Hank Williams – I Saw The Light
“I Saw the Light” is a country gospel song written by Hank Williams in 1947. The song is a personal testimony of Williams’s conversion to Christianity. It was first recorded by Williams in 1948 and released as a single in 1949. The song became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It has since become one of Williams’s most popular and enduring songs.
Background and composition
“I Saw the Light” was written by Hank Williams in 1947. The song is a personal testimony of Williams’s conversion to Christianity. Williams was raised in a Pentecostal household and had always been interested in religion. However, he did not experience a true conversion until 1947.
On New Year’s Day 1947, Williams was in a car accident that nearly killed him. The experience led him to reevaluate his life and make a commitment to Christianity. He began attending church regularly and studying the Bible.
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“I Saw the Light” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Hank Williams in 1947.
- The song is a personal testimony of Williams’s conversion to Christianity.
- The song was first recorded by Williams in 1948 and released as a single in 1949.
- The song became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- “I Saw the Light” has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.