Ferlin Husky - Gone (The Grand Ole Opry)
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 30 мар 2012
- Ferlin Husky had three separate careers. Out of the three, the best-known is his country-pop career, which brought him to the top of the charts in the late '50s, but he was also known as a honky tonk singer called Terry Preston and a country comic named Simon Crum. Of course, Preston and Crum are just footnotes to Husky's very popular career, even though Crum nearly became a household name as well. During the late '50s and early '60s, he had a string of Top 40 country hits, highlighted by two number one hits -- "Gone" and "Wings of a Dove" -- which each spent ten weeks at the top of the charts. Husky wasn't able to sustain that momentum, but both of the songs became country classics.
Born and raised outside on a Missouri farm, Husky became infatuated with music and began to play guitar as a child. During World War II, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines, where he occasionally entertained the troops onboard his ship. Following the war, he became a DJ in Missouri, then in Bakersfield, CA. While he was in California, Husky began using the name Terry Preston, because he believed his given name sounded too rural. He also began singing in honky tonks, using the Preston name. At one of his gigs, Tennessee Ernie Ford's manager Cliffie Stone heard Husky and took him under his wing. Stone helped Husky secure a record contract at Capitol Records in 1953. As soon as he signed with Capitol, he reverted to using Ferlin Husky as his performing name.
Husky's first records were generally ignored. It wasn't until he sang on Jean Shepard's "A Dear John Letter" that he had a hit. "A Dear John Letter" became a number one hit, but Husky wasn't able to follow it immediately with a solo hit, although the duo had a sequel, "Forgive Me John," later that year. Husky didn't have a solo hit until 1955, when "I Feel Better All Over (More Than Anywhere's Else)" and its flip side, "Little Tom," climbed into the country Top Ten. Around the same time, he developed his comic alter ego, Simon Crum. Husky signed Crum to a separate record contract with Capitol and began releasing records under that name.
Husky racked up a consistent string of hits during the late '50s, reaching his peak in 1957, when "Gone" spent ten weeks at number one; the song crossed over into the pop charts, climbing to number four. That same year, he began an acting career, starting with a spot on the Kraft TV Theatre television program and the film Mr. Rock & Roll. In 1958, Crum had a number two hit with "Country Music Is Here to Stay." Though he had several hits in 1959, none of his songs broke the Top Ten. In 1960, he had his biggest hit, the gospel song "Wings of a Dove," which was number one for a total of ten weeks and reached number 12 on the pop charts.
Despite the massive success of "Wings of a Dove," Husky wasn't able to sustain a presence on the country charts during the '60s. He remained a popular concert attraction, but he had no Top Ten hits between "Wings of a Dove" and "Once," which hit number four in 1966. A year after "Once," he had his final Top Ten hit with "Just for You." In the late '60s, Husky managed to incorporate the slicker, heavily produced sounds of contemporary country-pop into his music, which resulted in his brief career revitalization. Husky kept racking up minor hits until 1975. In 1977, he had heart surgery and briefly retired from performing. During the '80s and '90s, he performed regularly at the Grand Ole Opry, as well as Christy Lane's Theater in Branson, MO. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads among multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: john1948.wikifoundry.com/page/... 
Видеоклипы
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.
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.
Wow 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
His voice sounds like an Angel 😇
Wings of a dove
I WAS STATIONED IN THULE GREENLAND IN 1956,AND TO THIS DAY I STILL LOVE THIS SONG
"A lonely soul within me cries." This line is so pure and a feeling everyone knows very well while never discussing it with anybody.
'57, sitting my bedroom doing my homework with Ferlin on the radio--great memories !!!
Soul comes from the "heart",
Not a matter of " pigment".
But feeling and emotion.
Thank you Ferlin.
Now that is a country voice. Wow
This song brings back long ago memories that are still saddening and upsetting. 😥
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
I was 12 years old when this song was released I loved it then I still love it.
Now that is GREAT SOUNDS
I'm age 57 and I grew up on this song. I was born in 1964 and my dad had this record and played it amongst many other great classic country and rock and roll Tunes. But Ferlin Husky's Gone is truly a great classic from 1957 and I'm glad my dad had it on a 45. My dad passed away in December 2020
(and NO!! NOT FROM COVID!!!)
Ferlin Husky Gone is one of the songs that I'll always think of my dad whenever I play it.
This is Country Soul
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Always great, long ago but not far away. Love to hear this guy!!!
Classic country song by excellent singer
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.
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
The absolute truest form of Country!
