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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Cold Cold Heart" Hank Williams Williams had already had a Country hit with the song when Tony Bennett recorded it in 1951. Bennett had originally been unwilling, but it gave him his first #1 and took Country music to a new international audience. Song facts Composer Hank Williams Genre Country Year of Release 1951 Chart Position 1 (USA, Bennett version) In cover versions Norah Jones wraps her silky vocals round the number in stark contrast to Satchmo's gravelly version. Listen to Norah Jones MORE COVER VERSIONS Hank Williams 55% Tony Bennett 6% Louis Armstrong 11% Norah Jones 28% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... he starts singing and you just listen Paul Gambaccini Listen to Paul Gambaccini on the song READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Williams got his inspiration from books. Get more advice on getting started in our Songwriting Guides. Test your knowledge Take the"Cold Cold Heart" quiz! TAKE THE CHALLENGE! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Crazy Patsy Cline DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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