His singing was amazing. He "growled", spoke, and sang. Emotions came thru his songs. Sounded so sincere.

When a Family Guy episode needs a distraction, they cut away to Conway Twitty - brilliant.

My 1st concert was Ronnie McDowell & Conway Twitty in 1981. It was me, my mom, and my dad's mom. We got their autographs after the show and my grandma was walking on clouds afterwards. I can still see her skipping back to the seats.😁 I once heard a DJ call Conway "the best friend a song ever had". 👍👍 Oh yeah in the late 50s, he was touring around Arkansas at the same time as Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks.

I saw Conway right when this song was a smash hit. I've seen a lot of the greats over the years but I've never heard an audience explode like they did after the first two words of that song.

When Country music was real country music....None of this Pop Nonsense of today!

Now honey ,that is country! Love from Texas.

WOW SUCH A SOUL PACKED SONG 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

Thanks for including country music among all the genres you cover.

I'm not a great Country fan,but I like the real Country music such as the one we are listening to at the moment...Patsy Kline,Conway,and Merle Haggard!This is a beautiful song!

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Conway Twitty!

Thanks for this. I saw him in concert many times. The last time was at Dollywood just a few months before he passed. Legend gone too soon!

My mother worked for a record distributor back in the 60s. She was so excited when she met him at the office one day. She said he was such a lovely gent. Funny I still have that memory after about 50 years.

Just how good is he.....sensational! Conway’s voice and his style of country music is up there with the very best ever! Excellent Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘

There you go again Fil...taking me down the road to my childhood memories!!!

My all time favorite singer! I am so glad that I got to see him perform in the early 80's before he went to heaven. RIP Conway! Great analyses of him, Phil! Thank you!

Another legendary figure of late-20th-century country music that I've always resisted, but now know how to appreciate. Thank you!

...I can just imagine millennial British girls rolling their eyes as soon as they hear that woeful steel guitar sound, getting ready to be bored to death with American C/W genre', but the more you explore his top 30 songs you find a rich variety, a variety you cannot find anyplace else in the world. A solo guitarist could make a career out of playing only his songs. Conway made a lot of money apologizing to girls for his infidelity....My personal career started with his songs

I do love Conway and yes he speaks to me directly. I remember where I was the day he died.

Knew Conway in his Rock n Roll Days He used to play the Night Owl Nice guy RIP

Caught me by surprise with this analysis! A true legend in country music! His backup band was the Twittybirds and they were good. And for a good number of years he had a park named 'Twitty City'. It has since closed. I was kinda hoping you would perform a snippet or two of this song to explain key parts! You would have been great!!

"A song's best friend." Loved his music.

Such great memories he gave so many of us with traditional country. He was called "the growler" because of what you call "vocal fry". Miss him and his music so very much! Thanks, Fil. 👍🎸💕

Hi Fil! I absolutely love Conway Twitty! I loved you doing a song from my youth! Brought back so many happy memories! You are so good at covering so many different sounds, and generations! I appreciate that, and makes me very happy that you are the one site I choose to support as a patron! You deserve it!✌️

Awesome job with the Conway video. You are like the legit history channel of music. Love how you cover all genres. I'm a huge fan of hard rock. But I have to say, the talent of these early country musicians is phenomenal. I love this music! And this is coming from someone who enjoys White Zombie, Rage against the machine, Slayer, Primus, Ministry, Led Zeppelin, Rob Zombie, Franz Ferdinand, Muse, Modest mouse, B52s, Molly Hatchet, and most of all PRIMUS! And many more, but damn... Nothing compares to these old country greats! Love them all. Thanks for sharing great music and music history to the masses.

From "It's Only Make Believe" to "Hello Darling" Now that's a stretch. Conway, One of the best. I love the sound of a pedal steel. THANKS, Fil.

Conway, Harold Jenkins was the real deal, when he came on the radio we just mellow out and enjoy, my husband is related to him somewhere down the line, Thanks Fil.

Saw him live once. He was great. I say that very sparingly. Even older, he smiled and had the audience in his hand.

Conway Twitty a country legend with a ton of hits. Very recognizable controlled voice. Good stuff. Thanks Fil!😎🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

Takes me straight back to high school. Danced so many times to this. Great stuff

As a kid, when I saw him on "Hee Haw"( American TV show- rural demographic😉), I thought this was so corny & uncool. But as an adult who grew into a Patsy & Loretta fan thru films, I can appreciate the classic style & sweet lyrics~ Glad ur well, Brit Mr. Holland! ✌

I just love this guy Fil and his analysis. Super impressed with his wisdom and he does really enjoy it. Great smile too.

My wife's favorite singer of any genre.

Spent a lot of time in bars in 1970 and that song was constantly playing on the jukebox.

Conway Twitty, talented and under appreciated.

Aw now are you gonna show Conway and Ms. Loretta? Loved them singing together. Or even George Jones and Tammy Wynette?

Conway Twitty, a legend, Dolly Parton in my opinion is the Conway Twitty of female country music. They both put their heart and soul in the vocals no other could do, so heart felt.

