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.
Tennessee Waltz
Ferlin Husky Lyrics
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When an old friend I happened to see
Introduced him to my loved one and while they were dancing
My friend stole my sweetheart from me
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Now I know just how much I have lost
Yes I lost my little darling
The night they were playing the beautiful Tennessee Waltz
I was waltzing with my darling...
Ferlin Husky's Tennessee Waltz tells the story of a man who was waltzing with his lover at a dance to the tune of the "Tennessee Waltz" when he spotted an old friend in the crowd. As he went over to greet his buddy, he introduced him to his sweetheart and watched as they danced together. To his horror, his friend ended up stealing his lover away from him, leaving him heartbroken and alone. The song ends with the singer reminiscing about the night he lost his lover to the waltz and how the memory haunts him to this day.
The lyrics of the song are a soulful reflection on the pain of loss and the heartache of betrayal. The melody of the Tennessee Waltz also adds to the melancholic mood of the song, with its slow and mournful pace. The singer's pain is palpable as he describes the moment he lost his love and how he has been unable to forget it. The song has become a classic in the country genre, with its timeless tale of love, loss, and betrayal resonating with audiences around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I was waltzing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz
I was dancing with my significant other to the tune of the Tennessee Waltz.
When an old friend I happened to see
Suddenly, I saw an acquaintance from my past.
Introduced him to my loved one and while they were dancing
I introduced my friend to my significant other, and watched them dance together.
My friend stole my sweetheart from me
To my surprise, my friend took my significant other away from me.
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
I recall the evening when I danced to the Tennessee Waltz.
Now I know just how much I have lost
I am now aware of the true extent of my loss.
Yes I lost my little darling
I have lost my beloved significant other.
The night they were playing the beautiful Tennessee Waltz
It was the night when the gorgeous Tennessee Waltz was being played.
Lyrics ยฉ Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Redd Stewart, Pee Wee King
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HaleyHolliman
I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see
I introduced her to my loved one
And while they were dancing
My friend stole my sweetheart from me
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Now I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darling the night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
Marcyllus T. John
I was dancin' with my darlin to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see.
I introduced him to my darlin' and while they were dancin'
My friend stole my sweetheart from me.
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Now I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playin'
That beautiful Tennessee Waltz
Bob Sink
I am 89 yrs.old and I really love to hear these Old masterpieces.Done by the masters.She is the best.
Seriously Syrian
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Chris Ross
My parents made me go see her sing at dollywood when I was a little kid maybe 9 or 10 and I didn't really appreciate it till I'm older now 28 how wonderful it was to see her sing. Blessed to have great parents and to seen her sing.
Magpie One
My Dad loved country music.Thank you to my Daddy for my intro to country ๐Our parents have great taste
mamie gray
what a lovely woman. she has such a beautiful voice .
such a shame she left this world.
Nicolas Aleksandra
Good morning Mamie
Shirley McKinnon
Amazing voice right to the end. Beautiful
Brad Richardson
One of the most underrated country singers of all time... The voice of Jean Shepard is unlike no other--- rest in peace sweet lady
Don Cook
I grew up on all those great old songs and I still love them today.