Only Believe (song)
1971 single by Elvis Presley
"Only Believe" | ||||
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Single by Elvis Presley | ||||
from the album Love 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 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Rader | |||
Elvis Presley singles chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Billboard | Favorable |
"Only Believe" is a song written by evangelist Paul Rader.
Elvis Presley released it in 1971 as a two-sided single with the song "Life" on the reverse side. Both songs were from the upcoming album Love Letters from Elvis.
On Billboard Hot 100 the single charted as "Life / Only Believe", peaking at number 53.
Critical response
Billboard reviewed the single "Only Believe / Life" in its May 8, 1971 issue. The magazine characterizes the song "Life" as "a gospel oriented ballad that builds into a heavy production."
Charts
Chart (1971) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | 53* |
- * as "Life / Only Believe"