Is Making Believe a good place to start with Conway Twitty?

Yes, Making Believe is recommended as a starting point for new Conway Twitty listeners. Nostalgic and heartfelt, this album blends traditional country melodies with Conway Twitty's signature smooth vocals. Released in 1988, Making Believe marked Conway Twitty's continued success in the country music scene following his commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 80s. By this time, Twitty was a well-established artist, known for his romantic ballads and storytelling prowess, solidifying his legacy with this collection of classic covers and original material.

Who is Making Believe for?

Making Believe works well if you're into concise emotional storytelling experience, heartfelt reflections on love and for nostalgic moments.

How many songs are on Making Believe?

Making Believe has 10 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Making Believe

Conway Twitty · 1988

29 min · 10 tracks · country music

Nostalgic and heartfelt, this album blends traditional country melodies with Conway Twitty's signature smooth vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Making Believe Start here — The title track beautifully captures the essence of lost love and yearning, showcasing Twitty's emotive vocal delivery against a backdrop of gentle instrumentation.
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As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone — This duet features a compelling back-and-forth dialogue that highlights the emotional tension between lovers, making it a standout example of Twitty's storytelling ability.
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I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love with You) — Twitty’s rendition of this classic expresses deep vulnerability and longing, resonating with listeners through its sincerity and simplicity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its era but lacks standout originality.

What we noticed

Vocals are prominently featured, often layered with harmonies that emphasize the emotional weight of the lyrics.
The tempo varies slightly across tracks, but most maintain a steady, mid-tempo pace that aligns with classic country standards.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

concise emotional storytelling experience
heartfelt reflections on love
for nostalgic moments
suitable for intimate gatherings

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy tracks
prefer long, expansive albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Continues Twitty's success with nostalgic sound; showcases enduring popularity in later career.
Themes: heartfelt longing· small-town relationships· unrequited love
Career context: Released in 1988, Making Believe marked Conway Twitty's continued success in the country music scene following his commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 80s. By this time, Twitty was a well-established artist, known for his romantic ballads and storytelling prowess, solidifying his legacy with this collection of classic covers and original material.
Stylistic neighbors: George Jones· Merle Haggard· Alan Jackson