Waylon Jennings’ Artistic Freedom in ‘Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?’

“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” is a country song performed by Waylon Jennings. It was written by Waylon Jennings and released as a single in 1975. The song is part of Jennings’s album “Dreaming My Dreams.”

The lyrics of “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” reflect on the changes occurring in the country music scene during the 1970s and express a sentiment of nostalgia for the traditional sounds of Hank Williams. The song questions the direction of country music and the departure from the raw and authentic style exemplified by Hank Williams.

Waylon Jennings’s smooth vocals and the song’s honky-tonk and outlaw country style contributed to its appeal. “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” became a hit, reaching the top of the country charts in the United States.

The song is often regarded as a statement on the evolving nature of country music and the emergence of the outlaw country movement, of which Waylon Jennings was a key figure. “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” remains a notable track in Jennings’s catalog and is celebrated for its commentary on the changing landscape of country music.