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Hank Williams Sr.: Country's First Superstar: Multiple Choice
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- 01Often cited as a masterpiece of songwriting, which Hank Williams song is known as 'the Hillbilly Shakespeare's' ultimate expression of loneliness?
- 02In 1951, which famous pop crooner had a major crossover hit with a cover of Hank's 'Cold, Cold Heart,' helping to bridge country and pop music?
- 03The song 'Jambalaya (On the Bayou)' is heavily based on the melody and musical style of what culture?
- 04The upbeat tune 'Hey, Good Lookin'' is essentially an invitation for what?
- 05The narrative song 'Kaw-Liga' tells the story of a tragic romance between whom?
- 06Which song was, with grim irony, the last single released during Hank Williams's lifetime?
- 07Which song's legendary 1949 performance at the Grand Ole Opry required six encores and launched Hank Williams to superstardom?
- 08What was the official name of Hank Williams's influential backing band?
- 09Hank Williams's classic song 'Your Cheatin' Heart' was released under what circumstances?
- 10In the song 'Honky Tonk Blues,' the narrator leaves his rural home and catches a train headed for where?