Believe (Suzie McNeil song)

"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).

"Believe"
Single by Suzie McNeil
from the album Broken & Beautiful
ReleasedSeptember 2006 (Original recording)
September 17, 2007 (2007-09-17) (Olympic Inspired version)
Recorded2004-2005[1]
GenrePop rock, symphonic rock
Length3:41
LabelCurve / Universal
Songwriter(s)Kara DioGuardi, Marti Frederiksen
Producer(s)Marti Frederiksen
Suzie McNeil singles chronology
"Hung Up"
(2007)		 "Believe"
(2006)		 "Broken & Beautiful"
(2007)
Music video
"Believe" (Olympic Inspired) on YouTube

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]

Critical reception

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]

Usage in media

"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]

Music video

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 and personnel

Credits are adapted from liner notes of Broken & Beautiful and Rock-n-Roller.[11][12]

Chart performance

"Believe" entered the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 at number 81 for the week ending August 11, 2007.[14]

Chart (2007) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 61
Canada AC (Billboard)[15] 20
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[16] 12

Awards and nominations
YearAwardResult
2008Canadian Radio Music Award for AC[17]Nominated

References
  1. Bliss, Karen (September 20, 2006). "T.O.'s McNeil set to release CD". Jam!. CANOE. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  2. "Suzie McNeil song aims to boost Canadian Olympians". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 September 2007. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  3. Stevenson, Jane (20 November 2008). "McNeil excited for Grey Cup gig". Canoe.ca. Sun Media. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  4. "Bell invites all of Canada to Believe". CNW Group. September 17, 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  5. "Suzie McNeil Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  6. Chisling, Matthew. "Broken & Beautiful - Suzie McNeil". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  7. Chisling, Matthew. "Rock N' Roller - Suzie McNeil". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  8. "Amazon.com: Believe (In the Style of Suzie McNeil (From Biggest Loser)) [Karaoke Version]: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  9. "Suzie McNeil - Bio" (PDF). MPI Web. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  10. "Suzie McNeil song aims to boost Canadian Olympians". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. September 18, 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  11. Broken & Beautiful (Compact disc liner notes). Suzie McNeil. Curve Records. 2007. B000O77SEK.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. Rock-n-Roller (Compact disc liner notes). Suzie McNeil. Universal Music Canada. 2008. B0026FYLFW.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. "Bell celebrates culture through partnership with Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad". Backbone Magazine. CNW Group. February 13, 2008. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  14. "Canada Singles Top 100 (August 11, 2007)". aCharts.us / Billboard. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  15. "Suzie McNeil Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  16. "Suzie McNeil Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  17. "CAB Announces 2008 Canadian Radio Music Awards Nominations". Broadcaster. 19 December 2007. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
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