I Believe In Music

Mac Davis

About I Believe In Music

"I Believe in Music" is a 1970 song written and recorded by Mac Davis and later included on his second album I Believe in Music. Gallery covered it in 1972 as the second of three singles on their Nice to Be with You album as the follow-up release to their title track. Gallery's version of the song reached No. 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the US Cash Box Top 100. It also reached No. 5 in Canada. Mac Davis's original version had been released as a single nearly two years earlier and made a minor dent in the pop charts (US No. 117). His version also reached No. 25 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It later became his signature song and an anthem of the early '70s. 


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2010
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She's young and soft and kind
And she deserves a whole lot better
Than a guitar pickin' drifter
Who never gave a tinkers damn
But if lovin' me is what she really wants
I'm gonna let her and I'll do my best
To try and be the man she thinks I am
She makes these little kitten sounds
And trembles when I love her
Makes me feel so big and strong and mean
Whispers that she cannot wait
To be my baby's mother
She's the only glimpse of God I've ever seen
Her momma should have warned her
Never take up with a poet
'Cause a poet travels rocky roads
In search of truth and light
I'm the only blemish on her virgin soul
She don't even know it and I
Thank the Lord she's lyin' gentle 
By my side tonight

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Mac Davis

Morris Mac Davis (born January 21, 1942) is a country music singer, songwriter, and actor originally from Lubbock, Texas, who has enjoyed much crossover success. His early work writing for Elvis Presley produced multiple number-one hits (including "Memories", "In The Ghetto", and the latently popular "A Little Less Conversation"), and a subsequent solo career in the late 1970s made him a well-known name in pop music. He has starred in his own variety show, a Broadway musical, and various films. more »

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Written by: MAC DAVIS

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
"I Believe in Music" is a song written by Mac Davis. He is known for his talent as a country music singer, songwriter, and actor.
Mac Davis' Original Version
Mac Davis first released the song as part of his 1970 album "Song Painter." This version of the song didn't get much popularity though.
Gallery's Version
The band Gallery, led by former Motown Records producer and songwriter Jim Gold, later specialized in soft rock and recorded a cover version of "I Believe in Music" that became more widely known.
Chart Performance for Gallery
Gallery's version of "I Believe in Music" reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. It also climbed to number six on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Music Theme
The song is often considered a tribute to music itself, with an uplifting message expressing belief in the power of music.
Song Cover
Many artists have covered "I Believe in Music," including B.J. Thomas, Louis Jordan, Donny Hathaway, Liza Minnelli, and Perry Como.
Television Appearance
Mac Davis performed "I Believe in Music" on The Muppet Show television series, which further popularized it.
Album Success
While the song itself had limited recognition in its original release, the album "Song Painter" that it featured in reached number 38 on the Billboard 200.
Music Legacy
The song helped cement Mac Davis' reputation as a gifted songwriter. His other notable contributions include writing hits for Elvis Presley like "In The Ghetto" and "A Little Less Conversation."
Posthumous Recognition
Following Mac Davis' death in 2020, "I Believe in Music" received renewed attention as fans revisited his works and celebrated his musical legacy.

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