As a member of the United States Merchant Marine, Husky entertained the troops on his ship in World War 2. After the war, Husky became a DJ in Missouri and Bakersfield, California, where he began using the moniker Terry Preston in order to hide his rural roots. He also recorded " Gone " under the name of Terry Preston and was a semi-hit.. He re-recorded it in later 50's and was a hit.. As a honky tonk singer, Husky signed with Capitol Records in 1953 under the guidance of Cliffie Stone, also the manager for Tennessee Ernie Ford. With Capitol Records, he reverted to his given name. A few singles failed before "A Dear John Letter" with Jean Shepard became a #1 hit. The followup was called "Forgive Me John".
In 1955, Husky had a solo hit with "I Feel Better All Over (More Than Anywhere's Else)"/"Little Tom", and developed Simon Crum as a comic alter ego. As Crum, Husky signed a separate contract with Capitol Records and began releasing records, the biggest of which was 1959's "Country Music is Here to Stay" (No. 2 for three weeks).
In the late 1950s, Husky had a long string of hits, including the #1 "Gone", (he first recorded Gone as Terry Preston in 1952) and he began an acting career on the Kraft TV Theatre program and the film Mr. Rock & Roll. Bob Ferguson's "Wings of a Dove" became his biggest hits, topping the country charts for ten weeks and attaining #12 on the pop charts. Although he didn't have any more number 1's, between 1961 and 1972 he had over two dozen hits with the biggest of which being the Top 5's, "Once" (1967) and "Just For You" (1968). In late 1972, after over 20 years with Capitol Records, Ferlin signed with ABC Records, where he scored several Top 40 hits into 1975 with the biggest of his hits there being the Top 20 "Rosie Cries A Lot" (1973). Ferlin briefly retired in 1977 following heart surgery but resumed touring after that. He remains a popular concert draw, performing at the Grand Ole Opry and elsewhere.
Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere
Ferlin Husky Lyrics
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Hush then your sad repining God lives and all is well
Somewhere, somewhere beautiful isle of somewhere
Land of the truth where we live anew beautiful isle of somewhere
Somewhere the load is lifted close by an open gate
Somewhere the clouds are rifted somewhere the angels wait
Somewhere, somewhere beautiful isle of somewhere
Ferlin Husky's song Beautiful Isle of Somewhere is a gospel classic that speaks about hope and faith, particularly during times of sadness and grief. The opening lyrics suggest that there is a better place than the one we inhabit now, where the sun always shines and birds sing endlessly. However, Husky also implores the listener to stop feeling sorry for themselves and to trust that God is in control and everything will be well. This message is amplified when he says "Land of the truth where we live anew beautiful isle of somewhere." This "beautiful isle" is not only a physical place but a spiritual state of being, where we are liberated from our struggles and find peace.
The second verse complements the first by painting a vivid imagery of the kind of place envisioned. Husky describes a place where burdens are lifted and sorrow is replaced with joy, as the gates of heaven beckon. Finally, he reiterates the song's title, the "beautiful isle of somewhere," suggesting that it is a place just beyond our reach, but still undoubtedly attainable.
Overall, the song Beautiful Isle of Somewhere is an uplifting reminder that, despite our current struggles and pains, there is a place of hope and healing. It evokes the message of the Bible's promise of eternal life in heaven, where there is perfect peace and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere the sun is shining somewhere the songbirds dwell
There's a place where the sun always shines and the birds sing all day long.
Hush then your sad repining God lives and all is well
Stop feeling sad and grieving, God exists and everything will be alright.
Somewhere, somewhere beautiful isle of somewhere
There exists a beautiful and perfect island somewhere in this world.
Land of the truth where we live anew beautiful isle of somewhere
A place where we can start over, and live in the truth and purity. A beautiful island somewhere in the world.
Somewhere the load is lifted close by an open gate
There's a place where all burdens disappear, and a wide-open gate awaits to welcome you.
Somewhere the clouds are rifted somewhere the angels wait
In a place where the dark clouds have parted, angels are waiting to embrace you.
Somewhere, somewhere beautiful isle of somewhere
It's a real place, a beautiful island somewhere on this earth, where all sorrow and pain disappear.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERNEST J. FORD, HARRY GELLER
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