24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. "When You Believe" is a song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature The Prince of Egypt. [6] Additionally, they sang the song live at the 71st Annual Academy Awards on March 21, 1999. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. After completing the song, both singers exit the auditorium together as in the first video, simulating two friends enjoying time with each other. In an interview for Chicago Music Magazine, Chloë Agnew described the lyrics of the song as "really incredible". [8] "When You Believe" is a slow tempo ballad, which incorporates pop and contemporary R&B genres. 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Many nights we prayed With no proof anyone could hear In our hearts a hope for a song We barely understood Now we are not afraid Although we know there's much to fear We were moving mountains Long before we knew we could, whoa, yes There can be miracles When you believe Though hope is frail Its hard to kill Who knows what miracles You can achieve When you believe somehow you will You will when you believe … It achieved better charting throughout Europe and other nations, reaching number one in Hungary, peaking within the top five in Belgium, France, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. "[5] In an interview with Ebony, Houston spoke about her relationship with Carey: I enjoyed working with her very much. However, only the winner's version of the song and video was released. The first and most commonly seen video was filmed at Brooklyn Academy of Music performing arts center. [132] The single was available to download from midnight after the result of the show on December 15, 2007, and a CD was rush-released mid-week, on December 19, 2007. [40] The song peaked at number two in Sweden and Switzerland, spending 20 and 24 weeks on the singles charts, respectively. [135] It stayed at number one for three weeks until it fell down to number five on its fourth week and then fell another ten places to number fifteen in its fifth week. [39] It was certified platinum by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and spent 15 weeks on the chart. [5], The song is set in common time. Before the performance, Carey walked down the stage in a white top and jeans, while choreographer Debbie Allen led the background singers. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. [1] A pop single version of "When You Believe", with additional music and lyrics by writer-producer Kenneth Edmonds, was also recorded for the film by American singers Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the film's end credits and its soundtrack album. When You Believe is a signature song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature The Prince of Egypt. [41][42] The IFPI certified the song platinum in Sweden and gold in Switzerland. It was written and composed by Hans Zimmer and Stephen Schwartz. ", "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 - 2007", "British single certifications – Leon Jackson – When You Believe", High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin'), Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be), Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song, Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), All I Want for Christmas Is You (SuperFestive! This version was then released as a single on June 30, 2020. [4] The video begins with Houston entering a small arena as she begins to sing the song's first verse. Though hope is frail. Its hard to kill (It's hard to kill) Who knows what miracles. Sheet music is available for Piano, Voice, Guitar and 11 others with 13 scorings and 2 notations in 16 genres. We barely understood. Browse our 20 arrangements of "When You Believe." [119] MTV News commented that Glover "positively slay[ed]" the song. 20 years after and I still cry EVERY TIME I hear this. [Verse 1] Many nights we pray. [27], The song performed moderately in Australia, where it entered at number 25 on the ARIA Singles Chart during the week of December 6, 1998. Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for When You Believe by Stephen Schwartz arranged by yyamusic for Violin, Cello, Viola (String Quartet) Carey's verse is set in the same key, but the song changes to E major for her chorus. "When You Believe". [16] Henrik Bæk from Gaffa called it a "beautiful ballad". They continue singing the song together, standing side by side and holding hands. Nico - Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston - When You Believe", "The voice from the Belz; A Belz Chasid from Brooklyn's life changed forever when the CEO of the classical arm of Universal Records stumbled across his Youtube video,", https://www.playbill.com/article/cynthia-erivo-and-shoshana-bean-sing-on-newly-released-single-from-saturday-night-seder, "Leon set for No.1 despite "reporting issues, "Leon clinches Christmas number one spot", "The Top 10 biggest selling X Factor debut singles and albums revealed! He called the song's religious aspect "insipid" and felt its inspirational message felt forced and generic. [32] Due to strong single sales, the song entered the Finnish Singles Chart at number 10, however, it only spent one week in the chart. She's a smart lady. "When You Believe" was recorded by The X Factor winner Leon Jackson in December 2007, with slightly altered lyrics in the second verse, removing some religious overtones within the song. "[49] Houston entered the arena, performing her verse, followed by Carey. - 12.2. [13] Daily Record said it is "epic". [34] After spending 20 weeks fluctuating in the singles chart, it was certified silver by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP). "When You Believe". 1 Timothy 4:10. [38], In Norway, "When You Believe" entered at number three on the VG-lista chart and peaked at number two, spending three consecutive weeks at the position. [35] In Germany, it peaked at number eight on the German Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie, denoting shipments of over 250,000 units. We barely understood. [48] Before the performance, they were due to rehearse together a few days before their scheduled appearance. Glover's performance was met with praise from the show's judges and it was generally considered the best performance of the night. [4] This song became one of the many reasons that both singers were so interested in the project. Schwartz's original version was titled "When You Believe", while Edmonds' enhanced version was titled "The Prince of Egypt (When You Believe)". ‘When You Believe’ is a 1998 duet between Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the DreamWorks Animation film ‘The Prince of Egypt’ ‘When You Believe’ is a 1998 duet between Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the DreamWorks Animation film ‘The Prince of Egypt’ The song’s message is that when you believe in … [20], The song performed moderately in the United States, despite a performance of The Oprah Winfrey Show and the 71st annual Academy Awards. [47], The song's alternate video features a similar synopsis, where Houston begins singing the song on a large stone altar in the middle of an auditorium. In our hearts a hopeful song. After she was removed from the stage, a new date was chosen for the rehearsal, one that would accommodate both Houston and Carey. The song ended 2007 as the year's fourth biggest-selling single in the UK and remained number one into 2008. When You Believe. This version of the song was produced by Hans Zimmer, who composed the score for the film. While media speculation grew as the film's release date drew near, both singers maintained that they had become close friends, and had only the most positive things to say about each other.