Conway Twitty (1 September 1933 – 5 June 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, … Read Full Bio ↴Conway Twitty (1 September 1933 – 5 June 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was one of the United States' most successful artists of the 20th century. Twitty had the most singles (55) reach Number 1 on various national music charts. Conway Twitty's across the board totals were greater than that of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, and Garth Brooks. Most notably known as a country music singer, Twitty also enjoyed success in early Rock and Roll, R&B, and Pop music (among other genres). He teamed up with Loretta Lynn to form one of country music's most successful business partnerships.
Origin of Jenkins Stage Name--------- Jenkins felt that his real name wasn't marketable, and he changed his show business name in 1957. (Harold Lloyd Jenkins would always remain his legal name, however). Looking at a road map, he spotted Conway, Arkansas and Twitty, Texas. Thus, he went with the professional name of "Conway Twitty".[citation needed]
Alternatively, Jenkins met a Richmond, VA, man named W. Conway Twitty Jr. through Jenkins' manager in a New York City restaurant. The manager served in the army with the real Conway Twitty. Later, the manager suggested to Jenkins that he take the name as his stage name because it had a ring to it. The Richmond Conway Twitty subsequently recorded the song, "What's in a Name But Trouble," in the mid-1960s, lamenting the loss of his name to Jenkins. The flip side of the 45 RPM record was "The Purple, Purple People Eater, Eater." (The more well known version of Purple People Eater, however, now having sold over 100,000,000 copies, was recorded by Sheb Wooley.)
Origin of Jenkins Stage Name--------- Jenkins felt that his real name wasn't marketable, and he changed his show business name in 1957. (Harold Lloyd Jenkins would always remain his legal name, however). Looking at a road map, he spotted Conway, Arkansas and Twitty, Texas. Thus, he went with the professional name of "Conway Twitty".[citation needed]
Alternatively, Jenkins met a Richmond, VA, man named W. Conway Twitty Jr. through Jenkins' manager in a New York City restaurant. The manager served in the army with the real Conway Twitty. Later, the manager suggested to Jenkins that he take the name as his stage name because it had a ring to it. The Richmond Conway Twitty subsequently recorded the song, "What's in a Name But Trouble," in the mid-1960s, lamenting the loss of his name to Jenkins. The flip side of the 45 RPM record was "The Purple, Purple People Eater, Eater." (The more well known version of Purple People Eater, however, now having sold over 100,000,000 copies, was recorded by Sheb Wooley.)
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Conway Twitty Lyrics
After All The Good Is Gone Today I got a letter from someone Just a friend we…
Crazy In Love Ain't it funny how time Steals the feelings from a love…
Happy Birthday Darlin' Hello darlin' happy birthday I've decided not to give you a…
I Couldn't See You Leavin' Lying all alone in this midnight blue With nothing but these…
I May Never Get To Heaven I walked with you and talked with you And held your…
I See The Want In Your Eyes I see the sparkling little diamond on your hand It's plain…
I'd Just Love To Lay You Down There's a lot of ways of saying what I want…
Julia You were always there for me, Julia. I was so afraid…
Mona Lisa Well Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you You're so…
Next In Line See her there at the table Watch her tear at the…
Red Neckin' Love Makin' Night Hey Hello baby, Conway here Let me lay this in your ear Get…
Rest Your Love On Me Maybe you don't know me any more than I know…
She's Got a Single Thing in Mind You can't find the words to break it to me 'Cause…
Slow Hand As the midnight moon was driftin' through The lazy sway of…
That's My Job I woke up crying late at night When I was very…
Tight Fittin' Jeans She tried to hide it by the faded denim clothes…
You've Never Been This Far Before I can almost hear the stillness As it yields to the…