The Magic of Believing

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The Magic of Believing
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Studio album by
ReleasedJune 1968
Recorded1968
StudioScepter Studios, New York City
Genre Gospel
Label Scepter Records
Dionne Warwick featuring The Drinkard Singers chronology
Dionne Warwick in Valley of the Dolls
(1968)
The Magic of Believing
(1968)
Promises, Promises
(1968)
Professional ratings
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Billboard positive [2]

The Magic of Believing is the tenth studio album by American singer Dionne Warwick. It was released in 1968 on Scepter Records special for Easter. The singer recorded this album entirely in the genre of gospel music. [3]

Contents

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Battle Hymn of the Republic"Traditional; arranged by Dionne Warwick3:09
2."Somebody Bigger Than You and I" Johnny Lange, Hy Heath, Sonny Burke 3:37
3."Jesus Will" James Cleveland 3:04
4."Old Landmark"Traditional; arranged by Dionne Warwick2:48
5."The Magic of Believing"Norman Monath, Raymond Leveen2:32
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6."Blessed Be the Name of the Lord"Traditional; arranged by Cissy Houston 2:48
7."Grace"James Cleveland; arranged by Roberta Martin3:20
8."Steal Away"Traditional; arranged by Dionne Warwick2:35
9."In the Garden" C. Austin Miles 3:07
10."Who Do You Think It Was"Traditional; arranged by Ann Moss1:49

Charts

Chart (1968)Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [4] 49

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References

  1. Dionne Warwick — The Magic of Believing at AllMusic
  2. "Album Reviews". Billboard . July 13, 1968. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  3. "Dionne Weaves Magic Blues Spell at Apollo". Billboard . March 23, 1968. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  4. "Dionne Warwick Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2020.