Friday, September 5, 2025

A New Backing Track For “I Saw The Light”

This is a popular gospel favorite which plays well on the 5-string banjo. “I Saw the Light” is a country gospel song written by Hank Williams Sr. (1923-1953). Few people know that Hank Williams Sr. died at only age 29. Williams was inspired to write the song while returning from a concert by a remark his mother made while they were arriving in Montgomery, Alabama. I have made backing tracks at various speeds in the keys of G and A for your preference. Enjoy!
I used MIDI for the bass, drums and piano. I'm playing along with my Cort acoustic guitar. The shaker and tambourine are real audio files.

Hank William's Sr. wrote many beautiful songs, including: Cold, Cold, Heart, I Saw The Light, Hey Good Lookin', I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Your Cheatin' Heart, There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight, Jesus Died For Me and Jesus Remembered Me. Hank Williams Sr. had a remarkable musical career for a man who died so early in life at only age 29, like Dave Hum also did at only age 46. I am so thankful for Dave Hum's musical legacy that he left to all of us through his beautiful majestic recordings. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Dave Hum
(April 11, 1966 - November 14, 2012)

5 String Banjo Instruction [1967] - Earl Scruggs

5 String Banjo Instruction Album [1967] - Earl Scruggs