About the Song
A quiet challenge, a hint of longing, and the sound of a man laying his heart on the table—one last time.
Tucked near the end of Conway Twitty’s final studio album, Final Touches, “You Ought to Try It Sometime” is one of those understated tracks that carries far more weight than its title suggests. On the surface, it’s a simple suggestion—an invitation to feel, to care, to open up. But beneath that gentle phrasing lies something deeper: a confession of loneliness, and a subtle plea for connection.
By the time he recorded this song in 1993, Conway had lived a thousand lifetimes through music. His voice—still rich and resonant—now carried an added layer of gravity. There’s a lived-in ache to his delivery here, as if the words are drawn from real experience, not just crafted in a studio. He isn’t just singing—he’s speaking from the edge of goodbye.
The song unfolds slowly, with tender instrumentation—soft piano, gentle guitar, and Conway’s voice front and center. He’s talking to someone who keeps their guard up, someone afraid to fall, to feel, to love. And in response, he offers his own vulnerability:
“You ought to try it sometime. It might just change your life.”
It’s a line that stays with you—not as a lyric, but as advice. From a man who spent his career exploring the depths of love, heartbreak, and everything in between, this track feels like his final reminder: that the risk of loving is worth it… even if it leaves a scar.
“You Ought to Try It Sometime” may not be the most famous Conway Twitty song—but in the context of his last recorded work, it feels like one of the most honest. It’s soft-spoken, heartfelt, and quietly powerful.
And for anyone still holding back—Conway’s words still echo, like a friend nudging you toward something true.