Wings of a Dove
Ferlin Husky
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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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Written by: ROBERT B. FERGUSON
Lyrics © LARRICK MUSIC CO, HUSKY MUSIC, INC.
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11 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundBoth 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.
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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.
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Song DurationThe song is relatively short. The total running time of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
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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.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Bob Ferguson, who also worked as a record producer for RCA Victor.
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Chart Success"Wings of a Dove" also proved popular on the pop charts. It reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100 pop charts.
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Song CoverNotably, "Wings of a Dove" was later covered by numerous other artists across different genres, solidifying its status as a classic.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song lyrics express the symbolism of a dove as a token of peace and love - a common theme in gospel music.
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Production CompanyThe song was released under the Capitol Records label, one of the world’s major record companies.
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Musical ContributionsPorter 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".
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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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