Making Believe cover

Making Believe

Conway Twitty · 1988

29 min · 10 tracks · country

A heartfelt collection of classic country ballads, infused with Twitty's signature smooth vocals and emotional storytelling.

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 want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer long, expansive albums

Where this album fits

Themes
heartfelt longing· small-town relationships· unrequited love
Career context
By the time 'Making Believe' was released in 1988, Conway Twitty was a seasoned artist, having already established himself as a country music star since the early 1970s. This album came at a point when he was transitioning into a more reflective phase of his career, following several successful albums and numerous chart-topping singles.
Stylistic neighbors
George Jones· Merle Haggard· Alan Jackson
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Grand Tour by George Jones — Captures similar heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth in country ballads.
Always & Forever by Randy Travis — Shares themes of love and longing with smooth vocals and traditional country production.
When Love Finds You by Vince Gill — Features reflective lyrics and a lush sound that resonates with Twitty's emotive style.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Making Believe 3:46
  • 2 I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love with You) 2:35
  • 3 Faded Love 2:56
  • 4 Half as Much 2:15
  • 5 Please Help Me I’m Falling in Love 2:45
  • 6 Hey, Good Lookin’ 2:35
  • 7 Release Me 2:59
  • 8 Back Home Again 3:55
  • 9 As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone 2:42
  • 10 It’s True Love 2:51

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