Conway Twitty is a bonafide legend of country music. In this video, he performs his hit 'Hello Darlin" with a full backing band consisting of bass, guitar, drums, and even a lap steel guitar.
Conway's slow ballad is sung with pure emotion while strumming his brown and white guitar. He sings, 'What I'm trying to say is I love you, and I miss you, and I'm so sorry that I did you wrong.'
The band is wearing suits and ties while standing on circular platforms. The background has a groovy circle print. The voice of Conway rings true as he laments his lost love.
'Hello Darlin" was released in 1970 from the album titled the same. It was Twitty's fourth number 1 on the Hot Country Singles chart. It quickly became his standard concert opener, and he would often sing it with another famous country star, Loretta Lynn.
Conway Twitty's real name is Harold Lloyd Jenkins. He thought his real name wouldn't be memorable enough, so he chose a new one. According to legend, Conway was looking at a road map when he saw Conway, Arkansas, and Twitty, Texas. The rest is country music history!
The name he chose led to some confusion as well. When Conway released 'It's Only Make Believe,' many fans thought it was recorded by Elvis Presley, using Conway Twitty as a pseudonym. Being compared to 'The King' certainly helped Twitty achieve more success.
Conway Twitty's smooth voice and classic country look propelled him to stardom. He scored nine top-40 hits over his career. This video showcases Conway's talent and stage presence that made him a country superstar.
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