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.)
In My Dreams
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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And I could see her watching me as I walk across the floor
I asked her if she'd like to dance when the band starts up again
She said, "I never danced with strangers, I don't even know your name"
I said, "We're not exactly strangers, you and I
My thoughts were running wild and free as I watched you tonight
Just think about it and you'll find
The band started playing a slow moving song
She got up and easily moved into my arms
I kept on saying the things a girl likes to hear
And when the dance was over she whispered in my ear
She said, "We're not exactly strangers, you and I
My thoughts were running wild and free while you held me tight
I thought about it and I find
We're not exactly strangers, I've already loved you in my mind"
The opening lines of the song suggest the singer's immediate attraction to the woman he sees across the room. He observes her watching him, leading him to ask her to dance when the band starts up again. But she refuses because she doesn't know him. This moment sets off a conversation that establishes a deeper connection between them. The singer tells her that he feels like he already knows her; he's envisioned a potential relationship with her in his mind. The woman ultimately changes her mind and agrees to dance, which leads to a conversation about their mutual attraction.
The song reflects on the concept of love at first sight and the power of the imagination. The lyrics center around the idea that we can love someone in our mind before we even meet them, which can be a powerful and transformative experience. At the same time, the song is a romantic tale about two strangers who find a connection despite the barriers of distance, uncertainty, and unfamiliarity. It portrays the moment where two people come together and feel a connection that is both visceral and emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I've never seen a girl like her in here before
There was something special and unique about her presence that stood out to me.
And I could see her watching me as I walk across the floor
She was paying attention to me just as much as I was paying attention to her.
I asked her if she'd like to dance when the band starts up again
I wanted to spend more time with her and get to know her better.
She said, "I never danced with strangers, I don't even know your name"
She was hesitant and cautious about dancing with a stranger she just met. It was important for her to establish a connection first.
I said, "We're not exactly strangers, you and I
My thoughts were running wild and free as I watched you tonight
Just think about it and you'll find
We're not exactly strangers, I've already loved you in my mind"
Even though we just met, I felt like I already knew her and had a connection with her. I had been admiring her from afar and had already built up feelings for her in my mind.
The band started playing a slow moving song
She got up and easily moved into my arms
I kept on saying the things a girl likes to hear
And when the dance was over she whispered in my ear
We were able to connect through the music and dance, and I used my words to make her feel special and cared for. We were building a true connection with each other.
She said, "We're not exactly strangers, you and I
My thoughts were running wild and free while you held me tight
I thought about it and I find
We're not exactly strangers, I've already loved you in my mind"
She had also been feeling a connection with me as we danced and talked to each other. She had also been admiring me and building up feelings for me in her mind, and she was finally able to express those feelings and open up to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CONWAY TWITTY
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RICH ONELOVE
Wow what a song love it bring back so much memories 😞
lindalovesal
Love Conway,I can relate so much to his songs.The greatest singer there ever was.Thank you for Shari g
Ethan Price
Love Conway and love this song!
Mark Ellis
No one has or will, Deliver a song like Conway R.I.P.
conditionofanonymit1
only George Strait beat Conway's number one hits of 57. just unbelievable the talent of both. damn sure miss Conway Twitty. Thank God we still have his beautiful music... COA ...
Invisible illness warrior
💗😢beautiful song
mduval32323
Johnny Lee covered this song on his 1983 album, "Hey Bartender".
mduval32323
Written by Rafe Van Hoy & Don Cook.
Connie Knox
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