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Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound'" is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. It was released in September 1979 as the first single and title track from his album of the same name. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart and reached number-one on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart.
Background
Hank wrote the song while hanging out with the Allman Brothers. Hank came up with the opening lines after Dickey Betts asked him how he writes country songs, Hank replied with "Well I got a good woman at home." the rest was allegedly written in 10 minutes
Chart performance
References
Category:Hank Williams Jr. songs
Category:1979 singles
Category:Songs written by Hank Williams Jr.
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen
Category:Elektra Records singles
Category:Curb Records singles
Category:1979 songs
Category:Songs about alcohol
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