Conway Twitty's Hello Darlin' is SMOOOOOOOTH (Reaction!)

[@tammymoseley1348]

Two words. That's all it takes. Just "Hello, Darlin'."

[@earllaughlin258]

"Linda on my mind" is another good one.

[@lindastewart4768]

lol one of my favorites!! i wonder why!?

[@memorywhitton5527]

I'm 61yrs old and Conway Twittie he was one of the GOAT'S back when I was young, I'm pure old school music, My Father was Inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame back in the late 80's, He's my Hero and always will be, Thank You Daddy R.I.P Thank you Sebs loved your reaction reaction hope you have a blessed day 🙏 sending you love from Lafayette Georgia 🍑 Please give Ali and your girls a hug 🫂

[@janetmcneil5503]

My brother is in tunnel hill... love it down there... and love some Conway... thanks Sebs... great reaction ❤❤❤

[@patriciakeith6755]

Conway Twitty started out as a rock and roll singer with his 1959 hit It's Only Make Believe. Then he changed over to a country music singer and the rest is history. Sebs if you haven't reacted to It's Only Make Believe, I think you should. I really think you won't be disappointed.

[@vampfashions]

One of my favorite songs for almost 50 years now... geez lol

[@keithcarper8809]

Lonely Blue Boy shows his Elvis side. And hair.

[@theresagrappe6237]

Fifteen Years Ago is another great

[@StarGeezerTim]

The play length of older songs is fairly easy to explain. Much of pop, country, etc. played on old AM radio. AM studios were advertiser-driven, so songs were kept to between 2-3 minutes so that ads could be run between songs. On the other hand, rock (metal, progressive, etc.) was often played on FM radio which were often independent, and while they still sold advertising time, usually commercials ran in blocks. Since rock was mostly a longform art style, FM radio allowed for a much longer song to be played. This would usually be followed by a 5-ish minute block of ads, but FM listeners were typically very loyal to their stations and would stay tuned rather than switch during the commercials. Hope this helps throw some light on the subject for you.

[@joycemullins3233]

"Lead Me On", a duet with Conway and Loretta Lynn, is a must hear! One of my all time favorites...

[@vickyrobertson3166]

I grew up listening to country music with my parents. I am 52 years old. The country music today is just not the same as it was back then.

[@kimberlybrown9500]

You got that right!!

[@parsleyqueen]

Neither is rock or pop or R&B!

[@gloriakuhn8670]

I enjoy you're reactions . I would love to see you react to murder on music row. It's a live performance by George Strait and Alan Jackson.

[@cherylslocum569]

Totally agree, old country is the best

[@DrBeckyEm]

So true. I’m 66 and clearly remember my parents listening to the “The Grand Ole Opry

[@KP-zi6jx]

I grew up listening to mom's country music. I went outside to play one day and mom was laying out in the sun w/the radio on, and I saw here crying...I asked her what was wrong, and she said Conway died, and they're playing all of his songs. I consider 'Hello Darlin' the 2nd greatest country song ever of really close behind George's "He Stopped Loving Her Today".

[@caitlincraig4906]

Yesss

[@vickieray]

We call this “Old School” Country ❤ Grew up listening to this kind of music. I am now 63. My parents played it on the radio all the time.

[@terryjestersr.6769]

in the start of Conway's career he sang rock and roll. So did Kenny Roger .( Kenny's band was called ' the First Edition"

[@traciemack6168]

Thank you, great reaction. This one and 'Lay You Down' are my favorites from Conway. I was glad to hear they had decided to repair his old home place. My grandmother took me to "Twitty City" like 35 years ago. We went to Graceland, Loretta Lynn's place, and on several tours around Nashville. I've stood on the Ryman stage. It was a magical trip. Grandmother taught me to love country music. She got up and buck danced at a Micky Gilly concert one time. She was a very special lady, a real hoot, and Conway Twitty was one of her faves.

[@tinasmallwood9546]

looks like that was the 20th CMA awards show.. and we are now in the 40s of CMA... the song was already many years old when he appeared on that show. He's a legend and is sorely missed in our genre. Thanks for always being willing to give ALL country music a listen. Top 40 in 2024 is boring!!

