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.
Sentimental Journey
Ferlin Husky Lyrics
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I'm gonna make a sentimental journey to renew old memories
I got my fare got my reservation spent every dime I could afford
Like a child in wild anticipation I long to hear that all aboard
Seven that's the time we leave at seven I'll be waiting up for heaven
Counting every mile of railroad track that takes me back
I never thought my heart could be so yearny why did I decide to roam
I'm gonna take a sentimental journey sentimental journey home
Seven that's the time we leave
Sentimental journey home sentimental journey home
In Ferlin Husky's song Sentimental Journey, the singer is expressing their desire to take a journey to revisit old memories and set their heart at ease. The lyrics speak to the idea of nostalgia and the longing for the past. The line "I got my fare got my reservation spent every dime I could afford" highlights the singer's dedication to this journey and the importance it holds for them. The line "Like a child in wild anticipation I long to hear that all aboard" further emphasizes the excitement and eagerness the singer feels for this sentimental journey.
The song's title, Sentimental Journey, was actually the name of a popular Bing Crosby song in the 1940s that became a symbol for soldiers returning home from World War II. This may have influenced the nostalgic tone of Ferlin Husky's version. Additionally, it was written by Les Brown, Ben Homer, and Bud Green, and was originally recorded by Brown and his Band of Renown in 1945.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna take a sentimental journey
I'm planning to go on a trip down memory lane
I'm gonna set my heart at ease
I'm hoping this trip will help me relax and feel content
I'm gonna make a sentimental journey to renew old memories
I'm going to revisit places and people from my past to bring back old memories
I got my fare got my reservation spent every dime I could afford
I've made all the necessary arrangements and spent all my money to make sure I can take this trip
Like a child in wild anticipation I long to hear that all aboard
I'm filled with excitement and anticipation for the trip to finally begin
Seven that's the time we leave at seven I'll be waiting up for heaven
I'm leaving at seven in the morning and can't wait for the journey to begin
Counting every mile of railroad track that takes me back
I'm paying close attention to every mile of the trip that brings me back to my past
I never thought my heart could be so yearny why did I decide to roam
I'm surprised by how much I miss my past and am questioning why I ever left
I'm gonna take a sentimental journey sentimental journey home
I'm on a trip down memory lane to my old home and hoping to relive old memories
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Homer, Bud Green, Les Brown
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