Added: Aug 20, 2008
From: oldcountrytunes
Duration: 2:37
Hank Locklin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hank Locklin (born Lawrence Hankins Locklin, February 15, 1918, McLellan, Florida) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Born in the Florida Panhandle, he is one of country music's Honky Tonk singers. He first recorded for 4 Star Records. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Locklin's biggest hits include "Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On", "Geisha Girl", and "Please Help Me I'm Falling", which went to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music chart. Billboard Magazine's 100th Anniversary issue also listed it as the second most successful country single of the Rock and Roll era. Locklin has a fanclub situated in Langeli, Bjerkreim, Norway. Locklin had a strong following in Europe, and in Ireland - his popularity was such that in 1963 he recorded an album called Irish Songs Country Style. Other hits for Locklin included, "Happy Journey" (1961), "Happy Birthday To Me" (1962), and "The Country Hall Of Fame" (1968). In 2006, he appeared on the PBS special, Country Pop Legends in which he performed "Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On", and "Please Help Me I'm Falling". As of 2008, he is the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 90. Locklin recently released his 65th album, By the Grace of God, a collection of gospel songs.
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Rating: 4.80 (5 ratings) Views: 860' favoriteCount='4 Comments: 15
geena6 Says:
Aug 21, 2008 - Nice n country. Just the way i like em. Thankyou Marc.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 21, 2008 - Thanks, JT. I like it too!!!
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 21, 2008 - Good that you like it, Geena. Thanks for commenting.
VideosToEnjoy Says:
Aug 21, 2008 - The Leah Durelle version is in the vid comments area. Nice tune Lloyd.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 21, 2008 - Thanks, Lloyd
VideosToEnjoy Says:
Aug 21, 2008 - Quite welcome there, Marc.
sherrilynn115oo Says:
Aug 22, 2008 - Didn't know Hank did this one-I thought Freddy Fender was the first! Thanks Marcus!
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 22, 2008 - Nah, ole Hank just covered it, he was not the first. Thanks for the comment.
geena6 Says:
Aug 22, 2008 - Just love all Hank Locklin songs Marc, think i'll put them all in a playlist. Thankyou so much Marc.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 22, 2008 - Good idea, Geena. I have them in one. LOL!
CptSato Says:
Sep 12, 2008 - It is really nice, I taste Hank Lockin's song. Marc san, this very nice song is in my favorite. It appreciates Jeena6 which was given by telling about this song. Hank Locklin is one of my favorite singer in the country music world which I love and I tell to be. Thank you very much, my friendS!!!
claysjavelin1 Says:
Oct 2, 2008 - GREAT 5*****
oldcountrytunes Says:
Oct 2, 2008 - Thanks for the comment, Clay. and the stars.
hypothree Says:
Oct 24, 2008 - Hank Locklin is one of the best country singers of all times, he was a natural born entertainer Best Wishes Kay
jtls8 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I don`t remember hearing his version of this song, but I like it very much*****`S