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.)
Sensitive Heart
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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I love you so much the shock of it would kill me before yuo were done
And never say you're leaving I die before you could start
When it comes to you and our love I have sensitive heart.
I never knew such happiness I feel with you each day and night
I never thought a woman could mean so much to one man's life
Tears come to my eyes just thinking that we could ever part
--- Instrumental ---
I never knew such happiness I feel with you each day and night
I never thought a woman could mean so much to one man's life
Tears come to my eyes just thinking that we could ever part
For darling I love you so much in my sensitive heart...
Conway Twitty's ballad "Sensitive Heart" is a heartfelt tribute to the power of love that pulls at the listener's heartstrings. The song speaks of the tender emotions that arise in relationships when one partner's love is stronger than the other's, revealing how vulnerable one can feel when they give their heart to another. Conway Twitty's fondness for slow and soothing country love songs can be heard in "Sensitive Heart," where he sings with a crooning voice backed by gentle guitar strums.
The song's first verse sets the tone for the rest of the ballad, with Twitty pleading with his lover not to play around with his feelings. He is so enamored with her that the mere idea that she doesn't love him as much is so overwhelming that it could be fatal. The second verse reaffirms his devotion to her and how much she means to him. The third verse brings the song to a climax as it shows how the mere thought of losing her makes him emotional and vulnerable.
Overall, "Sensitive Heart" is a beautiful country ballad that captures the complexity of love and relationships, providing a glimpse into the fragility of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell me you don't love me even if it's just in fun
I love you so intensely that any hint that you might not love me back, even in jest, could devastate me.
I love you so much the shock of it would kill me before you were done
My love for you is so strong that if you were to express your love for me even half as much, it would be overwhelming.
And never say you're leaving I die before you could start
The mere mention of you leaving me would be enough to cause me such heartbreak that I couldn't bear it.
When it comes to you and our love I have sensitive heart
My emotions are entirely bound up in our relationship, and any negative reaction or change could be deeply damaging to me.
I never knew such happiness I feel with you each day and night
Being with you brings me an indescribable joy that I never knew was possible.
I never thought a woman could mean so much to one man's life
You have become the center of my existence and I cannot comprehend life without you.
Tears come to my eyes just thinking that we could ever part
The thought of losing you is so painful that I can barely bring myself to consider it.
For darling I love you so much in my sensitive heart.
My love for you is all-consuming and I am utterly devoted to you.
Contributed by Brooklyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BeMisty
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Ruby Hobock
Conway Twitty cannot be beat when it comes to music it's something about him that touches your heart he is a very good singer I love to hear Conway Twitty
Phyllis Jaco
Love Conway's music, so heart felt.
Ruth Boykin
Great one by Conway; I had not heard in quite a while. Thanks for having it Bianca!
Renee Therese
Thank you for posting this. His voice is pure magic-not only his singing, but his speaking voice too. Sweet sexy country boy with a Mississippi drawl that is to die for. Your memory lives on in our hearts darlin' and you will never be forgotten.💋
lindalovesal
Great song by the one and only.Thank you for sharing,I love Conway.
BeMisty
You're welcome, Linda!
gl hoetke
Misty thanks so much for posting this hauntingly beautiful gem circa 1968. It just WOWS me.
Dale Brandon
Love it !
Joan Lawson
Beautiful song by Conway. Love it.