Lovesick Blues

~ Recording by Hank Williams and His Drifting Cowboys

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.8Lovesick Blues2:46Hank Williams24 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Nashville
1.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2368136/2368137
1.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)821 233-1 Y-2
1.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)821 233-2, 821 234-2, 821 235-2
1.17Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsClassic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection, Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions), RCA Special ProductsDMC4-0914, RD 042-2
1.24Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsThe Original Singles Collection… PlusHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-07-01
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)847 195-2, 847 196-2, 847 197-2
1.9Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsThe History of Country Music: The Forties, Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Kenwest RecordsKNEWCD 715
1.12Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsThe Shawshank RedemptionThomas NewmanAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-09-20
Epic SoundtraxEK 66621
1.12Lovesick Blues2:42Hank Williams20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 546 660-2
1.7Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsAmerican Legends: Best of the Early YearsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)314 520 286-2
1.7Lovesick Blues2:41Hank WilliamsL'America del rock 03: Il rock riscopre il folkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
La RepubblicaAdR-03
1.12Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsThe Shawshank Redemption: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackThomas NewmanAlbum + Soundtrack
Epic Soundtrax478332 2, EPC 478322 2
1.3Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsLegendary Country SingersHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR990-01
1.7Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsThe Legend Lives AnewHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram314 520 332 2
2.6Lovesick Blues2:45Hank Williams50 Number One Country HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.5Lovesick Blues2:45Hank Williams and His Drifting CowboysHeroes of Country Music, Vol. Three (Legends of Nashville)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72442
1.8Lovesick Blues2:46Hank Williams20 of Hank Williams' Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-12-30
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314-536 029-2
1.8Lovesick Blues2:46Hank Williams20 of Hank Williams' Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)3145360292
2.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsThe Complete Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-17
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314-536 077-2
2.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsThe Complete Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-22
Mercury Nashville
2.1Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsClassic Country: Golden ’40sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR808-09
2.18Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsCountry Music: Changing Times: Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, West Coast, Western Swing… 1940–1948Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Frémeaux & AssociésFA 173
1.2Lovesick Blues2:47Hank WilliamsFamous Country Music MakersHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Castle RecordsPLS CD 328
1.1Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsMove It On OverHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Golden Stars (reissues, cat. no. GSS ####)GSS 5279
1.1Lovesick Blues2:46Hank WilliamsThe Legendary Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 469
1.2Lovesick Blues2:47Hank WilliamsLost HighwayHank WilliamsAlbum + Live
Music DigitalCD6222
1.17Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsThe Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-07-25
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-1537
2.15Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsClassic Country: 1944-1949Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 626/20
1.9Lovesick Blues2:46Hank WilliamsCountry PremiumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-1952
1.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsCountry RootsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K-tel Entertainment (UK) LtdECD 3684
1.11Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsGolden Greats: Greatest Country HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMP 790152
1.1Lovesick Blues2:48Hank WilliamsCountry, Bluegrass & Mountain MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-10-28
SOHOCD005
1.26Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsHillbilly HeroHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Proper RecordsPROPERBOX 39
1.3Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsLegendary Country Singers: Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
3.24Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsThe Hank Williams StoryHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-06-17
Chrome Dreams ("Maximum" bootleg biography series)ABCD 021
1.8Lovesick Blues2:46Hank Williams24 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Nashville823 293-2
1.1Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsArtist’s Choice: Johnny CashVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hear Music
1.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsCountry RootsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsNo More DarknessHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
TrikontTrikont US-0311
1.3Lovesick Blues2:46Hank WilliamsThe Essential Hank Williams: Hillbilly LegendHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Metro Doubles (UK double-disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRDCD cat prefix)METRDCD519
1.2Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsJambalaya (On the Bayou)Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Dynamic (UK Budget label)DYN 2132
1.13Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsYour Cheatin' HeartHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Double PleasureDP 21513
2.1Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsTurn Back the Years: The Essential Hank Williams CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-11
Mercury Nashville
1.13Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsThe King of Hillbilly MusicHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-12-05
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)223281-354
11.15Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsCountry LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Musicbank
1.15Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsCountry Legends Railroad BillVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MusicbankAPWCD1818
1.15Lovesick Blues2:47Hank WilliamsThe Complete CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
4.2Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsThe History of American MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality Audio (subsidiary of DSSP Inc)VINY-4-49592
3.3Lovesick Blues2:42Hank WilliamsYour Cheatin' Heart: Classic Country HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dynamic (UK Budget label)DYN 3521
1.16Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsThe Hank Williams StoryHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.18Lovesick Blues (single version)2:43Hank WilliamsTrue CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006-12-04
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
1.10Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsCollectedHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2007-03-09
Deluxe (Dutch label, BCD imprint)DEL 800119
