Expert: Andrew - 11/9/2006

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Thanks so much for you time and effort.   My mother did have an album by the Lettermen....it was probably them.  Do you know a way to get a download or a copy of that?  Thanks!
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HI,
I am trying to figure out who sang a certain version of the song I Believe. I remember it being on one of my mother's albums when I was very young.  I think it was done acapella by a male group. It was not the version that The Bachelors sang with the musical accompaniment.  Thanks so much for your effort.  Sam
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Hello, Samantha!

Thank you for your question. I have been trying to find a version matching your description, but I am not having much luck. This song has been performed by hundreds of artists!

These are some versions that were fairly popular around the 1960's besides The Bachelors:
*The Earls
*The Lettermen
*The Edwin Hawkins Singers

In addition, these artists recorded the song as an album track during the period:
*The Sons of The Pioneers

I would use those four as a starting point. This is the best that my research turns up. I am sorry that I cannot offer a more definitive answer. Best of luck as you search for the version you remember.

Andrew

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Hello again, Samantha!

The Lettermen version is available for download from the iTunes music store for $0.99, so that might be an option. If you'd like to listen to a sound clip first, one is available here: http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=50:w0jm7i26g76r~T

This track isn't on the Lettermen CD I own, but it has been reissued on a CD called "All-Time Greatest Hits" which is available from amazon.com for under $10.

Thanks again for your question. Let me know if I can do anything else for you.

Andrew