I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in
Hank Locklin · Country Hall of Fame [RCA] [1968]
(Vic Mc Alpin - Eddy Arnold - Howard Horton)
I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms
Like you'd never been held before
I'll think of you each day and then I'll dream the night away
Till you are in my arms once more.
The stars up in the sky know the reason why
I feel so blue when I'm away from you
I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms
So darling please wait for me.
(Another lonely day passes
And you're still far away
But here's what I'd do my darling
Until that wonderful day, wonderful day.)
I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms
So darling please wait for me...
I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms
Like you'd never been held before
I'll think of you each day and then I'll dream the night away
Till you are in my arms once more.
The stars up in the sky know the reason why
I feel so blue when I'm away from you
I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms
So darling please wait for me.
(Another lonely day passes
And you're still far away
But here's what I'd do my darling
Until that wonderful day, wonderful day.)
I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms
So darling please wait for me...
I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in
Hank Locklin delivers a tender ballad on this RCA recording from 1968, part of the Country Hall of Fame compilation. The track showcases his signature gentle vocal style, characterized by a warm, unpretentious tone that anchors the song's emotional core. Locklin's delivery emphasizes the theme of enduring love and the vulnerability of holding someone close, reflecting the sincere country storytelling prevalent in his discography during the late 1960s. As a staple of his catalog, the recording captures the quiet intimacy of his performances, offering listeners a glimpse into the personal narratives often explored in his work alongside contemporaries like Eddy Arnold.