Message to My Mother
Appearance
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"Message to My Mother" | |
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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.