I pay tribute to my friend Hank Thompson with this piece I made during the making of his CD, "Hank Thompson and Friends" for Curb Records. One of his finest albums. Thom Bresh
Hank Thompson was a class act and my idol, Hansford Smith Phyllis and myself were some of the last people to see Hank alive, as we went to visit Hank on his death bed in Keller Texas at he and Ann's home. I ask Hank if he wanted me to write a song about him or if there was anything he wanted me to do for him, his reply was " I can't think of anything" we visited for a while, spoke to Ann she said Hank was the best patient he never complained about anything. I drove Hansford and Phyllis back to Lampasas and came home to Austin. I was home about 45 minutes when Ann called and said Hank was gone. We went to a party for Hanks life at Billy Bob's in Ft Worth, there were several stars there Noel Haggard, Mel Tellis, Justin Trevino just to name a few. Hank will never be forgotten he is a very big legend and has some very big shoes to fill. Coutry singers will never put the feeling into the songs like hank. Hank gave me an autographed picture of the 3 Hanks 'Hank Williams, Hank Snow and Hank Thompson' they look to be in their late 20s I will cherish it forever. Buddy Funderburgh Hank Fan...
Me and my wife danced to Hank's beautiful dance music in the 50's, in Tucumcari, NM, and I am 85 years old, play his music every day, just so blessed that Hank was a legend for so many.
I won tickets to a show with Hank and Ray Price many years ago. I wanted to see Ray so bad cause I honestly don’t think he ever had a bad song. Ray didn’t make it due to illness but Hank put on a hell of a show. I was kinda surprised that I was the only one singing along with him and all those great tunes from the 40s and 50s. Despite his age the man still had a great set of pipes.
Very good, so glad I took the time to watch it, Ole Bill Mack does a good job telling the story of this great singer and performer. I got to see Hank about a year before his death in McAllen, TX. It was a good show and I am so glad that I went.
here we find the most underrepresented/appreciated person, i could play hank a good 24 hours-no repeats,no one has any idea,except a few fortunants, the fantastic stuff he did,there is work to be done, to even start listing whats missing is to daunting right now, i could come up with 30+ Lps right now! R.I.P. Hank, the greatest gentleman C&W has known,
The grearest in writing songs and the most fantastic in si nging them. His clear melodious voice just reaches down into your heart, soul, sometimes everything. He lived a good long life but for me be was srilll gone too soon.
Country Western Swing nobody did it better. The new Country Artists have lost their way as far as what Country Western should be. But.....they will keep trying the talent is there, Hoping for a real good Country Western tune ....'Soon''
Nice to see and hear some background history of those great musicians. Goosebumps!! It's a wonderful compilation Thom. Should be broadcasted everywhere. Casper
I bought this album in the late 90s and it was where I first heard Thom Bresh play. Nearly 20 years later I have heard and seen a lot more of Thom- he's amazing and it is always great to see Hank Thompson who was such a legend of country and western swing music. I play this album in my car. Hank said of his incredible feat of a hit in six consecutive decades that it was not quite as great as having a hit in six non-consecutive decades!
the songs asphalt cowboy and sweet thang were mailed to him when he was in Texas and he never sent me a check for the lyrics of the asphalt cowboy song, i guess he said his asphalt cowboy song was copyright was by the guy that opened his mail for him, so i guess i just lost that song and sweet thang was recorded by several artest like nat stuckey the guy that stole the lyrics and recorded them in shreveport la at paula records.
Anyone from southeast Michigan? I remember back in the mid 70's when the Hank Thompson show was on channel 20. They showed a chopper flying at the beginning of the show.
Hank Thompson was a class act and my idol, Hansford Smith Phyllis and myself were some of the last people to see Hank alive, as we went to visit Hank on his death bed in Keller Texas at he and Ann's home. I ask Hank if he wanted me to write a song about him or if there was anything he wanted me to do for him, his reply was " I can't think of anything" we visited for a while, spoke to Ann she said Hank was the best patient he never complained about anything. I drove Hansford and Phyllis back to Lampasas and came home to Austin. I was home about 45 minutes when Ann called and said Hank was gone. We went to a party for Hanks life at Billy Bob's in Ft Worth, there were several stars there Noel Haggard, Mel Tellis, Justin Trevino just to name a few.
Hank will never be forgotten he is a very big legend and has some very big shoes to fill. Coutry singers will never put the feeling into the songs like hank.
