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.)
Touch The Hand
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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She just told me that she was gonna to leave me and that she didn't love me anymore
But I know that the loving kindness and the understanding that she had when I first met her
Is still there, somewhere
So I'm gonna get down on my knees and I'm gonna say to my baby
Touch the hand of the man that made you a woman
Then tell me you don't love me anymore
Hold you in a special kind of way
And those unfamiliar feelings that caused you to tremble
I know you remember today
Before you decide that you're gonna leave me
And do things you've never done before
Touch the hand of the man that made you a woman
Then tell me you don't love me anymore
The two lips that once held sweet surprises
Surprised me and said goodbye today
And those two lovin' arms that use to reach for me
Just reached out and pushed me away
I know you believe you don't love me
Before you walk out that door
Touch the hand of the man that made you a woman
Then tell me you don't love me anymore
The lyrics of the song 'Touch The Hand' by Conway Twitty speaks about a man who hears his woman say that she wants to leave him and that she does not love him anymore. The man knows that there was a time when she loved him and that he made her a woman. So, he asks his woman to touch his hand and then tell him that she does not love him anymore. He reminds her that he was the first man to hold her in a special kind of way and that he made her feel the unfamiliar feelings that caused her to tremble. He tells her that he knows that she believes she does not love him anymore, but he wants her to touch his hand before she makes a final decision.
The lyrics are heart-wrenching as it speaks about the possible end of a relationship that was once filled with love and special moments. The words of the song show that the man does not want to let her go without trying to remind her of the love they shared.
In conclusion, the song 'Touch The Hand' by Conway Twitty shows the vulnerability of love and relationships. It demonstrates that sometimes, we have to remind our loved ones of the special moments and the love we shared before they make a final decision. The words of the song reflect the emotions that come with the end of a relationship, and the fear of losing someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I heard my woman say something I never heard her say before
My partner told me they want to leave me and that they no longer love me, which is new and unexpected.
But I know that the loving kindness and the understanding that she had when I first met her
Despite her recent actions, I still believe that the love and compassion she once had for me is still there somewhere.
Is still there, somewhere
I truly believe deep down that my partner's love for me still exists in some way.
Touch the hand of the man that made you a woman
I am asking my partner to reach out and physically touch my hand so that they can reconnect with the love they felt when we first met.
Then tell me you don't love me anymore
After reconnecting with me, if my partner still claims to no longer love me, then I will accept that decision.
I was the first man to ever hold you in a special kind of way
I was the first person to make my partner feel loved and cherished in a unique and special way.
And those unfamiliar feelings that caused you to tremble
The new, intense emotions that I made my partner feel were both exciting and overwhelming for them.
I know you remember today
Even if my partner doesn't feel that way anymore, I know that they still remember the first time I made them feel loved and special.
Before you decide that you're gonna leave me
I am urging my partner to consider their decision carefully before leaving me and doing things they may regret.
And do things you've never done before
I am worried that my partner may make impulsive decisions that they will later regret if they decide to leave me.
The two lips that once held sweet surprises
My partner's kisses, which were once exciting and full of passion, have become cold and distant.
Surprised me and said goodbye today
My partner ended our relationship today, which was a big shock to me.
And those two lovin' arms that use to reach for me
The once warm and comforting embrace of my partner now feels distant and rejecting.
Just reached out and pushed me away
My partner's previous acts of affection have turned into acts of rejection and avoidance.
I know you believe you don't love me
I understand that my partner may truly believe that they no longer love me.
Before you walk out that door
However, I am pleading with them to think things over carefully before they walk away from our relationship for good.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CONWAY TWITTY, RONALD ROBERT PETERSON
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