It's Only Make Believe

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Based on 19 ratings
1958 Rank: #14
July 14, 1958 / Release Date
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Jim VienneauProducer
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GarretW1797
55

All Hot 100 Number 1 Hits Review #5
It certainly has a rip off Elvis vibe similar to Poor Little Fool but what works for me here is it has some more purpose to it. The lyrics aren't as generic and you can tell he feels what he's singing. Still not that great but it's listenable.

nuoh
50

Every Number 1 Song
#5: It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty

Great vocal performance here, but the instrumental is an EXTREMELY standard 12/8 pop groove. He really tried his hardest.

AphonseD
70

#5
The singing is once again pretty good, as is the instrumental, though not as good as in "It's all in the game"', the previous number one song.
The song's biggest issue in my opinion is that it feels a bit repetitive, which is a bit impressive considering the song is barely 2 minutes long.
Even though it's a bit repetitive I'd still say it's a good song, I'd give it a 70/100

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