"I Still Believe in You" is a song co-written and recorded by American

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singer

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. It was released in June 1992 as the first single from his album '' of the same name''. The song reached the top of the ''

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) chart. It was written by Gill and

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. The song was covered by Jazz artist Warren Hill featuring singer Mitch Malloy in 1993 and English rock band

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on their 1996 CD ''

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'' with Robert Hart on lead vocals. "I Still Believe in You" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 4, 1992.

Content

The narrator apologizes to his romantic partner for being selfish and not spending enough time with her, and vows to make it up to her.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

'' magazine reviewed the song favorably calling it "a pristine ballad embraced by one of country's most finely refined vocalists." She goes on to say that it contains "delivery and production strong enough to pull on the ears of other formats."''

'', July 4, 1992

Music video

The music video was filmed in

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at the Rialto Square Theatre. The video was directed by

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and premiered in mid-1992. It shows Gill singing on stage with a microphone while seated to an empty auditorium. Before the music begins, as Gill is walking into the theater, the sound of paparazzi can be heard in the background. It ends with Vince leaving the theater, his image disappearing before the screen fades to black.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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