I'm a Believer
The Monkees
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I thought love was only true in fairy tales Meant for someone else but not for me Love was out to get me That's the way it seemed Disappointment haunted all of my dreams Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer Not a trace of doubt in my mind I'm in love I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried I thought love was more or less a giving thing Seems the more I gave the less I got What's the use in tryin' All you get is pain? When I needed sunshine, I got rain Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer Not a trace of doubt in my mind I'm in love I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried Oh Oh, love was out to get me Now, that's the way it seemed Disappointment haunted all of my dreams Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer Not a trace of doubt in my mind I'm in love I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried Yes, I saw her face, now I'm a believer Not a trace of doubt in my mind Said, I'm a believer, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (I'm a believer) Said, I'm a believer, yeah (I'm a believer) I said, I'm a believer, yeah (I'm a believer)
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Written by: Neil Diamond
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"I'm a Believer" was penned by the esteemed songwriter Neil Diamond.
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Chart PerformanceThe Monkees' rendition of "I'm a Believer" reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966 and stayed there for seven weeks.
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Popular Culture ReferencesThis song gained new popularity in the 21st century after featuring prominently in the Shrek movie franchise.
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The Monkees VersionWhen The Monkees played "I'm a Believer," the band's drummer Micky Dolenz sang lead vocals.
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Record Sales"I'm a Believer" was The Monkees' best-selling single, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide.
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Awards and AccoladesThe song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "I'm a Believer" has been covered by numerous artists, including Smash Mouth, Eddie Murphy, part of the movie Shrek’s original soundtrack, and Neil Diamond himself.
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Neil Diamond PerformanceDespite being the songwriter, Neil Diamond's rendition was not the original or the most popular. However, Diamond frequently includes it in his live performances.
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Song InspirationAlthough not expressly confirmed by Neil Diamond, some speculate the song's upbeat, infectious melody aligns with Diamond's personal perspective on love and commitment.
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Music Industry ImpactThe success of "I'm a Believer" contributed significantly to the Monkees' influence and popularity in the late 1960s. It also helped establish Neil Diamond as a prolific songwriter in mainstream pop culture.
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