"Hey Good Lookin" is just such a classic song for me. I honestly grew up listening to this song a lot by convenience so I felt very familiar with it when I had the opportunity to critically break it down. Hank Williams did an amazing job at creating a memorable Country song especially with his iconic voice. For me I personally find it a perfect fit for the style of the song along with his nasally voice. Personally it gives vibes that its supposed to be coming from a lower end of the financial class. It's as if he's supposed to be uneducated with lyrics such as "No more lookin', I know I've been tooken' " as to hopefully meet up with an average person. I think Hank Williams was smart in the regards that he wasn't trying to make his song too flashy or elegant. But rather, I feel he was self aware that if he wanted to have success in creating a song such as this, he needs to make it fairly energetic and fun. For me personally, Hank Williams has become an iconic face in country music who honestly pushed the boundaries on what country music could become.
Oh yeah, I could not agree more. Putting the accent and country drawl into the lyrics really gives it an energy that's totally for the people listening, and it's not supposed to impress anyone, but it is supposed to draw people in and make them feel at home.
ReplyDeleteI like how you mentioned how he was self-aware as to the way he wrote his lyrics; I think it's really cool that he knew he wouldn't be appealing everyone with his song, but he loved it and performed it regardless
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