1. "Your cheatin' heart." because it reminds me of a past love affair

2."I can't get you off my mind" because I still think about this man on a daily

basis even though it has been twenty years

3. "Hey Good Lookin" because thats what the fellas call me
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First off let me say that I really don't like country music.
My play list contains 90% metal and a splash of "classic" rap.
But it also contains 3 Hank Williams songs.

Why? Not sure. Something about his voice, and the simple nature of his songs makes me enjoy listening to him. They seem to have a certain eeriness to them as well, like they belong in a David Lynch movie.

My Favorites:

1. "Hey Good Lookin"
Come on now, how can you not love a song with the lyrics:
"I gotta hot rod Ford and a $2 bill"
and
"There's soda pop and a dancin spree, so if you wanna come along, come along with me"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95aP0OWx4jY

2. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
Simply a classic song. The guitar work is excellent.
Best line: "The moon just went behind the clouds, to hide it's face and cry"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hDPMJ5HJ3M

3. "Your Cheatin' Heart"
Another classic. Simple as that.
Best line: "When tears come down like fallin rain, you'll toss around and call my name"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rvLeCMTofE
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I love Hank Williams. My parents are huge fans of classic country music, and I grew up listening to legends like Hank Williams. Three of my favorites of his (in no certain order) are:

1. Why Don't You Love Me

This song just always makes me smile. It's lighthearted and fun, and I love the sound.

Sample Lyric: Why don't you love my like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue, so why don't you love me like you used to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXU3op10s-Q

2. Cold, Cold Heart

This song is bluesy and raw. I think it's one of his absolute best. I also LOVE the Norah Jones version of this song.

Sample lyrics: I try so hard, my dear, to show that you're my every dream, Yet you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme. A memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart -- Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e7UMstGEEk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g35zS1tVO3o

3. I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry

The epitome of sad songs, and I'd argue that it's one of the greatest songs (not just "country songs") of all time. Rolling Stone agrees with that, and put this song on their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. The imagery always moves me.

Sample lyric: Hear that lonesome whippoorwill. He sounds too blue to fly. The midnight train is whining low. I'm so lonesome I could cry.

Also, it's awesome that Terry Bradshaw has covered it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfw8acB7TVk
Source(s):
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/500songs

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