Born in Mount Olive, Butler County, Alabama, Williams moved to Georgiana, where he met Rufus Payne, a black street performer who gave him guitar lessons in exchange for meals. Payne had a major influence on Williams's later musical style. During this time, Williams informally changed his name to Hank, believing it to be a better name for country music. After moving to Montgomery, Williams began his career in 1937 when WSFA radio station producers hired him to perform and host a 15-minute program. He formed as backup the Drifting Cowboys band, which was managed by his mother, and dropped out of school to devote all of his time to his career.
When several of his band members were conscripted to military service during World War II, Williams had trouble with their replacements and started drinking heavily, causing WSFA to dismiss him. Williams eventually married Audrey Sheppard, who became his manager for nearly a decade. After recording "Never Again" and "Honky Tonkin'" with Sterling Records, he signed a contract with MGM Records. In 1948 he released "Move it on Over," which became a hit, and also joined the Louisiana Hayride radio program. In 1949, he released a cover of "Lovesick Blues," which carried him into the mainstream of music. After an initial rejection, Williams joined the Grand Ole Opry. He had 11 number one songs between 1948 and 1953, though he was unable to read or notate music to any significant degree. Among the hits he wrote were "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Hey, Good Lookin'," and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."
During his last years Williams's consumption of alcohol, morphine and other painkillers severely compromised his professional and personal life. He divorced his wife and was dismissed by the Grand Ole Opry due to frequent drunkenness. Williams died suddenly in the early morning hours of New Years Day in 1953 at the age of 29. Despite his short life, Williams has had a major influence on country music. The songs he wrote and recorded have been covered by numerous artists, many of whom have also had hits with the tunes, in a range of pop, gospel, blues and rock styles.
Alabama governor Gordon Persons officially proclaimed September 21 "Hank Williams Day". The first celebration, in 1954 featured the unveiling of a monument at the Cramton Bowl, that was later placed in the grave site of Williams. The ceremony featured Ferlin Husky interpreting "I Saw the Light".[70]
Williams had 11 number one hits in his career ("Lovesick Blues," "Long Gone Lonesome Blues," "Why Don't You Love Me," "Moanin' the Blues," "Cold, Cold Heart," "Hey, Good Lookin'," "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)," "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive," "Kaw-Liga," "Your Cheatin' Heart," and "Take These Chains from My Heart"), as well as many other top ten hits.[71]
In 1961, Williams was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and he was inducted in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1985. In 1987, he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame under the category Early Influence. He was ranked second in CMT's 40 Greatest Men of Country Music in 2003, behind only Johnny Cash. His son, Hank Jr., was ranked on the same list. In 2004 Rolling Stone ranked him number 74 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. The website Acclaimedmusic, which collates recommendations of albums and recording artists, has a year-by-year recommendation for top artists. Hank Williams is ranked first for the decade 1940–1949 for his song "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." Many rock and roll pioneers of the 1950s, such as Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded Williams songs early in their careers.
There's No Room In My Heart for the Blues
Hank Williams Lyrics
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Love is satisfied to either win or lose
Darling if our pathway parts let there be no broken hearts
There's no room in my heart for the blues
There's no room in my life for a sigh
We'll be strong enough to face our last goodbye
Darling if our romance ends let us part as best of friends
There's no room in my memory for tears
We left back on and be forgotten souvenirs
If your hungry heart forgets, let there be no sad regrets
There's no room in my heart for the blues
There's no room in my life for a sigh
We'll be strong enough to face our last goodbye
Darling if our romance ends let us be as best of friends
There's no room in my heart for the blues
The song "There's No Room In My Heart for the Blues" by Hank Williams is a classic country ballad that reflects on a love that has faced its challenges, but ultimately remains strong. The singer proclaims that there is no room in his heart for the blues, meaning that he will not allow himself to dwell on sadness or regret in his relationship. Love, in his view, is either a victory or a defeat, but it is always worth taking the risk.
The lyrics suggest that the couple may have to part ways in the future, but the singer insists that they should do so without any broken hearts. He hopes that if they must go their separate ways, they can part as best friends and move on without any lingering bitterness. The message of the song is ultimately one of positivity and resilience in the face of adversity, which is a common theme in Hank Williams's music.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no room in my heart for the blues
My heart is overflowing with love and there is simply no space for feelings of sadness and melancholy
Love is satisfied to either win or lose
Love is content with whatever outcome it may face, good or bad
Darling if our pathway parts let there be no broken hearts
If we must part ways, let's do so without any hard feelings or emotional scars
There's no room in my life for a sigh
I choose to live my life with positivity and optimism and will not allow myself to dwell on negative emotions
We'll be strong enough to face our last goodbye
We have the strength to handle the end of our relationship, no matter how difficult it may be
Darling if our romance ends let us part as best of friends
In the event our relationship does indeed end, let's choose to remain friends and not let bitterness take over
There's no room in my memory for tears
I refuse to hold onto painful memories or let them consume me, instead I choose to move on and leave the past behind
We left back on and be forgotten souvenirs
The memories of our past love will always be with us but they will not define us or dictate our future
If your hungry heart forgets, let there be no sad regrets
If you are able to move on from our relationship, let's do so without any regrets or sorrow, rather with a sense of peace and closure
There's no room in my heart for the blues
My heart is filled with joy and love, and I refuse to allow any negative emotions to taint it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROSE, TURNER
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stan nipper
Hank Williams Sr. had such a beautiful haunting voice.
Mike Aubuchon
In 6 short years Hank Williams recorded Country Music gold over and over .
Achieved more in 6 years then some artists do in decades .
Arguably ( not to me , but some ) the greatest country music singer of all time .
If Country music has its own Mt. Rushmore . It would start with Hank Williams and include Merle Haggard - George Jones and Johnny Cash .
Couldn't think of 4 artists who could represent country music better .
Josh Wallace
Jimmie Rodgers
Kathleen Evans
I love hank Williams. I have never heard this gorgeous song before. Thank you x
Edward Peterson
Great song, great performance.
Glenn Johnson
Glenn Johnson Hank`s demos were just as atmospheric as his studio cuts!The Master!Hank`s music will never die.Love this song.Thank you for uploading this.
Fernando ledesma
I always think about this man how much inspired me. listening to his music one of best and greatest of all time. Roy Acuff one of his heroes ☺🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎤🎻
James Powell
Great song just hank and his guitar love it.
jtls8
Had not heard this in a long time. Thanks for shareing.
Vincent McAuley
Hank was definitely the king.