Put Me in Your Pocket
Hank Locklin · The Girls Get Prettier [1966]
Put me in your pocket so I'll be close to you
No more will I be lonesome and no more will I be blue
And when we have to part dear there'll be no sadder due
For I'll be in your pocket and I'll go along with you.
Two lovers sat one evening beneath the pale moon light
Tomorrow he must go away life's battles for to fight
He told her that he loved her that he'll return someday
And take her for his darling wife and then he heard her say.
Put me in your pocket so I'll be close to you
No more will I be lonesome and no more will I be blue
And when we have to part dear there'll be no sadder due
For I'll be in your pocket and I'll go along with you...
Put Me in Your Pocket
Hank Locklin's 1966 recording of 'Put Me in Your Pocket' stands as a quintessential example of the honky-tonk and country pop styles that defined the mid-1960s. Released on the album 'The Girls Get Prettier,' the track showcases Locklin's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a warm, conversational tone that blends traditional country storytelling with the polished production of the era. The song's lyrics, which explore themes of intimacy and the desire for companionship, were delivered with a smoothness that appealed to a broad audience beyond the strict confines of rural country music. As part of Locklin's extensive discography, this recording highlights his ability to craft melodies that were both catchy and emotionally resonant, cementing his reputation as a versatile artist capable of navigating the shifting musical landscapes of the 1960s.