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 Can't Stop Loving You
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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To live in memories of old lonesome times
I can't stop wanting you, it's useless to say
So I just live my life in dreams of yesterday
Those happy hours that we once knew
So long ago, still make me blue
And they say that time heals a broken heart
I can't stop loving you, so I made up my mind
To live in memories of old lonesome times
I can't stop wanting you, it's useless to say
So I'll just live my life in dreams of yesterday
The lyrics of Conway Twitty's "I Can't Stop Loving You" describe the singer's enduring love for someone who is no longer with him. He acknowledges that his feelings are useless to control and that he has resigned himself to living in the memories and dreams of the past. The song is poignant and bittersweet, as the listener can sense the singer's heartache and longing for what once was. He remembers the happy times they shared, which only makes the present emptiness more acute. He acknowledges that time passes, but that it's not enough to heal the hurt of losing someone he loves.
The emotional rawness of the song is due in part to its origins. Originally written and recorded by Don Gibson in 1958, the song became a hit for Ray Charles in 1962. Conway Twitty's version was recorded in 1972, and was an instant success, reaching the top of the country music charts. Twitty's smooth vocals convey the pain and resignation of the lyrics, and his rendition has become one of the most beloved versions of the song.
Overall, "I Can't Stop Loving You" is a universal song that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and loss. It speaks to the power of love and the way that it can persist despite distance and time. The song has endured as a classic in the country music canon, and continues to be covered by artists to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop loving you so I made up my mind
Despite my best efforts, I cannot stop loving you, and I have accepted this fact.
To live in memories of old lonesome times
Rather than focusing on the present, I choose to dwell on past memories of when we were together, even if they bring me sadness and loneliness.
I can't stop wanting you, it's useless to say
Even though I know it's pointless, I can't help but desire to be with you again.
So I just live my life in dreams of yesterday
Instead of facing reality, I escape into dreams of the past where we were happy together.
Those happy hours that we once knew
Referring to the time when we were in love and happy together.
So long ago, still make me blue
Although it was a long time ago, reminiscing on those happy times brings sadness and melancholy.
And they say that time heals a broken heart
Others have told me that over time, the pain of heartbreak will lessen or disappear.
But time has stood still since we've been apart
Despite the passage of time, my heartbreak remains just as strong as the day we separated.
I can't stop loving you, so I made up my mind
Even though it brings me pain and sorrow, I accept that I cannot change the way I feel about you.
To live in memories of old lonesome times
Again emphasizing that instead of moving on, I choose to dwell on the past when we were together.
I can't stop wanting you, it's useless to say
Reiterating that no matter how hard I try, I cannot control the strong desire I have to be with you again.
So I'll just live my life in dreams of yesterday
Rather than facing the reality that we are no longer together, I will continue to escape into the memories of the past.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Gibson
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