About The Song
Ah, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Those names together conjure up images of duet partners extraordinaire, weaving tales of love, loss, and down-home Southern charm. Their reign over the country music charts spanned decades, and their voices, one rich and smooth, the other a firecracker with a heart of gold, blended seamlessly to create pure magic.
Today, we revisit a gem from their treasure trove of collaborations: “I Still Believe in Waltzes”. Released in 1981, the song arrived amidst a flurry of hits for the pair. But “I Still Believe in Waltzes” struck a different chord. It wasn’t a heart-wrenching ballad about infidelity or the struggles of rural life, themes that often colored their music. Instead, it was a celebration – a celebration of a love that endured, a love that found solace and joy in the simple act of swaying together in a waltz.
Now, for folks of our generation, the waltz was more than just a dance. It was a courtship ritual, a whispered promise under the dim glow of a string of fairy lights. It was the nervous flutter in your stomach as your partner held you close, the anticipation building with each slow turn. “I Still Believe in Waltzes” captured that feeling perfectly.
The song isn’t about young love, though. It speaks of a love that has weathered storms, a love that has seen its share of laughter and tears. The lyrics, penned by Bob Morrison, Michael Dennis Hughes, and Johnny MacRae, paint a picture of a couple who may have a few more gray hairs and wrinkles, but whose hearts still beat to the rhythm of a waltz. There’s a quiet confidence in their voices, a knowing that comes from years spent building a life together.
So, put on your dancing shoes, folks, and let’s take a trip down memory lane with Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn’s “I Still Believe in Waltzes”. It’s a reminder that love, like a good waltz, can be timeless, elegant, and ever-so-sweet.