[@lizreynolds4554]

I'm 66, I have listened to him all my life. He was also a beginner Rock and Roll singer. He has so many beautiful songs. 😊 "Hello Darlin'!" Is a catchphrase that we KNOW is him. ❤

[@mariebishop7357]

Conway was the consummate performer. The man could sing the dictionary and be great. And he was such a nice guy. My mom and my aunt met him at a club in the 60's. My mom liked him, but my aunt adored him. He kissed her on the cheek and all she could do for the rest of the day was say his name over and over!

[@scotthawton7637]

I was fortunate enough to see Conway in concert back in the mid 80's and he very rarely interacted verbally with the audience at all. Just one song after another for 2 plus hours. Some tried to bash him for not talking to the audience more and his reasoning was this.... I have a lot of songs out there and if I take the time to talk, I would have to skip some songs. One of those songs could be someone's favorite and I never want to disappoint a fan like that! Classic Conway!

[@edbarlow3985]

I've listened to Country since 1972 and am a rock convert. Songs of that era were short so they could fit a radio format. They were all 3 minutes or less unless you saw them live. 🙂

[@leslielavertu5954]

You HAVE to check out Jason Aldean’s Burning it down. Soooo sexy…..n❤

[@Cashcrop54]

Those were the days. Conway had a way of his own. I too think this Country music stands on its own. Great to hear Conway this morning. He died way too early.

[@chrish9762]

Hello from Utah. Conway's songs made many babies lol. I think you're my favorite reactor

[@donutman97601]

"Rainy Night in Georgia" by Conway Twitty and Sam Moore is still one of my favorite duet songs.

[@larrycross4046]

Seriously...over George Benson? I respect your opinion. God bless you.

[@larrycross4046]

Sorry, meant Brook Benton

[@Tita-fg4um]

Good Bye Time Conway Twitty is another tear jerking song he sang when he got the Living Legend Award

[@gaillouise8310]

Modern country is not Country, it is pop music.

[@franlockhart1533]

Grew up in Nashville. Listened to country whether I wanted to or not. Mom was a major fan( she still is at almost 86!). So I love classic country and classic rock.Mom was a big Waylon Jennings fan, his road manager moved in across the street and she was given his Cedartown Georgia album before it was released. It played for weeks on her stereo. If you haven't checked out Waylon before his outlaw days you should.

[@reneeeiier4818]

This may be Conway's biggest Country hit, but It's Only Make Believe which was released as a Rock and Roll song was his biggest hit. I love Conway, he truly is smooth.

[@peggyradeck9140]

I could listen to his opening two words all day long❣️

[@terryjestersr.6769]

My favorite "Twitty " song is " Only Make Believe "

[@shirleybuffington6420]

I saw him in concert in the 80’s and man he really put on a great show . His voice is so smooth and I love the grawl in his voice

[@terereynolds698]

My poor dad when he was young, he looked like Conway, dark curly hair, blue eyes, polyester leisure suits, now at 80, he looks like Mr. Magoo 🤣🤣

[@dow311]

Sometimes it’s not only the looks. Being witty, serious, fun, smart, that counts too.

[@cautiouslyoptimistic1962]

I saw him perform this song on stage. He is exactly the same! I grew up listening to Conway and Loretta. In 1992 I took my mother to a concert so she could see them in person. Conway didn't miss a beat, he said Hello Darlin just as he walked on stage and the crowd went nuts! Loretta was also wonderful. Sadly about 3 months later my mother passed away, but We had talked about those great moments a lot before she passed. I cried my eyes out when I heard that Conway died. I sat in front of the stereo and bawled. One of the best parts of my childhood had died.

[@lynn288]

I cried when he passed away. Also George Jones. And omg Toby.

[@MarcusCollum-v7t]

Conway Twitty and Loretta lynn, made several ABLUMS today

[@southernlady75-Amy]

As a child of the 80s, we all knew to hush when Mama cranked up the radio on a Conway Twitty song!

[@twilagitschlag5662]

Lol that would be my kids too

[@6916dog]

Conway's voice has been called "a songwriters best friend". I have to agree

[@reneelee8870]

Have no idea how many babies were made to Conway but I'm betting a lot. My parents were huge Conway (country music) fans so grew up listening to him.

