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Introduction
Conway Twitty was and remains a country music legend. When he unexpectedly passed away in 1993, the entire country music world was left in shock. In 1992, Conway gave a heartfelt performance of a fan-favorite song called “The Rose,” just months before his untimely death.
At 59 years old, Twitty was performing at a concert in Missouri when he began to feel intense pain while traveling on his tour bus. Shortly after, he collapsed and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he would eventually pass away.
The iconic song was originally performed by Bette Midler, but Twitty re-recorded “The Rose” in 1983. His rendition became his 30th number-one hit. The track is memorable for featuring Twitty’s signature growl at the beginning, followed by his incredible vocal performance throughout.
Watching his last recorded performance of “The Rose” becomes even more poignant knowing that Conway passed away only a few months later. Despite nearing the end of his life, his immense talent was still undeniable.
The video below is truly a collector’s item. Like many cherished pieces, it is rare and shows its age, which only adds to its uniqueness. We apologize for the video quality, but we hope it doesn’t detract from your enjoyment of this classic Conway Twitty performance.
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Lyrics
Some say love, it is a river
And that it drowns the tender reed
And some say love, it’s like a razor
And that it leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
And you, it’s only seed
It’s the heart afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It’s the dream afraid of waking
That never takes the chance
It’s the one who won’t be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul, afraid of dyin’
That never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember, in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed, that with the sun’s love