Wings of a Dove

Ferlin Husky

About Wings of a Dove

"Wings of a Dove' is a country song written by Bob Ferguson in 1958. "Wings of a Dove" was most popular when it was recorded by Ferlin Husky in 1960. The Ferlin Husky recording went to number one on the country charts for 10 nonconsecutive weeks. It was Ferlin Husky's third and final number one on the country chart, spending nine months on the chart. "Wings of a Dove" was successful on the pop charts, as well, peaking at number 12 on the Hot 100. In 1987, Broadcast Music Incorporated awarded Ferguson with the "million air" plays for the "Wings of a Dove". The song alludes to several passages from the Christian Bible about doves sent by the Lord, including a verse about God sending Noah a dove during the flood in Genesis 8:6-12. Dolly Parton's and Porter Wagoner's cover versions include a verse not in the original, referring to another passage about a dove in Matthew 3:16 where "After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him." 


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1997
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On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above (sign from above)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)

When troubles surround us
when evils come
The body grows weak (body grows weak)
The spirit grows numb (spirit grows numb)
When these things beset us, 
He doesn't forget us
He sends down His love (sends down His love)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)

On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above (sign from above)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)

When Noah had drifted 
on the flood many days
He searched for land (He searched for land)
In various ways (various ways)
Troubles, he had some 
but wasn't forgotten
He sent him His love (sent him His love)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)

On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above (sign from above)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)

On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above (sign from above)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)

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Ferlin Husky

Ferlin Eugene Husky (December 3, 1925 – March 17, 2011) was an early American country music singer who was equally adept at the genres of traditional honky honk, ballads, spoken recitations, and rockabilly pop tunes. He had two dozen Top 20 hits in the Billboard country charts between 1953 and 1975; his versatility and matinee-idol looks propelling a seven-decade entertainment career. more »

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Written by: ROBERT B. FERGUSON

Lyrics © LARRICK MUSIC CO, HUSKY MUSIC, INC.

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
Both Ferlin Husky and Porter Wagoner were iconic figures in the American country music scene. Husky rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, while Wagoner was popular from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Song Popularity
"Wings of a Dove" was a major hit. It was released in 1960 and quickly became a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts.
Song Duration
The song is relatively short. The total running time of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
Genre
"Wings of a Dove" falls in the country and gospel genres. The lyrics of the song have a spiritual tone and it is infused with classic country music styles.
Song Writer
The song was written by Bob Ferguson, who also worked as a record producer for RCA Victor.
Chart Success
"Wings of a Dove" also proved popular on the pop charts. It reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100 pop charts.
Song Cover
Notably, "Wings of a Dove" was later covered by numerous other artists across different genres, solidifying its status as a classic.
Lyrical Theme
The song lyrics express the symbolism of a dove as a token of peace and love - a common theme in gospel music.
Production Company
The song was released under the Capitol Records label, one of the world’s major record companies.
Musical Contributions
Porter Wagoner, though a renowned country artist, did not perform in the original song by Ferlin Husky. It was on other occasions that the pair performed together, adding to the confusion about "Wings of a Dove".
Multiple Re-entries
"Wings of a Dove" re-entered the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart at number 45 in 1987.

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