Music : Bachelors 'I Believe'

Album Info :
Album : 'I Believe '
Release Date:Jul 21, 2008
Artist: The Bachelors

Description
With a string of hits throughout the 1960s, The Bachelors became a particularly bankable pop act on the strength of singles like 'Charmaine', 'Diane' and, perhaps most notably, 'IBelieve'. With roots in Dublin and beginning as an instrumental harmonica ensemble in the tail-end of the 1950s, the group has a mixed musical heritage that was evident still whenthey found mainstream success. Their first single, 'Charmaine', was originally composed in 1926 by Erno Rapee, an indication of the band's penchant for reinventing existing material for contemporary audiences.

Album Review :
By. J. Leyland (Blackpool UK)


One of the risks associated with buying hit songs from the 60's is that you never know if you will get the real deal until you put the CD on!
The are a lot of re-recordings of Bachelors songs around, but the good news is, not on this new album from Decca/Universal. This package of 25 songs contains 23 original Decca singles, 17 of which made the top twenty.
All the massive songs are there, Diane, I Believe, Marie, No Arms Can Ever Hold You etc, but among the non-hits there are some classic and well crafted recordings of songs that suited 'the boys' perfectly. 'If Ever I Would Leave You' (from Camelot) is one such number. I well remember hearing them perform it live at The Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool; the audience went wild with a standing ovation! It should have been a hit record, so maybe now, as part of this CD it will be. The two remaining tracks are recent recordings by Con and Dec Cluskey (the three original members have not performed together since January 1984 - mores the pity).
'Gortnamona' bears witness to their Irish roots and 'Somewhere' is totally typical of the powerful ballads that Decca used to find for Con Cluskey to sing his heart out.

But, is it 'the very best of The Bachelors?' No. Of course, an album like this has to have all the big hits - that's why people loved them so much and still do. The group recorded over 350 songs with Decca over a ten year period alone and there are some amazing songs, beautifully recorded that have never seen the light of day on CD. 'Sally' (the Gracie fields song) 'Invisible Tears' 'Put your Head on My Shoulder' are just three that spring to mind. Come on Universal - let's have another compilation with their best album tracks!

If this CD charts (and I suspect thats likely), it will be a lasting testament to the tremendous vocal versatility of John Stokes (the one with the bass and supplier of those lovely soaring high harmonies)Dec Cluskey (lead guitar and low harmony) and Con Cluskey (rhythm guitar and lead vocal).

So....go out and buy this slice of 60's pop history. These fabulous recordings will have you hitting the replay button on your stereo for sure!

Taken From : http://www.amazon.co.uk

Track List

1. I Believe
2. Diane
3. The Sound Of Silence
4. Ramona
5. I Wouldn't Trade You For The World
6. Charmaine
7. No Arms Can Ever Hold You
8. Marie
9. Whispering
10. Marta
11. Walk With Faith In Your Heart
12. Can I Trust You
13. In The Chapel In The Moonlight
14. Oh How I Miss You
15. True Love For Ever More
16. Faraway Places
17. Hello Dolly
18. Long Time Ago
19. Everybody's Talking
20. 3 O'Clock Flamingo Street
21. If Ever I Would Leave You
22. My First Love
23. Diamonds Are Forever
24. Gortnamona (Bonus Track)
25. Somewhere (Bonus Track)

The Bachelors Live -21st July 2008



Bachelors 'I Believe' lyrics

I believe for every drop of rain that falls a flower grows
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows
I believe for everyone who goes astray someone will come to show the way
I believe, I believe

I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears every word
Every time I hear a newborn baby cry or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe

Every time I hear a newborn baby cry or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe (why I believe)