JEAN DINNING, 86
"Teen Angel" Songwriter
Died February 22nd. Her brother, Mark Dinning" sand her song where a couple's car stalls on the railroad tracks. They get out, but she runs back to get his high school ring and the train hits the car, killing her. It was released October 1959 and became an instant bog hit.
Jean Dining was born March 29, 1924, part of nine children. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines female barbershop quartet and later joined her sisters Lou and Ginger to form the Dinning Sisters who had a 1948 Top Ten hit with "Buttons and Bows."
Her brother Mark, who sang it, died in 1986 of a heart attack at age 52. It was his only big hit.
Personally, I never liked the song, but sure have heard it enough and it is my buddy Bob's favorite-ever song.
FERLIN HUSKY, 85
Sang "Wings of a Dove" and "Gone".
Died March 17th. Became a member of the Country Hall of Fame in 2010 and was one of the first country singers to get his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Born 1925 near Flat River, Missouri. In 1953, he had a number one song singing duo with Jean Shepard on "Dear John Letter." They remained friends ever since. "Gone" and "Wings of a Dove" both were #1. From 1953 to 1975, Mr. Husky had 38 top 40s and three #1s.
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