It's Only Make Believe

Description

A talented multi-genre artist and "good guy," Conway Twitty had an extraordinary career. He mastered rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, pop, and country music, and was a gifted songwriter and performer. Few artists, after achieving worldwide success in one genre, would change course to pursue their art in another; but that's exactly what Twitty did. A rare occurrence in the music industry, he never drank, never smoked, and treated everyone with humility and respect, and was described by critics as "the best friend a song ever had." With over 16 million records sold by the mid-1980s, Twitty amassed 41 number one singles on the pop and country charts; more than Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and George Jones achieved. This carefully curated 18-track album focuses on the early part of his career as he embraced his rockabilly roots. Aside from his iconic number one, the dark and dramatic It's Only Make Believe, he had thirteen other chart entries during this period, including the number 6 American Lonely Blue Boy and the number 5 British Mona Lisa, before carving out a niche as a leading force in the country market. This collection manages to showcase not only his beautiful voice but also his versatility in interpreting material, from pure rock 'n' roll to ballads and country-flavored tunes with the same flair.