About the song
Conway Twitty: The King of Countrypolitan
Conway Twitty was one of the most successful country music singers of all time. With his smooth, rich voice and debonair good looks, he was a star of the Grand Ole Opry and a hitmaker for decades.
Twitty was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins in Friars Point, Mississippi, in 1933. He began his musical career as a rockabilly singer, but he found his true calling in country music. In the 1960s, he had a string of hits, including “It’s Only Make Believe,” “Lonely Is the Only Way I Know,” and “Hello Darlin’.”
Twitty’s music was known for its blend of country and pop styles, which came to be known as “countrypolitan.” This sound appealed to a wide audience, and Twitty became one of the most popular country singers in the world.
“Sweet Sorrow”
One of Twitty’s most beloved songs is “Sweet Sorrow.” The song was written by Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, and it was released in 1961.
“Sweet Sorrow” is a ballad about the bittersweet nature of love. The song’s narrator is in love with someone who is unattainable, and he knows that his love can never be requited. However, he finds solace in the fact that he can still love this person, even if they can never be together.
The song’s lyrics are simple but evocative, and Twitty’s vocal performance is heartfelt and moving. “Sweet Sorrow” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time.
Twitty’s Legacy
Conway Twitty died in 1993, but his music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999, and he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
Twitty was a true legend of country music. His smooth voice, debonair good looks, and string of hit songs made him one of the most popular and successful country singers of all time. “Sweet Sorrow” is just one of many classic songs that Twitty recorded during his long and illustrious career.
Some other interesting facts about Conway Twitty and “Sweet Sorrow”:
- “Sweet Sorrow” was the B-side of Twitty’s single “It’s Only Make Believe.”
- The song reached #14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- Twitty performed “Sweet Sorrow” on the Grand Ole Opry on several occasions.
- The song has been covered by many other artists, including Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Willie Nelson.
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Lyrics
“Conway Twitty – Sweet Sorrow”
Sweet morning takes you away
Sweet nothings we try to say
Only music fills the space
Only sadness on my faceSweet sorrow, parting is such
Sweet sorrow, sweet misery
I love your company
But one day it’s you I’ll send awayOnly music fill the space
Only sadness on my face
Sweet sorrow, parting is such
Sweet sorrow, parting is such
Parting is such, parting is such