Expert: Bong Santos - 5/10/2007

Question
Bong,

Aside from the group America, I Don't Believe In Miracles was recorded by another artist and that version became famous in Manila during the 70's. Can you find out who that other artist  is?
Thanks kabayan!

Answer
Dear Lodi,

Actually, I DON'T BELIEVE IN MIRACLES has been recorded by three more acts before AMERICA's 1980 version out of their ALIBI album. It was originally recorded by COLIN BLUNSTONE for his 1972 second solo album called ENNISMORE. COLIN, is best remembered here for the song MILES AWAY. He's also part of the group ARGENT. I DON'T BELIEVE IN MIRACLES was written by COLIN's bandmate with ARGENT, RUSS BALLARD who also had a version of the song, appearing on his 1975 solo album RUSS BALLARD. But before that, it was included on ARGENT's 1974 live set titled ENCORE: LIVE IN CONCERT. Unfortunately, the song never reached any of the US charts.

Maraming salamat po!!

BONG M. SANTOS
Manila, Philippines