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Hank Williams — Jambalaya (on the Bayou)
Album: Jambalaya (On the Bayou) / Window Shopping
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Goodbye Joe me gotta go me oh my oh
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne the sweetest one me oh my oh
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou

Thibodaux Fontaineaux the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style and go hog wild me oh my oh
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Settle down far from town get me a pirogue
And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie...

Later on, swap my mon, get me a pirogue
And I'll catch all the fish on the bayou
Swap my mon, to buy Yvonne what she need-oh
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie...
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 Spiderwoman wrote:
I mean, Hank WILLIAMS…William…
 
OK, that's one vote in favor of William's conjecture...
 
I'll chime in with a thornier question:  that 6 months in purgatory which is the basis of William's coincidence hypothesis, is that on the current Terran time scale, or is it on the Christian 6-day creation time scale?  Six "months" could be six Terran years, or decades, or centuries...
Posted 1 month ago by bluwaterschooner    [ Reply ]
I mean, Hank WILLIAMS…William…
Posted 1 month ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

What decade was this? Thirties? Forties? Does anyone know?



1952.
Posted 1 year ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
"be gay-o" 

How the English language has changed. 
Posted 2 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
"Fill fruit jar" may be a reference to corn liquor.
Posted 3 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
It wasn't this version, it was a New Orleans version, but I remember listening to Jambalaya on my grandmother's 78 player - it only  played 78's!  Oh crap!  I just aged myself - again!  
Posted 4 years ago by mjlucas    [ Reply ]
Never much liked Country/Western music until I went to Nashville. It was there I discovered that I like "old" CW music, Hank, Patsy, Johnny, Merle and the rest.  Thanks RP for your diversity.
Posted 4 years ago by jimlandwehr2582    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:
Us Brits don't really get "country" the whole lot is a nonsense genre. 
 
I beg to differ! 
Posted 4 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
Us Brits don't really get "country" the whole lot is a nonsense genre.

But Hank... that's different. He'd probably roll in grave to hear the rot that set in. 
Posted 5 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
From a time when gay meant happy.
Posted 5 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
There is a typo in the lyrics posted here. It is not "fillet" gumbo, but "file" gumbo.
Voyez-vous cela?
Posted 5 years ago by NickDanger    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

You know you're a redneck when you spell "you're" "your".  
 Rednecks can't spell at all.

Posted 5 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
I had a Hankering to hear this. (drum roll and groan)
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
Classic - no Bayou Blues band does not play this.
Posted 5 years ago by johnnygyp    [ Reply ]
So nice to have some Hank on RP. I love the fact that I can hear Hank but also some of the newest electronica all on the same station... like nowhere else on the interwebs...  :)
Posted 5 years ago by sbird    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
you know your a redneck . . . when your front porch collapses and four dogs get killed.
 
You know you're a redneck when you spell "you're" "your".  
Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Another sad story of a musician contributing to their early demise... 
Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Still sounds perty good!
Posted 7 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 stickittotheman wrote:
He said "be gay-o". Is this spongeBob?
 

happily excited :  merry in a gay mood

keenly alive and exuberant :  having or inducing high spirits a bird's gay spring song

Showing or characterized by cheerfulness and lighthearted excitement

Grow up, kiddies.


Posted 7 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 Eva_Espinosa wrote:
 
      Yes, I do. For years Hank Williams has been given credit for the song "Jambalaya". This is not true. I have seen a tape of Hunter Hayes age 4 years old who later became Hank Williams singing and playing the accordian on a Hank Williams web site. It is an old Cajun folk song put to the tune of Grand Texas.  Don't get me wrong I love Hank Williams but lets give credit where credit is due.
 
The give away is when Hank incorrectly pronounces gayo  "guy - oh" which rhymes perfectly with Bayou and means to act in a proud and  "cocky" fashion like a rooster. 
Posted 8 years ago by davidhan    [ Reply ]
The give away is when Hank incorrectly pronounces gayo  "guy - oh" which rhymes perfectly with Bayou and means to act in a proud and  "cocky" fashion like a rooster. 
Posted 8 years ago by davidhan    [ Reply ]
 krlthms wrote:
I have heard recently on NPR that HW adapted the lyrics to an old Cajun song (in French), as a tribute to the old Cajun musicians in Bayou country. They even played the original. Does anyone know what I am talking about?
  
