Make You A Believer

Hey there, Zoo Freaks, it’s your hippie DJs from The Zoo Crew spinning the righteous vibes of “Make You A Believer” by Sass Jordan from her killer 1992 album Racine! This tune’s got that raw, soulful energy, and there’s some cool trivia to share. In a 2023 Songfacts interview, Sass revealed the song practically “downloaded” to her, flowing out without much thought, like it came from her subconscious or some higher realm. She said it’s all about believing in yourself, a message that hits hard and lifts you up. That’s the kind of magic we love at THE ZOO!

Another rad tidbit comes from the release of Live in New York Ninety-Four, a live album dropped in 2023, capturing Sass and her band, including a young Taylor Hawkins on drums, tearing it up at South Street Seaport during the 1994 Rats tour. Sass shared on Facebook that this live version of “Make You A Believer” was the one that truly made *her* a believer, cranking the song’s self-empowerment vibe to eleven. She hoped it’d inspire fans the same way, and Zoo Freaks, we’re feeling that spark! The album’s vinyl even includes never-before-seen photos from Sass’s personal stash, with only 250 colored copies for die-hard collectors.

Let’s dive into how Sass Jordan kicked off her rockin’ journey. Born in Birmingham, England, in 1962 to a French literature professor and a former ballerina, Sass moved to Montreal at age three when her dad took a job at Concordia University. Music was her calling early on, and by the mid-80s, she was gigging around Montreal. Her big break came in 1986 when she lent her powerhouse vocals to the band Bündock for their album Mauve. Two years later, she dropped her debut solo album, Tell Somebody, snagging the 1989 Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist. That win paved the way for Racine, which exploded with hits like “Make You A Believer” and sold over 450,000 copies worldwide, cementing her as a rock force.

Keep up with Sass on her official website, where you can catch tour dates and new releases. She’s active on Facebook, sharing tour updates and throwback pics, and on Instagram, where she posts about her music and her Kick-Ass Sass wine line. On X, she chats with fans and drops news about gigs. Zoo Freaks looking for community can join the Sass Jordan Fan Club on Facebook, a spot for fans to swap stories and celebrate her music. So crank up “Make You A Believer,” and let’s keep the good vibes flowing!