The Adonis Strangler
December 8th, 2006 at 12:04 am (Uncategorized)
Tony is posting again. And it’s really good to see that he’s still got great taste in music and the wit that we’ve all come to know and love. What’s the lesson here? I suppose it is that you can go through hormone replacement therapy, and live your lifelong dream of becoming a 1970’s professional wrestler without it changing who you are on the inside. But for those of you who are curious what Tony’s outside now looks like see below.
Tony “The Adonis Strangler” Bitzionis gives us a submission about legendary Country music artist Hank Williams. A man who died in the back of Cadillac on the way to a show at the age of 29. Unlike Ja Rule, Williams’ music actually did reflect his real life. Take it away Tony.
You Win Again - Hank Williams Sr. By Tony Bitzionis
“The news is out All over town That you’ve been seen Out runnin’ round I know that I Should leave but then I just can’t go You win again.” Ah, it’s just not the same without Hanks cuuurvy voice. If this man doesn’t make you want to cry, then I’ll deal with you later. I’ve gotta admit, I don’t know much about Hank Williams Sr. at all, but I love the way he sings his songs. Another thing I love is the era in songwriting this guy is from. They used to write some hilariously straightforward songs, like perhaps his most famous number “There’s a Tear In My Beer”. Lovely song. You Win Again is a classic, and a lot of covers have been done, but Hank’s voice is so perfectly smooth, that you either have to do it your own way, or you’re going to end up sounding foolish trying to imitate him. I’m no country expert, but a lot of country singers today sound like asses. Shania Twain, give me a break she’s from Timmins, and I’m pretty sure she’s turning into a robot. I hate you Shania, but you’re hot…call me—I don’t have a cellphone and my dad doesn’t speak much English, so call Dave’s cell and he’ll call me and then I‘ll get in touch with you. 416-554-7845
Tony
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songstory said,
December 8, 2006 at 1:18 pm
Hey Tony, I just realized that every one of your entries contain threats of violence. What’s that all about?
tony said,
December 8, 2006 at 8:19 pm
Blink Blink.
Bryce said,
December 10, 2006 at 3:29 pm
That is a hauntingly disgusting picture
garret said,
December 10, 2006 at 10:41 pm
Since most of the comments on Songstory having absolutely nothing to with music, I will say this, Tony, that’s you in 15 years.
tony said,
December 10, 2006 at 11:55 pm
Holy shit, that actually does look like me.
That is the absolute worst body I’ve ever seen. Nice tiny necklace though.
songstory said,
December 11, 2006 at 12:09 am
I didn’t even notice the necklace. Good eye Tony. Although I’m not so sure it isn’t actually skin cancer. Garret makes a good point as well. Why don’t we discuss the Hank Williams song. Does anybody like it? I used to think I didn’t like Country, especially the old fashioned twangy kind, but as of late I’ve found that I’ve really started to warm to it.
E said,
December 11, 2006 at 12:19 pm
I kind of like this song; however I’m undecided if it’s because it reminds me of when I was a kid visiting a great uncle on a farm in Alberta, or because I like the lyrics (”You have no heart, you have no shame / You take true love, and give the blame… “). This guy sure left behind a legacy though… Five of his descendants became country musicians (son, daughter and three grandkids)…
Also, is there some theme here with artists who have a thing for the ‘drink’? (Amy onstage with Charlotte, and now Hank Sr. - he loved the whiskey and was last seen getting into a caddy with a bottle)
Chang said,
December 14, 2006 at 11:32 pm
tony’s chest is weird - yucky!