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.
When I Lost You
Ferlin Husky Lyrics
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I lost the beautiful rainbow I lost the morning dew
I lost the angel who gave me summer the whole winter through
I lost the gladness that turned into sadness when I lost you
I lost the sweet thing who gave me summer the whole winter through
I lost the gladness that turned into sadness when I lost you
The lyrics to Ferlin Husky's "When I Lost You" express the deep heartache and loss felt after the end of a meaningful relationship. The imagery of losing the sunshine, roses, blue heavens, and rainbow paints a picture of a world that was once bright and colorful, but now feels dull and lifeless. Similarly, losing the morning dew symbolizes the loss of the small things that once brought joy and peace.
The lyrics also touch on the loss of a partner who provided constant love and support - an "angel" who made even the coldest winter months feel like summer. Losing this person has turned the singer's happiness into sadness, a common experience for those who have gone through a significant breakup.
Overall, "When I Lost You" is a mournful ballad that captures the universal experience of heartbreak and loss. Through vivid imagery and relatable lyrics, the song speaks to anyone who has ever had their world turned upside down by the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost the sunshine and roses
I lost the joy and growth in my life
I lost the heavens of blue
I lost the beauty and wonder in my world
I lost the beautiful rainbow
I lost the hope and promise of a better future
I lost the morning dew
I lost the freshness and newness of each day
I lost the angel who gave me summer the whole winter through
I lost the one who brought light and warmth to my life even in the darkest times
I lost the sweet thing who gave me summer the whole winter through
I lost the one who brought joy and love to my life even in the coldest times
I lost the gladness that turned into sadness when I lost you
I lost the happiness and contentment that was replaced with sorrow and pain when you left
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ROBERT BERKELEY DAVIS, RICHARD FREDERICK STANNARD, JULIAN GALLAGHER
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