CELTIC THUNDER TURN “I’M A BELIEVER” INTO A JOYFUL THROWBACK — THE DUBLIN PERFORMANCE THAT HAS FANS SINGING AND DANCING ALONG

The moment Celtic Thunder launches into “I’m A Believer,” it becomes almost impossible to sit still.

Recorded live in Dublin, their spirited rendition of the classic The Monkees hit brings an irresistible burst of energy to the stage. The familiar melody arrives with a fresh Celtic Thunder touch, while the upbeat arrangement and infectious delivery turn the performance into the kind of musical throwback that instantly puts a smile on your face.

It is pure feel-good entertainment.

As the singers work their way through the beloved song, the performance captures everything that made the original so memorable — the catchy rhythm, the playful spirit and that unmistakable feeling of hearing a song you know within the very first few seconds.

And fans clearly felt the nostalgia.

One YouTube viewer celebrated the trip down memory lane, writing:

“Woo hoo! A song from my era. You guys can sing anything and make it a great performance. Loved it!”

Another praised the group for bringing back memories of the original:

“There are those of a certain generation, who remember the song, the shirts, and the moves, with pleasure. Thanks guys for a wonderful tribute to great memories.”

FROM THE MONKEES TO SMASH MOUTH — A SONG THAT KEPT COMING BACK

The story behind “I’m A Believer” is almost as memorable as the song itself.

Written by Neil Diamond, the track was recorded by The Monkees in 1966, with Micky Dolenz delivering the lead vocals. When it was released, the song became a huge international success, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and remaining there for seven weeks.

Decades later, the song found an entirely new audience.

In 2001, Smash Mouth recorded their own version for the Shrek soundtrack, introducing the instantly recognisable tune to a younger generation. Their cover reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, proving just how much staying power the song had.

CELTIC THUNDER BRINGS THE FUN BACK

And Celtic Thunder’s Dublin performance adds yet another chapter to that story.

Rather than treating the song like a museum piece, the group embraces its playful energy and gives it the kind of lively stage presence that makes you want to join in.

It’s nostalgic without feeling stuck in the past.

The familiar lyrics, the infectious rhythm and the singers’ enthusiasm all come together to create a performance that feels like a celebration of the song’s remarkable journey across generations.

From The Monkees in the 1960s, to Smash Mouth and Shrek in the 2000s, and now Celtic Thunder on stage in Dublin, “I’m A Believer” continues to prove that a great song never really goes away.

Sometimes, it simply finds another generation ready to sing it.

And this time, Celtic Thunder gives everyone another reason to smile, sing along and get up and dance.