So Lonesome I Could Cry (cover)

[Bob1131]

Here is my rendition of Hank Williams' classic from 1952.

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry


Even though this has been covered by many artists over the years it never seems to lose its luster...a simple and heartfelt song for all time.

[Silly Moustache]

Well done.

Hank songs are always well worth revisiting. His recordings of this song were always too upbeat to my mind - but he was aiming at a slightly different audience I guess and left the Steel guitar to add in the musical sadness.

The Lyrics tell a story of someone so cast down that they see everything negatively, and simply don't know what to do.

I note that you used a descending bass line - and Randy Travis used this to great effect, with a similar line up to Hank's.



Marty Stuart and Keith Urban seem to get the soul of the song across well.



I recorded this little video late one night - long way from perfect, but I thought it should be expressed as a blues, and i had my National tuned to open D.



...then I discovered this !



Bluesy, bottleneck, and descending bass line !

[Bob1131]

Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

Well done.

Hank songs are always well worth revisiting. His recordings of this song were always too upbeat to my mind - but he was aiming at a slightly different audience I guess and left the Steel guitar to add in the musical sadness.

The Lyrics tell a story of someone so cast down that they see everything negatively, and simply don't know what to do.

I note that you used a descending bass line - and Randy Travis used this to great effect, with a similar line up to Hank's.


Marty Stuart and Keith Urban seem to get the soul of the song across well.

I recorded this little video late one night - long way from perfect, but I thought it should be expressed as a blues, and i had my National tuned to open D.


...then I discovered this !

Bluesy, bottleneck, and descending bass line !

Thanks for giving it a listen and taking time to reply. Your post provides good examples of what I mentioned in the opening post...there have been many covers of this great classic!

[JoeCharter]

Gorgeous vocals, Bob. Absolutely stunning. I can hear the emotion and vulnerability in your voice. Nice guitar work, too!

[Ditch]

Very, very good !! Enjoyed that a great deal.

[Bob1131]

Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Gorgeous vocals, Bob. Absolutely stunning. I can hear the emotion and vulnerability in your voice. Nice guitar work, too!

Thank you, Mau! I really appreciate you listening and taking the time to comment. Your kind comments always encourages me to continue my music journey!

Originally Posted by Ditch

Very, very good !! Enjoyed that a great deal.

That is very kind, Ditch! Thank you very much!

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Gorgeous vocals, Bob. Absolutely stunning. I can hear the emotion and vulnerability in your voice. Nice guitar work, too!

My trio rehearsed a new arrangement of this so0ng this afternpoon. After a while our bass player said 2this song isn't sad , it's depressing ! Do we really intend to sing it to an audience?" He was serious.

I asked him if he liked blues numbers. "Oh yes!"

And what are most blues songs about ?

"oh! er ....never mind."

[GibbyPrague]

Another classic Bob recording. Top notch singing, playing and as always, recording.

[marty bradbury]

That was great Bob! Thanks!

[Bob1131]

Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

My trio rehearsed a new arrangement of this so0ng this afternpoon. After a while our bass player said 2this song isn't sad , it's depressing ! Do we really intend to sing it to an audience?" He was serious.

I asked him if he liked blues numbers. "Oh yes!"

And what are most blues songs about ?

"oh! er ....never mind."

Tell him that the hallmark of old country music was heartbreak and sad songs!

Originally Posted by GibbyPrague

Another classic Bob recording. Top notch singing, playing and as always, recording.

You are very kind! Thank you!

Originally Posted by marty bradbury

That was great Bob! Thanks!

Thank you, Marty!

[noledog]

Wow Bob, I think that is my favorite rendition I've heard...nice warm vox and playing the way it's supposed to be, I loved it bro! x 10!

eric

[SalFromChatham]

Bob. Your impeccable vocal tracks always amaze me. Outstanding.

Edited... I also listened to Silly Moustache. A big well done to you as well. Honest. Pure. Perfect.

[Bob1131]

Originally Posted by noledog

Wow Bob, I think that is my favorite rendition I've heard...nice warm vox and playing the way it's supposed to be, I loved it bro! x 10!

eric

Many thanks, Eric!!

Originally Posted by themissal

Bob. Your impeccable vocal tracks always amaze me. Outstanding.

Edited... I also listened to Silly Moustache. A big well done to you as well. Honest. Pure. Perfect.

Thank you, Sal! You are very kind.