Ferlin was a genuine person........... A fantastic soul and I'm thankful to have gotten to know him a little in the last five years of his life. this is the song I grew up loving. It reached in and touched the soul. There'll never be another one like Ferlin Husky and I'll sure miis him.
Ferlin will always be remembered for his music, the songs and his humour. Country music is here to stay has a special place in our hearts. We will miss you Ferlin.
I just found out we lost Ferlin Husky today. They just don't make em like that anymore. I have always been an older country fan and although I may sing newer songs, old country will always be my favorite. GBY Ferlin
I've heard Ferlin do several different version of this song, and this is my favorite. This recording of it is a master piece. His vocal performance here is amazing, very dynamic. We are lucky to have it. Thanks for posting.
Since you've gone, Ferlin, the world is short one fine entertainer . I am included in the millions of people who now look back on their youth and remember you and your music with yearnings to return to better days. The impossibility of doing this is a part of this life as we well know. However, we do have our memories to transport us back to those wonderful days and we can hear your voice and remember the fun and friends, special friends, first loves and home. Rest in devine peace, Sir.
I am glad that Ferlin finally got what he deserved by getting inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame while he could enjoy it. I watched Heart to Heart classics the last week and he was on there for only fifteen minutes and barely got started telling how he got started in the business he needs to be recognized more than what he has been in the last several years for his talent and contributions to country music.
I was lying on a beach in Ontario, Canada listening to my transister when I first heard this. I fabulous the charts were in those days. Ferlin Husky, Don Gibson, Faron Young, Marty Robbins. My, what poop people listen to today!
I agree with all of those who wrote, this man had an amazing voice. This song gets better with age! I love to contrast this version with the one he did not too many years before he died. Both wonderful.!
This is a great song. I remembered when I first heard it. I loved the lyrics and that voice, great combination. I am an African American who thinks the world of Ferlin Husky's talent.
A beautfiul,historic piece of american popular music.Folks will be enjoyin' this song and Ferlin's wonderful voice for centuries. RIP, Ferlin Husky .- now too "Gone" but certainly not forgotten.
Sorry to hear of Ferlin Husky's passing. He was truly one of the pioneers of Country & Western music. Ferlin, you gave us so much. We will miss you. To the C&W artists of today: Remember who set the table for you.
Love his voice and the thing he doe's with his eye brow and i also love his laugh... never heard anyone with a laugh like ferlin ...one of the best singers in country but country was blessed with so much talent then unlike todays pop country.. i hate most of the new stuff..all sounds the same..
A true entertainer could make you laugh or could make you sit up and take notice with singing like this.Awesome it's a word often overused but not here he was AWESOME! We lost one of the "goodguys" rest in peace Ferlin.
What a treasure he was. I've always loved his voice. He was a handsome gentleman, too! I think the first time I heard him on the radio was a station out of Shreveport which I could pick up on my grandfathers upstairs radio n Marshall, TX. I must have been 10 or 11. I'll miss him.
Rest in peace. Soon all the classic country musicians will be gone. Music is ageless, and when I hear an old song, I can bring back the feelings and memories of when I heard that song on the radio. Sad and happy.
bought the 45 in nems,liverpool in1957,always been one of my favourite sad slobberin' tearjerkers! watched him last week on ralph emery's rural tv show,shoot he's wearing as good as me! brian epstein gave me his follow up 45, Terrific Together. love to hear that sometime!
R.I.P. ..Ferlin.....Another of our great Country Legends is gone....There are hardly any remaining now.......Only the Pretenders and Imposters.....God Bless you Ferlin.
This song by Ferlin is a classic. We love all of his music. We met him years ago at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville and he was very gracious to us. I like seeing Ferlin's alter ego, Simon Crum, with the goofy baseball cap on. Did Ferlin (as Simon) record some songs? It's hard to remember just who did what and when. Thanks for posting this. - Paula
Who says that 13 is an unlucky number? For Ferlin Husky, it wasn't. This was the thirteenth #1 Country and Western hit in the Rock Era. It also went to #4 on the Top 40 charts. At that point, only Elvis Presley and Tennessee Ernie Ford had crossover #1 hits to the Top 40.
On this date in 1957 {Mar. 2nd} "Gone" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it would peaked at #4 and spent 27 weeks in the Top 100... Ranked 23rd on Billboard's Year-End Hot 50 Singles of 1968 chart... Reached #1 {for 10 weeks} on Billboard's Country chart & spent 27 in the Country Top 100... Actress Joey Heatherton's 1972 covered version peaked at #24... Ronnie McDowell reached #36 in 1980 on Billboard's Country chart...
This is the tone of the songs I grew up listening to. I guess you would call it classic country because it was not as hillbilly as some others. It was the predecessor to early rock n' roll.
This was big hit for Husky. Ironically, he grew up in a predominately Muslim community in southeast Missouri. His maternal grandfather was an imam in the community. Husky finished school with the thought of becoming an imam himself, but the chance to travel to France and study piano under Jan Paderewski presented itself, and he debuted as a soloist at the Musée de la Musique in 1949. His first recording was as a keyboard artist, with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Symphony.
