After a rather exhausting search through the stacks of early American recordings housed in the Library of Congress, we have come across an amazing discovery. Nestled among the many ‘Cowboy’ genre recordings from the great old radio days when names like Tex Ritter, Gene Autry, and Rex Allen, to name but a few, commanded the airways, we have uncovered a very rare and nearly unknown gem that has not been publicly played for nearly a half century. We now know that there is much more to the story of Mr. Socky and our team of historic researchers are presently working on the complete background. But for now, please join us in listening to this wonderful treasure from bygone days..

The Legend of Mr Socky
(Original)

The original Melotone Recording,
issued sometime in the mid 1940's

The Legend of Mr Socky
(Remix)

This is a digitally remastered
version for clarity







Our tale begins at Ironstock
One dark and humid night
Keeba pulled him from her pocket
He was all decked out in white
His eyes were made from buttons
And they shone as black as coal
Some say he’s just a puppet
But Socky has a soul.


Yi-Pi-Ya-Yo Yi-Pi-Ya-Ya
Mr. Socky has a soul


He danced the whole long night away
At the Weasel Ball
He cracked some jokes and sang some songs
And entertained us all
While everyone enjoyed him
Little did they know
That darkness shadowed over
Mr. Socky’s soul

Yi-Pi-Ya-Yo Yi-Pi-Ya-Ya
Mr. Socky has a soul


A man named Mouse befriended him
And took him to his home
He settled into an easy life
But his thoughts began to roam
Even Marie and the twins
Couldn’t make Socky feel whole
He had to seek his freedom
To satisfy his restless soul

Yi-Pi-Ya-Yo Yi-Pi-Ya-Ya
Mr. Socky has a soul


He simply disappeared one day
And didn’t leave a trace
There were posters and milk cartons
Emblazoned with his face
But Socky’s path was chosen now
He’s on the open road
Turn’s out he was a loner
And the world is now his home

Yi-Pi-Ya-Yo Yi-Pi-Ya-Ya
Mr. Socky has a soul

Mr. Socky has a sole