Bottom Line:MCA Nashville has managed to release one of the greatest collections of all time. They have combined twenty five of Conway Twitty's greatest songs, including four with long time duet partner Loretta Lynn. Numerous companies have released greatest hits collections, but few have managed to use so many. This will bring back memories as you listen to each song from Conway's unbelievable career. This is a must for every Conway Twitty fan.
Most people do not realize that when Conway Twitty first started his singing career that he started singing rock and roll. If you notice in the early songs, you can hear the classic rock sound of Elvis and Carl Perkins. Now, not saying that Conway didn't like rock, but his heart was in country music. No one can deny that he had his own style, but no one could predict what the world would soon be in for. Hits like
"It's Only Make Believe" and
"Next In Line" are classic hits which helped people fall in love and helped Conway launch into superstardom and later a legendary figure, as well as a member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Throughout his long career, there is one song that most consider his signature song, and that would be
"Hello Darlin'." Regardless of what style of music you listen to or from what decade, when people hear
"Hello Darlin'" they automatically know it is Conway Twitty. He not only wrote this tune, but Conway wrote many of his own songs, and then perfected them with his unique voice.
Later on in his career, Conway joined forces with legendary Loretta Lynn. These two became a dynamic duo throughout the years, and produced multiple smash hits like "After The Fire Is Gone," "Lead Me On," and the most well known "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man." Conway and Loretta would end up recording numerous duets throughout the years, but there is never enough room for everything.
Conway Twitty did not only make great music with Loretta Lynn. He proved that with the countless number one hits he would later have on his own as well.
"You've Never Been This Far Before" is a classic tune that helps you really appreciate the range of Conway's talent. This awesome collection also includes the classic
"Linda On My Mind." With his raw talent, Conway delivered an end result without a flaw. You hear this raw emotion on everything he recorded, which gives you a small insight as to what he was feeling when singing these songs. Most of Conway Twitty's songs told stories about life, love, or simply telling someone what you're feeling, which is what he did in
"I'd Love To Lay You Down." With so many different kinds of music, no one ever stops to think about the meaning behind certain songs, but look at the title and you will know exactly what Conway is talking about. Bringing a song to life it one thing that this legendary singer knew how to do.
"Tight Fittin' Jeans" is a perfect example of bringing a song to life.
Now, Conway didn't stop at story songs or old rock styles, he countrified "Slow Hand," which also was a pop hit. It seemed that everything Conway touched turned to gold or platinum. This includes the last two hits "I Don't Know A Thing About Love (The Moon Song)," which was written by Country Music Hall Of Fame member Harlan Howard and "Desperado Love." Conway Twitty was a singer's "singer." He displayed true emotion with every song that can be heard on this classic album.
Track List:
- It's Only Make Believe
- Next In Line
- Hello Darlin'
- After The Fire Is Gone (With Loretta Lynn)
- Lead Me On (With Loretta Lynn)
- I Can't Stop Loving You
- Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man (With Loretta Lynn)
- You've Never Been This Far Before
- There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who Will Take Me Back In)
- As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone (With Loretta Lynn)
- I See The Want In Your Eyes
- Linda On My Mind
- Touch The Hand
- After All The Good Is Gone
- Play, Guitar, Play
- Don't Take It Away
- Happy Birthday Darlin'
- I'd Love To Lay You Down
- Rest Your Love On Me
- Tight Fittin' Jeans
- Red Neckin' Love Makin' Night
- The Clown
- Slow Hand
- I Don't Know A Thing About Love (The Moon Song)
- Desperado Love
