# Swanee Soars Back Into The Charts With ‘Believe’ – The Album Australia Is Talking About

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 14 August 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/swanee-soars-back-into-the-charts-with-believe-the-album-australia-is-talking-about/

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Legendary Australian rocker John “Swanee” Swan has stormed back into the national spotlight, with his powerhouse new album Believe crashing into the ARIA Charts in spectacular style:

• ARIA Vinyl Albums: No. 5  
• NSW/ACT Albums: No. 2  
• Australian Artists Albums: No. 4  
• Australian Blues Albums: No. 1  
• Australian Physical Albums: No. 3

Two years in the making, Believe is a soul-stirring, 16-track journey through soul, rock, and rhythm & blues, featuring 15 duets with some of the biggest names in Australian music: **Jimmy Barnes, Alan & Mahalia Barnes, Kevin Borich, Joe Camilleri, Diesel, Dave Gleeson, Colin Hay, Jack Jones, Wendy Matthews, Russell Morris, Ian Moss, Melinda Schneider, and Rick Springfield.**

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From his early days with Fraternity and Feather, through his chart-topping solo hits “If I Were a Carpenter,” “Temporary Heartache,” “Lady, What’s Your Name” and his No. 1 smash with The Party Boys, “He’s Gonna Step On You Again”, **Swanee **has remained one of Australia’s most powerful and respected voices.

Now, with Believe, he’s delivered what many are calling the defining album of his career. The first single — the heartfelt ballad “**Should’ve Never Let You Go**” with **Melinda Schneider** — echoes the timeless class of his earlier hits. Watch the video here:

**INDUSTRY PRAISE**

“Believe is the perfect title for this record, because you believe every word that Swanee sings. He’s one of the greats — and this album shows how loved and respected he is. What a lineup! Everyone brought their A-game.”

— **Jeff Jenkins**, ABC Radio / Rhythms

“A triumphant return for one of Australia’s legendary great singers. Powerful songs by a powerful vocalist… the final track says it all. What a statement!”

— **Gill Robert**, 60-year music industry veteran

“Not just a collection of songs — it’s a celebration of family, friendship, and resilience, affirming Swanee’s place among Australia’s enduring vocal legends.”

**— Don Elford**, music industry veteran

Already embraced by fans, championed by radio, and backed by Australia’s music industry heavyweights, Believe is more than just a comeback — it’s a statement.

**BELIEVE *****in***** the comeback. BELIEVE *****is***** the comeback.**

**[Check out Swanee’s Website here!](https://www.swaneemusic.com/)**

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