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
Save the Last Dance for Me
Faron Young Lyrics
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Let him hold you tight
And you can smile every smile for the man who held your hand
Neath the pale moon light
But don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Oh I know that the music's fine like sparkling wine go and have your fun
Laugh and sing but while we're apart don't give your heart to anyone
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Baby don't you know I love you so can't you feel it when we touch
I will never ever let you go cause I love you oh so much
Well you can dance go and carry on till the night is gone and it's time to go
And if he asks if you're all alone can he take you home you gotta tell him no
And don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Baby don't you know I love you so...
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
The lyrics of Faron Young's song "Save the Last Dance for Me" tell the story of a man who watches his lover dance with other men, but wants her to save the last dance for him. He tells her that she can dance with other men and have her fun, but she must remember to not give her heart to anyone else because he loves her so much. The man is insecure and worried that his lover will forget about him and fall for another man. He wants her to remember that he is the one taking her home and the one she will be in the arms of at the end of the night. He begs her to save the last dance for him as a sign of their love and commitment to each other.
The lyrics of "Save the Last Dance for Me" are emotional and poignant. They express the fear and insecurity that can come with being in love and being apart from someone. The man is afraid that his lover will forget about him and fall in love with someone else. However, he also expresses his deep love and commitment to her, and his desire for her to save the last dance for him is a symbol of their love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can dance every dance with the guy who gives you the eye
You have the freedom to dance with any guy who seems interested in you
Let him hold you tight
Allow him to hold you close while dancing
And you can smile every smile for the man who held your hand neath the pale moon light
You may show happiness to the guy who held your hand under the moonlight
But don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be
Remember that you have someone else who will take you home and hold you in their arms
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Out of all the dances you have, keep the final dance for me
Oh I know that the music's fine like sparkling wine go and have your fun
I understand that music is pleasant and you should have a good time
Laugh and sing but while we're apart don't give your heart to anyone
Even though we're apart, don't give your heart to anyone else
Baby don't you know I love you so can't you feel it when we touch
Don't you realize that I love you deeply and our physical touch should convey that
I will never ever let you go cause I love you oh so much
I will always keep you close to me because I love you deeply
Well you can dance go and carry on till the night is gone and it's time to go
You may continue dancing until it's time to leave
And if he asks if you're all alone can he take you home you gotta tell him no
If another guy asks if you're alone and if he can take you home, you must refuse him
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Remember to save the final dance specifically for me, my love
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
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