Making Believe
Wanda Jackson
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Making believe That you still love me It's leaving me Alone and so blue I'll always dream But I'll never own you Making believe Is all I can do I can't hold you close Darling when you're not near me You're somebody's love You'll never be mine Making believe I'll spend my lifetime Loving you And making believe
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Written by: Jimmy Work
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12 facts about this song
General Facts"Making Believe" is an iconic country song, covered by numerous artists across various genres throughout the years.
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Original version (Jimmy WorkThe song was originally written and released by Jimmy Work in 1955.
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Emmylou Harris versionEmmylou Harris’ version of "Making Believe" was a big international hit, reaching the top ten in the US Country Chart in 1977.
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Conway Twitty versionConway Twitty, known for his romantic ballads, gave "Making Believe" his own touch in his 1981 cover.
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Kitty Wells versionKitty Wells, the “Queen of Country Music”, covered the song in 1955 shortly after its original release.
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Ernest Tubb versionErnest Tubb, one of the pioneers of country music, made his own version of "Making Believe", exhibiting his unique singing style.
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Dolly Parton versionDolly Parton, a significant figure in the music industry, included the song in her album "Dolly, Dolly, Dolly" released in 1980.
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Merle Haggard versionMerle Haggard's version of 'Making Believe' was included in his album "A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World (or, My Salute to Bob Wills)" in 1970.
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Ray Charles versionThough they fundamentally belong to different genres, legendary rhythm-and-blues musician Ray Charles also covered "Making Believe" in his 1962 album "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music".
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Social Distortion versionIn 1982, American punk rock band Social Distortion introduced the song to a new generation with a punk rock version.
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Wanda Jackson version"First Lady of Rockabilly" Wanda Jackson also added her own rockabilly touch to the song in her 1961 version.
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Volbeat versionDanish rock band Volbeat included a cover of "Making Believe" in their 2010 album "Beyond Hell/Above Heaven", demonstrating the song's wide appeal across genres and generations.
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