Carl Stuart Hamblen
October 20, 1908 – March 8, 1989
Stuart Hamblen was country singer and songwriter who later turned to making Christian music. When he became a singing cowboy during the mid ’20s, he was one of the genre’s earliest stars. Having his own radio show from 1931 to 1952 certainly helped him achieve fame. When he transitioned from radio to film, he worked alongside the likes of John Wayne, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. As a songwriter, his biggest hits were “Open Up Your Heart (And Let The Sunshine In),” and “It’s No Secret.” The former was sung by Pebbles and Bam Bam in a Flintstones episode, while the latter was covered by Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, and Ernest Tubb to name a few. Hamblen later became involved in politics, ultimately running for president against Dwight Eisenhower on the Prohibition Party ticket in 1952. Stuart Hamblen was 81 when he passed away on March 8, 1989.
What You Should Own
One of the best songs, ever.