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Introduction
In this footage from television, country legend Conway Twitty sits singing a moving first performance of “Hello Darlin’” while playing his guitar in front of a quaint fireplace. With passion felt in every word, Conway put forth a live rendition of a song that would later become his opening signature for concerts, with the legend most often singing it directly to Loretta Lynn singing beside him.
The heartwrenching lyrics of this sad ballad ring true to this day, resonating with fans of country music around the world since it aired in March 1970. Country music idol Conway Twitty could barely have realized the lasting impact that this song would make. It takes one back in time, conjuring thoughts of good times passed – what an epic but sorrowful ballad.
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Conway Twitty, presents one of his most popular songs ever. His live performance of “Hello Darlin’” will ring on in memory forever, inspiring the same emotion today as it did on the evening of its release. It’s a song of sorrow that fans and newcomers love to this day.
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Lyrics
Hello darlin’
Nice to see you
It’s been a long time
You’re just as lovely
As you used to be
How’s your new love
Are you happy
Hope your doin’ fine
Just to know it
Means so much to me
What’s that darlin’
How am I doin’
I’m doin’ alright except I can’t sleep
And I cry all night ’til dawn
What I’m trying to say is I love you and I miss you
And I’m so sorry that I did you wrong
Look up darlin’
Let me kiss you
Just for old time sake
Let me hold you
In my arms one more time
Thank you darlin’
May God bless you
And may each step you take
Bring you closer
To the things you seek to find
Goodbye darlin’
Gotta go now
Gotta try to find a way
To lose these memories
Of a love so warm and true
And if you should ever find it
In your heart to forgive me
Come back Darlin’
I’ll be waitin’ for you…