Hank Williams Live-1952

1952 was rough on Hank Williams: his marriage ended and his career was in worse shape than his tortured back. But by September he was recording, playing concerts, and on the radio again. What changed? We can only guess.

“Hank Williams Live - 1952” offers folks a chance to imagine what it might have been like that fall, listening to Hank sing and tell stories as he prepared to enjoy life again. We know that joy was short lived - death claimed him New Year’s Eve, 1952. But for two hours we can go back to the Kawliga Café and the Hank that captivated audiences and set the standard for generations of country entertainers to come. “Hank Williams Live” is not a true story, but the stories in it are true. And if it ain’t exactly factual well, as Hank would say, “What Momma don’t know won’t hurt’er!”