Columbia Records, the group recorded it's first record which spawned the singles "If This Is Love" and "Love Has No Pride" (written with Aldo Nova).
The Duo, with their band, toured extensively in europe and went on to record two more CD's for the European Label Music For Nations. Another European Label, Frontiers released the "Best Of" CD "Road To Paradise" and "Real Life" album.
Mangold- from Florida via the fertile entertainment breeding ground of New York’s Long Island--began his career as a pianist/organist with a series of rock bands, including Valhalla, a symphonic rock band that recorded for United Artists. He then did three Columbia albums with keyboard trio American Tears (showcasing his dynamic singing), which evolved into Touch, whose Atlantic Records debut had success at home and especially in Europe and Japan. In the middle I worked with Michael Bolton for quite awhile, and worked on his first two records,” Mark says. “I toured with him in his early stages, as a keyboard player--I was actually in his first video, for a song called “Fool’s Game” (written by Mark and Michael), playing keyboards.” Bolton’s first two albums count no fewer than five Bolton-Mangold compositions. He also worked as a co-writer and co-producer with hitmaker Benny Mardones and as a staff songwriter for CBS Songs and Columbia Picture’s publishing division. He is not one of those writers who has been content to let the others have the hits with his songs.
Notably, all instruments besides drums and keys are played by the amazingly multi-talented Al, who scathes on guitar, bass and keys, too boot, besides being an award-winning singer.
Do You Believe
Drive She Said Lyrics
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I'd never seen a queen on her throne
I always dreamed in our house of blue lights
You would shine by my side
Upon your breast, I know
Your fears untold
And before this flame grows cold
And I burn to go
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in holdin' on
Do you believe in love
Can you believe enough
Like I do
I never wanted to rule your hand
I only needed your understandin'
Dream a dream of blood red skies
Fields of shame, no compromise
So far within I know
Could I really know
You can't touch what you can't hold
In this heart so cold
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in holdin' on
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in holdin' on for dear life
Do you believe in love
Can you believe enough
I believe two hearts can break through
And we're not alone
Deep in you with a part of me
Do you feel like I do
Oh, like I do
You keep it holdin' on
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in holdin' on
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in holdin' on for dear life
Do you believe in love
Do you believe, like I do
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in love
If you believe in me, show me it's true
Do you believe in love
(Do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya)
Like I do
Like I do
Believe in love
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in love
The lyrics to Drive She Said's song "Do You Believe" speak of a longing for an idealized love that transcends physical touch and is pure in its form. The songwriter speaks of a dream of being united with their loved one in a house of blue lights, where they would shine together. This dream is contrasted with the reality of their current relationship, where there are fears and uncertainties that are not voiced. The songwriter questions whether their loved one believes in love as they do, and whether they are willing to hold on to it and fight for it.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks the question, "Do you believe in love?" The songwriter has faith that two hearts can break through any obstacle and that they are not alone in their struggle. The song suggests that love requires not just belief but also action - holding on for dear life and showing that belief in tangible ways. The final lines once again ask for confirmation of the loved one's belief in the songwriter: "If you believe in me, show me it's true."
Overall, the song speaks to the power of love to bring people together and the importance of believing in it, even when the reality of the relationship is not perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
I never wanted sticks and stones
I never wanted material possessions or things that could be used to hurt others, I wanted something much deeper and meaningful.
I'd never seen a queen on her throne
I had never seen someone in power control their own destiny without being pushed around by others.
I always dreamed in our house of blue lights
I always dreamed of living in a magical, fantastical world where anything was possible and dreams could become a reality.
You would shine by my side
I imagined that I would have someone that was special to me, and that they would always be there to support me and shine a light for me in the darkest of times.
Upon your breast, I know
I could feel your emotions and your heart, and I knew that you were a special person in my life that I could always turn to.
Your fears untold
I knew that there were things that you were struggling with, but you were always strong enough to push through, and that's what made you so special to me.
And before this flame grows cold
I knew that things were not always going to be easy, but I was committed to keeping the flame of our love burning strong.
And I burn to go
I was eager to see where our love would take us, and I was always ready to take the next step forward with you by my side.
Do you believe in love
Do you truly believe in the power of love to overcome anything and bring us closer together?
Do you believe in holdin' on
Do you believe in holding on to each other, even when things get tough and life becomes challenging?
Can you believe enough
Do you believe in our love enough to keep pushing forward, even when things seem impossible?
I never wanted to rule your hand
I never wanted to control you or your actions, I just wanted to be there to support you and help you in any way that I could.
I only needed your understandin'
All I needed was for you to understand my feelings and my needs, and to be there for me when I needed someone to talk to.
Dream a dream of blood red skies
I dreamed of a world where things were dramatic and intense, and where we could face any challenge together and come out stronger for it.
Fields of shame, no compromise
I knew that there would be times when we would face difficult situations, but I was committed to facing those challenges head on, no matter what the cost.
So far within I know
I had a deep and intense connection with you, and I knew that our love was something that would flourish and grow over time.
Could I really know
But even with that deep connection, there were times when I wasn't sure if I truly knew and understood everything about you and your feelings.
You can't touch what you can't hold
I knew that there were emotional barriers that we would need to break through in order to truly connect and be close to one another.
In this heart so cold
I knew that there were parts of me that were guarded and closed off, and that it would take a special kind of love to break through those barriers and help me grow.
Do you believe in holdin' on for dear life
Do you believe in fighting for our love, and holding onto each other no matter what happens or what challenges we face?
I believe two hearts can break through
I truly believed that if we continued to fight for our love, we would be able to overcome any obstacle and emerge even stronger.
And we're not alone
I knew that we had each other, and that together we could face any challenge and overcome any obstacle.
Deep in you with a part of me
I was deeply connected to you, and I could feel your emotions and your energy even when we were apart.
Do you feel like I do
Do you feel the same deep connection that I feel, and do you believe in our love as strongly as I do?
You keep it holdin' on
You keep our love strong and alive, and you remind me every day of why we fell in love in the first place.
If you believe in me, show me it's true
I need you to show me that you believe in our love and our future together, and that you are committed to making it work no matter what.
Do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya
Do you truly believe in our love and our future together, and are you willing to fight for it no matter what the cost?
Like I do
I believe in our love more than anything in the world, and I am committed to making it work and overcoming any obstacles that we face.
Believe in love
I believe in the power of love to bring us closer together, to help us overcome any obstacle, and to help us grow as individuals and as a couple.
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ROBERTVANJOVI
En Paz Descanse este Genio: Al Fritsch R.I.P.!
uno d mis cantantes favoritos d todos los tiempos
D.E.P.
Al Rockman
How did he die as I can't find info anywhere
TheMistico66
Oh, my... it's one of the best AOR albums I've ever heard. And one of the best bands. I fell in love in one moment :D
Simon Heat
NO DOUBT!
Terry Flynn
Another band is promise, let the night go on forever, brilliant stuff
diegorocklomás
i recomended listen marcello vestry full album from 2008. is one of the best for me!!
Abhik Mookerji
@Kacper Lasota thanks a lot..
Abhik Mookerji
TheMistico66, same here!
Both of their Albums are the two of the best Melodic rock/Aor Albums of all times!!
I fell in love with This Band when first time I watched the awesome Music Video of 'Think Of Love'!..
But I never found their any other music videos.....
John Haydock
great album..... the title song has echoes of Highway star by Deep purple...... love this album
top secret
Another Pearl in Amber's channels !!! / 👍❗
Never heard about this band and album before ........ 😞 .
And again : Many thanx for your upload and to share this , Amber ! ! !