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.)
Danny Boy
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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From glen to glen and down the mountain side
The summer's gone and all the roses falling
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy the pipes are calling
From glen to glen and even down the mountain side
The summer's gone and all the roses falling
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valleys hushed and white with snow
And I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy the pipes are calling
From glen to glen and even down the mountain side
The summer's gone and all the roses falling
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valleys hushed and white with snow
And I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so
The song "Danny Boy" is a timeless classic that has been performed by many great artists throughout the years. The song is said to have originated in Ireland in the early 1900s, and it quickly became one of the country's most beloved ballads. The song tells the story of a young man named Danny who is leaving his loved ones behind to go off to war. The lyrics are filled with emotion and longing as Danny's loved ones plead with him to return to them one day.
The song begins with the hauntingly beautiful sound of pipes calling out to Danny as he prepares to leave. The lyrics describe the beauty of the Irish countryside, with glens and mountain sides. As Danny departs, the roses begin to fall, signaling the end of summer and the beginning of a long, lonely winter without him.
The chorus of the song repeats the verses, calling out to Danny and reminding him to return when summer comes again. The song's final lines reveal the depth of love that his loved one feels for him, as they implore him to come back to them in sunshine or shadow. The repetition of "oh Danny boy" adds to the emotional intensity of the song and makes it a classic that will continue to be loved for generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
My dear Danny, the sweet sounds of the bagpipes are beckoning
From glen to glen and down the mountain side
Echoing through every vale and over every hill
The summer's gone and all the roses falling
The seasons have changed and the flowers have withered
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide
You are the one who must leave and I am the one who must stay
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Return to me when the fields are green with summer
Or when the valleys hushed and white with snow
Or when the tranquil valleys are filled with snow
And I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
I will be here for you through the good times and the bad
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so
Danny boy, Danny boy, I love you more than words can express
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Frederick E. Weatherly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hotfudge24awesome89
IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SPECIFIC VERSION FOR YEARS!
@heatherrussell8255
Me too. For 46 years.
@davidwalsh3439
What a great singer,what an amazing version. I love this recording.
@sarahshalitta5197
This is for the greatest friend mentor and father a young girl could have set life long lessons by his examples miss you Dad think of you often happy St Patrick’s day and a shout out 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏☘️☘️☘️🙏❤️Sarah
@nathanraymond7525
I searched far and wide for this song!!! Conway Twitty!!!!
@GG-zs5sz
i was 8 in 1960 when my dad brought this record home..i still have it and have replaced it a couple times with better copies..I listen to it all the time in the car windows down blaring going down the road on yes my cassette player...and in my juke box . like Allen Jackson says "REMEMBER WHEN"
@digby_dooright
My mum used to play this when I was little. I'm 53 now, lol.
@dlmullins9054
Wow! I love this song. Conway was one of the best ever. Thanks!
@brianlowe3529
Love that song was eleven years old when I heard it
@bettywilson6521
this reminds me of my husband Danny Wilson I love you babe always no matter what