Backtracking: 'The Unreleased Recordings' by Hank Williams
The set, so rich and revealing, shows off his vocal skills and his playful side.
More than a half century after his death, Hank Williams remains so revered as a songwriter that his gifts as a singer are often underappreciated. But one of the strengths of "The Unreleased Recordings," a remarkable new CD boxed set released today, is the way it showcases the brilliance of his vocal skills.