Lonely Blue Boy

Conway Twitty

About Lonely Blue Boy

"Lonely Blue Boy" (originally entitled "Danny" and sung by Elvis Presley) is a song written by Ben Weisman and Fred Wise and performed by Conway Twitty. It reached #6 on the U. S. pop chart and #27 on the U. S. R&B chart in 1960. It was featured on his 1960 album Lonely Blue Boy. The song ranked #38 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.


Year:
2000
2:16
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My name should be trouble
My name should be woe
For trouble and heartache is all that I know
Yeah, lonely lonely blue boy is my name

My life has been empty
My heart has been torn
It must have been raining the night I was born
Yeah, lonely, lonely blue boy is my name

Well, I'm so
I'm so afraid of tomorrow
And so tired, so tired of today
They say that love is the answer
But love never came my way

I'm writing this letter to someone unknown
So if you should find it and if you're alone
Well, lonely, lonely blue boy is my name
Remember, lonely, lonely blue boy is my name

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Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: BENJAMIN WEISMAN, FRED WISE

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Lonely Blue Boy" was an adaptation of a song written exclusively for Elvis Presley's film "King Creole."
Song Performance
Conway Twitty released "Lonely Blue Boy" in 1960, reaching #6 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Original Song
The original song title was "Danny" named after the character Danny Fisher, played by Elvis Presley in "King Creole."
Change of Lyrics
The lyrics were changed to fit Conway Twitty's country style, thus creating "Lonely Blue Boy."
Career Boost
This song was a major stepping stone for Twitty, securing his image in the country music industry.
Unusual Twist
Despite being written for Elvis, he never recorded the song "Danny", giving Conway Twitty the sole hit version.
Chart Performance
"Lonely Blue Boy" also reached #14 in the UK and #22 in Australia.
Artist’s Background
Before this song, Conway Twitty was known as a rock'n'roll singer with his previous hit "It's Only Make Believe."
Guitars on Song
The iconic guitar licks heard throughout "Lonely Blue Boy" are played with a moody, bluesy vibe, reflecting the song's theme.
Twitty’s Stage Name
Conway Twitty’s real name was Harold Lloyd Jenkins. He came up with his stage name by looking at maps and combining two locations: Conway, Arkansas, and Twitty, Texas.

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