[4]. Mariah Carey Lyrics. The song was co-written by Stephen Schwartz and Kenneth Edmonds, who also produced the song. He felt that because the additions Babyface added to the song were not featured in the actual film version, he did not deserve writing credits. [16] He gave it a C-, and wrote "[the song has] so much sap, maple trees will be jealous." [134] According to The Official Charts Company, the song has sold 506,000 copies in the UK as of December 2012. [45] As of 2010, sales of the song in the UK are estimated at 260,000 units. 16, February 08 1999", "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1998 Singles", "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank ('When You Believe')", "Mariah Carey Official Top 20 Best Selling Singles in the UK", "NEWSMAKERS: Hollywood Invades the Grammys", "Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston - When You Believe (CD) at Discogs", "Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey - When You Believe (CD) at Discogs", Australian-charts.com – Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston – When You Believe", Austriancharts.at – Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston – When You Believe", Ultratop.be – Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston – When You Believe", Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston: When You Believe", Lescharts.com – Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston – When You Believe", Offiziellecharts.de – Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston – When You Believe", "Íslenski Listinn NR. With no proof anyone could hear. Now, we … The Withered Fig Tree … 23 “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. Whitney Houston Lyrics. [19] The Washington Times described it as a "bombastic" duet. 14, January 25, 1999", "Top Singles - Volume 68, No. Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta. I can't talk about it—just listen to it.[6]. In 2011, the first season winner of The X Factor, Melanie Amaro covered this song during the live performance. I think a lot of people have found strength and hope in the lyrics. When You Believe Lyrics. For the video, Carey and Houston both donned similar low-cut black gowns, while Carey sported a long straight hairstyle, and Houston a pixie cut. There can be miracles when you believe Though hope is frail, it’s hard to kill Who knows what miracles you can achieve? For the Oscar ceremony, Houston and Carey wore matching white gowns, symbolizing "humbleness and simplicity. It's sort of a message song. Prior to their performance of the song that night, Schwartz left Babyface's name off the nomination submission sheet. [120] Nicki Minaj exclaimed at the end of the performance that "And that is how you do a Mariah Carey/Whitney Houston song". [28] It remained on the chart for 14 weeks, spending its last week on the chart at number 50; it was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting shipments of over 35,000 units. —Carey, on working with Houston in the studio, during an interview with Vibe. The video features both singers, and begins with Houston and Carey performing in a large auditorium, giving the illusion of a concert. [9] The song's key changes again in the last chorus, to F-sharp major. We had never talked and never sang together before. American Belz Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer covered the song, in his album The Perfect Dream, released in 2019. 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, … What can I say? Her boastful performance was not taken well by the directors, who called it "inappropriate and unnerving". [31] During the week of December 5, 1998, "When You Believe" entered the Dutch Top 40 at number fifty-four. 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Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! [3], When Carey compiled her first compilation effort, #1's, "When You Believe" was included in the track listing. [17] Irish Independent wrote that it is "a devout duet". It’s really so special. [6], While the pair continued to express their positive feelings for one another, tabloids began writing the opposite. 309 Vikuna 5.2. 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[3] Houston, on the other hand, was introduced to the project through Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, with whom she had been collaborating on her album, My Love Is Your Love. Towards the end of the video, clips of the film are projected onto a large screen at the concert, while they belt out the final verse. [48], The next night, after they began the rehearsal, both singers had trouble performing the film version of the song. Prior to their performance at the Academy Awards, they sang it on November 26, 1998, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, promoting the song, as well as both their albums. "When You Believe" is described as a big ballad, with meaningful and inspirational lyrics, describing the ability each person has to achieve miracles when they reach out to God and believe. [26] It was present on the chart for a total of ten weeks. A-shi-ra, a-shi-ra, A-shi-ra. [4] During the development of All That Glitters (a film Carey was working on at the time, later known as Glitter), she had been introduced to DreamWorks co-owner Jeffrey Katzenberg, who asked her if she would record the song "When You Believe" for the soundtrack of the animated film The Prince of Egypt. It peaked at number 15 on the Hot 100 and number three on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart. It is featured during the scene in which Moses leads his people out of Egypt towards the Red Sea, and eventually freedom, while they sing this. As she finishes her part, Carey appears on the stage as well, performing the second verse and chorus. The video ends as the room is illuminated, and the two singers are joined by a large choir. Mariah and I got along very great. Nevertheless, the main characters realize that although the times may be difficult, their faith should remain strong. When you believe, somehow you will You will when you believe [Verse 3: Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston] They don’t always happen when you ask And it’s easy to give in to your fears But when you’re blinded by your pain [48] As they began the performance, Carey forgot the lyrics and stopped, as Uhley began singing in a "theatricality and gusto". In our hearts a hopeful song we barely … ‘When You Believe’ is a 1998 duet between Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the DreamWorks Animation film ‘The Prince of Egypt’. [29] In New Zealand, it peaked at number eight on the singles chart, and spent nine weeks fluctuating in the singles chart. When You Believe Lyrics. 's Pounding Vocal) - 9:43. [8] His version was considered more "commercial" and would make the song "help sell the movie". The Prince of Egypt is an adaptation of the Biblical story of the Exodus. The opposite we just had a chance for camaraderie, singer-to-singer, artist-to-artist, that of... 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