Send Me the Pillow You Dream On

Johnny Tillotson

About Send Me the Pillow You Dream On

"Send Me the Pillow You Dream On" is a country song written and recorded by Hank Locklin. The song has become a standard for the Nashville sound, and has been covered by pop, country, and bluegrass artists. Locklin first released the song in 78-disc 4 Star Records 1360 in September 1949, but it didn't hit the charts. Locklin re-released it in December 1957 on RCA Victor 47-7127 single, and it peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's chart of "Most Played C&W by Jockeys" and crossed over to the pop charts. In the 1960s, the song was a hit for The Browns, Johnny Tillotson, and Dean Martin. Among the many other artists who have also recorded cover versions of the song are: Jerry Lee Lewis Connie Francis Hank Williams Jr. Daniel O'DonnellDolly PartonThe Everly BrothersFoster and AllenJerry ValeLoretta LynnMarty WildePat BooneRoy RogersSlim WhitmanWillie Nelson and Hank SnowDwight Yoakam on his album Buenas Noches from a Lonely RoomThe Whites 


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1998
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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 

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 

So I can dream on it, too

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Johnny Tillotson

Johnny Tillotson (born April 20, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American singer and songwriter. He enjoyed his greatest success in the early 1960s, when he scored 9 top-ten hits on the pop, country and adult contemporary billboard charts including "Poetry In Motion" and the self-penned "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'". He also sang "Yellow Bird", an adaptation of the Haitian song. Johnny's version is quoted as being a favorite of the former head of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, because he and his wife had enjoyed it during their honeymoon. (BBC Interview) more »

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8 facts about this song

Creation and Original Release
"Send Me The Pillow You Dream On" is an iconic country song originally written and recorded by Hank Locklin. The song was first released as a 78 RPM single by Hank Locklin in 1949.
Rereleased and Popularity
Locklin re-released the song in 1957 and it became a hit, reaching number five on the Billboard country charts. This version also became successful in the pop market, peaking at number 77 on the Pop Charts.
Dean Martin's Version
The song was later covered by legendary singer and entertainer Dean Martin in 1965. Martin's version took the song to a new level of popularity and introduced it to an entirely new audience.
Notable Covers
Johnny Tillotson also covered the song and released it in 1962. His version reached number 17 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number 119 on the Pop chart.
International Success
"Send Me The Pillow You Dream On" has had international success. The song was translated into German as "Schick mir die Kissen auf du Träumst". It was covered by Czech singers as well.
Musical Style
The song carries a sentimental message, evoking feelings of longing and nostalgia. It is widely recognized for its simple yet elegant melody.
Further Covers and Influence
Over the years, "Send Me The Pillow You Dream On" has been covered by numerous artists across many different music genres, showcasing its universal appeal. These have included musicians like Dwight Yoakam, Daniel O'Donnell, Dean Martin, Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis and even reggae group UB40.
Evergreen Appeal
Decades after its original release, the song continues to resonate with listeners, and it has been reinterpreted in performances and recordings by musicians all over the world.

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