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.)
Happy Birthday Darlin'
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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I've decided not to give you a present this year
In fact I think it's about time I took some things away
I'd like to take away this suspicion that I know clouds your world at times
By giving you some faith to hold on to honey whenever your hand is not in mine
Happy birthday darlin' I've no presents, no fancy cake
But I hope I'll make you happy with everything I take
I'd like to take away some of your lonely moments, by spendin' more of mine with you
And I'd like to take away some of those so-so kisses
And replace them with ones that really say I love you
And I wanna take away the doubt you sometimes have about my love
By showin' more much more that I've shown lately
And then if someone said asked you what I've got you for your birthday
Well you can say, why, he didn't give me anything, but he sure took a lotta things away
Happy birthday darlin' I've no presents, no fancy cake
But I hope I'll make you happy with everything I take
Happy birthday darlin' I've no presents, no fancy cake
But I hope I'll make you happy with everything I take
Happy birthday darlin'
In Conway Twitty's "Happy Birthday Darling," the singer is speaking directly to his lover on her birthday. However, instead of offering birthday presents or elaborate celebrations, the singer decides to take things away. He wants to remove the suspicion she may have about their relationship, and give her more faith and trust in him. He also wants to take away her moments of loneliness, by spending more time with her. He wants to replace mediocre kisses with passionate ones that show his love for her. Lastly, he wants to take away her doubts about his love by showing her more affection than he has lately.
The song is a poignant reflection on a relationship that needs work. The singer is aware that his lover has some uncertainties, but instead of ignoring them, he wants to address them head on. By taking these things away and showing more of himself, he hopes to demonstrate his love for her. This song speaks to the importance of communication and effort in a relationship. Even on a birthday - a day that is often associated with presents and celebration - the singer wants to use the occasion to work on their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello darlin' happy birthday
Greeting my beloved and wishing them a happy birthday
I've decided not to give you a present this year
Opting not to purchase tangible gifts and instead aiming to improve emotional wellbeing
In fact I think it's about time I took some things away
Acknowledging faults and taking steps towards rectifying them
I'd like to take away this suspicion that I know clouds your world at times
Intending to dispel any doubts or distrust that may have arisen between us
By giving you some faith to hold on to honey whenever your hand is not in mine
Providing constant support and reassurance to ease anxieties and worries
I've no presents, no fancy cake
Having nothing materialistic to give or present
But I hope I'll make you happy with everything I take
Believing that by improving myself and our relationship, I can bring happiness
I'd like to take away some of your lonely moments, by spendin' more of mine with you
Promising to devote more quality time and effort to the relationship
And I'd like to take away some of those so-so kisses
Striving to improve physical intimacy and show love through meaningful gestures
And replace them with ones that really say I love you
Desiring to express affection and adoration in a more impactful and genuine manner
And I wanna take away the doubt you sometimes have about my love
Aiming to eliminate any doubts or insecurities about the strength and sincerity of my love
By showin' more much more that I've shown lately
Making a conscious effort to demonstrate love and commitment in more obvious and frequent ways
Well you can say, why, he didn't give me anything, but he sure took a lotta things away
Attesting to the idea that actions and improving oneself can be more valuable than material gifts
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHUCK HOWARD
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@darktruth8013
My husband used to sing this to me. He went to Heaven, April of '97. Today I turn 68 and I can still see him as he sings this to me. 💔
@patrickflohe7427
May God bless you, and May God bless him.
@leilanigallaway9301
Happy birthday to you my sweetie I turned 60 today and my husband is living with cancer but thank God he's still with me I can only feel what you're really God bless you bless you
@atv1220
🙏❤️🙏❤️
@cissyrivera7074
Happy Birthday
@georgelewisjr6918
GOD BLESS YOU!
@roseeeea_8205
My husband just dedicated this song to me today for my 26th birthday and the lyrics to the song just explains our love forever ❤️
@bobbiewiggles8631
You do realize he's saying he's gonna stop cheating on her right?? 😅
@kimberlywiggins9650
This is the last song my mom sent to me on my birthday, three years ago, before she passed. And now I play it for her on her 3rd bday in heaven today. She would have been 61. Miss you everyday momma. Happy birthday 🎈🎉🥳🎂
@angelaquesada1203
good bday to her, hope ur doing good, don’t give it up💗