Believe (Suzie McNeil song)
| "Believe" | ||||
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| Single by Suzie McNeil | ||||
| from the album Broken & Beautiful | ||||
| Released | September 2006 (Original recording) September 17, 2007 (Olympic Inspired version) | |||
| Recorded | 2004–2005[1] | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, symphonic rock | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Curve / Universal | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kara DioGuardi, Marti Frederiksen | |||
| Producer(s) | Marti Frederiksen | |||
| Suzie McNeil singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Believe" (Olympic Inspired) on YouTube | ||||
"Believe" is a song written by Kara DioGuardi and Marti Frederiksen and famously recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Suzie McNeil for her debut studio album, Broken & Beautiful (2007). It was first released to digital retailers in September 2006, while "Hung Up" was serviced to radio as the official lead single.[1] The song was re-recorded with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in support of Canada's Own the Podium campaign, and served as the official anthem of the Canadian team for the 2010 Winter Olympics.[2][3] The "Olympic Inspired" version of the song, released September 17, 2007, served as the album's second single.[4] An alternate version is also included on McNeil's second album, Rock-n-Roller (2008).
A moderate commercial success, "Believe" entered the Canadian Hot 100 at number 81, and peaked at number 61.[5] The song was more well-received critically, being highlighted as a standout track from the album by critics including AllMusic's Matthew Chisling, and is one of the songs for which McNeil is best known.[6]
Critical reception[edit]
Matthew Chisling of AllMusic as the "true highlight" of Broken & Beautiful, noting that it is "an emotionally powerful ballad anthem" and a "true display of McNeil's talents as a pop vocalist."[6][7]
Usage in media[edit]
"Believe" was used as a theme for American reality television program The Biggest Loser.[6][8] It has also been featured on the television shows Beauty and the Geek, The Hills, and Oprah Winfrey's The Big Give.[9]
Music video[edit]
The video for the Olympic Inspired version of "Believe" was released September 17, 2007 in partnership with Bell Media.[4] It showcases Canadian Olympic athletes Steve Omischl (freestyle skiing – aerials), Joannie Rochette (figure skating), and Clara Hughes (speed skating) training for their respective sports.[10]
Credits and personnel[edit]
Credits are adapted from liner notes of Broken & Beautiful and Rock-n-Roller.[11][12]
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Chart performance[edit]
"Believe" entered the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 at number 81 for the week ending August 11, 2007.[14]
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 61 |
| Canada AC (Billboard)[15] | 20 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[16] | 12 |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Result |
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| 2008 | Canadian Radio Music Award for AC[17] | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Bliss, Karen (September 20, 2006). "T.O.'s McNeil set to release CD". Jam!. CANOE. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Suzie McNeil song aims to boost Canadian Olympians". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 September 2007. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ^ Stevenson, Jane (20 November 2008). "McNeil excited for Grey Cup gig". Canoe.ca. Sun Media. Archived from the original on December 15, 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "Bell invites all of Canada to Believe". CNW Group. September 17, 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Suzie McNeil Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ a b c Chisling, Matthew. "Broken & Beautiful – Suzie McNeil". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ Chisling, Matthew. "Rock N' Roller – Suzie McNeil". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Believe (In the Style of Suzie McNeil (From Biggest Loser)) [Karaoke Version]: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Suzie McNeil – Bio" (PDF). MPI Web. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Suzie McNeil song aims to boost Canadian Olympians". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. September 18, 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ Broken & Beautiful (Compact disc liner notes). Suzie McNeil. Curve Records. 2007. B000O77SEK.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Rock-n-Roller (Compact disc liner notes). Suzie McNeil. Universal Music Canada. 2008. B0026FYLFW.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Bell celebrates culture through partnership with Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad". Backbone Magazine. CNW Group. February 13, 2008. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Canada Singles Top 100 (August 11, 2007)". aCharts.us / Billboard. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ "Suzie McNeil Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "Suzie McNeil Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ "CAB Announces 2008 Canadian Radio Music Awards Nominations". Broadcaster. 19 December 2007. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.