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I Saw the Light (Hank Williams song)
1948 single by Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys
"I Saw the Light" is a country gospel song written by Hank Williams.
Williams was inspired to write the song while returning from a concert by a remark his mother made while they were arriving in Montgomery, Alabama.
Hank williams sr i saw the light
He recorded the song during his first session for MGM Records, and released in September 1948. Williams' version did not enjoy major success during its initial release, but eventually it became one of his most popular songs and the closing number for his live shows.
It was soon covered by other acts, and has become a country gospel standard and often a classic for summer camps.
In September 1946, Hank Williams auditioned for Nashville's Grand Ole Opry but was rejected. After the failure of his audition, Williams and his wife Audrey tried to interest the recently formed music publishing firm Acuff-Rose Music.
Williams and his wife approached Fred Rose, who signed him to a