1.18Lovesick Blues2:48Hank WilliamsHonky Tonkin': 20 Great TracksHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2007-10-04
K‐tel (International budget record label)[none]
1.3Lovesick Blues2:42Hank WilliamsMule TrainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007
Dynamic (UK Budget label)DYN 5238-8
1.8Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsCountry’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT3CD012
2.13Lovesick Blues2:47Hank WilliamsHonky Tonk CountryHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Payless Entertainment Limited
1.11Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsKultur Spiegel World Tour - American RootsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697280382
1.16Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsThe Absolutely Essential CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-02-23
Big3 (UK, budget compilations)BT3006
1.12Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsRockin' Chair MoneyHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-04-07
Bear Family RecordsBCD 16636 AH
1.12Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsThe Shawshank RedemptionThomas NewmanAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2009-10-08
Epic Soundtrax
2.1Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsGolden Age of CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music25232-2
2.1Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsGolden Age of CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music
2.1Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsGolden Age of Country: Waltz Across TexasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-Life, Universal Music Special Markets24666-D, B0012927-02
1.25Lovesick Blues2:46Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysHank Williams The AnthologyHank Williams with His Drifting CowboysEP + Compilation
NOT3CD034
2.1Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsGolden Age of CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-02-22
Time–Life Music
1.11Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsHank Williams: IconHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-05-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0015533-02
1.13Lovesick Blues2:45Hank Williams"MAKE MINE a DOUBLE" - Two Great Albums for the Price of OneJohnny Cash, Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2011-09-19
Play Digital
1.7Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsGolden Age of Country: The Wild Side of LifeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ZestifyGAC02
3.15Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsCountry & Western: A Ride Through HistoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-04-02
Membran233320
3.9Lovesick Blues2:42Hank WilliamsEight Classic AlbumsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2013-06-04
Real GoneRGMCD037
2.6Lovesick Blues2:48Hank WilliamsGreat Love Songs of the 1940'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2014-06-14
AAO MusicUMMC 63572
2.6Lovesick Blues2:48Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysGreat Love Songs of the 1940sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
United Audio EntertainmentUMC 63572-2, UMMC 63572-1, UMMC 63572-2, ummc 63572
2.7Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsI Just Love Truckin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-02-23
Music Digital60456D
2.15Lovesick Blues2:48Hank WilliamsThe Shawshank Redemption (Limited Edition)Thomas NewmanAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2016-05-24
La‐La Land Records (soundtracks)LLLCD 1394
1.23Lovesick Blues2:46Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysThe Complete Singles As & Bs 1947–55, Vol. 1Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Acrobat MusicACQCD7104
5.12Lovesick Blues2:42Hank Williams101 CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)UMC10121
2.5Lovesick Blues2:42Hank WilliamsCountry GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2018
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)MOSCD524
2.7Lovesick Blues (single version)2:43Hank WilliamsCountry Music: A Film by Ken Burns: The Soundtrack (deluxe edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XW2019-09-06
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.4Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsSea of Heartbreak: 60 Classic Country Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Big3 (UK, budget compilations)BT3204
1.8Lovesick Blues2:46Hank Williams24 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)422 823 293-2
1.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsBest SelectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Echo Industry Co., Ltd.VC-3010
1.16Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsHey, Good Lookin’Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Flashback Home Entertainment (Australian)
1.5Lovesick Blues2:45Hank Williams and His Drifting CowboysHillbilly Fever, Volume 3: Legends of NashvilleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsNo. 1 Country Legendary Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie7930189046-2
1.5Lovesick Blues2:47Hank WilliamsThe Legendary Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.24Lovesick Blues (single version)2:45Hank WilliamsThe Original Singles Collection... PlusHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)[none]
1.3Lovesick Blues2:42Hank WilliamsThe Very Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
MGM RecordsE/SE-4168, SE-4168
1.4Lovesick Blues2:51Hank WilliamsVintage Vaults - Volume 2Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
1.1Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsCountry Outlaw SeriesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019
(unknown)
1.12Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsLow Down BluesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-08-20
Mercury Nashville314-532 737-2
2.1Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsLovesick BluesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
GoldiesGLD 25351
1.11Lovesick Blues2:48Hank WilliamsCountry Gold, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsThe Legendary Recordings (Doxy Records)Hank WilliamsAlbum
  • -2016-12-05
Doxy Records (Bootlegs)
1.15Lovesick Blues2:44Hank WilliamsGreatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsGreatest Hits Vol. 1Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.12Love Sick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsThe Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.12Lovesick Blues2:45Hank WilliamsThe Collectors' Edition, Volume 2: Lovesick BluesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.9Lovesick Blues2:43Hank WilliamsThe Hits Volume 1Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Lovesick Blues2:46Hank WilliamsThe Very Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recorded in:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (on 1948-12-22)
bass:Willie Thawl (US bassist) (on 1948-12-22)
fiddle:Tommy Jackson (bluegrass fiddler) (on 1948-12-22)
guitar:Hank Williams (country music legend) (on 1948-12-22)
guitar [lead guitar]:James Grishaw (on 1948-12-22)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:Louis Innis (on 1948-12-22)
mandolin:Clyde Baum (on 1948-12-22)
steel guitar:Jerry Byrd (Nashville A-Team) (on 1948-12-22)
vocals:Hank Williams (country music legend) (on 1948-12-22)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/3bTkDOe2KDFMZB4XZF3AFV [info]
recording of:Lovesick Blues (on 1948-12-22)

Related works

Lovesick Blues

lyricist:Irving Mills
Hank Williams (country music legend) (on 1949-11-01)
composer:Cliff Friend
arranger:Hank Williams (country music legend) (on 1949-11-01)
publisher:EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated)
Jack Mills, Inc. (on 1922-04-03)
Mills Music, Inc. (from 1930 to present)
later translated versions:Der Himmel über der Prärie
later versions:Je ne pense qu'à l'amour