Ferlin Husky (born December 3, 1925 in Flat River, Missouri. Died March 17,… Read Full Bio ↴Ferlin Husky (born December 3, 1925 in Flat River, Missouri. Died March 17, 2011 in Westmoreland, Tennessee) was an American singer who had become well-known as a country-pop chart-topper under various names, including Terry Preston and Simon Crum. In the 1950s and 60s, Husky had several hits, including "Gone" and "Wings of a Dove", both number ones on the country charts.

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.

Wrong
Ferlin Husky Lyrics

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Would it be wrong to love you you know how much I care
Look at the dreams I fashioned could you desire to share them
I would be yours forever if you were mine alone
Would you be true or leave me blue I wonder would it be wrong
Is there a secret dear when you give me your smile
I'd like to know the answer and you've been teasin' all the while
Would it be wrong to love you could you be mine alone
My heart may break but for my sake I wonder would it be wrong

Is there a secret...

Overall Meaning

In Ferlin Husky's song "Wrong," the lyrics portray a dilemma faced by the singer. He wonders if it would be wrong to love the person he cares about deeply. He asks her if she would desire to share the dreams he has fashioned, indicating that he has thought about a future with her. He expresses his willingness to commit to her, but he's unsure if she would be true to him or leave him heartbroken. The singer is asking for clarity, and he seeks assurance that he would not be wrong to love her.

The lyrics also touch on the mystery surrounding the person's affection for the singer. He wonders if there is a secret behind her smile and teasing, and he desires to know the answer. The uncertainty about the other person's feelings adds to his confusion and vulnerability.

Overall, the song's lyrics express the longing and uncertainty that come with falling in love. The singer wants clarity on whether his love would be reciprocated and whether he would be making the right decision in pursuing the person he cares about.

Line by Line Meaning

Would it be wrong to love you you know how much I care
I have strong feelings for you and wonder if it would be a mistake to express my love.

Look at the dreams I fashioned could you desire to share them
I have romantic dreams and hope you may want to be a part of them.

I would be yours forever if you were mine alone
If we were together, I would be committed to you for life.

Would you be true or leave me blue I wonder would it be wrong
I worry that you may not be faithful and may hurt me, so I question if pursuing you is a mistake.

Is there a secret dear when you give me your smile
I sense that there may be a hidden meaning behind your smiles towards me.

I'd like to know the answer and you've been teasin' all the while
I am curious about your true feelings, especially since you have been playful and flirtatious with me.

Would it be wrong to love you could you be mine alone
Again, I question if loving you is the right thing to do and if you could be devoted to only me.

My heart may break but for my sake I wonder would it be wrong
I understand that pursuing you may cause me emotional pain but I still debate if it is worth it.

Is there a secret...
The song ends with a cliffhanger, suggesting that the artist still seeks answers to their questions about love and commitment in this relationship.

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