Only Believe (song) explained

Only Believe
Cover:Elvis_Only_Believe_B-side_PS.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Elvis Presley
Album:Love Letters from Elvis
A-Side:Life
Released:April 27, 1971
Recorded:June 8, 1970
Studio:RCA Studio B Nashville
Prev Title:Rags to Riches
Prev Year:1972
Title2:Life
Next Title:I'm Leavin'
Next Year:1971

"Only Believe" is a song written by evangelist Paul Rader.

Elvis Presley released it in 1971 as a two-sided single with the song "Life" on the reverse side.Web site: Elvis* - Only Believe at Discogs. . 2016-12-16. Both songs were from the upcoming album Love Letters from Elvis.[1]

On Billboard Hot 100 the single charted as "Life / Only Believe", peaking at number 53.[2]

Critical response

Billboard reviewed the single "Only Believe / Life" in its May 8, 1971 issue. The magazine characterizes the song "Life" as "a gospel oriented ballad that builds into a heavy production."

Charts

* as "Life / Only Believe"

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. Billboard. 19 June 1971. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. 49–. 0006-2510.
  2. Music: Top 100 Songs - Billboard Hot 100 Chart (1971-06-12). Billboard. 2016-12-16.
    Music: Top 100 Songs - Billboard Hot 100 Chart (1971-06-19). Billboard. 2016-12-16.