I always liked this song when I was a kid, and I still do. It's not likely to see a mainstream revival anytime soon, though. People routinely say that the past was a less enlightened time, and sure, you can find evidence of that. But recent history has tested the hypothesis that finding more stuff to be offended about makes you more enlightened. The results have not been great.
On the bright side, wherever Ol' Hank is now, he's beyond caring about cancellation.
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It's a good song and a memorable one like so many others by Hank Williams. For such a prolific musician it's hard to believe he died before he was thirty.
Jer reminded me the Residents also liked Kaw-Liga enough to record their own version.
Did you know the original wooden indians were carved by the guys who used to carve the figureheads for ships?
Talk about being possessed of a great talent. Williams acted as if he couldn't stop himself. Which is a lucky thing for us, given how little time he had.
Thanks for reminding me of the Residents' version. Makes an interesting use of the bassline from Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
Apparently they were also a reaction to Charles II banning hanging signs. A lot of them had great craftsmanship.
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