Fun Trivia : Williams, Hank Sr.

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Williams, Hank Sr.

Who was Hank's wife at the time of his death?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


Billie Jean. Hank married Billie Jean Jones Eshliman on October 18, 1952. She was the daughter of the Bossier City, Louisiana police chief. The next day he married her two more times for paying audiences. Audrey was his first wife, Lillian (or Lillie) was his Mother, and Lycrecia was Audrey's daughter from a previous marriage.



Who did his widow marry after his death?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


Johnny Horton. Johnny Horton died November 5, 1960 in an auto accident in Texas.



When did Hank die?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


January 1, 1953. He was on his way to Canton, Ohio, to do a New Year's Day show.



What song did Hank write and sing that he received a petition to never sing again?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


'The Two-Faced Preacher'. He received a petition by 22 preachers not to ever sing the song again.



How is Jett Williams related to Hank Sr.?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


daughter. Jett was born 5 days after Hank died, but not to Audrey or Billie Jean. Anyone wishing to know more should go to www.jettwilliams.com.



From what birth disorder did Hank suffer?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


Spina Bifida. Hank was never treated for this disorder and may have been the reason for his drinking and drugs in order to stop the constant pain he was in.



Where is Hank buried?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


Montgomery, Alabama. Over twenty-five thousand gathered to bid him farewell.



By what other name did Hank record?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


Luke the Drifter. He used this pseudonym when he wanted to record a different type of song from what he normally sang.



In what month and year did Hank and Audrey get married the first time?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


December, 1944. They were married at a filling station (that is a gas station for those of you too young to remember when they were called that) near Andalusia, Alabama.



In the movie about Hank Williams Sr. called 'Your Cheating Heart', starring George Hamilton III, what was the song that the people stood up and sang when it was announced he was dead?

The Great Hank Williams Sr


'I Saw The Light'. It was so sad, but I don't know if it really happened, but I know I cried every time I saw the movie. If anyone knows where to get a copy of this movie, let me know.



'Goodbye Joe, _________________, me oh my oh'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Me gotta go.



'Me gotta go pole the ______________ down the bayou'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Pirogue.



'My _______________, the sweetest one, me oh my oh. Son of a gun, we'll have good fun on the bayou'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Yvonne.



'Jambalaya, a ___________ and a fillet gumbo'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Crawfish pie.



'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ______________ amie oh'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Ma chere.



'Pick guitar, fill ______ jar and be gay oh. Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Fruit.



'____________, Fountaineaux, the place is buzzin'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Thibodaux.



'Kinfolk come to see _________ by the dozen'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Yvonne.



'Dress ___________, go hog wild, me oh my oh. Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou'?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


In style.



What city is the Hank Williams Museum located?

Hank Williams, Sr.'s 'Jambalaya'


Montgomery. The museum is located in downtown Montgomery at the train station. In an article featured in the 1997 edition of Esquire Magazine, there is talk of a new movie about Hank Williams, Sr.



'There's a tear in my beer 'cause ______________ for you, dear'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


I'm cryin'.



'You are on my __________ mind'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Lonely.



'Into these __________ beers, I have shed a million tears'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Last nine.



'You are on my ___________ mind'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Lonely.



'I'm gonna keep on sittin' here until I'm ____________'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Petrified.



'There's a tear in my beer 'cause I'm __________ for you, dear. You are on my ___________ mind'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Cryin' Lonely .



'Last night I ____________ the floor, and the night before'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Walked.



'You are on my __________ mind. It seems my life is through, and I'm so __________ blue'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Lonely Doggone .



I'm gonna keep on sittin' here, till I can't ___________, and then maybe my heart won't hurt me so'? won't hurt me so

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Move a toe.



'There's a tear in my beer 'cause I'm __________ for you, dear. You are on my __________ mind'?

Hank Sr.'s 'There's A Tear In My Beer'


Cryin' Lonely . I hope that you enjoyed this quiz. Hank will always be the best. Thank you for taking this quiz!



Where weas Hank born?

Hank Williams sr. the Man


Mount Olive, Alabama. He was born on 17th September, 1923.