Thompson's musical style, characterized as Honky Tonk Swing, is a mixture of big-band instrumentation, fiddle and steel guitar that supports his distinctive, gravelly baritone vocals on songs he often writes himself. His backing band, The Brazos Valley Boys, was voted the No.1 Country Western Band for 14 years in a row by Billboard Magazine.
He decided to pursue his musical talent after serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a radioman and studying electrical engineering at the university level. His first single was "Whoa Sailor" in 1946. The year 1952 brought his first #1 disc, "The Wild Side of Life", which contained the memorable line "I didn't know God made honky-tonk angels" (which inspired the Kitty Wells response, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"). Other hits followed in quick succession in the 1950s and 1960s. Although not as prominent in later decades, he has remained an active and respected performer in the field, finding new audiences as a result of the resurgence of a harder-edged sound in country music.
Hank Thompson was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989 and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1997. He was born 3 September 1925 in Waco, Texas, and passed away at home in Keller, Texas, on 6 November 2007, just four days after cancelling his final tour.
A Six Pack to Go
Hank Thompson Lyrics
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Please don't be so slow
I've got time for me more round and a six pack to go
Tomorrow morning's Sunday I'm gonna be feeling low
So please please bartender I want a six pack to go
I've be a drinking all day long taking in the town
I've done spent my whole paycheck just a honky tonking round
I don't have enough to pay my rent I ain't gonna worry though
I've got time for one more round and a six pack to go
Hey Mr. Bartender
Please don't be so slow
I've got time for me more round and a six pack to go
Tomorrow morning's Sunday I'm gonna be feeling low
So please please bartender I want a six pack to go
I've be a drinking all day long taking in the town
I've done spent my whole paycheck just a honky tonking round
I don't have enough to pay my rent
I ain't gonna worry though
I've got time for one more round and a six pack to go
One sick pack to go
The song "A Six Pack to Go" by Hank Thompson is a classic honky-tonk song that tells the story of a hardworking man who has been drinking all day and night. He is desperately asking the bartender for one last round of drinks and a six-pack to take with him, as he knows he will be feeling low the next day. The singer has blown through his entire paycheck on honky-tonking, and although he's not sure how he's going to pay his rent, he's not too worried about it. He is trying to savor the moment and have another round before heading home.
The song showcases the hard-drinking, partying lifestyle that was prevalent in country music during the 1950s and 1960s. It is a commentary on the joy of living in the moment and not worrying about the consequences of one's actions. The singer knows that he is going to be feeling the effects of his drinking the next day, but he is willing to deal with the consequences in exchange for a good time.
The song's catchy melody and relatable lyrics have made it a classic in the country music genre. It has been covered by numerous artists over the years and remains a popular tune to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Mr. Bartender
Addressing the bartender for his attention
Please don't be so slow
Requesting the bartender to serve quickly
I've got time for one more round and a six pack to go
Asking for six bottles of beer to take away along with one more drink to consume at the bar
Tomorrow morning's Sunday I'm gonna be feeling low
Acknowledging that tomorrow he will feel low due to hangover
So please please bartender I want a six pack to go
Urging the bartender to serve the requested drinks before closing time
I've be a drinking all day long taking in the town
Drinking the entire day while exploring the town
I've done spent my whole paycheck just a honky tonking round
Spent all the money on dancing and having fun in a honky tonk bar
I don't have enough to pay my rent
Acknowledging the inability to pay rent due to expenses on drinking and partying
I ain't gonna worry though
Being carefree and not worrying about the rent
I've got time for one more round and a six pack to go
Reiterating the request for one more drink at the bar and six more beers to take away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dick Hart, Hank Thompson, John Lowe
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@thelastjohnwayne
Oh those old Country drinkin songs. I remember as a kid sitting in the back seat seat of those big 60s cars waiting hours for my parents to finally come out of the bar. And then while on the way home on the AM Radio stations like KWJJ playing those old country drinkin songs.
@chadgreen2179
Is anyone else in 2019 still listening to this good music besides me. This song is on every which way but loose with Clint Eastwood when he gets in his truck from the road side market.
@Mabdog3597
Even 21 year olds from Kentucky are listening (a.k.a. me.)
@keithlarge1151
And a six pack to go.....ah yeah
@shitbox7413
chad green, Listening in 2020. 😎🤘
@rodneyrtennis1279
Still listening in 2020🇺🇸
@ashokjayewickreme3892
Way over in little old sunny SRI LANKA we are listening to Hank Thompson !!
@joypommerville9028
Joy Pomervil
This was my husband' favorite song . He passed in May of 2013
@joypommerville9028
Hank is
@johnmoris6565
Yeah, you're right, Mr. Hank is a great singer and he will forever be missed, okay tell me are you a big fan of Mr. Hank?