.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago 23
@DelTangBrav Yeah, cuz they're probably rolling over in their graves when we argue the point, sorta like how I'm rolling my eyes as I type this.
rb62470 10 months ago
@DelTangBrav I don't understand why so many YouTube views feel they MUST down someone in order to appreciate someone else. Hey, y'all, YouTube is FREE! Compliment those deserving of your compliment and leave the others alone. :-)
jnvyoral 10 months ago
@mactopolis With all the respect we must have about any performer, i wish tell I agree totally with you. I think we can not compare so different voices and styles as by Elvis and Mr. Snow. Elvis was something new. A brilliant and wonderful and universal voice. Mr. Snow was a excellent country singer and composer and stop here. His voice just had the face of Country Music in his age. (from Brazil)
castelobrancopaulo 1 year ago
This is one of those great sentimental songs that I remember from my childhood - playing on the radio with my Dad at the wheel driving. I didn't understand it or know what it meant at the time it just filled the air completely though.
... WOW what color of blue are those guys pants (... sorry, that was uncalled for).
musykluvr 1 year ago
chubby wise is the fiddler on the left
groverCotman 1 year ago
Drill Baby Drill
Ronnie Ray Jenkins
I love this guy ...Hank,. How do yu Americans say Hank Snow?
ronnierayjenkins 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. I forgot how lovely this tune was!
SEMOyogi1 1 year ago
Beautiful
JohnnySopranoUke 1 year ago
i think he,s from canada is,nt he.
baldy194859 1 year ago
@baldy194859 Yes, near Liverpool , Nova Scotia .
jpemergency 1 year ago
It was Elvis who hit you, old timer!
KingOfMusic3577 1 year ago
@KingOfMusic3577 if not for hank elvis wood not have a song to cover ,elvis does a super job
y00sta 1 year ago
Movie: "Country Music From Broadway" 1965
LarryMusicMan 1 year ago
Such phrasing...And up-down notes strung together - like a whale calling out at night.
Haunting. More tender feeling than Elvis or even Jim Reeves for me. One of my most favorites...
jerzymirsky 1 year ago
He's the best...There's no singer that can outclass him...I just love Jim Reeves too...But Hank was just the best....
blakesnan 1 year ago
Gilstrap2009 -- you are correct. This is a nice version, but Baillie and the Boys were also my favorite version of this song.
SBCatMan 1 year ago
No, this is the version all others should be judged by. And I love Jim Reeves. My personal favorite doing this song is by Baillie and the Boys. And if you will notice,
(in this video) Chubby Wise is not very chubby yet in this video!
Gilstrap2009 1 year ago 4
I agree with you 100% and am also a Jim Reeves fan, the original is what all versions should be judged by, we can only wonder if this would have become such a classic if it hadn't been done so well originally.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago 11
@DelTangBrav I agree with you on that..
briartlaw 1 year ago
@Gilstrap2009 : only if I knew which one is Chubby Wise.
jarhead4God 1 year ago
@jarhead4God
Chubby is the one with the fiddle at left of screen (he co-wrote Orange Blossom Special)
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
@jarhead4God
Chubby is the fiddle player
Gilstrap2009 1 year ago
Jim reeves does it better due to his velvet voice......
jumpdance24 1 year ago
i know willie nelson covered this,i have it,this has willie written all over it,its clear hank snow inspired him on many things
manbearpig1964 1 year ago
Real music.
lauott 1 year ago
Cool. I think Willie listened to his guitar playing style
islandguitar 1 year ago
some boy named Presley sang this song too. my daddy played bass on it.
rsmko 1 year ago 2
@rsmko Is Bill Black your daddy?? Wow, that`s cool. Paul McCartney owns his bass.
Yellyist 10 months ago
This is one of the reasons he's *still* called 'The Great Hank Snow'!
roadboyIL 1 year ago 4
Gosh wasn't Country Music great back in the 50s and 60s. Tnx for posting
fitzpjo 1 year ago 15
This is Hank's song and always will be. Jim Reeves had a cut on it and it was
great, but it will always be Hank's.
Wish there were more like him around
LadODell 1 year ago 6
Video is not playing properly.
ONLYthroughTHECROSS 1 year ago
ONLYthroughThe Cross wrote: Video is not playing correctly.
I, DTB, checked it and find nothing wrong, so apparently have another 155,366 viewers. The problem might be yours, if you have the problem with other videos I suggest you view YouTube via Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or a browser other than the one you currently use.
DelTangBrav 1 year ago
Thanks- I use a laptop and sometimes it stops and starts the videos.
ONLYthroughTHECROSS 1 year ago
Amen--that youtube allows us to enjoy such greats as Hank Snow---Didn't minutely notice this video,but Hank Snow was so good on the guitar that he could prolly out play Chet!--certainly Play with him. What a talent---it''s good the Canadians are our allies!
CntryInVa 2 years ago