There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)
Hank Thompson · Other Songs - Hank Thompson
Writers Troy Seals, Denny Rice
That was the last time you've kissed me
And I don't mean a touch now and then
It's been a long time since you felt like my woman
And even longer since I felt like your man
So tell me if you think it's over
And I'll leave it up to you how it ends
And if there's someone who wants to love you can give him
Well there's a honky tonk angel who'll take me back in
We've been livin' a life for so long now
How much more do you think we can stand
There's an old friend out there and she's waiting
Lord she's happy just holding my hand
So tell me if you think it's over
And I'll leave it up to you how it ends
And if he still wants the love you can give him
Well there's a honky tonk angel who'll take me back in
Yeah there's a honky tonk angel who'll take me back in
There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)
Hank Thompson's 1956 recording of 'There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)' stands as a defining anthem of the honky tonk subgenre, blending traditional country storytelling with a driving, rhythmic energy that captivated audiences nationwide. The song's narrative follows a man desperate to return to his former life of revelry after a period of sober reflection, a theme that resonated deeply with the post-war American experience. With its distinctive vocal delivery and the iconic 'Honky Tonk Angel' chorus, the track became a staple of Thompson's discography and a staple of country radio for decades. It exemplifies the genre's ability to mix melancholy with danceable beats, cementing Thompson's legacy as a master of the honky tonk style alongside legends like Ernest Tubb and the Carter Family.