Starting off singing at the local Optimist Club, Young was discovered by Webb Pierce, who brought him to star on the Louisiana Hayride radio program on KWKH in 1951.
He was drafted into the Army in late 1952, just after he was signed to Capitol Records. Nicknamed "The Hillbilly Heartthrob" and "The Singing Sheriff," he had many hits including:
"Young Love"
"If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')"
"Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young"
"Sweet Dreams"
"Alone With You"
"Hello Walls" (written by Willie Nelson)
"It's Four in the Morning" (written by Jerry Chesnut).
"Here I Am In Dallas"
"I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night"
Young made several appearances during the late 1950s on ABC-TV's Ozark Jubilee.
His #1 country hit "It's Four in the Morning" was written at his request as he was recuperating from a serious automobile accident in which he suffered head injuries. His tongue had been partly severed in the accident, and it took him several months before he could regain normal speaking ability. He had particular trouble with the "s" sound in most words, so he asked for a song which largely avoided that sound as his comeback effort.
Faron Young's band, the Country Deputies, was one of country music's top bands, and toured with him for many years.
Young co-founded, with Preston Temple, the Nashville trade newspaper, The Music City News.
Young died at the age of sixty-four of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had been in failing health when he took his own life.
Legacy and influence
A performance video clip of "It's Four In The Morning" was the first video to air on CMT when it first launched on March 5, 1983.
In 1985, the country singer inspired homage from British rock group, Prefab Sprout, whose multimillion-selling album, "Steve McQueen" contains the song "Faron Young." The song has the refrain: You give me Faron Young four in the morning / Forgive me Faron Young four in the morning..."
In 2000, he was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
In the comic strip Peanuts, Frieda's cat was named "Faron" after Faron Young, of whom Charles Schulz was a fan.
Worked with Webb Pierce on the Louisana Hayride in 1951. First recorded with Tillman Franks & his Rainbow boys in 1951. Went solo in 1952. Appeared in the 1956 movie "Hidden Guns" and got his nickame "The Young Sheriff", and his band name, "Country Deputies" from that movie. Also appeared in the movies, Stampede, Daniel Boone, Raiders Of Old California, and That's Country. Founder and one-time publisher of the Music City News in Nashville. First charted song "Going Steady went to #2 on the Country Charts in 1953. Put 79 songs into the top 40 of the country charts from 1953-1978. Had 5 #1s. Last # 1 was It's Four In the Morning in 1971. During the '90s, Young was stricken with a debilitating emphysema. Depressed by his poor health, he shot himself on December 9, 1996, and passed away the next day Source Joel Whitburn's Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country
Goin' Steady
Faron Young Lyrics
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We ain't married, but we're gettin' ready
To tie the knot and I'm gonna make her my own
Now that I've found her, I'm gonna keep her
Finder's keepers and loser's weepers
She's my baby, she's goin' steady with me
Well, I've been honkin' tonkin' 'round
Now I've got a steady babe
And I'm gonna make her my wife
All you round her can leave her alone
Don't even date her on the phone
'Cause she's my baby, she's goin' steady with me
Well, now sweet baby that we're goin' steady
I'll go up and I'll ask your Daddy
What he thinks if you and I were wed
'Cause I love you and you love me
We're both as happy as we can be
And I hope your daddy will let you go steady with me
Well, we'll get the rings and be on our way
To see the preacher man
And when you say, "I do sweetheart"
I'll slip the ring on your lovin' hand
Everything's gonna turn out fine
I'll be yours and you'll be mine
'Cause your my baby, you're goin' steady with me
The song "Goin' Steady" by Faron Young is a tribute to young love and commitment. The lyrics describe a man who has found his true love and is determined to make her his own. The singer is proud to have a steady girlfriend and is in the process of getting ready to marry her. The song contains several references to the idea of possession, with the singer proclaiming "finder's keepers and loser's weepers" and warning others to stay away from his girlfriend.
One interesting aspect of the song is its portrayal of traditional gender roles. The man in the song is the one who takes the initiative in the relationship, asking the woman's father for her hand in marriage and taking charge of the wedding plans. This reflects the societal norms of the time when the song was written (1950s), which placed a strong emphasis on male dominance and control in relationships.
Another notable feature of the song is its use of country and western music conventions. The simple, catchy melody and the twangy guitar riffs are typical of the country genre, as are the lyrics about small town life and romance. The song's upbeat tempo and optimistic lyrics make it a perfect encapsulation of the genre's spirit of optimism and hopefulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, me and my baby, we're goin' steady
My significant other and I are in a committed relationship
We ain't married, but we're gettin' ready
We aren't wed yet, but we plan on it
To tie the knot and I'm gonna make her my own
We will get married and I will make her my spouse
Now that I've found her, I'm gonna keep her
I found the one I love and I will make sure to hold onto her
Finder's keepers and loser's weepers
I have managed to find her and will not let anyone else take her from me
She's my baby, she's goin' steady with me
The person I love is my girlfriend and she's in a relationship with me
Well, I've been honkin' tonkin' 'round
I've been partying around town
Near by all of my life
I've been in this town for a long time
Now I've got a steady babe
But now I have a girlfriend who is committed to me
And I'm gonna make her my wife
I will marry her and make her my spouse
All you round her can leave her alone
I am warning others not to pursue her
Don't even date her on the phone
To not even try to pursue her through phone calls
'Cause she's my baby, she's goin' steady with me
She is committed to me and I do not want others to interfere
Well, now sweet baby that we're goin' steady
Since we are in a committed relationship, my love
I'll go up and I'll ask your Daddy
I will ask her father for permission to marry her
What he thinks if you and I were wed
His opinion on our union
'Cause I love you and you love me
We both love each other
We're both as happy as we can be
We are very happy together
And I hope your daddy will let you go steady with me
I hope her father will permit us to continue our commitment
Well, we'll get the rings and be on our way
We will get wedding rings and prepare for our marriage
To see the preacher man
We will go marry in the presence of the pastor
And when you say, 'I do sweetheart'
When you agree to marry me and say 'I do,' my love
I'll slip the ring on your lovin' hand
I will give you the wedding ring
Everything's gonna turn out fine
Everything will work out well
I'll be yours and you'll be mine
We will be each other's spouses
'Cause your my baby, you're goin' steady with me
You are in a committed relationship with me, my love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Faron Young
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@s.thompson9
Wish country music still sounded like this, todays artists forget the roots of country music
@charlieedmonds7479
They do forget, there's a sweetness and sincerity to classic country
@kjun03
One of Country’s most soulful voices!
Thanks!!!
@tmann9090
No matter what happens, this song always brings me back to a good frame of mind. Long Live Faron Young!!!
@williamnimbach6419
This might be the best song I've ever heard in my entire life.... and I've heard some good ones!! I've legit been trying to find a song like this for my whole life!! It's just got everything!! Faron young is the MAN
@cdane7
Fun Fact. Hank Williams wrote this song not long before he died. Hank stole Farons girlfriend Billie and married her, Faron got the song. True story. Hank was a great songwriter.
@stephenfiore9960
…Sound like Hank on this one. Similar thing happened in Rock music with a girl called “Layla”, Eric Clapton/ George Harrison
@jeweldotson3891
One of the all-time great voices, up there with Ray Price, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins,Eddy Arnold & Slim Whitman.
@jade7249
My this brings back some memories of my older Sister who was about to get engaged to her boyfriend and my Dad would play this Song every time they got on the phone to each other to stir them lol .I still have the single it has 4 nasty scratches in it but from memory it still works
@frankchilds9848
Great song and performance. Faron reminds me what country music is at its best!