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.)

Just In Time
Conway Twitty Lyrics

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I never thought I'd fall in love again
I played the game before, but just couldn't win
I tried so hard to live my life alone
When deep inside I knew that it was so wrong.

Blue days and sleepless nights, I paid the cost
My heart was burdened with a love I had lost
Just when I thought that I would lose my mind

You came into my life, just in time.

Sweetheart, you'll never know how much I care
The way you make me feel when you are near
My all, my everything, my dream come true
You'll make my life complete when you say, 'i do. ''

Blue days and sleepless nights will be no more
You've given me a love that's worth living for

Just when I thought that I would lose my mind
You gave your love to me, just in time...

Overall Meaning

The song "Just in Time" by Conway Twitty is a powerful ballad that speaks of the pain of a past heartbreak, and the hope that comes with finding love once again. The singer expresses his disbelief at falling in love again after a previous failed attempt, acknowledging that he had closed himself off to the possibility of love. He had resigned himself to a solitary life, but he knew deep down that it was not what he truly wanted. His heart was heavy with the memories of his past love, and he had been paying a high price for it - sleepless nights and endless days of despair. But just when he thought he couldn't take it anymore, he met the woman who would change everything.

The arrival of his new love was nothing short of a miracle. She appeared in his life at the perfect time, just when he needed her the most. She brought with her a love like no other, one that was worth living for. The singer is overwhelmed by his feelings for her, and he knows that she will make his life complete. He is grateful for her presence, and he vows to love her with all his heart.

Overall, "Just in Time" is a heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the hope that comes with a second chance. It speaks to anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a broken heart and the joy of finding love once again.

Line by Line Meaning

I never thought I'd fall in love again
After experiencing disappointment from a previous relationship, I did not anticipate developing romantic feelings for anyone ever again.

I played the game before, but just couldn't win
I had already attempted a romantic relationship in the past, but I had failed to succeed.

I tried so hard to live my life alone
I consciously made an effort to live a solitary life without any romantic attachments.

When deep inside I knew that it was so wrong.
Despite my attempts to distance myself emotionally, I recognized that my desire for companionship conflicted with my intention to remain single.

Blue days and sleepless nights, I paid the cost
My loneliness had a heavy emotional toll on me, causing me to experience sadness and insomnia.

My heart was burdened with a love I had lost
I was still grieving over a love that had ended, which left me feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

Just when I thought that I would lose my mind
At a point where I was struggling to cope with my despair, something extraordinary happened.

You came into my life, just in time.
You entered my life when I needed you the most, and you had a significant positive impact on me.

Sweetheart, you'll never know how much I care
Words cannot describe the depth of my affection towards you.

The way you make me feel when you are near
Being in your presence has a profound emotional effect on me.

My all, my everything, my dream come true
You are everything that matters to me, and you fulfill my deepest desires.

You'll make my life complete when you say, 'i do. ''
If you agree to marry me, I will have everything I need to be content, gratified, and fulfilled in life.

Blue days and sleepless nights will be no more
The depression and loss of sleep I experienced will cease to exist because of the joy you bring me.

You've given me a love that's worth living for
The love you have for me has given me a reason to be alive, and I will forever cherish it.

You gave your love to me, just in time...
Your love for me arrived at a pivotal moment, rescuing me from loneliness and despair.

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