Lovesick blues cover by kenny Mac

kenny mac · July 31, 2021, 04:02:46 AM

Hi guys,
I always remember this song being played from my dads collection so its got good memories. Ive decided for this fest to do a song that means something from my childhood so next one will be for my mum x
This recording is just me and my Michael kelly telecaster so pretty stripped back.
I always thought Hank wrote it.
Heres the info

"Lovesick Blues" is a show tune written by Cliff Friend and Irving Mills. The song first appeared in the 1922 musical Oh, Ernest. It was first recorded by Elsie Clark and then by Jack Shea (both 1922). Emmett Miller recorded it in 1925 and 1928, followed by country music singer Rex Griffin circa 1938. The recordings by Griffin and Miller inspired Hank Williams to perform the song during his first appearances on the Louisiana Hayride radio show in 1948. Receiving an enthusiastic reception from the audience, Williams decided to record his own version despite initial push back from his producer Fred Rose and his band.

Hilary · July 31, 2021, 04:29:27 AM

Blooming fantastic - what a delight!

DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee · July 31, 2021, 07:57:32 AM

Really nice cover version. The sounds faithful to the era. I like the stripes back sound, nice playing and great vocals too.
Darren

Mach · July 31, 2021, 12:03:59 PM

Hey Kenny I like your take on this classic from the guitar tap count off to the rotary swirl at the end. Good job.
My Dad was a big Hank fan and country/bluegrass advocate for the festivals we attended.

Mach

You can find 136 versions of this song>> https://secondhandsongs.com/work/39909/versions

Hook · July 31, 2021, 12:54:29 PM

Dude, spectacular sounding recording...could have been done in my car. Love this.
Rock on!

StephenM · July 31, 2021, 08:13:15 PM

when you can sing as well as you..a guitar is all you really need...

neat that you revived such an old song...

guitarron · August 01, 2021, 03:46:23 PM

Nice cover. Love the old classics. Nicely done

Ferryman_1957 · August 02, 2021, 05:02:32 AM

Don't know the original but you did a great job here. Your vocals are superb and I loved the back story. A really good way to remember your dad and the happy days of youth. Looking forward to the next one....