Thanks, Fil for doing such justice to Conway Twiity's voice. I was seven years old when "It's Only Make Believe" hooked me like a marcotic to Conway's vocal fry and what I refer to the low growl which only added to the soaring crescendos that knock me out to this day! You're addressing and explaining them is sooo gratifying to someone who's tried to engage others in this same conversation only to get that "deer in the headlights' look of "What's she getting on about this time?". Thanks for not only getting it but elaborating in a learned way about it! ❤️

The famous Conway Twitty growl. This is one of my mother’s favorite songs.

Many will know of Conway's associates in Memphis, Presley, Cash, and Perkins but some might not realize that at the very first Mr Twitty wanted to be a rock n roll star. He copied his pompadour after Elvis ' hairstyle of the time. However, he quickly realized he did not have a future in nascent rock n roll and so he took his music in an entirely different direction. While he is not my particular brand of country he was a mover and a shaker in his day and l have much respect for him and his music. And l don't mind listening to it one bit.

Nothing like a bit of old country to warm the cockles of my heart. I actually never liked country music at all until I was posted to Hong Kong. It's amazing how your musical tastes can be expanded just by spending an inordinate amount of time in bars!

Saw Conway in January of 1970 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, just about the time this song was being introduced.

I love that you let the song play and just listen. You don’t pause it ever 30s to comment.

OMG! I actually almost cried with that one! but then I laughed instead, hahaha! Great analysis Fil, and performance. Love that vocal fry and country twang

Fil, love the fact that you would spend the time on a genre that would appear to be so outside of your sweet spot. Always love the vids

Thanks FIL for this video. He was my mother's favorite singer. This brings back a lot of memories. 💜

I saw Conway probably ten times growing up, by himself and with Loretta.. These artists made their money off of record sales and you could see a show for ten dollars or so back in the 70s/80s. I saw all the great country singers/groups growing up and didn't realize how lucky I was.

This twangy country music of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, etc., is what would be playing on the car radio, windows rolled down and volume up, while riding with my dad. I would hide on the floor boards dying of embarrassment, but now I get it. :-) Thanks for taking me back.

My mom and all her friends loved country during this era. I hated it, or at least I thought I did. Now when I hear those old country songs I know all the words and always have a smile on my face XD

"I need a distraction! Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Conway Twitty!"

This video really brings back some memories. My mother was a huge Conway Twitty fan. I remember hearing her play his records, along with Charlie Pride, and so many others over and over again on our big stereo cabinet. Also, your comment about not really hearing the musician play, but concentrating on the vocals, reminded me of other singers like Janis Joplin.

He and Loretta had great songs. Love "Louisiana Woman/Mississippi Man".

You should check out “Slow Hand” or the duet “Mississippi Woman, Louisiana Man”. He was a master deliverer of music.

Yes, i agree this is pure country. I miss that sound. I thank you for all you do.

Your smile was priceless when he started singing.

I LOVE Conway Twitty!!❤ When I was a kid in the early 70s his songs were on the radio a lot. He is my very favorite Country singer.😻 Love all the research you do, Fil, as always, but my question is: How can SUCH a sad song make me feel SO HAPPY??!! I feel that he's spilling his guts out, and I'm enjoying it. 😁 In real life, I'm actually not that heartless. I think it's his sincerity that really resonates with me. I also LOVE "It's Only Make Believe", and would LOVE to see you analyze that. 💕💕👌

I took my mom to see Conway.. surprise guest was Loretta Lynn! My momma went nuts! Haha she always thought there was a lot of chemistry there . Hahaha he has an amazing voice live!! ❤️Tennessee

One of the top creators of the famed 'belt-buckle-polishing' songs of the 70's. Anyone that's ever danced to this will know what I'm talking about!🤣 Great review on ol' Conway.. thanks Fil!😁👍

Conway Twitty was one of a kind in county music and indeed any musical genre..

(Oh Hello Darling! Morning Fil with that million dollar smile). I love this about you. You are "Rock" but you are listening to Country and explaining so much which takes a true artist/musician!👏Stay healthy and have a good day Fil. ❤💕😍😙

An amazing song and performer. His style was and is completely unique. And that hair! Absolute perfection. Another great video, Fil. Cheers!

This guys got pipes! I really dig Conway Twitty

Fil, Conway did have an unofficial title. He was known as 'The High Priest of Country Music'!

My mother was always listening to country music and Conway Twitty became one of my favorites.. ( I liked alot of C&W singers ).. due to his delivery and vocal. He was kind of unique and so was his hair. You did a full on analysis, wow, the Philadelphia Philly's! Good research Fil, and 🤟!

Oh my gosh, love Conways voice.

Great country singers are storytellers. Conway was a master in selling the song.

When you hear .... " Hello Darlin "..... you know Conway is going to be tearing your heart out. God Bless Conway Twitty. I hoping you cha do an an analysis of The Cowboys Sweetheart. Ms Suzy Boggus. I wanna be a Cowboys Sweetheart, Outbound Plane, Red River Valley. Rock on !.

