In June 2015, Conway celebrated the 25th anniversary of the album by performing the entire album in Melbourne.[3]
Background
Conway worked on the album for three years prior to its release.[4] In the cover notes, Conway detailed how the album timeline had entailed "six producers, four false starts, three continents and two record companies."[5]
The album's release was preceded by the release of the first single in June 1991, It's Only the Beginning, which became a radio hit.[4]
Upon its release, the album received praise from music critics across Australia.[4]
Jonathan Lewis from AllMusic said "String of Pearls ranges from the melodic pop of the most successful single "It's Only the Beginning" to the rock of "Under My Skin". Much of the rest of the album is acoustic pop and gentle ballads, with the superb "Release Me" being the best example. Conway's voice is what holds the album together. Her voice is strong and suited to these songs. In the hands of a lesser singer String of Pearls would not have been anywhere near as effective. Instead, Conway manages to cover the slight lack of originality in songwriting by her strong presence and produces a memorable set of songs."
David Harris of The Australian Jewish News wrote a positive review, comparing her vocal performance with Carly Simon and praising her "versatility and talent".[5]
↑ "Winners by Year 1992". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
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