Send me the pillow - Hank Locklin tribute

OBITUARY
Hank Locklin, one of the most celebrated names in country and western music who died on March 8 2009 aged 91, had a huge hit in 1960 with Please Help Me, I'm Falling, considered among the most successful country singles of the rock and roll era.

Locklin's songs epitomised the rich vocal and instrumental style known as the "Nashville Sound". Rated one of the greatest tenors in the genre, he possessed a distinctive nasal voice ideally suited to the lachrymose ballads in which he specialised. His first big success came in 1958 with Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On, a song he had written in 1949. At the time of his death he had just released his 65th album, By the Grace of God, a collection of gospel songs.

His recording of Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On made the song a standard, with cover versions recorded by Dean Martin, Johnny Tillotson, Roy Rogers, Dolly Parton and Dwight Yoakam among others.

Locklin enjoyed a particularly large following in Ireland, where he was voted most popular country singer for five consecutive years. In the United States he became a revered figure both on stage and backstage at the Grand Ole Opry the Nashville theatre from which country music's celebrated radio show of the same name is broadcast and he was the oldest living member of the Opry regulars.
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Cover version. A tribute to Hank Locklin.
Words and music by Hank Locklin

Send me the pillow that you dream on
Don't you know that I still care for you
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling, I can dream on it, too

Each night while I'm sleeping oh, so lonely
I'll share your love in dreams that once were true
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling, I can dream on it, too

Send me the pillow that you dream on
Maybe time will let our dreams come true
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling, I can dream on it, too

---vocal interlude---
[I've waited so long for you to write me
But just a memory's all that's left of you]

Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling, I can dream on it, too

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[roswellnw0]

Just passing by,hope all is well in your world 2 peqs.

[Pequinito]

@roswellnw0 Thank you Jack, hope you're well too :)

P & P

[pattarasila59]

Lovely video. One of the most beautiful country songs. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[Pequinito]

@pattarasila59 Thank you for the kind words. That lovely girl is our dear friend Romina (zahnyx).

[windmill1947]

Very nice version..Thanks for the share Peter..

take care

kay..

[Pequinito]

Thank you, you're a very gracious lady :)

peq

[RatBastardCulhane]

Heck, I fell in love with the girl on the video, laying her head, upon the pillow. She can break my heart, anytime. Very Nice Tribute, we will truly miss Hank, Indeed~!!!

[19671903]

God Bless you Romina. Don't look so sad.

[Salubesame]

One of the greatest country singer ever

Unforgetable Hank Locklin

[361johnny]

woud like to meet romina, Johnny361@comcast.net is she anywhere near NY?

[X1H9EWjqE]

Be ready Latin ladies ** rockmycity.info **

[roswellnwo]

Peq. you still sound just as good as the first artist that i ever added to my favs.BIG thank you.Jack.

[RatBastardCulhane]

Featuring the Lovely  Romina,

Yes Sir, A+++ Lovely she is, Indeed~!!! :-)

[jd450lh]

I absolutely love the high harmony in the background and of course this just adds to the quality of the song. Loved it and thanks for posting!

Have a blessed week,

Jeff

[jorgue71]

Hay...si esta muñequita tan bonita me pide algo que solo se encuentre en el abismo...juro que revuelvo hasta el mas oscuro rincon del Infierno y....silvando se lo traigo...!!!

[jorgue71]

@RatBastardCulhane ...mine's broak now too.......!!!!!!