Doc Pomus - You Better Believe It! (2025) [Hi-Res]

You Better Believe It! is an album within the collection of demo recordings by legendary songwriter Doc Pomus, created in collaboration with Mort Shuman and other musicians. The music offers a unique window into Pomus’ creative process, whose songs defined the sound of early rock ‘n’ roll and the Brill Building era. The tracks, including the titular «You Better Believe It», range from heartfelt ballads to vibrant rock ‘n’ roll melodies, showcasing Pomus’ knack for crafting hits for artists like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and The Drifters. The album is steeped in nostalgia and authenticity, capturing the spirit of the 1950s and 1960s.

Tracklist:
1-1 Doc Pomus - When I First Met Lucille ((Demo)) [2:40]
1-2 Doc Pomus - Here Comes The Blues ((The Musicale Club, Harlem, NY)) [4:27]
1-3 Doc Pomus - Fool All The Time ((Demo)) [1:56]
1-4 Doc Pomus - Moving Day Blues ((Demo)) [2:06]
1-5 Doc Pomus - Big Joe's Blues ((Demo)) [2:03]
1-6 Doc Pomus - Still In Love ((Demo)) [2:28]
1-7 Doc Pomus - Lonely Avenue ((Demo)) [1:09]
1-8 Doc Pomus - Boogie Woogie Country Girl ((Demo)) [1:58]
1-9 Doc Pomus - When Main Street Becomes Park Avenue ((Demo)) [3:03]
1-10 Doc Pomus - "...I Sing In My Sleep" [0:58]
1-11 Doc Pomus - (Wake Up) Miss Rip Van Winkle ((Demo)) [1:20]
1-12 Doc Pomus - You Better Believe It ((Demo)) [3:41]
1-13 Doc Pomus - "...There's Always Ideas Deep Inside" [0:38]
1-14 Doc Pomus - I'll Treat You Like A Woman ((Demo)) [2:26]
1-15 Doc Pomus - If I Should Fail ((Demo)) [2:39]
1-16 Doc Pomus - Just Another Memory ((Demo)) [2:38]
1-17 Doc Pomus - No One ((Demo)) [1:45]
1-18 Doc Pomus - "...I'm Only Doc Pomus When It's A Hit" [0:27]
1-19 Doc Pomus - Bye Baby Bye ((The Musicale Club, Harlem, NY)) [2:21]