Dave the Spazz of WFMU’s Beware of the Blog just posted on Hank Williams, I can’t pretend to know too much about Williams, but what I’ve heard of him is pretty phenomenal. So the recording of a live performance by Williams in Sunset Park, PA on July 13th, 1952 was pretty educational. From his music I always imagined him as this dark and brooding figure (which I’m sure he was to some degree), but what’s great about this recording is how funny he is. He tells a joke/anecdote about a guy who was in the doghouse with his wife, so he sent her a letter enclosing a check payable for a 1,000 hugs and kisses. Only to receive a letter back from his wife letting him know the iceman cashed that check this morning 
Also, the music is pretty awesome as well. And perhaps a hymn is in order, “I Saw the Light” is wonderful. There is also a bit where he’s pushing his song books towards the end of the performance, offering autographs. Seemed like quite a different, personable venue for an icon of 20th century popular music.
Anyway, here it is:
Download Hank Williams performing in Sunset Park, PA on July 13th, 1952
You know, I’m not sure. I figure WFMU is cool with it given I trackbacked to the original post, and simply linked to the actual audio file. That being the case, if they suggest they’re not cool with it, I’ll gladly take it down and leave the link to the original post, not too big a deal.
Good advice and thanks, I’ll take that approach and save WFMU some bandwidth, particularly given how much their blog rules.
Sunset Park and New River Ranch are all but gone now. Just a mere memory. How sad; I really wish they were still around for us younger ol’ timers to enjoy.