Who is that beautiful female background singer at the beginning of the song ?? Also, who is the woman at 1:01 ? Is that part of a movie or a video ?? Does anyone know ???
Now I'm not a singer, but even I can realize that this man's voice has exceptional range. Love the voice and the song.
I am a sentimental fool from Jamaica, and just died every time I hear this song. I just can't stop playing it!
Ferlin was a genuine person........... A fantastic soul and I'm thankful to have gotten to know him a little in the last five years of his life. this is the song I grew up loving. It reached in and touched the soul. There'll never be another one like Ferlin Husky and I'll sure miis him.
I am very happy that the time of my youth was the time when Ferlin Husky entertained us with his talent.
What a singer, what a voice, thanks for the pleasure.
Ferlin will always be remembered for his music, the songs and his humour. Country music is here to stay has a special place in our hearts. We will miss you Ferlin.
RIP. An unforgettable song, A great singer.
Not many years left, blessed to still be able to hear his voice.
This singer and this song are two of my favorites. This day marked the passing
of another great. Thank you Ferlin. May you rest in peace.
This one goes in my top 25 all time favorites. Never heard another country singer with the tremendous range that Ferlin Husky had.
Now that's what I call a voice! Excellent!
I was born in the sixties , I think this guy is uniquely handsome. Looked at all off his video chronologically. I am obsessed
I just found out we lost Ferlin Husky today. They just don't make em like that anymore. I have always been an older country fan and although I may sing newer songs, old country will always be my favorite. GBY Ferlin
I've heard Ferlin do several different version of this song, and this is my favorite. This recording of it is a master piece. His vocal performance here is amazing, very dynamic. We are lucky to have it. Thanks for posting.
Since you've gone, Ferlin, the world is short one fine entertainer . I am included in the millions of people who now look back on their youth and remember you and your music with yearnings to return to better days. The impossibility of doing this is a part of this life as we well know. However, we do have our memories to transport us back to those wonderful days and we can hear your voice and remember the fun and friends, special friends, first loves and home. Rest in devine peace, Sir.
What a great voice, rest in peace Ferlin
RIP Ferlin. You gave us a lot of pleasure with your beautiful voice.
One of the great country cross over hits!!!!!!
I am glad that Ferlin finally got what he deserved by getting inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame while he could enjoy it. I watched Heart to Heart classics the last week and he was on there for only fifteen minutes and barely got started telling how he got started in the business he needs to be recognized more than what he has been in the last several years for his talent and contributions to country music.
What talent! I love Ferlin
R.I.P., Ferlin. Another real talent gone to the choir in the sky.
I was lying on a beach in Ontario, Canada listening to my transister when I first heard this. I fabulous the charts were in those days. Ferlin Husky, Don Gibson,
Faron Young, Marty Robbins. My, what poop people listen to today!
RIP Ferlin, you were one of the great ones.
And now He is gone. Loved his music his voice ..
I agree with all of those who wrote, this man had an amazing voice. This song gets better with age! I love to contrast this version with the one he did not too many years before he died. Both wonderful.!
FANTASTIC SONG......and see how great it became in the hands of Frankie Ford!!!!
This is a great song. I remembered when I first heard it. I loved the lyrics and that voice, great combination. I am an African American who thinks the world of Ferlin Husky's talent.
A beautfiul,historic piece of american popular music.Folks will be enjoyin' this song and Ferlin's wonderful voice for centuries.
RIP, Ferlin Husky .- now too "Gone" but certainly not forgotten.
Sorry to hear of Ferlin Husky's passing. He was truly one of the pioneers of Country & Western music. Ferlin, you gave us so much. We will miss you. To the C&W artists of today: Remember who set the table for you.
Wow...haven't heard this is about a thousand years. RIP Ferlin.
Love his voice and the thing he doe's with his eye brow and i also love his laugh... never heard anyone with a laugh like ferlin ...one of the best singers in country but country was blessed with so much talent then unlike todays pop country.. i hate most of the new stuff..all sounds the same..
A true entertainer could make you laugh or could make you sit up and take notice with singing like this.Awesome it's a word often overused but not here he was AWESOME! We lost one of the "goodguys" rest in peace Ferlin.
great singer he will be missed!! r.i.p Ferlin Husky
Rest in peace, what a voice...
RIP Ferlin Husky, one of the first country artists to enjoy crossover success, something that happens a lot more often these days.
Rest In Peace and Thanks for all the Great Music and Memories
A great song and one of the finest country singers, Thank you.
What a treasure he was. I've always loved his voice. He was a handsome gentleman, too! I think the first time I heard him on the radio was a station out of Shreveport which I could pick up on my grandfathers upstairs radio n Marshall, TX. I must have been 10 or 11. I'll miss him.
RIP Ferlin. You will be singing in Heaven, I'm sure.
I love America & especially Ferlin Husky!!! Your beloved Canadian friend, Rob, the blob, Wesex!!!
