Lookin' Back centered around cover songs by country and pop artists of the era.

Hank Locklin had several years of major commercial success with RCA Victor Records with hits like "Geisha Girl," "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" and "Happy Birthday to Me."

[2] Lookin' Back was an album of covers first recorded by other artists in the country and pop genres.

[3] Lookin' Back was released in July 1969 on RCA Victor Records, making it Locklin's twentieth studio album.

"[8] Thom Owens of Allmusic gave the album only two stars in his review: "Though Hank Locklin is in fine voice throughout Lookin' Back, the LP is burdened by too many average songs and overblown production that makes the record a frustrating listen.