Ronni Rae Rivers-It's only make believe

PLEASE NOTE: There is now a fully re-edited Director's cut of this video selectable to 720P HD at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFVxx9_peqA



One of Australia's great female country vocalists, Ronni Rae Rivers nails this classic Conway Twitty number.
Shot in Bojangles saloon Alice Springs Australia. Half -Texan, half-Australian Ronni would never tell you (as she wants to "make it" on her own terms) but she has a strong country heritage, her Dad used to play with Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings before he migrated to Perth, Australia many years ago.

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[MichaelHitsman]

The Guy with the black cowboy hat, cut my grass in Banyan Lakes FL

[christangey]

@MichaelHitsman Hate to tell you this Michael, but his name is Matt Conlan who is now a Member of Parliament

in the Northern Territory of Australia. Still, if he needs a holiday, and you need your lawn done, I'll see what i can do.

[christangey]

As far as the confederate flag goes you can blame me, the Director. I was simply "dressing" the set and needed to cover an ugly mirror behind her. The colors also worked well with Ronni Rae's hair and our lighting. Remember, this was shot in Australia, where we don't really understand the "baggage" a few Americans still carry with them from a war one and half centuries ago!

[gmn52]

She's very good but I think nobody can touch Glen on this song. The power he closes out with while hitting the high note is just spine tingling.

[christangey]

@gmn52 Actually I think the different versions can't be compared, they each add a different feel to it. I had the honour of interviewing Glenn on air on my drivetime radio show in Melbourne, Australia in 1987(!).

I (literally) threw a guitar in his arms and without missing a beat he launched into Australian singer Frank Ifield's song "I remember you" He is an exceptional talent. I was sad to hear of his personal challenges lately but I'm sure he will overcome it all. Thanks for your comment.

[thurstons]

Great cover, second only to the great Glen Campbell, which is Really Great!

[christangey]

Actually that's a pretty timely comment! Whether it is qualitatively better is of course up to the individual's viewpoint, but I notice she has only just (today?) overtaken Glenn's version in the quantity stakes i.e. "youtube" view.

[1954terry1954]

she's def hotter than conway or glen. this version has a nice groove to it but i still prefer conways. i do give her extra points for the rebel flag, lol.

[ndnmichele]

she's a Real Beauty with a great voice!

[MichaelHitsman]

@christangey Thank you for your help in this maner

[christopher9959]

beautifully done. damn what a hottie ! and she can sing too !!

[EdArmstrong1]

WOW! Take a look at those eyes. Nuff said.

[TheDarkbloodraven]

love this thanks for posting. she is a fox

[dgenr88]

HOT HOT HOT what a looker and what a voice,, if i hadnt looked up glen campbells song ,i would never have heard of her ,,,how come she is not a superstar ,and where do you go to see her sing ? your manager needs sacking ,,,,,you should be a damn sight more well known than this

[EdArmstrong1]

WOW, just found this ladys music. Too bad she could not have done a duet with Conway, imagine that!!!

[mitcheureka]

Elle est bien aussi cette version , j'aime bien .

[ArielNotTheMermaid]

This song is a hard one to sing. I think she did great, imo.