      Yes, I do. For years Hank Williams has been given credit for the song "Jambalaya". This is not true. I have seen a tape of Hunter Hayes age 4 years old who later became Hank Williams singing and playing the accordian on a Hank Williams web site. It is an old Cajun folk song put to the tune of Grand Texas.  Don't get me wrong I love Hank Williams but lets give credit where credit is due.

Posted 14 years ago by Eva_Espinosa    [ Reply ]
Hank. 'nuff said. All the haters just simply have no clue about what makes American music American... This is the real deal.
Posted 16 years ago by Buzzardcheater    [ Reply ]
have no idea what he's saying this whole some, but i love the way it sounds
Posted 16 years ago by StickerSticker    [ Reply ]
Play an old song and see what people post...
Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
Stefen wrote:
What decade was this? Thirties? Forties? Does anyone know?
According to the "Official Hank Williams" website here is your answer: https://www.hankwilliams.com/10_2_d04.html It was recorded somewhere between 8/10/51 and 9/23/52. He wrote the song, which I didn't know. On his site they have a picture of him as a young man. If you have ever seen HW iii it is no wonder why they say Hank the 3rd is "a walking ghost."
Posted 16 years ago by rockstarbro    [ Reply ]
you know your a redneck . . . when your front porch collapses and four dogs get killed.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Stefen wrote:
What decade was this? Thirties? Forties? Does anyone know?
released in 1952. I like Ike!
Posted 16 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
So this is Hank Williams... I recognize it from GTA San Andreas
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Classic and definitely eclectic. Pass the tabasco for my Jambalaya
Posted 16 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Stefen wrote:
What decade was this? Thirties? Forties? Does anyone know?
Vintage 1951...........
Posted 16 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
Like most versions of this song but I think Fats is No 1.
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
haven't done THIS in a while... Mmmmm....Jambalaya....Aurghhhhh!
that should be aaaahhhhhIIIIEEE!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
What decade was this? Thirties? Forties? Does anyone know?
Posted 17 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
MM13 wrote:
I'm fully aware of all the artists who name Hank Williams as a major influence and I won't deny his impact on a part of American music history, but (big sigh) I can't really listen to this and keep a straight face.
I don't think you're supposed to listen to this with a straight face!
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Just beautiful. Never understood the lyrics in the CCR cover but they come out clear here.
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Fundamental
Posted 17 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
not a big fan
Posted 17 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
I'm fully aware of all the artists who name Hank Williams as a major influence and I won't deny his impact on a part of American music history, but (big sigh) I can't really listen to this and keep a straight face.
Posted 17 years ago by MM13    [ Reply ]
kcar wrote:
More Hank please! "Honky Tonkin'" would be a great place to start.
I am always amazed at all sortsa bands who claim Hank as an influence in their music take it from the experts if not from me? Please note, Hank Rocks!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
More Hank please! "Honky Tonkin'" would be a great place to start.
Posted 17 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
tiggers wrote:
Thank you RP. It's rare in this day an age that I can find a reason that I am glad to be British and to live in the UK, but if this is what passes for quality musical entertainment in some parts of the US then glad I am.
lol
Posted 17 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP. It's rare in this day an age that I can find a reason that I am glad to be British and to live in the UK, but if this is what passes for quality musical entertainment in some parts of the US then glad I am.
Posted 17 years ago by tiggers    [ Reply ]
krlthms wrote:
I have heard recently on NPR that HW adapted the lyrics to an old Cajun song (in French), as a tribute to the old Cajun musicians in Bayou country. They even played the original. Does anyone know what I am talking about?
No, but as a Louisiana resident, I'd be really interested if you find out.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I have heard recently on NPR that HW adapted the lyrics to an old Cajun song (in French), as a tribute to the old Cajun musicians in Bayou country. They even played the original. Does anyone know what I am talking about?
Posted 17 years ago by krlthms    [ Reply ]
