I have been listening to the recent six-CD release of Hank Williams performances from The Mother’s Best radio shows as well as reading a biography. So, I cannot get enough Hank. There are not a lot of live performance recordings so I was happy to find this gem.
Below is the audio from Hank Williams performing on July 13, 1952 at Sunset Park in West Grove Pennsylvania. In less than six months, the great singer-songwriter, who was born on September 17, 1923, would be dead on January 1, 1953.
By the time of the 1952 performance, alcohol and heart problems were already haunting Williams, nipping at his heels. But his legendary talent was still on full display. So check out this live performance.
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