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.)
The Image Of Me
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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Conway Twitty
Yes I know she's the life of the party
And without her things here would die
Oh but don't be fooled by her laughter
She has her sad times, she knows how to cry
(chorus)
She drinks, and she talks, just a little too loud
With any old crowd
Yes I know I'm to blame, and i feel so ashamed
That I made her the image of me
I met her in a little country town
She was simple and old fashioned in some ways
But she loved me 'till I dragged her down
Then she just gave up and drifted away
(chorus)
In Conway Twitty’s song “The Image of Me”, he sings about a woman who is the life of the party and appears to be always happy and carefree, but in reality, she has her moments of sadness and knows how to cry. While she drinks and talks a little too loudly, her pride is gone, and she hangs out with anyone. However, Conway Twitty takes responsibility for her behavior and feels guilty about making her the image of him. The song talks about his love interest and their relationship that went sour. He met her in a small country town, and she was depicted as a simple and old-fashioned woman who loved him. However, as time passed, he dragged her down, and she drifted away.
The lyrics of the song reflect a particular situation that many people might relate to. It emphasizes the pressure that people feel to conform to certain values and beliefs, even if it means losing their own identity. It illustrates how individuals might try to hide their pain, sadness, and vulnerabilities behind a façade of happiness and partying, only to be left feeling abandoned and unfulfilled. At the same time, the song speaks to the dangers of imposing one’s identity onto others and the importance of accepting people as they are, flaws and all.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I know she's the life of the party
I am fully aware that she is the most entertaining and outgoing person in any social gathering.
And without her things here would die
Things would be dull and uninteresting without her presence or participation in any event.
Oh but don't be fooled by her laughter
Despite her cheerful demeanor, she's not always happy as she has her moments of pain and sorrow.
She has her sad times, she knows how to cry
She has experienced emotional turmoil and understands how to cope with her feelings by shedding tears.
She drinks, and she talks, just a little too loud
She occasionally drinks and speaks rather loudly, in a way that may slightly bother some people.
And with her pride gone, she hangs around
After facing failures or disappointments, she tends to linger in places or among people where she's not judged or looked down upon.
With any old crowd
She doesn't have a particular group of friends, instead, she mingles with anyone and everyone.
Yes I know I'm to blame, and i feel so ashamed
I understand that it's my fault that she turned out to be like this, and I feel guilty and regretful about it.
That I made her the image of me
I influenced her in a way that she became the same as me, causing her to adopt my lifestyle and personality traits.
I met her in a little country town
I got acquainted with her when I visited a small rural area.
She was simple and old fashioned in some ways
Her way of thinking and living was uncomplicated and traditional to an extent.
But she loved me 'til I dragged her down
She had intense affection for me until my influence led her towards a downfall or negative change.
Then she just gave up and drifted away
Eventually, she couldn't bear the negative effects of our relationship anymore, and she withdrew from me and left.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Wayne Kemp
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The Image Of Me
Conway Twitty
Yes I know she's the life of the party
And without her things here would die
Oh but don't be fooled by her laughter
She has her sad times, she knows how to cry
(chorus)
She drinks, and she talks, just a little too loud
And with her pride gone, she hangs around
With any old crowd
Yes I know I'm to blame, and i feel so ashamed
That I made her the image of me
I met her in a little country town
She was simple and old fashioned in some ways
But she loved me 'till I dragged her down
Then she just gave up and drifted away
(chorus
Si ya se que ella es el alma de la fiesta
y sin ella todo aqui moriria
oh pero que no te enganie su risa
Ella ha tenido sus horas tristes, ella conoce lo que es llorar
Coro
Ella bebe, y habla, simplemente un poco alto
y con su orgullo perdido, ella selas pasa
con cualquier vieja multitud
Si ya se que yo tengo la culpa, y me siento tan avergonzado
que la hice a imagen mia
La conoci en un pequenio pueblito en el campo
Ella era sencillay anticuada en alguna forma
pero me amaba hasta que la arrastre abajo
Despues ella solo se dio por vencida y se marcho
coro
@hqztonners
Still totally awesome after all these years!!! REAL Country music. RIP Mr Twitty. Legend.
@kellyconn9
There will never be another like Conway Twitty
@TheFishdoctor1952
That's because the industry does want this type of music today. This music is dead for todays country crowd.
@Larry-r1q
Great song. Wayne Kemp was an amazing writer. Hall of Fame writer.
@Rareed63
He was a pretty good singer too
@jimmydick-y2q
I love anything that Conway does but this is one of my favorites
@KarinKruger-p3p
One of the best country singers this world's ever knew ❤
@countryboywilliams6755
CLASSIC COUNTRY GOLD~~~R.I.P. HAROLD
@shirleymalone44
I love all of Conway songs there is no better singer
@E.C.2
Most underrated classic honky tonk country singer in the game!