"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]
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]
"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]
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 are adapted from liner notes of Broken & Beautiful and Rock-n-Roller. [11] [12]
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"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 |
Year | Award | Result |
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2008 | Canadian Radio Music Award for AC [17] | Nominated |
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