Description
The greatest hits by Hank Williams, founding father of contemporary country music and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Deceased at the untimely age of 29, his songs have been covered by more than 3,000 artists, including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, and Elvis Presley.
Available as a limited edition deluxe digipack CD edition, with 29 of his greatest hits and limited edition 180g vinyl with gatefold sleeve, with 22 of his greatest hits.
Regarded as one of the most significant and influential musicians of the 20th century, Hank Williams recorded 55 singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Seller charts, five released posthumously, and twelve that reached #1. Presented here are 29 of his greatest hits.
"Hank Williams is one of my favourite artists of all time. 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' is probably the saddest song I ever heard." - Elvis Presley
If I went to a desert island, I'd take with me some Hank Williams records. I could never live without a little Hank." - Keith Richards