Moon was apparently one of Hank's favourite singers/musicians. He was born in 1909 and died in '67. Williams' biographers, including Escott, don't seem to be able to figure out who contributed what to the song (words, music, Cajun speak, etc). It seems that Hank was very fond of the (real or imagined) laid back Cajun lifestyle and may have contributed more of the Cajun content than previously thought. The song was released in 1952, by which time Hank was in very poor health, though abuse of alcohol and, possibly more seriously, chemicals (to alleviate the pain of his bad back). In the circumstances, I think it says a lot for Hank's ability that he could come up with such a great song in such circumstances.
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