| "Message to My Mother" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Hank Williams | |
| A-side | "Mother Is Gone" |
| Released | 1955 |
| Recorded | 1950 (unconformed) |
| Genre | Country, folk |
| Length | 2:17 |
| Label | MGM Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Hank Williams |
"Message to my Mother" is a song written by Hank Williams. It was recorded as a demo in 1951 and released by MGM Records in 1955, two years after its composer's death.[1] It is notable for its length, clocking in at just over four minutes, which is unusual for a Williams song. The song tells the story of a young man on his deathbed imploring those around him to let his long-suffering mother know he has been saved. The song displays a clear Roy Acuff influence, whose songs with similar themes had a profound influence on a young Williams.
References
- ↑ Escott, Colin (2004). Hank Williams: The Biography. Back Bay. p. 334. ISBN 0-316-73497-7.
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