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(More customer reviews)This book was published in 1993 and is still available.It is a wonderful 'little' book which lives up to its billing of being Hank's complete lyrics.There may have been a few found since the publication;but it contains the complete words to 130 songs.It would be a treasure to any Hank fan;in fact,no fan should be without it.The setup of the book is impressive in that the songs are organized by the first word in the song's title.ie.,'I Saw the Light' is followed by 'I Told A Lie To My Heart'.It just couldn't be simpler. I find it great to play Hank's songs and follow along with him.Even if you can't sing;crank up the volume,and let 'er rip;Hank will enjoy your accompaniment.
In addition to the songs, Cusic opens the book with 16 pages of Hank's life and lots of information on how he wrote these songs and who he collaborated with and so on.
He also includes a lot of information on books on Hank and other sources of info on country music.In his section 'Permissions' ,he gives the dates the songs were copyrighted and who jointly wrote some of the songs with Hank.
Cusic sums it up with this comment.
"Hank and his songs remain easy to understand,but their effect eludes explanation,and defies duplication.They are the essence of country music."
You said it,Don; and thanks for a great book.
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Published in a single volume for the first time, the complete lyrics of Hank Williams, Sr., recall the great songwriter's meditations on misery and joy, love won and lost, Saturday night dancing and Sunday morning devotion.
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