[@Tel864]

He grew up right down the road from me. Mr and Mrs Jenkins ran a supper club on Moon Lake in Mississippi and Conway woukd stop in on occasion to sing. Befire he was Conway, he was just Harold Jenkins.

[@jealousjelly1]

Conway was a force of nature. I always loved this song. It's the only song I recall that has no chorus, no verses in the real sense of the word -- just a straight-line recitation of love and heartbreak.

[@catherinehoffpauir6323]

“Leave some chicks for the rest of us!” Love that reaction🥰

[@lindastewart4768]

that was cute!

[@michealj9936]

That’s about the coolest thing I’ve heard you say Sebs!!! 😁

[@leeannleeann2153]

He opened his concert with this song! Love me some Conway Twitty he closes with It’s Only Make Believe, saw him in Dallas ❤

[@cjwheelwright]

conway twitty was my mother's favorite singer. i remember being a little kid and her weeping at the kitchen table when she heard he passed. we had all his music on cassette tapes and when we'd make trips back home to oklahoma to visit my grandparents that's what she put on and we both sang the whole way there. My "conway twitty" is the country music artist Gary Allan. I noticed you havent reacted to him yet so i HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving him a listen. Love your channel, Thanks for diving into country and giving it the love it deserves.

[@Tita-fg4um]

I love Conway Twitty. He was such a amazing person says he the High Priest of Country. They say he was so honest and never owed anyone anything even if his companies went under. I want to cry when he sings a lot of his songs. He is smooth he has the Star factor and I think because he got signed to play Professional Baseball and he has that smooth physique IMO and his signature move after his song at his last note he reminds me of Hitting Grand-Slam. And this is what I see of Howard Jenkins ( Conway Twitty). Gone too soon at 59 years old

[@niccolean]

This is my favorite Conway Twitty song. I can remember listening to lots of his songs driving. 😊

[@Code9]

You gotta give major kudos to the country songwriters for being able to tell an entire story in 3 minutes or less. Think about it. That means there is zero room for a single "throw away" word. Every word counts. Not to mention they make all the lyrics adhere to a rhyming scheme! I've always said, the songwriter's are the unsung heroes of the songs. Hundreds, thousands of songwriters over the years have gone unrecognized because everyone assumes the artists who recorded the songs were the writers. Take, just as one example, the mega hit songs "Never Been to Spain" (Three Dog Night), "Joy to the World (a.k.a., "Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog") (Three Dog Night), "Greenback Dollar" (The Kingston Trio), "The No, No Song" (Ringo Starr), etc. etc. All written by Hoyt Axton. The average person on the street probably never heard of him.

[@pinky2245]

Hoyt Axton was super talented, not just as a songwriter, but as a singer/performer as well!! And I love that Corey from "Three Dog Night" was friends with Hoyt. They used to go fishing together often. Good memories!

[@Code9]

@@pinky2245 Not to mention he played the role of the dad in the 80s classic, "Gremlins"! I also remember he had a guest role on the TV series, Bonanza, back in the 60s. ;-)

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

This song was huge in my teen years ❤!

[@bwilliams463]

This song is written fantastically, and it's suited so well to Conway's gravelly voice. My Conway Twitty favorites are 'Make Believe,' 'Lay You Down' and 'Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man.' In the Classic Country era (roughly 1965-1985, in my opinion), they only wrote long songs if they had a lot to say.

[@JoshuaSavoy-ci5qt]

When he dropped the first line in concerts the panties and bras were flying on stage!

[@warrenburlingame1172]

This song made him the king of the panty dropper club

[@cynthiachessani6788]

The PDC!

[@WandaDodson-n7f]

Conway feels his music great singer

[@rogerholder5731]

You hear those two words and you know right away who it is

[@karencampbell2760]

Went to Marble falls,TX. Several years ago and we seen Conway's Grandson perform at the opera house and let me tell you he is an awesome singer🥰🥰

[@SheilaMatthews-zu6lm]

It's a shame that when he passed that his wife & his children got into such a battle over his money that his beloved Twitty City had to be sold. He worked hard to make that what it was. I hear people say money is the root of all evil. The Bible says "for the LOVE OF MONEY is the root to all evil". Here's a tip for anyone that has a will start it off with ANYONE THAT CONTESTS THE CONTENTS OF MY WILL you will be left without anything.. Thanks for your music Conway Twitty it will forever be in our hearts. R.I.P.

