I Believe (Marcella Detroit song)

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"I Believe"
MarcellaIBelieve.jpeg
Single by Marcella Detroit
from the album Jewel
B-side"I Want to Take You Higher"
ReleasedFebruary 28, 1994 (1994-02-28)[1]
GenrePop
Length
  • 4:45 (album version)
  • 4:21 (edit)
LabelLondon
Songwriter(s)Marcella Detroit
Producer(s)Chris Thomas
Marcella Detroit singles chronology
"Close to Her"
(1982) 		"I Believe"
(1994) 		"Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing"
(1994)

"I Believe" is a song by American singer Marcella Detroit, released on February 28, 1994, via London Records as the lead single from her second studio album, Jewel (1994). Written by Detroit and produced by Chris Thomas, the song went on to become Detroit's most successful single, peaking at number 11 in the United Kingdom, and achieved similar success internationally. Its highest peak on a national chart was in Australia, where it reached number 10.

German singer Joana Zimmer covered this song and released it as a single in 2005. Her version was more successful than Detroit's in German-speaking countries, reaching the top 10 in Austria and Germany and number 13 in Switzerland.

Critical reception[]

"I Believe" received positive reviews from music critics. Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Shakespear's Sister siren steps solo with an airy pop ballad that shows recently undisplayed vocal depth and power. Detroit can move mountains with a restrained whisper, and shatter glass with a rapturous bellow—both of which we get here. Fleshed-out, lush synths and plucky sitar riffs will remind some of Annie Lennox's "Diva" musings in the most positive way, while others will tap into the unique style that Detroit has developed. A multiformat smash is in the offing."[2] Music & Media commented, ""Hello, turn your radio on" because this solo debut of the American half out of Shakespears Sister is the perfect pop single. The intro is superb for talkative jocks, and so is the outro—if they can still find the words after the most stunning chorus in a long time."[3] Alan Jones from Music Week rated it four out of five, stating that Detroit "makes her solo debut with a stylish, self-penned swayer. After a low-key start, it builds admirably, and has an insidious chorus. Radio is already on board, and retail success is just a matter of time. Fab."[4] Tom Doyle from Smash Hits gave the song three out of five, saying, "This is a properly played, properly sung, moody in the verses, rock belter in the choruses type of tune and it's all pleasant enough. Even if it does somehow remind you of that goldie oldie China In Your Hand by rock titans of yesteryear, T'Pau."[5]

Track listings[]

CD single

  1. "I Believe" — 4:45
  2. "Shadow" — 3:44
  3. "I Want to Take You Higher" — 3:29

Cassette single

  1. "I Believe" — 4:45
  2. "I Want to Take You Higher" — 3:29

Promo single

  1. "I Believe (Edit)" — 4:21
  2. "I Believe" — 4:45

Charts[]

Joana Zimmer version[]

"I Believe (Give a Little Bit)"
JoanaZimmerIBelieve.jpg
Single by Joana Zimmer
from the album My Innermost
B-side"Another Day"
ReleasedMarch 21, 2005 (2005-03-21)
Length4:11
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)Marcella Detroit
Producer(s)
  • Nick Nice
  • Pontus Söderqvist
Joana Zimmer singles chronology
"I Believe (Give a Little Bit)"
(2005) 		"I've Learned to Walk Alone"
(2005)

In 2005, German singer Joana Zimmer covered the song and released it as "I Believe (Give a Little Bit)" on Polydor Records as her debut single. In several territories, her single was more successful than the original, but in Sweden, it reached number 33 compared to Detroit's peak of number 18.

Track listing[]

CD single and digital download

  1. "I Believe" (radio edit) — 4:11
  2. "I Believe" (radio mix) — 3:51
  3. "Any Other Day" — 3:29
  4. "I Believe" — 4:33
  5. "I Believe" (instrumental) — 4:34

Charts[]

Certifications and sales[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Germany (BVMI)[25] Gold 150,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ "I Believe". Amazon. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (May 14, 1994). "Single Reviews: New & Noteworthy" (PDF). Billboard. p. 71. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. February 12, 1994. p. 11. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Jones, Alan (February 26, 1994). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles - Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. p. 16. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  5. ^ Doyle, Tom (February 16, 1993). "New Singles". Smash Hits. p. 41. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "Australian-charts.com – Marcella Detroit – I Believe". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  7. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2571." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
  8. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Marcella Detroit – I Believe" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts.
  9. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (10.–16.3. '94)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). March 10, 1994. p. 20. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  10. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – I Believe". Irish Singles Chart.
  11. ^ "Marcella Detroit – I Believe" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  12. ^ "Marcella Detroit – I Believe" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  14. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Marcella Detroit – I Believe". Singles Top 100.
  15. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Marcella Detroit – I Believe". Swiss Singles Chart.
  16. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  17. ^ Jump up to: a b "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1994". Australian Record Industry Association Ltd. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  18. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Joana Zimmer – I Believe (Give a Little Bit...)" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  19. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Joana Zimmer – I Believe (Give a Little Bit...)" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts.
  20. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Joana Zimmer – I Believe (Give a Little Bit...)". Singles Top 100.
  21. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Joana Zimmer – I Believe (Give a Little Bit...)". Swiss Singles Chart.
  22. ^ "Jahreshitparade Singles 2005" (in German). Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  23. ^ "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 2005" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  24. ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2005" (in German). Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  25. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Joana Zimmer; 'I Believe (Give a Little Bit...)')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved July 5, 2019.

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