"Only Believe" | ||||
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Single byElvis Presley | ||||
from the albumLove Letters from Elvis | ||||
A-side | "Life" | |||
Released | April 27, 1971 | |||
Recorded | June 8, 1970 | |||
Studio | RCA Studio B Nashville | |||
Genre | Gospel | |||
Length | 2:47 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Rader[1] | |||
Elvis Presley singles chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Billboard | Favorable[1] |
"Only Believe" is a song written by evangelistPaul Rader.[1]
Elvis Presley released it in 1971 as atwo-sided single with the song "Life" on the reverse side.[1][2] Both songs were from the upcoming albumLove Letters from Elvis.[3]
OnBillboard Hot 100 the single charted as "Life / Only Believe", peaking at number 53.[4]
Billboard reviewed the single "Only Believe / Life" in its May 8, 1971 issue. The magazine characterizes the song "Life" as "agospel oriented ballad that builds into a heavy production."[1]
Chart (1971) | Peak position |
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USBillboard Hot 100[4] | 53* |