Conway Twitty – It’s Only Make Believe

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It’s Only Make Believe (song)

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“It’s Only Make Believe”
Single by Conway Twitty
from the album Conway Twitty Sings
B-side“I’ll Try”

It’s Only Make Believe” is a song written by drummer Jack Nance and Mississippi-born singer Conway Twitty, while both were touring across Ontario, Canada in 1958. The song was recorded on May 7 for MGM Records; produced by Jim Vienneau, it featured Floyd “Lightnin’” Chance on double bass. It was released on side B of “I’ll Try” on July 14, 1958. Known as Harold Lloyd Jenkins until changing his name in 1957, Twitty was a relatively unknown rock n’ roll singer at the time. That all changed when side B finally hit the chart in September, then made No. 1 twice, on November 10 and 24. The single topped both U.S. and the UK Singles Chart, and became the only No. 1 pop single of his career. Years later, on a segment of ‘Pop Goes The Country’, Twitty stated it was a hit in 22 countries, and sold over 8 million copies. He did not become a country music star until he crossed over in 1966.

Though Twitty recorded subsequent versions of “It’s Only Make Believe”, his original 1958 hit never entered the Country & Western charts. He recorded a 1970 duet with Loretta Lynn, on their first collaborative album, We Only Make Believe.

Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty – It's Only Make Believe

Twitty joins in on the last verse in a 1988 uptempo cover by Ronnie McDowell, which was a No. 8 hit on the country music charts. Additionally, Twitty contributed to an alternative cover by McDowell.

Ronnie McDowell & Conway Twitty – It's Only Make Believe (Original)

Chart performance

Conway Twitty version

Chart (1958–1959)Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart5
Canadian Singles Chart1
Italian Singles Chart9
Norwegian Singles Chart2
UK Singles Chart1
US Billboard Hot 1001
U.S. Billboard R&B Best Sellers in Stores12

All-time charts

Chart (1958-2018)Position
US Billboard Hot 100307

Cover versions

“It’s Only Make Believe”
Single by Glen Campbell
from the album The Glen Campbell Goodtime Album
B-side“Pave Your Way Into Tomorrow”
ReleasedAugust 25, 1970
RecordedDecember 18, 1967
StudioCapitol Studios, Hollywood, California
GenreCountry
Length2:21
LabelCapitol Records
Songwriter(s)Jack Nance, Conway Twitty
Producer(s)Al de Lory
Glen Campbell singles chronology
Everything a Man Could Ever Need
(1970)”It’s Only Make Believe
(1970)”Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
(1971)
  • In 1964, Billy Fury had a UK No. 10 hit with his version, which also went to No. 1 in Singapore.
It's Only Make Believe BILLY FURY (with lyrics)
It's Only Make Believe (Remastered 2002)
  • Ronnie McDowell had a No. 8 single on the Billboard country chart in 1988 after recording the song as a duet with Twitty.
It's Only Make Believe
  • The pop band Child released the song as a single in 1978, reaching the top ten in the UK Charts.
Child – It's Only Make Believe
  • Canadian country music singer Carroll Baker covered the song on her 1991 compilation Her Finest Collection. It was released as the album’s first single and peaked at number 28 on the RPM Country Tracks chart.
Conway Twitty – "It's Only Make Believe" – Powerful Duet with Carroll Baker, Best Audio and Video

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Jon Bon Jovi – It's Only Make Believe (Conway Twitty Cover / Los Angeles 1998)

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Tony Jackson Performs Conway Twitty’s “It’s Only Make Believe” | Huckabee

Tony Jackson Performs Conway Twitty’s “It’s Only Make Believe” | Huckabee

Chart performance

Glen Campbell version

Chart (1970)Peak
position
Australian KMR1
Canadian RPM Country Tracks4
Canadian RPM Top Singles5
Euro Hit 5010
Irish Singles Chart3
New Zealand Singles Chart2
U.K. Singles Chart4
US Billboard Hot 10010
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)3
U.S. Billboard Easy Listening2

Year-end chart

Chart (1970)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 10099
Canadian RPM Top Singles76
U.S. Cashbox Top 10066

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