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.
For The Good Times
Ferlin Husky Lyrics
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But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning
Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges that were burning
Lay your head upon my pillow hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time for the good times (for the good times)
Don't say a word about tomorrow or forever
There'll be time enough for sadness when you leave me
Lay your head upon my pillow
Ferlin Husky's song For the Good Times is a classic song that tells a story of a relationship that has come to an end. The opening line "Don't look so sad I know it's over" expresses an understanding of the sadness that comes with the realization that a relationship has ended, but at the same time, the song acknowledges that life goes on and the world will continue to turn.
The second line "Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together" highlights the importance of acknowledging the good times that were shared in the relationship, instead of dwelling on the negative aspects. It encourages the listener to appreciate the memories created and cherish the moments they had together.
The third verse speaks of the present, describing the scene where the couple is lying on a bed, with raindrops blowing against the window. It's an intimate moment, and the song encourages the listener to make believe that they love each other for just one more time for the good times.
The message of the song is to appreciate the moments of joy that one experiences in a relationship, even if it comes to an end. It acknowledges that there will be sadness in the future, but the song encourages one to live in the moment and cherish the memories created.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad I know it's over
Don't be upset because I understand that our relationship has come to an end.
But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning
Everything will continue to function normally, even though we have broken up.
Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together
Let's appreciate the good times we had together and cherish those memories.
There's no need to watch the bridges that were burning
We should let go of the past and forget about any negative experiences.
Lay your head upon my pillow hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Let's physically comfort each other and feel each other's warmth.
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft against the window
Listen to the soothing sounds of the raindrops outside that can bring peace and calmness.
And make believe you love me one more time for the good times (for the good times)
Let's pretend that we still love each other for the sake of the happy times we had together.
I'll get along you'll find another and I'll be here if you should find you ever need me
I'll be okay even if we go separate ways and you find someone new, but I'll still be here if you need me.
Don't say a word about tomorrow or forever
Let's avoid talking about the future or what may happen in the long run.
There'll be time enough for sadness when you leave me
We can deal with being sad when it's actually time for us to part ways.
Lay your head upon my pillow
Use my pillow to rest and feel comfortable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: KRISTOFFER KRISTOFFERSON
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