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.
Near You
Ferlin Husky Lyrics
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Times when we're apart I can't face my heart
Say you'll never stray more than just two lips away
If my time could be spent near you I'd be more than content near you
Make my life worthwhile by telling me that I'll spend the rest of my days near you
Times when we're apart...
The lyrics of Ferlin Husky's song "Near You" depict the singer's deep longing to be near the person he loves. According to the song, there is no other place in the world where he would rather be than near this person. Being close to them feels like heaven to him, and he is unable to face his heart when they are apart.
The singer pleads with his love not to stray too far away from him, as he cannot bear the thought of being separated from them. He believes that his life would be more than content if he could spend all his time close to them. In fact, he goes as far as to say that his life would only be worthwhile if he could be close to them, and that it would bring him great joy if they promised to spend the rest of their days together.
Overall, "Near You" is a romantic ballad that expresses the deep desire of the singer to be near the person he loves. The lyrics are filled with passion and longing, and the melody of the song only reinforces these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
There's just one place for me near you it's like heaven to be near you
There's no other place where I want to be other than right beside you. Being with you brings me immense happiness and comfort.
Times when we're apart I can't face my heart
Whenever we're separated, it's unbearable for me to handle. Being away from you makes me feel incomplete and lonely.
Say you'll never stray more than just two lips away
Promise me that you'll never leave my side, and that the distance between our lips will never exceed more than just two.
If my time could be spent near you I'd be more than content near you
All I need is to spend my time with you by my side. Just being around you gives me an indescribable sense of happiness and fulfillment.
Make my life worthwhile by telling me that I'll spend the rest of my days near you
The meaning of my existence lies in spending the rest of my days with you. Please assure me that you'll always be by my side, and that you'll never leave me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Francis Craig, Kermit Goell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lily Ana
Since you've gone
The moon, the sun, the stars in the sky
Know the reason why I cry
Love divine once was mine
Now you've gone
Since you've gone
My heart, my lips, my tear dimmed eyes
A lonely soul within me cries
I acted smart, broke your heart
Now you've gone
Oh, what I'd give
For the lifetime I've wasted
The love that I've tasted
I was wrong, now you've gone
Oh, what I'd give
For the lifetime I've wasted
The love that I've tasted
I was wrong, now you've gone
kalibhakta
"A lonely soul within me cries." This line is so pure and a feeling everyone knows very well while never discussing it with anybody.
Celluloidwatcher
I have been waiting to access this song on YT for some time, now. After listening to the original recording of Gone from 1956 on the radio several years ago, I FINALLY get to see Ferlin Husky sing it on a Grand Ole Opry telecast from the early 60's. Thank you, thank you for this video. Lovely melody.
Christian jesen
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
ninjabluewings
This is an incredible live version that leaves the studio release in the shadows for sure, that's how you can tell a SINGER! when they really SING IT! like Ferlin does here
Kfazz Farrell
Soul comes from the "heart",
Not a matter of " pigment".
But feeling and emotion.
Thank you Ferlin.
vera turner
He is one class act that will be missed..John, thank you for taking the time to give all this background on Ferlin; I love learning about people and found the information on him quite interesting. take care, vera
Christian jesen
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Joe Reinhardt
I WAS STATIONED IN THULE GREENLAND IN 1956,AND TO THIS DAY I STILL LOVE THIS SONG
rocker1942
i met Ferlin Husky in June 2007 at the Rockin' 50s Gala in Green Bay, Wisconsin and got to spend some time with him. We were talking about "Gone" and "Snow White Dove", his other hit. Ferlin told me that although "Gone" was his first hit and well received, many more records of "Snow White Dove" were sold. He was the nicest guy you can imagine, even though he was in a lot of discomfort due to blockages in the blood vessels in his legs. Shortly after his appearance at the gala, he was admitted to the hospital. Sadly, he passed away in 2011. Somewhere I have a photo of him and me. He was a quality guy.
Sandra Smith
Your blessed to meet Ferlin. My mom was a big fan. He came on the radio. I love his singing. Great voice he had. He is missed.