Forever in Blue Jeans
Neil Diamond
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Money talks But it don't sing and dance And it don't walk And long as I can have you here with me I'd much rather be Forever in blue jeans Honey's sweet But it ain't nothin' next to baby's treat And if you pardon me I'd like to say We'll do okay Forever in blue jeans Maybe tonight Maybe tonight, you and I All alone by the fire Nothing around But the sound of my heart And your sighs Money talks But it don't sing and dance And it don't walk And long as I can have you here with me I'd much rather be Forever in blue jeans, babe
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Written by: Richard Winchell Bennett, Neil Diamond
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Forever in Blue Jeans" was released in November 1978 by Neil Diamond. It was the third single on the album "You Don't Bring Me Flowers."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent twelve weeks in total on the chart.
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Song DurationThe running time of the song is 3:39 minutes.
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Co-written SongNeil Diamond co-wrote "Forever in Blue Jeans" with his frequent collaborator at the time, Richard Bennett.
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GenreNeil Diamond's "Forever in Blue Jeans" is a song categorized under soft rock and pop.
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Inspirational MeaningThe song's lyrics suggest that the simple things are the best in life, exemplified by the lyric "money talks, but it can't sing and dance and it can't walk."
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Regular PerformancesDiamond frequently performed this song in his live concerts where it was well-received by audiences.
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Television AppearancesThe song has been featured in several television shows, including the popular American sitcom "Modern Family."
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Cover Versions"Forever in Blue Jeans" has been covered by several artists, including country singer Rex Allen Jr. and rock artist Chris Isaak.
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TV CommercialThe song has been used in a commercial for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, a network of health insurance companies.
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Diamond’s OpinionIn several interviews, Neil Diamond has expressed his love for this song and stated it’s always fun to perform.
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Song AwardsDespite its success, the song did not win or was nominated for any major music awards.
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Track PopularityIt’s considered one of the most popular and enduring tracks from Diamond's repertoire, despite not being one of his highest-charting songs.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was released as a 7" vinyl single by Columbia Records in 1979.
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Song InterpretationThe song highlights the joys of simple, yet meaningful, pleasures in life, as represented by 'blue jeans'.
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