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
Welcome To My World
Faron Young Lyrics
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Miracles I guess still happen now and then
Step into my heart and leave your cares behind
Welcome to my world built with you in mind
Knock and the door will open seek and you will find
Ask me who will be given the key to this world of mine
I'll be waiting here with my arms unfurled
Waiting just for you welcome to my world
Knock and the door will open...
The lyrics to Faron Young's "Welcome to My World" offer a warm invitation to the listener, asking them to come in and experience a world made just for them. The first line "Welcome to my world won't you come on in" is an invitation to the listener to join Faron in his world. The second line "Miracles I guess still happen now and then" speaks to the idea that Faron's world is a place where anything is possible and that even miracles can happen. The third line "Step into my heart and leave your cares behind" suggests that Faron's world is a place of comfort, where one can forget their troubles and find solace. The final line "Welcome to my world built with you in mind" reinforces the idea that Faron's world is made specifically for the listener, and that they are welcome to take part in it.
The chorus of the song is an expression of Faron's generosity and kindness, promising that he will always be there for the listener. The line "Knock and the door will open seek and you will find" is a reference to seeking personal growth, that the listener will be welcomed with open arms if they come looking for something. The next line "Ask me who will be given the key to this world of mine" suggests that Faron's world is not open to everyone, but only those who are willing to make an effort to be a part of it. The final line "I'll be waiting here with my arms unfurled" reinforces Faron's desire to welcome the listener into his world, and the final words "welcome to my world" bring the listener back to the initial invitation.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to my world won't you come on in
I am inviting you into my personal space, asking you to be a part of my life.
Miracles I guess still happen now and then
There are still unexpected and wonderful things that happen in life.
Step into my heart and leave your cares behind
Allow yourself to be vulnerable with me and forget about all of your worries.
Welcome to my world built with you in mind
I have created a space that is tailored to you and your needs.
Knock and the door will open seek and you will find
If you come to me with an open heart and mind, I will welcome you and show you what I have to offer.
Ask me who will be given the key to this world of mine
I am the gatekeeper of my world, and I will choose who I allow to enter it.
I'll be waiting here with my arms unfurled
I am excited and ready to welcome you into my world with open arms.
Waiting just for you welcome to my world
I am eager and ready to introduce you to my world and share it with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Hathcock, Ray Winkler
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