Saw him in a package show in 1991 with George Jones and a "new guy" at that time called Vince Gill. Pretty good stuff

Fil this is one of the Texas National Anthems respect so many two steps so many love stories

He always sung this song straight to me, he always had that effect

I am crying my eyes out!

Thankyou Pegasus. You know I know we never tire of this.

My request for a future analysis video is: Lynn Anderson, "I Beg Your Pardon, I Never Promised You A Rose Garden", LIVE performance, BBC Top of the Pops, 1971. Very fun video, and Ms Anderson is GREAT in this one!! I have ALWAYS LOVED this song, since I was a kid. The message of it always stayed with me, plus it just has a very catchy tune.👌❤

Outstanding! Thank you for pointing out the story part of good country music. It is so lacking in today's "hits". There are songs with literally 9 words in total repeated.

My hubby says Conway Twitty knew how to use “off pitch” perfectly. I think we’ve been listening to you too much. This is one of my favorite songs. Country music as a whole isn’t my thing but good stuff is good stuff no matter the genre. Hubby says I just like listening to you talk. Could be but I don’t find him leaving the room when I’m listening. Lol. Thank you.

Fil, you've done it again: another great artist's offerings expertly expounded upon

My mom and dad loved Conway and they drug me to 3 different shows one with Loretta Lynn it was pretty good loved his drummer pork chop he was great thanks

I saw Conway around this period...his band consisted of just drums, bass, steel, and Conway on lead guitar using a Telecaster. Conway was a great guitarist.

Fil, I love listening to your analyses even though I'm no musician but you explain so well and you have so much respect for the singers of my era. Way back now in the 60s. Thank you.

My favorite country ❤️ singer.

Professor - and I don't use term carelessly, the ability to recognize and explain a phenomenon is not just a gift. It's also the residue of hard work. Explaining how an artist expresses the story and emotion, and also the technical aspects of musicianship is about 'bottling magic'.

I like Conway..I prefer his lucky tiger slicked back hairdo..could not stand his damn 70's style perm in his later years. .he died too young..thanks Fil

“belty-sound” is Conway’s signature....Only Make Believe will forever be my favorite.

Conway Twitty had 75 top 10 hits in his amazing career !!

Beautiful song!!!!

A totally unique performer. And a fearless one too with his choice of material later in his career ('I'd Love To Lay You Down"). I was lucky enough to see him perform later in his career. He came out and bam! bam! bam! Song after song with hardly a break. Hit after hit. Twitty was an expert at hitting his high notes and immediately flipping down to a lower note. Listen to "It's Only Make Believe." He held the "Only" note for its full value early in his career (and on the record). As time went on, he would hit the note and flip down to a lower note right away. But he brought it off with aplomb. Lots of "frying" tone in "Make Believe."

Conway is an all time classic. Also, I would love to see you analyze Elvis's Mystery Train! It's my very favorite Elvis song!

My dad probably loved this song❤️. Thanks for the Analysis.. I watched the whole thing😁

I love your reviews/critiques .... especially the old country stars. You are very knowledgeable about music.

Part of the charm of the song is that it deals with adult situations in such a charming manner. The sentiment is there, the emotions are dealt with respectfully- "So there wouldn't be much harm in having one more drink and shagging for old time sake." A kind of hello how are you how's your uncle?

It'd be nice if you would do Charlie Rich. "Behind Closed Doors" or "The Most Beautiful Girl."

Hi Fil! Loved this analysis! Again I learned so much I never knew! Fantastic detail combined with the illustrated examples from the video, helped to reinforce the lesson. :) Congratulations on 129K subscribers!

Fil, you're my hero.

Hello Darling!❤️ I’m a Rocker , but enjoy,many different genres of music 🎶. The beauty of finding new talent and techniques.

I have been waiting YEARS for someone to "analyze" (the CORRECT spelling... :-p ... LOL) Conway. Please Fil, PLEASE, in a year or so, (SOONER, hopefully), do "It's Only Make Believe". THAT song tests vocal ranges of ALL the singers TRYING to do it justice. Of course Conway's the best, but there are many who CAN do it justice. As always, thank you Fil.

This man was an underrated vocalist.

This is such a laid back performance, it easy to over look all the little details You point out here. who knows if Conway had stuck to the rock and roll style would he have been like Bobby Darin? Conway definitely left his mark in the music industry. thanks Fil.

I've learned by now that if there is a song, genre or artist that I'm not a fan of, you never fail to open up my appreciation through your analysis, Fil. Rewinding to the parts of the performance to show examples of what you're talking about brings variety to the video and makes me want to go back and listen to the whole performance again. Nice touch!

I’m always fascinated and learn so much listening to your song reactions and analyses. Thank you.

FIL, THANKS FOR A GREAT VIDEO, AND YOUR COMMENTS, I ALWAYS HEARD GEORGE JONES SOUNDING LIKE CONWAY, I GUESS HE LIKED HIS VOCALS, STAY SAFE, MY BEST, YOU ROCK, COUSIN FIGEL

Freddie Fenders cover of Before the next teardrop falls around this time is as just as soulful #Sunnyside of excellence