[@friedaprince]

check out Goodbye Time, it was recorded just a couple of years before he passed. Love Conway, was fortunate enough to see him a few times in concert.

[@lindafrey6675]

Love that steel guitar!

[@cog4life]

Sure do like this one from Conway. A really great one! 😊Thanks, Michael!!

[@carfriday827]

I saw him in 1974 at the Houston Rodeo. I never liked him but after that concert I loved him.

[@micksfishes4352]

One of the greatest country songs ever

[@carlaholley6218]

Goodbye Time is my favorite Conway song. It’s just so true.

[@donutman97601]

Iconic country music from a simple time in American history.

[@debrasmith6549]

LOVE seeing ur reaction to these songs. Takes me back to my youth and heating this for the first time.❤

[@scotthawton7637]

Had to like this before you ever started the video! Welcome to the country my friend!

[@dow311]

I have such a crush for Conway, not the best looking man but his voice and words, gets me.

[@kimking6036]

The radio stations back then wouldn't play songs they said went over a certain time. You should hear Conway with his duet partner Loretta Lynn. A good one would be, When I hang up the phone. Then if you want something funny you want their song You're the reason our kids are ugly.

[@sherigrow6480]

Took my mom to a Conway Twitty concert once, then went out and bought two of his cd's because he was sooo good,

[@Ray.H1564]

You are so right back then the songs were very short, and I agree listening to them know I wish they were longer too

[@lindastewart4768]

in MY opinion, this is what was called "Country/Western" music! then it became "Country" music and now its ??? who knows! but duets with Queen Loretta Lynn are the best!! lots of love Sebs!!

[@JalissaHeath]

Love some Conway. He has alot of great songs including those with Loretta

[@Cluvsangels]

Talk about tearjerkers. If drinking don’t kill me, her memory will. Just 1, of many many hits. Please, by the way these Conway, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, is considered CLASSIC COUNTRY.

[@langels11]

Seb, he has some many wonderful songs. Please see his “that’s my job “. Very heart touching, I still cry every time I hear it, lost my dad years ago.

[@larrywright3132]

For someone with a smooth voice, try listening to Jim Reeves or Eddy Arnold. They were the start of the Nashville sound, with strings and orchestras, moving away from the twangy nasal sounds of Ernest Tubb, Jimmy Rodgers, and other originals from The Grand Ole Opry. My family and I used to turn on our AM radio and tune in to WSM Radio out of Nashville and listen to those early greats of country music

[@pjhanna1432]

This is a great song Sebs. Thanks so much for listening to it. You may also enjoy similar artists such as Eddy Arnold (Make the World Go Away), Bobby Goldsboro (Honey) Charlie Pride (Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'), Glen Campbell (By the Time I Get to Phoenix and Lineman for the County), Mel Tillis, and Charlie Rich (Behind Closed Doors). As for a killer heartbreak song listen to Jack Jones Live at The Sands sing Dio Como Ti Amo. It is not a country song! But his live album is so good. He had a great group of musicians playing with him! He's a little bit of a crooner, but does some great Blues songs such as Billie Holiday's, God Bless the Child. I wish I could tip you, but my funds won't let me right now, but I pray for you and your wonderful family . I hope people like my comment enough that they like it and it catches your eye. Blessings!

[@TinaPrintup]

I have been a Conway fan for 30+ years. Still a big fan...just love his music❤

[@iamnotgoldenhar8645]

His Grandson goes on tour with Loretta Lynn's granddaughter and have a duo called Twitty and Lynn! They talk about their history and Tre ALWAYS says no one wanted to follow Conway on the stage because he blew it out of the water. Im talking big name performers. He is known as the voice that is the best friend a song ever had.

[@liloljen1]

I’m 52, still get goosebumps listening to this man ❤

[@beegee1960]

Conway Twitty was one of the most romantic singers ever.

[@cindyphifer970]

Conway was great. R.I.P His first hit, I think, was It's Only Make Believe which is great

[@SheilaMatthews-zu6lm]

This song came out when it was called Country Western music. And when the music changed it then called Country

[@tps55555]

Conway, my favorite of all time.

