Hank Williams and His Drifting Cowboys, “Mind Your Own Business” (1949)
“Mind Your Own Business” is a song written and recorded by Hank Williams. It was released in 1949 as the B-side to his single “My Son Calls Another Man Daddy.” The song is a honky-tonk blues number, with Williams singing about how he’s tired of people gossiping about him. He tells them to mind their own business and let him live his life the way he wants to.
The song is a classic example of Williams’s songwriting ability. He was able to take a simple, everyday topic and turn it into a relatable and moving song. The song’s lyrics are full of wit and wisdom, and Williams’s delivery is both charming and defiant.
“Mind Your Own Business” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It has also been covered by many other artists, including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Merle Haggard.
The song’s message of self-reliance and independence is as relevant today as it was when it was first released. In a world where people are constantly bombarded with news and information, it’s important to remember that we have the right to control our own lives. We don’t have to let other people dictate our thoughts, feelings, or actions.
“Mind Your Own Business” is a reminder that we should all be free to live our lives the way we want to. It’s a song about the importance of individuality and the power of standing up for what you believe in.
There’s a little master piece of nonsense I wrote here couple of years ago, three years ago That suit me Lot of folks request this for other folks Nobody hardly ever request this for they-selves Thank you Here it is If you mind your business You won’t have time To be fooling around with mine, uh, let’s go
If the wife and I are fussin’, brother that’s our right ‘Cause me and that sweet woman’s got a license to fight
Why don’t you mind your own business? Mind your own business ‘Cause if you mind your business, then you won’t be mindin’ mine
Oh, the woman on our party line’s the nosiest thing She picks up her receiver when she knows it’s my ring
Why don’t you mind your own business? Mind your own business Well, if you mind your business, then you won’t be mindin’ mine
Well, I got a little gal, she wears her hair up high The boys all whistle when she walks by
Why don’t they mind their own business? Mind your own business Well, if you mind your own business, then you won’t be minding mine
If I want to honky-tonk around a-two or three Now, brother that’s my headache, don’t you worry ’bout me Just mind your own business Mind your own business ‘Cause if you mind your business, then you won’t be mindin’ mine
If I get my head beat black and blue Now that my wife and my store wood too
Why don’t you mind your own business Mind your own business Well, if you mind your business, then you won’t be mindin’ mine
Mindin’ other people’s business seems to be high-toned It takes all of my time, just to mind my own
Why don’t you mind your own business? Mind your own business ‘Cause if you mind your own business, you’ll stay busy all the time
There is the business song I got some business here too, Hank You got some business? (Yes) I wanna mind everybody’s business this morning I wanna tell them how to make better biscuits and stuff
