Post by Dan Cooper on Sept 16, 2005 1:36:26 GMT -5
Hello Everyone This is Dan Cooper.
For more than 45 years I have been a researcher and collector of Hanks' Music and Books on His Life.
I have spent many hours on the 'puter at various message boards such as Nathan's answering questions and correcting misconceptions about Hank
The latest two books on Hank, Dear Mama Williams and Setting the Woods on Fire by Don Helms about his life and the time He spent with Hank and other country legends, are very well written and would add greatly to any one's knowledge of this Man and His music . But , they go a lil' further than that.
Dear Mama Williams contains letters and cards sent to the Williams family after Hank's passing. They are truly remarkable! From servicemen and children to fans who just wanted to send prayers to the family and words of encouragement and Thanks this book will truly touch you in the heart!
Don Helms book Settin the Woods on fire offers a very unique perspective on His time with Hank and other legends and will greatly increase your understanding of how Hank was truly and not the over blown hypo- critical falsehoods that have circulated over the years from a man a true talent who was there.
Dale Vinicur who helped with these projects is to be commended for helping to bring these to print for us the fans of Hank Williams and The Drifting Cowboys whose signature sound stands up even today 52 years later.
These books can be obtained thru the Audrey's Dream web site.
I whole heartedly suggest you add them to your collection .
Respectfully Dan Cooper
For more than 45 years I have been a researcher and collector of Hanks' Music and Books on His Life.
I have spent many hours on the 'puter at various message boards such as Nathan's answering questions and correcting misconceptions about Hank
The latest two books on Hank, Dear Mama Williams and Setting the Woods on Fire by Don Helms about his life and the time He spent with Hank and other country legends, are very well written and would add greatly to any one's knowledge of this Man and His music . But , they go a lil' further than that.
Dear Mama Williams contains letters and cards sent to the Williams family after Hank's passing. They are truly remarkable! From servicemen and children to fans who just wanted to send prayers to the family and words of encouragement and Thanks this book will truly touch you in the heart!
Don Helms book Settin the Woods on fire offers a very unique perspective on His time with Hank and other legends and will greatly increase your understanding of how Hank was truly and not the over blown hypo- critical falsehoods that have circulated over the years from a man a true talent who was there.
Dale Vinicur who helped with these projects is to be commended for helping to bring these to print for us the fans of Hank Williams and The Drifting Cowboys whose signature sound stands up even today 52 years later.
These books can be obtained thru the Audrey's Dream web site.
I whole heartedly suggest you add them to your collection .
Respectfully Dan Cooper
