Ferlin Husky (born December 3, 1925 in Flat River, Missouri. Died March 17,… Read Full Bio ↴Ferlin Husky (born December 3, 1925 in Flat River, Missouri. Died March 17, 2011 in Westmoreland, Tennessee) was an American singer who had become well-known as a country-pop chart-topper under various names, including Terry Preston and Simon Crum. In the 1950s and 60s, Husky had several hits, including "Gone" and "Wings of a Dove", both number ones on the country charts.

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.

Blue Skies
Ferlin Husky Lyrics

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Blue skies, smiling at me
Nothing but blues skies do I see
Bluebirds singing a song
Nothing but bluebirds all day long
All the days are hurrying by
When you're in love, my how they fly
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothing but blue skies from now on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ferlin Husky's song Blue Skies are a poetic and vivid expression of the feeling of being in love. The "blue skies" and "bluebirds" represent the happiness and positivity felt in a new and blossoming relationship. The imagery of blue skies evokes feelings of joy, freedom, and unlimited potential. The fact that nothing but blue skies are seen demonstrates the single-minded focus and happiness that comes with being in love.

The line "All the days are hurrying by" speaks to the feeling of time flying when one is in love. Time seems to move quickly and effortlessly, and suddenly the "blue days" of loneliness and heartache are gone. The repetition of "nothing but blue skies" serves as a reminder of the enduring and unchanging nature of love. Blue skies will always be present, even on cloudy days, just as true love will persevere through difficult times.

Overall, the lyrics of Blue Skies beautifully capture the essence of falling in love and the joy and relief that comes with it. The song reminds us that even in the midst of life's challenges, love can bring us hope and happiness.

Blue SkiesFerlin Husky Lyrics

Blue Skies
Ferlin Husky Lyrics