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Those seeking a definitive introduction to Hank Williams Sr.'s music need look no further than 40 GREATEST HITS, a beautifully produced set that includes all but three of Hank's Top 20 hits. All the essential tracks are here, revealing Williams' mastery of both heartbreak songs (for which he, the composer of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," "Cold, Cold Heart" and numerous other classics, is justly famous) and joyful, upbeat numbers (such as "Jambalaya," "Hey, Good Lookin'," and "Howling at the Moon").
Unlike many Williams retrospectives, 40 GREATEST HITS abstains from efforts to "improve" Hank's music with such abominations as "enhanced stereo" (a cheesy reprocessing trick that transforms monophonic recordings into poor, echo-laden approximations of stereo) and posthumously added string sections. Instead, the set presents Williams' music in its original monophonic setting. 40 GREATEST HITS is arranged chronologically, allowing listeners to better appreciate the rapid rise and development of country's greatest singer and songwriter.
Mastered from the original mono tapes and 78-rpm discs.
Recorded at Castle Recording Co. and Castle Studios, Nashville, Tennessee between April 21, 1947 and September 23, 1952; Herzog Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio on December 22, 1948 and August 30, 1949.
Personnel includes: Hank Williams (vocals, acoustic guitar); Zeke Turner (guitar); Jerry Byrd (steel guitar).
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Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.126) - Ranked #129 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "[N]o single Williams LP combines the punch and scope of his genius like this all-hits set..." Hank Williams 40 Greatest Hits Songs 40 Greatest Hits Music Review  Countrys first superstar
What more can be said about Hank Williams that hasn't already been said?He was the first megastar who set the stage for future generations of country stars. Hearing these songs as they sounded when they first came out on 78s is an exciting listen into how country has evolved over a half-century. The recording techniques were very primitive by today's standards, the bass is barely audible, and no drums were used (except in "Kaw-Liga"), but that's part of what makes these recordings so historical. The musicianship was top-notch, the songs are first rate (most penned by Williams himself), and the emotional content is heart-wrenchingly excellent. Every country singer today owes Hank Williams the praise he deserves. The first and greatest!
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