Conway Twitty: After All the Good Is Gone

“After All the Good Is Gone” is a country song written and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in March 1976 as the first single from the album Now and Then. The song was Twitty’s 16th number one on the country chart.

The song is a ballad about a man who has lost the love of his life. He sings about how he is going through the motions of life, but he is not really living. He just exists, day after day, without any real purpose or joy. He knows that he will never be truly happy again, because all the good is gone.

The song is a powerful and moving portrait of grief and loss. Twitty’s vocals are raw and emotional, and the lyrics are simple but effective. The song is a reminder that love is a precious gift, and that we should cherish it while we have it.

Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty was one of the most successful country music singers of all time. He had a string of hit singles, including “After All the Good Is Gone,” “Hello Darlin’,” and “You’ve Never Been This Far Before.” Twitty was also a successful songwriter, and he wrote many of his own hits.

Twitty was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins in 1933 in Friars Point, Mississippi. He began his music career in the early 1950s, and he had his first major hit in 1958 with the song “It’s Only Make Believe.” Twitty went on to have a long and successful career, and he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

Twitty died in 1998 at the age of 65. He was a true legend of country music, and his songs will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Critical reception

“After All the Good Is Gone” was a critical and commercial success. The song was praised for its emotional lyrics and Twitty’s powerful vocals. It won the Country Music Association Award for Song of the Year in 1976, and it was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Male.

Legacy

“After All the Good Is Gone” is considered to be one of Conway Twitty’s signature songs. It is a powerful and moving ballad about grief and loss, and it has been covered by many other artists. The song is a reminder that love is a precious gift, and that we should cherish it while we have it.

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