Rest in Peace Ferlin, You will be missed.
Rest in peace. Soon all the classic country musicians will be gone. Music is ageless, and when I hear an old song, I can bring back the feelings and memories of when I heard that song on the radio. Sad and happy.
bought the 45 in nems,liverpool in1957,always been one of my favourite sad slobberin' tearjerkers! watched him last week on ralph emery's rural tv show,shoot he's wearing as good as me! brian epstein gave me his follow up 45, Terrific Together. love to hear that sometime!
R.I.P. ..Ferlin.....Another of our great Country Legends is gone....There are hardly any remaining now.......Only the Pretenders and Imposters.....God Bless you Ferlin.
My opinion, he is one of the best country singers of all time, along with Lefty Frizzell, and Faron Young.
such a beautiful, deep, rich voice. and so hansome!!!....did you catch that little flicker in his eye brow?...oh what a cutie!
Visiting the Country Music Hall Of Fame,a few years ago, this song was featured as THE song that began "the Nashville Sound". Enough said.
RIP Ferlin. Glad you made it to the Hall Of Fame.
This song by Ferlin is a classic. We love all of his music. We met him years ago at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville and he was very gracious to us. I like seeing Ferlin's alter ego, Simon Crum, with the goofy baseball cap on. Did Ferlin (as Simon) record some songs? It's hard to remember just who did what and when. Thanks for posting this. - Paula
Live like their is no tomorrow on love ..don't waste it.
RIP, Ferlin Husky. Yet another of country music's old guard is gone.
He has a great voice!!
Real good Country Music
love his voice
We'll miss you :-( great singer.... good song....
RIP Ferlin Husky! We'll miss you. Now you've gone...
What a singer, what a voice, how come Ferlin did not enjoy the fame he deserved ?
God Bless his soul!!
Gotta love Ferlin... Thanks for sharing.
RIP Ferlin Husky. Great Talent
What a Voice
Who says that 13 is an unlucky number? For Ferlin Husky, it wasn't. This was the thirteenth #1 Country and Western hit in the Rock Era. It also went to #4 on the Top 40 charts. At that point, only Elvis Presley and Tennessee Ernie Ford had crossover #1 hits to the Top 40.
And now HE is gone... to heaven. RIP Ferlin.
Nice video of a great country singer...I have this song on an album compiled by a local radio station...great performance!
Brilliant singer
BEEN A LONG TIME. GOOD AS EVER
ARe those backup singers Bill Phillips and Ruby Wright? Great song of Ferlin's and my all time favorite!
Wonderful, thank you.
On this date in 1957 {Mar. 2nd} "Gone" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it would peaked at #4 and spent 27 weeks in the Top 100...
Ranked 23rd on Billboard's Year-End Hot 50 Singles of 1968 chart...
Reached #1 {for 10 weeks} on Billboard's Country chart & spent 27 in the Country Top 100...
Actress Joey Heatherton's 1972 covered version peaked at #24...
Ronnie McDowell reached #36 in 1980 on Billboard's Country chart...
This is the tone of the songs I grew up listening to. I guess you would call it classic country because it was not as hillbilly as some others. It was the predecessor to early rock n' roll.
R.I.P. Ferlin you will always be remembered.
Ferlin gave me an autograph after a show in 1996. Sad to hear of his passing.
This was big hit for Husky. Ironically, he grew up in a predominately Muslim community in southeast Missouri. His maternal grandfather was an imam in the community. Husky finished school with the thought of becoming an imam himself, but the chance to travel to France and study piano under Jan Paderewski presented itself, and he debuted as a soloist at the Musée de la Musique in 1949. His first recording was as a keyboard artist, with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Symphony.
RIP Ferlin Husky
RIP to the great Ferlin Husky.
I was wrong, now you've gone. Even though it was 50 years ago, this song could have been written just for me, my dear Patrick.
I had forgotten what an incredible voice he had. Thanks for posting it. Enjoyed it very much! Does anyone have an update on his health?
I remember I did it to this song...In the back of of a '58 Chevy Impala. Wasn't Ferlin also Ben Colder?
RIP Ferlin Husky!!
great
This rocks!
They don't make 'em like that any more. R.I.P.
RIP, Mr. Husky!
@turbodonkey
This is sure "the masterpiece" version. For sure .... thanks for posting!
A very sad day in Country music.. We Lost Ferlin today
R.I.P. Ferlin
That song is in the movie Dessert Hearts.
Rest in Peace, Ferlin Husky.
Rest in Peace Ferlin...
IT WAS GOOD BACK THES STILL GOOD NOW 12=31=2013
R.I.P. FERLIN
Ferlin is gone - died today. age 85. rip
R.I.P. Sir
I do believe Smokey Rogers wrote this song, tell me if a'am wrong.....
R. I. P.
RIP.
Amazing song! 1st time I heard it I wanted to find out who sang it and the song title.
rest in peace
Who is that beautiful female background singer at the beginning of the song ?? Also, who is the woman at 1:01 ? Is that part of a movie or a video ?? Does anyone know ???
RIP