Hank gave me an autographed picture of the 3 Hanks 'Hank Williams, Hank Snow and Hank Thompson' they look to be in their late 20s I will cherish it forever.
Buddy Funderburgh
Hank Fan...
Me and my wife danced to Hank's beautiful dance music in the 50's, in Tucumcari, NM, and I am 85 years old, play his music every day, just so blessed that Hank was a legend for so many.
Hey Ben I grew up with my dad 80 and my uncles listening to HT.. It touches my heart what you wrote .....Thanks Ben ...Your a Good OL Boy!!!!!!!
I'm 15 and have been listening to him as long as I remember.
His music will never be forgotten. Rip Hank Thompson
I won tickets to a show with Hank and Ray Price many years ago. I wanted to see Ray so bad cause I honestly don’t think he ever had a bad song. Ray didn’t make it due to illness but Hank put on a hell of a show. I was kinda surprised that I was the only one singing along with him and all those great tunes from the 40s and 50s. Despite his age the man still had a great set of pipes.
Such a great man. Hank Thompson just an awesome person and country artist!!
this is one of the greatest singers that ever was smooth as silk thanks for the video
Love this guy singing
Hank is a true country legend and a cut above all the rest! Love the music.
My uncle famous Amos hedrck was hanks fiddle player
R. I. P.
Hank Thompson 🎸
Very good, so glad I took the time to watch it, Ole Bill Mack does a good job telling the story of this great singer and performer. I got to see Hank about a year before his death in McAllen, TX.
It was a good show and I am so glad that I went.
One of the greatest singer of all time R.I.P.
here we find the most underrepresented/appreciated person, i could play hank a good 24 hours-no repeats,no one has any idea,except a few fortunants, the fantastic stuff he did,there is work to be done, to even start listing whats missing is to daunting right now, i could come up with 30+ Lps right now! R.I.P. Hank, the greatest gentleman C&W has known,
The grearest in writing songs and the most fantastic in si nging them. His clear melodious voice just reaches down into your heart, soul, sometimes everything. He lived a good long life but for me be was srilll gone too soon.
Country Western Swing nobody did it better. The new Country Artists have lost their way as far as what Country Western should be. But.....they will keep trying the talent is there, Hoping for a real good Country Western tune ....'Soon''
Good to hear Bill Mack’s voice in there plugging the kind of music we all grew up with.
I really enjoyed this. Thanks for posting!
What a great guy, continue to play his music!
Love love love this. I cut my teeth to this music!! Great video!!
I love Hank's distinctive voice! Another Texan voice I love!!
Hello Brenda
How are you doing today?
Hank and George. OMG. THE BEST OF THE BEST. Saw Bresh at Natrona County High School Casper Wyoming years ago
Nice to see and hear some background history of those great musicians.
Goosebumps!! It's a wonderful compilation Thom. Should be broadcasted everywhere.
Casper
Absolutely wonderful! Thanks
Great tribute to a great musical talent. Thanks for sharing it.
I bought this album in the late 90s and it was where I first heard Thom Bresh play. Nearly 20 years later I have heard and seen a lot more of Thom- he's amazing and it is always great to see Hank Thompson who was such a legend of country and western swing music. I play this album in my car. Hank said of his incredible feat of a hit in six consecutive decades that it was not quite as great as having a hit in six non-consecutive decades!
What a fab. video*****Thank you for posting.
Thank you Shirley for sending.
Underated loved Hanks music 🎵
Hank has so muck cool it is a shame. Love his music.
I love hank Thompson
I crazy for certain voices
This is certainly a historical piece.
Thanks to Tom Bresh, the adoptive son of guitar great Merle Travis, for doing this piece..
Travis was my biological father.. No adoption here..
the songs asphalt cowboy and sweet thang were mailed to him when he was in Texas and he never sent me a check for the lyrics of the asphalt cowboy song, i guess he said his asphalt cowboy song was copyright was by the guy that opened his mail for him, so i guess i just lost that song and sweet thang was recorded by several artest like nat stuckey the guy that stole the lyrics and recorded them in shreveport la at paula records.
Anyone from southeast Michigan? I remember back in the mid 70's when the Hank Thompson show was on channel 20. They showed a chopper flying at the beginning of the show.
Tanya Tucker was only 39 in this video (1997). She looked at least 50. Would hate to see what time has done to the poor lady by this point in time.
Who played lead guitar on "The New Rovin' Gambler" album? Sounds like Merle Travis but not sure.
I thought that Cliff Richard had hits in 6 decades He's not country still a music artist Maybe you only count American hits