If You'd Only Believe
"If You'd Only Believe" is a song written by Roxanne Seeman, Billie Hughes, and Jermaine Jackson. This song has also been called "If You Only Believe" and "Only Believe". It was recorded by The Jacksons for their 2300 Jackson Street album, released in 1989 with Michael Omartian, producer, The Jacksons, co-producer. Recording sessions for "If You'd Only Believe" were held at Tito Jackson's home recording studio.
The song was a turning point in CBS Records decision to release a new Jacksons album.The trio of Jermaine, Tito and Jackie performed the track along with "Art Of Madness" and Nothin' on a Spanish television program named Sabado Noche in 1989.
"If You'd Only Believe" is the theme song and finale of "The Jackson Family Honors", TV special, which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, February 1994. The song was sung by The Jackson Family, including a standout performance by Michael Jackson and standouts by celebrity guest performers Celine Dion, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Bruce Hornsby and others. The program was broadcast on NBC three days after the taping.
This song was also performed in concert one year earlier on March 15, 1993, by the Jacksons, composed of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Randy, on the stage of the Grand Théâtre de Genève for The Evening Of The Nations. Jermaine Jackson also performed this song alone, on January 14, 1990 in Atlanta, in tribute to Martin Luther King, during King Week 90 '.
- Another World - recording by Billie Hughes
- The Guiding Light - recording by Billie Hughes
- As the World Turns - recording by Billie Hughes
Other versions
- Billie Hughes recorded a version of this song, appearing in several television programs.
- Randy Crawford recorded a version of "If You'd Only Believe" for her "Through The Eyes Of Love" album, released in 1991.
