Such a great song. I tell my kids often, when we listened to the radio, we didn't know what genre would come up next. Imagine a 10-12 year old listening to something like this today?
"I Believe" was performed on a December 15, 1952 episode of the musical variety television show starring singer and actress Jane Froman. The series premiered on October 18, 1952. It was later known as "The Jane Froman Show." This episode is particularly noteworthy for the first performance of the song, "I Believe," which was written for Jane Froman at her request. Who later perfomed it with Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Sid Feller. Release date: January 1953. There were 15 adaptations to this song and 192 versions of it. In my humble opinion..The Young Rascals did the best version of this song ever recorded.
I was 9yo when these guys hit it big, but because my family sorta knew them (Felix's dad was our dentist), I never really paid attention to any of it. But then, a couple years later,when I saw Eddie sing this song, I fell madly in love with him - just like every other teenage girl in the country - lol! After a lifetime of experience, with a career as a music industry professional and married to a very talented musician for over 3o years, I look back at this and have to applaud Felix for his insight and ability to see the bigger picture. Eddie did nothing but add sex appeal to the band. He wasn't a musician at all - he didn't play an instrument. And, quite frankly, Felix could have sung this song as well, if not better, than Eddie did. Felix sang lead on most of their hits.
Non-sense! Eddie co-wrote with Felix Cavaliere. Ask yourself why would Eddie be chosen to sing and play with The Young Rascals/Rascals? Did you ever see the Rascals live back when they were a solid band making hit records? If you did not then your comment is an insult to The Rascals and Eddie and David Brigati and far fetched. If you care enough? look back at The Rascals history/biography.
@@tapeinosG5011 So sorry. You are right - I misspoke. I was around 9-10 years old when The Rascals recorded these hits - way too young to see them live. My brother, who's 5 years older than me, played in a band that covered these songs and I knew the music through him. Again - I apologize and never meant to disrespect them or any of their fans. This music is a part of my childhood and, at my young tender age, I had a crush on Eddie. My brother always spoke about how Felix was the major force and songwriter in the band, so I just took that at face value. Thanks for setting the record straight.
Such a great song. I tell my kids often, when we listened to the radio, we didn't know what genre would come up next. Imagine a 10-12 year old listening to something like this today?
Eddie does it best no doubt.sensational!!!!!
Grew up to these guys. Great music.
This song by the Rascals makes me cry!
"I Believe" was performed on a December 15, 1952 episode of the musical variety television show starring singer and actress Jane Froman. The series premiered on October 18, 1952. It was later known as "The Jane Froman Show." This episode is particularly noteworthy for the first performance of the song, "I Believe," which was written for Jane Froman at her request. Who later perfomed it with Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Sid Feller. Release date: January 1953. There were 15 adaptations to this song and 192 versions of it. In my humble opinion..The Young Rascals did the best version of this song ever recorded.
Totally agree!
Thanks for this info, I wonder if it's on here?
The BEST recording of a GREAT song!!!
One of my faves from the first LP, Eddie always had the best voice!!
Yes! Although the 1st is a Rock'n'Roll/Rhythm & Blues LP, 2 ballads, including 'I Believe' stand out, I think.
I owned that album lost it, and repurchased it in the last few years...
This song was the one of the most requested songs no matter what band I was singing with
best ever!!!
I was 9yo when these guys hit it big, but because my family sorta knew them (Felix's dad was our dentist), I never really paid attention to any of it. But then, a couple years later,when I saw Eddie sing this song, I fell madly in love with him - just like every other teenage girl in the country - lol! After a lifetime of experience, with a career as a music industry professional and married to a very talented musician for over 3o years, I look back at this and have to applaud Felix for his insight and ability to see the bigger picture. Eddie did nothing but add sex appeal to the band. He wasn't a musician at all - he didn't play an instrument. And, quite frankly, Felix could have sung this song as well, if not better, than Eddie did. Felix sang lead on most of their hits.
Non-sense! Eddie co-wrote with Felix Cavaliere. Ask yourself why would Eddie be chosen to sing and play with The Young Rascals/Rascals? Did you ever see the Rascals live back when they were a solid band making hit records? If you did not then your comment is an insult to The Rascals and Eddie and David Brigati and far fetched. If you care enough? look back at The Rascals history/biography.
@@tapeinosG5011 So sorry. You are right - I misspoke. I was around 9-10 years old when The Rascals recorded these hits - way too young to see them live. My brother, who's 5 years older than me, played in a band that covered these songs and I knew the music through him. Again - I apologize and never meant to disrespect them or any of their fans. This music is a part of my childhood and, at my young tender age, I had a crush on Eddie. My brother always spoke about how Felix was the major force and songwriter in the band, so I just took that at face value. Thanks for setting the record straight.
The Letterman did this song
Sorry, but the Earls version is much better
Good for you
The Earl's version is very good but it has a faster tempo and lacks the emotional delivery that Eddie puts into it