January 27, 2024 Records of the Day

Conway Twitty had two successful careers, the first in Rock N Roll and then Country. His first giant hit came in 1958 with “Its Only Make Believe.” It was #1 in the U.S. and #1 in twenty-one other countries. In 1959, Conway connected with another giant hit called “Lonely Blue Boy.” His popularity with the Rock N Roll audience led to appearances in “College Confidential,” “Sex Kittens Go to College,” and “Platinum High School.” The “Lonely Blue Boy” 45 is worth up to $25.00. The “Lonely Blue Boy” album, released on M-G-M Records in 1960, can sell for $100.00 today.

 

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