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"Evermore" is a song written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice for the musical fantasy film Beauty and the Beast (2017), a live-action remake of Disney's 1991 animated film of the same name. Originally recorded for the film by English actor Dan Stevens, who performs the song in his starring role as the titular Beast, "Evermore" was first released as a single by American singer Josh Groban on March 3, 2017. Stevens' version became available on March 10, 2017 when the film's soundtrack was released online, while Groban's cover is played during the film's closing credits. In the animated film, the Beast barely sings because Menken and original Beauty and the Beast lyricist Howard Ashman had not been able to determine a moment in the film during which it would have been appropriate for the character to perform his own song. Initially, Menken had especially wanted the Beast to perform "If I Can't Love Her", a song he and Rice had written for the character to sing in stage adaptation of the animated film, in the remake, but ultimately decided that an entirely new song that establishes that the Beast has finally learned how to love instead would be more suitable due to the film's three-act structure. 


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Josh Groban

Joshua Winslow "Josh" Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and in 2007, he was charted as the number-one best selling artist in the United States with over 21 million records in the nation. To date, he has sold over 25 million records worldwide and is the top selling classical artist of the 2000s in the US, according to Nielsen SoundScan. more »

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Album Release
"Evermore" by Josh Groban is one of the songs featured in the 2017's American live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic film, "Beauty and the Beast."
Song Theme
The song embodies the feelings of the Beast after he lets Belle go free. It reveals a deep sense of longing and sadness mixed with hope.
Lyrical Direction
"Evermore" was not a part of the original 1991 animated film but was exclusively written for the 2017 version. The lyrics were penned by Tim Rice, whose credits also include "Aladdin" and "The Lion King."
Melody Composition
The music was composed by the award-winning Disney maestro Alan Menken, who composed most of the much-loved Disney songs.
Singer Selection
Despite Dan Stevens (who played the Beast) originally singing this song in the film, a version by Josh Groban was also included on the movie's soundtrack.
Chart Performance
Josh Groban's "Evermore" didn’t chart on the mainstream Billboard Hot 100, but it did peak at No.18 on the Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
Critical Reception
"Evermore" received praise from both critics and audiences. Some even predicted it could follow the path of "Let It Go" from Disney's "Frozen," in becoming a huge pop-cultural phenomenon.
Grammy Nomination
The song was considered worthy enough to receive a nomination for "Best Song Written for Visual Media" at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Personal Connection
Josh Groban claimed to have a personal connection with the song. He mentioned in an interview, "As the new songs were coming in and being performed by the cast members as a Broadway spectacle, I knew I wanted to be a part of some version of it and I'm so glad they invited me to do so."
Music Video
The music video for the song was released in March 2017 and featured Josh Groban performing the song while a montage of scenes from the film played in the background. The video has garnered millions of views on YouTube.

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