Makes me think of a karaoke bar I used to hang out at in Wabeno, Wisconsin. It was owned by an older couple (probably in their 70s), and the old woman would come out from behind the bar every Saturday night around 1 a.m. and sing this one. That was after she had been drinking continuously since 11:00 Monday morning. Anyway, it gets an 8 from me.
Posted 17 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
I just like the words. Funny song.
If you think this is fun, you should hear the Dash Rip Rock version. Now, that's a barn burner!
Posted 17 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
Never really cared for this one much, especially in comparison to some of his other stuff like Settin' the Woods on Fire, which is awesome. Still, any Hank is better than no Hank!
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I just like the words. Funny song.
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
cataloger wrote:
You just can't go wrong with Hank
Unless you're Hank Jr.
too true. too friggin' true. fortunately, the talent seems to have simply skipped one generation ~ Hank III is some seriously good s#@t...
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
I don't like this that much, but I think it's important to hear music that made it all possible. This is an exemple. Whatever the musicianship, the artistic quality of those pionners set a standard that is still valid today.
Posted 19 years ago by Dior    [ Reply ]
haven't done THIS in a while... Mmmmm....Jambalaya....Aurghhhhh!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
this is cool... especially as part of a fiddle set!
Posted 19 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
hank rocks ! well maybe not rock but he is cool in his way
Posted 19 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
here's hoping that things on the bayou aren't too terrible just now...
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Aren't there some instruments out of tune?
Posted 19 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
RP is digging deep into the roots of the American music scene. And I'm digging it.
Posted 19 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
Anytime I hear Hank Sr. I think of my father who loved all things Hank Sr. So, I love all things Hank Sr., too. Thanks for playing him here and letting me hear him over the air. I appreciate it.
Posted 19 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
Johray63 wrote:
Only two chords, but it had all to turn it into a classic.
If you'll listen closely, there are three chords (I-IV-V)...
Posted 19 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
YEEEEEEEEHAWW! Hank lives on RP!
Posted 19 years ago by troubadour27    [ Reply ]
Cranked this one up to 10, my fellow workers are loving it!!
Posted 19 years ago by ZarSU    [ Reply ]
So this is what Country was supposed to be like...gosh, I like this. Not only has RP opened me up to new artists and songs, but to new genres (for me, at least). Good job, Bill.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Gives me chills and brings back great memories!
Posted 19 years ago by TeddiB    [ Reply ]
Sorry, can't feel the "enthusiasm" with this one, only a "ho-hum" from me.
Posted 19 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
cataloger wrote:
You just can't go wrong with Hank
Unless you're Hank Jr.
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
He said "be gay-o". Is this spongeBob?
Posted 19 years ago by stickittotheman    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
The best singer songwriter to ever hit Country music. No one comes close to Hank.
(click here)
Posted 19 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
The best singer songwriter to ever hit Country music. No one comes close to Hank.
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Iyz be a NEW yawker n I married me a Lusianan girl in '99. Dis here wuz our weddn dance & sho nuff be true....we has sum fun down on da Bayo Thanks for the mem'ries (and no offense mint wit da spllenig.)
Posted 19 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
A follow-up with The Waterboys' Has Anybody Here Seen Hank? would be pretty cool too. (I know it doesn't fit the current set theme --- so maybe a Hank set, Bill?)
Posted 20 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 20 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
8) tasty
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Only two chords, but it had all to turn it into a classic.
Posted 20 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Hank is truly incredible. Pure singing. Similar to Johnny Cash except Hank hits the notes.
Posted 20 years ago by JonnySteele    [ Reply ]
Hats off to Hank, who penned the tune. However, in this particular case, I prefer a cover....any cover. And I'm a Louisianian, born & bred!
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
A sweet and simple tune that is also one of the most influential of American recordings.
Posted 20 years ago by TML    [ Reply ]
You just can't go wrong with Hank
Posted 20 years ago by cataloger    [ Reply ]