Ferlin Husky (born December 3, 1925 in Flat River, Missouri) is an American singer who has 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 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. 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).

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just listening to "Teddy Bear" by Ferlin Husky. Wow, what a powerfully sad song. Have not heard it in a long time
unclephreddy (Fred Smith) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:56:23 -0000
just listening to "Teddy Bear" by Ferlin Husky. Wow, what a powerfully sad song. Have not heard it in a long time
My music taste is ecclectic, Y-day, I was listening to Ferlin Husky while blogging, today, top 40 45's from 1989. Tomorrow??
ultimatetwang (Michael Reece) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:51:13 -0000
My music taste is ecclectic, Y-day, I was listening to Ferlin Husky while blogging, today, top 40 45's from 1989. Tomorrow??
Country legend Ferlin Husky is 84 years old today! -Bob
theranch1041 (KKUS 1041) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:28:00 -0000
Country legend Ferlin Husky is 84 years old today! -Bob
Happy b-day! - I’ve never heard of Ferlin Husky, but that’s a fantastic name and he’s 84 today, so here’s a http://ow.ly/166j5w
StargazingBlog (Malene Arpe) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:21:20 -0000
Happy b-day! - I’ve never heard of Ferlin Husky, but that’s a fantastic name and he’s 84 today, so here’s a http://ow.ly/166j5w
Finishing today's blog, while listening to the album "The Hits Of Ferlin Husky".
ultimatetwang (Michael Reece) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:19:58 -0000
Finishing today's blog, while listening to the album "The Hits Of Ferlin Husky".
Happy Bday 12/03 Brendan Fraser 41, Daryl Hannah & Julianne Moore 49, Ozzy Osbourne 61, JeanLuc Godard 79, Andy Williams 82, Ferlin Husky 84
moonspinner55 (jon sieruga) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:15:10 -0000
Happy Bday 12/03 Brendan Fraser 41, Daryl Hannah & Julianne Moore 49, Ozzy Osbourne 61, JeanLuc Godard 79, Andy Williams 82, Ferlin Husky 84

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