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.)

I've Never Seen The Likes Of You
Conway Twitty Lyrics

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You walk in and I can hear the whisper
As a hush fills the crowded room
You stand there looking just like heaven
Lord, I've never seen the likes of you

From the doorway your eyes search every table
As every man turns to look at you
Ah, you're special and anyone can see it

You know I've never seen the likes of you

And then I catch your eye from across the room
And you smile back at me, as I walk up to you
I say, "Hello there," and put my arms around you
As I remember the day I married you

And now three kids later, you're more beautiful than ever
And babe I've never seen the likes of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Conway Twitty's song "I've Never Seen The Likes Of You" are about seeing and falling in love with someone so special, unique, and beautiful that they stand out from everyone else in the room. The singer, upon seeing the person in question, can sense a hushed murmur fill the crowded room, proving that this person is truly something special. As each man turns to look at this stunning, otherworldly being, the singer realizes that there really is no one else like them.

Even though the singer is surrounded by people in the room, he is immediately drawn to this one individual. As their eyes meet across the room, he feels an instant connection and can't help but smile when they smile back at him. As the two of them embrace and he recollects the day he married them, he realizes that, despite time and the introduction of children, this person is still just as captivating and alluring as before. They are the only one the singer has ever seen who seems to shine above everyone else, and he feels grateful to be with them.

Overall, the song portrays the beauty of finding someone unique, special, and captivating in a world full of people who may not stand out as much. The singer appreciates and treasures this person's individuality and can't help but feel grateful for their presence in his life.

I've Never Seen The Likes Of YouConway Twitty Lyrics

I've Never Seen The Likes Of You
Conway Twitty Lyrics