Expert: Mel Priddle - 10/27/2008

Question
Who was the singer ( male deep voice) who sang the song I Believe about 1960 t0 1980

Answer
Hello Mike,

"I Believe" has been recorded by quite a number of people, many of them during the time period you stipulate. It could have been Orion (aka Jimmy Ellis), or even The Righteous Brothers. Have a look at the list below......

I BELIEVE
(Written by Ervin Drake / Irvin Graham / Jimmy Shirl / Al Stillman)

Recorded by:
Jane Frohman - 1953
Frankie Laine - 1953
Elvis Presley - 1957
Jimmie Rodgers - 1958
David Whitfield - 1960
The Earls - 1963
Patti LaBelle & The Bluebells - 1963
The Bachelors - 1964
Bette - 1966
Donna Loren - 1966
The Young Rascals - 1966
The Righteous Brothers - 1966
Dolly Parton - 1971
Gladys Knight & The Pips - 1980
B. J. Thomas - 1981
Robson & Jerome - 1995
Patti LaBelle - 1998
Sally Harmon - 2000

Also recorded by: Roy Hamilton; Loretta Lynn; Raphael (Spain);
The Platters; Perry Como; Joni James; John MacNally;
Christy Lane; Orion and many others.


I believe for every drop of rain that falls a flower grows
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows
I believe for everyone who goes astray someone will come to show the way
I believe, I believe

I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears every word
Every time I hear a newborn baby cry or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe

Every time I hear a newborn baby cry or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe (why I believe)


Hope that's of some help. Cheers........Mel.