Do You Believe in Us

"Do You Believe in Us" (Spanish: Cree En Nuestro Amor) is a song recorded by Cuban recording artist Jon Secada for his debut self-titled studio album and for his debut Spanish-language album Otro Día Más Sin Verte (1992). It was released in late 1992 as the third single from his Spanish-language album. The English version peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart, while the Spanish version peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. The song was also successful in Canada, reaching number three and topping the Adult Contemporary chart for one week. It was composed by Secada, Miguel Morejon, and Joseph Stefano, while Emilio Estefan Jr. produced the piece.

"Do You Believe in Us"
Single by Jon Secada
from the album Jon Secada & Otro Día Más Sin Verte
Released1992
FormatCD single
Recorded1992
GenreLatin pop
Length4:03
LabelEMI Latin
Songwriter(s)Joseph Stefano, Jon Secada, Miguel Morejon
Producer(s)Emilio Estefan Jr.
Jon Secada singles chronology
"Angel"
(1992)		 "Do You Believe in Us"
(1992)		 "Sentir"
(1993)

Production and success

Jon Secada was the backup vocalist for Cuban singer Gloria Estefan in 1989.[1] Secada became close friends with Gloria and her husband, Emilio Estefan Jr., who helped guide Secada into the music business.[1] Secada released his self-titled debut album in 1992 with SBK Records.[1] The recording made up of English-language compositions and two Spanish-language tracks. It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of three million copies.[2] Secada, with the help from Emilio, decided to release an all Spanish-language album. During the recording sessions, Secada confirmed that Gloria helped translate his English-language recordings into Spanish.[3] He said that she told him to record songs that he would be comfortably fine with singing throughout his career as a singer. She also told them not to "translate everything literally" but to "keep the same theme of the song in play."[3]

"Cree En Nuestro Amor" was released as the third single from his Spanish album on August 15, 1992,[4] also peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks on February 27, 1993.[5]

Credits and personnel

Credits are taken from the album's liner notes.[6]

  • Jon Secada — vocals, composer
  • Miguel Morejon — composer
  • Joseph Stefano — composer
  • Emilio Estefan Jr. — producer

Charts

References
  1. Novas 2007, p. 297.
  2. "American album certifications – Secada, Jon – Jon Secada". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  3. Secada 2014, p. 31.
  4. Lannert, John (15 Aug 1992). "Coyote On the Prowl For Record Deal; Canaveral Comes to PBS; Pino to TH". Billboard. Billboard (104): 33. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  5. "Jon Secada Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  6. Secada, Jon (1992). Otro Día Más Sin Verte (Compact disc). EMI Latin. 0077778064640.
  7. "Australian-charts.com – Jon Secada – Do You Believe in Us". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  8. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1876." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  9. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 1873." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  10. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 47. 21 November 1992. p. 23. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  11. "Offiziellecharts.de – Jon Secada – Do You Believe in Us". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  12. "Charts.nz – Jon Secada – Do You Believe in Us". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  13. "Notowanie nr574" (in Polish). LP3. 12 February 1993. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  14. "Swedishcharts.com – Jon Secada – Do You Believe in Us". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  16. "Jon Secada Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  17. "Jon Secada Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  18. "Jon Secada Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  19. "Jon Secada Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  20. "The RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1992" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 56 no. 25. 19 December 2019. p. 8. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  21. "The RPM Top 100 Adult Contemporary tracks of 1992". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  22. "Billboard Top 100 – 1993". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved 15 April 2019.

Bibliography
  • Secada, Jon (2014). A New Day: A Memoir. Penguin Books. ISBN 0698154487.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Ramírez, Carlos Bolívar (2001). La balada: mensaje universal. Lito Cóndor. ISBN 9583326844.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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