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.
It Is No Secret
Ferlin Husky Lyrics
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Someone slipped and fell, was that someone you?
You may have longed for added strength, your courage to renew
Just do not be disheartened, for I bring hope to you.
It is no secret what God can do, what
He's done for others, He'll do for you.
With arms wide open, He'll pardon you.
It is no secret, what God can do.
Always feel at home, wherever you may roam.
There is no power can conquer you while God is at your side,
Just take Him at His promise, Don't run away and hide.
It is no secret what God can do, what He's done for others, he'll do for you.
With arms wide open, He'll pardon you. It is no secret, what God can do.
Ferlin Husky's song, "It Is No Secret," is a gospel song that conveys a message of hope and reassurance to the listeners. The song opens with the chimes of time that signify the end of another day. The opening line, "someone slipped and fell, was that someone you?" emphasizes the fragility of human life and that we all face challenges and obstacles at some point in life. However, the singer urges the listener not to be disheartened because there is hope.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that it is no secret what God can do, and what He has done for others, he can do for you. It emphasizes how God is always ready to pardon and embrace us with open arms. The singer underscores that in God's light, there is no night, and we will never walk alone, and we will always feel at home wherever we go. The song concludes by urging the listener not to run away and hide from God's promise.
Overall, "It Is No Secret" is a song about the power of faith and the belief in God's ability to help us overcome challenges and challenges. It is a song of hope and reassurance that reminds us that with God by our side, we can conquer any obstacle that comes our way.
Line by Line Meaning
The chimes of time ring out the news, another day is through
The sound of time passing signifies that another day has ended.
Someone slipped and fell, was that someone you?
Have you encountered failure or setback?
You may have longed for added strength, your courage to renew
You may have reached a point of feeling weak and desire a renewal of your courage.
Just do not be disheartened, for I bring hope to you.
Take courage and do not despair, for I offer hope.
It is no secret what God can do, what He's done for others, He'll do for you.
God's capabilities are not a secret, He has the power to do for you what He's done for others.
With arms wide open, He'll pardon you.
God will forgive you and offer you love and acceptance.
There is no night, for in His light, you'll never walk alone.
In God's presence, you will never be alone, and darkness will have no power over you.
Always feel at home, wherever you may roam.
No matter where you go, you can always feel welcomed in the presence of God.
There is no power can conquer you while God is at your side,
Nothing can defeat you when you have the support of God.
Just take Him at His promise, Don't run away and hide.
Trust in God's promises and do not flee or hide from Him.
It is no secret what God can do, what He's done for others, he'll do for you.
God's power is not hidden or exclusive, what He's done for others, He can do for you too.
With arms wide open, He'll pardon you. It is no secret, what God can do.
God offers love and forgiveness with open arms, and His power is no secret.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stuart Hamblen
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