Ferlin is an incomparable talent. His vocal renditions (Gone & There Goes...) have such heartfelt sincerity, which is a strange contrast to his joy for humor and laughter. Ferlin, aka Simon Crum, in my opinion, is one of the GREATS of real country music.
Anton Gorillo I agree 💯 %! When country WAS music!! Thanks, Daddy, for instilling in me the love of true, heartfelt and beautiful REAL music of all kinds! You may be in heaven but you live on in me!!
thank you ferlin - you were are a treasure
This song brings back so many memories
WOW What a Voice
still listening in 2023
going through a bunch of old records my dad has and had to look him up..happy I did...definitely a keeper!
I had the pleasure of having a beer with Ferlin after listening to a him sing a few songs . In a little dive called the annex in Sumas Wa. Sometime in the 1980s. Down to earth common man.
Beautiful song
Mesmerizing voice.
What a voice!
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Such a beautiful song by one of the greatest artist. Thank you very much for bringing back so many memories.
Ferlin Husky, you still rule, From a Canadian with Ferlin Husky taste!!!
What an awesome voice Ferlin had. He still is great to listen to!!
I literally fell in love with this guy and his music, although I was born in the sixties in reggae land Jamaica.
good music knows no boarders
Great singer. I had 3 LP’s and a handful of his 45’s.
one of all time favorites.
Always enjoy listening to my name sake.
Nice song with beautiful voice, love it, thanks for sharing to us!
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
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Old time country. Yeah!!!
One of Missouri's finest...
Awesome! Pre-Nashville-Sound Nashville Sound!
Yep once you were there and now gone
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Brilliant!
I saw him on the Opry and he sang Gone and Wings of a Dove. He was great
Love this man
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
good singer
Amazing song! And this is an extremely well executed version of the song.
Way to to go Ferlin!
God bless you!
Perfection!
I have had this song on my mind and i have played it 3 times
Ferlin was such a great singer. Thank you for posting this video. Oh, what I'd give...
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
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Good stuff....
What a great talent...
Certainly live powerful performance, not miming like so many do,
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Only he could sing it Best!!!
You really need to listen to Frank Hernandez singing this. (On Spotify). I think you'll change your mind.
This man was one very good singer 😊
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
the best !
Love this. Thanks. From Florida.
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Dig The Horns!!!
Pete Dako lol
Sing it Cousin
Visiting grave sites with Steve brought me here.
That voice tho
👌👍🙏
😊😊
Since you’ve gone Joey😢
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
Je l'aimais beaucoup
This sounds really great at 1.5 speed. He warbles ...
The compere wasn't up to much, but Ferlin wasn't put off, and sang his song well. Just a pity the song is so short !
Gee Ferlin Husky sure could sing a tune. Did he ever accompany Virginia Cline?
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
He starts the song with no reference for the pitch. Did he have perfect pitch?
A great voice and song but I actually think his voice got better when he was older.
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
OH OH LOVING LOVING BEAUTIFUL❤️VELVET🌈
I have a guitar that is rumored to have belonged to Ferlin Husky. Is there any way I could find a way to document it?
I think that announcer was getting on Ferlin's nerves.
Looks like Jack Lalane
Who was the commentator? Kind of mean-spirited!
Such a beautiful song I love this song back then,is this your favorite song too?
I love to hear Penny DeHaven sing this song, she sang it with more feeling, it's on her first lp, PENNY DEHAVEN.
Allison Tuttle Le
I was thinking this host is a bit of a jerk, and couldn't even call him by the right name, but then I read the intro, that he was also named Simon Crum. Not as big a jerk as I'd thought, but still a jerk.
Well not really a jerk he was just having a little playful bit of banter with him
Who is that host? His name?
No 1 on a country chart with no fiddle or a steel guitar
This began the downfall of country music
Some versions have steel
It still is a beautiful song
But yes it is lacking a bit of country
That was the east Missouri sound
Liked Joey's version a lot better!
the song more fitting for a women to sing but ferlin version is much better then joey
@@roseforyoubabe To much southern drawl and hillbilly in his voice! Not even close to Joey!
@@M_Ladd how can you be dissing the great ferlin husky he has and will always have the best version of gone..
@@roseforyoubabe You need to clean your ears out there Rosey! Just told you why!
@@M_Ladd i have listened to both husky version is more powerful then her version no contest.. when you say southern drawl that is biased based on a accent you do not like.
The show host would have been better to shut up and get out the way, no? The great Ferlin Husky, underrated due to the stupid Simon Crum bit. Unnecessary. He had no talent agent advice but could have used some.