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TIL: Hank Williams was late on his way to a show when he died in the car with a friend. When Williams' death was announced, the crowd started laughing, thinking it was excuse. After Hawkshaw Hawkins started singing "I Saw The Light" as a tribute, the crowd realized Williams was dead, and sang along.

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