Forever and Ever

The Skylarks, Russ Morgan & His Orchestra, Russ Morgan

About Forever and Ever

"Forever and Ever" is a popular song. The English lyrics were written by Malia Rosa in 1948 to the music of a German song, "Fliege mit mir in die Heimat" written by the Austrian songwriter Franz Winkler. It was adopted by the German Luftwaffe as their song during World War II. There were a number of popular recordings in 1949. It was originally recorded by Gracie Fields with Robert Farnon's Orchestra on 23 October 1948 and released on Decca F9031. Her version was subsequently released in the USA on London 362 and it charted briefly in 1949. The song was also recorded by Russ Morgan with vocals by The Skylarks on January 20, 1949 for Decca Records and the song reached the top of the Billboard charts. It was recorded by Perry Como on January 13, 1949 and released as a single that year by RCA Victor Records. The 78rpm version was released with catalog number 20-3347-A, the 45rpm version was released with catalog number 47-2892-A. The flip side was "I Don't See Me in Your Eyes Anymore." The record first hit the Billboard chart on March 19, 1949 and it reached position #2, staying there for 4 weeks. In the United Kingdom, it was released by HMV as a 78rpm version with catalog number BD-1250 in June 1949. The flip side was "A - You're Adorable."Other charted versions in 1949 were by Margaret Whiting (recorded on January 27, 1949, Capitol 15386), and by Dinah Shore with Harry Zimmerman's Orchestra (Columbia 38410) on January 13, 1949. 


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Forever and ever, my heart will be true
Sweetheart, for ever, I'll wait for you
We both made a promise that we'd never part
Let's seal it with a kiss forever, my sweetheart

Let bygones be bygones forever
We'll fall in love once again
So let's tell the world of our new love divine
For ever and ever you'll be mine

Forever and ever, my heart will be true
Sweetheart, for ever, I'll wait for you
We both made a promise that we'd never part
Let's seal it with a kiss forever, my sweetheart

Let bygones be bygones forever
We'll fall in love once again
So let's tell the world of our new love divine
For ever and ever you'll be mine

My heart will be true
I'll wait for you
Let's seal it with a kiss forever, my sweetheart

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Russ Morgan

Russ Morgan (April 29, 1904 – August 7, 1969) was a big band orchestra leader and musical arranger in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1944 he was one of the composers of "You're Nobody til Somebody Loves You" along with Larry Stock and James Cavanaugh. Morgan was the first to record the song. more »

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Written by: Keith D. Sweat, Ali K. Jones, Bernard Belle, Harvey L. Miller, Edward Theodore Riley, Cameron F. Gipp

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10 facts about this song

Song Basic Info
"Forever and More (Ever)" is a classic song performed by Dinah Shore, Margaret Whiting, and Russ Morgan.
Composers and Lyricists
The song was co-written by Alex Kramer and Joan Whitney, who are responsible for several classic hits during the mid-20th century.
Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore was a chart-topping American singer, actress, television personality, and top-rated female American radio personality during the 1940s. Her gravelly, throaty singing style made her a favorite of jazz and popular music fans.
Margaret Whiting
Margaret Whiting was an American popular music and country singer who first gained fame in the 1940s. She recorded the song "Forever and More (Ever)" during her peak artistic period.
Russ Morgan
Russ Morgan was a renowned orchestra leader, arranger, and trombonist. His style was more in tune with the easy-listening genre, also known as light music.
Release and Reception
Despite being performed by these popular artists, "Forever and Ever" didn't reach the iconic status of their other hits such as Shore's "Buttons and Bows" or Whiting's "It Might as Well Be Spring".
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Forever and Ever" talk about a lover's promise to stay forever and always be true, echoing the romantic sentiments prevalent in popular music of the mid-20th century.
Musical Arrangement
The song features a classic big band arrangement, characterized by rich, lush orchestration and lively swing rhythms emblematic of 1940s popular music.
Covers and Renditions
The song has been covered by various other artists since its original release, though none have achieved the same level of commercial success with it.
Significance
Even if "Forever and Ever" isn't as well-known as other hits of Dinah Shore, Margaret Whiting, and Russ Morgan, it remains a testament to their talents and the enduring appeal of mid-20th-century popular music.

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