[@kimberlybrown9500]

Check out some of his songs with Loretta Lynn

[@jenniezamek2849]

You've got to get into the legendary Patsy Cline ❤❤❤❤

[@rubymann8759]

That steel guitar grabs my heartstrings every time!

[@Cluvsangels]

Thank you. His nickname was NO SHOW JONES, because he was always drinking and would start his shows when he was good and ready. I luv them all.

[@dustincanaan9069]

Conway Twitty is referenced in many songs. One I think you'll enjoy, especially with the official music video, is Blake Shelton's "Honey Bee." A very sappy, upbeat, and feel good song.

[@hugzzzalot]

Somebody please add Conway’s song, Slow Hand to the list. I can’t find it. I know Seb’s will like it.

[@aprilnewsome1932]

Yes, and The Rose!

[@KevinRCarr]

Songs had to be between 2 and 3 minutes long in order to assure potential am radio play in the days before fm radio. Radio stations liked that length because it allowed frequent ad$ between them.

[@daabarca]

In the early days of radio, only AM was available so most “Hits” were 2:30-2:45 minutes long and played in mono. Not until FM did album length tracks “playable” to the masses in a stereo technology that did not exist for AM. So many of these “Short” songs place them 0:30 0:30 0:30 0:30 0:30 selves in the “AM date and timeframe.” Now with streaming services time is no longer a factor in recording and production. The first song to break the mold was “American Pie.” Radio was not prepared to air a song of that length but it set a record for the longest AM song!

[@arenmann8495]

They used to say when George Jones sang there wasn't a dry eye in the house... when Conway sang? There wasn't a dry seat in the place.

[@Cluvsangels]

I, grew up listening to him also with the other greats, and saw him live twice. Once when he came to town, I was about 13? Or so, then after I got married years later and my Mom and Dad wanted to go to the “GRAND OLE OPRY, so I took time off work, we went to Nashville and did see him perform and my Mom and Dad and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. However, he didn’t interact with the audience at all. I, was very disappointed with that, and, he also was that way when I 1st saw him when I was younger.

[@michellejackson6679]

Back in the day.. country songs were very short and sweet. Have to say.. I was never a huge fan of Conway.. truly way b4 my era.. but so was Johnny.. and I will listen to Johnny all day long. I love old country.. Conway just never got me

[@keithcarper8809]

When I was a kid, I went to our neighborhood convenience store, Twitty's Itty-Bitty Store. 😊 Not sure if he owned it, but he did live in my city.

[@ivansavoie3190]

Fifteen years ago is another one of his many great, he also had hits with Loretta Lynn, check out Lead me on, Back Street Affair are a couple of good ones, great reaction

[@Cluvsangels]

Found your channel about 3 was ago and very much impressed with keeping an open mind.

[@debbiealfonso]

Sebs Duran. Just found your channel and subscribed. I love your emotional responses to beautiful music. I'm not sure how to suggest, but I have the winner: THE BREATH YOU TAKE, by George Strait. As a CUBAN DNA AMERICAN...Welcome to Country Music. Please advise if I'm suggesting incorrectly.

[@dahuffy]

My absolutely favorite Conway song is "Only Make Believe"

[@loveloochay]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ .. this is soooooooo good Sebs !!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@cherischmeck9792]

It’s one of my favorites

[@TheLouise24]

Check out George Jones singing this song in a tribute to Conway when he died. His voice broke. SO sad, but touching.

[@mrsd1095]

When I was growing up and was at my grandmother's house, everyone knew when Conway Twitty came on the radio or TV, you shut up so Grandma could hear it.

[@jenniezamek2849]

GOODNESS GRACIOUS! Smooooooth.❤

[@nimabevis4509]

There are a multitude of reasons Conway Twitty was known as "The Best Friend A Song Ever Had." This song is one of those reasons! ❤

[@NeneP68]

Goodbye Time is one of his greatest hits!! It’s amazing, Blake Shelton covered it. You need to check both out 💯💯

[@sally7210]

I have “Hello Darlin” as my ring tone. Is there a more perfect one? 🤗

[@jennyjenny4501]

If you want to hear something amazing, listen to Conway and Loretta Lynn sing together!