This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)

Natalie Cole

About This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)

"This Will Be" is a song written by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, and performed by American singer Natalie Cole. Often appended with "(An Everlasting Love)" but not released as such, this was Natalie Cole's debut single released in April 1975 and one of her biggest hits, becoming a number-one R&B and number-six pop smash in the United States and also reaching the UK Top 40. Cole won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, a category that had previously been dominated by Aretha Franklin. It would also help her win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Cole had been turned down by every label she approached, but finally gained the interest of Larkin Arnold, who at the time was the executive of Capitol Records, through demos produced by Jackson and Yancy. The two wrote the song at the end of sessions for Arnold, just as he and Cole were about to leave town. 


Year:
1988
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This will be
An everlasting love
This will be
The one I've waited for
This will be
The first time anyone has loved me, oh oh oh

I'm so glad
He found in time
And I'm so glad that
He rectified my mind
This will be
An everlasting love for me, whoa, ho

Loving you
Is some kind of wonderful
Because you've shown me
Just how much you care
You've given me the thrill of a lifetime
And made me believe you've got more thrills to spare, oh

This will be
And everlasting love, oh, yes, it will now

You've brought a lot of sunshine into my life
You've filled me with happiness I never knew
You gave me more joy than I ever dreamed of
And no one, no one can take the place of you

This will be you and me, yes, siree, eternally
Huggin' and squeezin' and kissin' and pleasin' 
Together forever through rain or whatever
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, you and me
So long as I'm livin' true love I'll be givin', to you I'll be servin'
'Cause you're so deservin'

Hey, you're so deservin'
You're so deservin', yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The love, the love, the love, the love, the love, the love
Love, love, love, love
The love, the love, the love, the love, the love, the love, love, love
From now on, from now on, from now on, from now on
From now on, from now on, from now on, from now on
From now on, from now on, from now on, from now on

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Natalie Cole

Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and performer. The daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, Cole rose to musical success in the mid-1970s as a R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)", "Inseparable" and "Our Love". After a period of failing sales and performances due to a heavy drug addiction, Cole reemerged as a pop artist with the 1987 album, Everlasting, and her cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac". In the 1990s, she re-recorded standards by her father, resulting in her biggest success, Unforgettable... with Love, which sold over seven million copies and also won Cole numerous Grammy Awards. She has sold over 30 million records worldwide.</ref> more »

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Written by: Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy

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12 facts about this song

Origin of Song
"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" is a song by American singer Natalie Cole. The song was released in 1975.
Composer and Lyricist
The song was written by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, who also contributed to the production of the song.
Debut Album
"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" was featured on Natalie Cole's debut studio album, "Inseparable," thereby contributing to her initial breakthrough in the music industry.
Genre and Style
The track is recognized for its upbeat tempo and is categorized under the R&B and soul genres. It is also identified with the energy and style of classic Motown songs from the 1960s.
Commercial Success
"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" achieved great commercial success. It peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Soul Singles chart.
Grammy Awards
Natalie Cole won two Grammy Awards in 1976 because of this song, namely, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best New Artist.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists like Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and Natalie's daughter, Natalie Cole.
In Popular Culture
The song has been used in various films and commercials. Most notably, it was used in advertisements for eHarmony, a popular online dating website.
Permanence
In spite of being released over four decades ago, the song remains popular today and is often played at weddings and other celebratory events.
Tribute to Natalie Cole
After Natalie Cole's death in 2015, the song was played in memoriam at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, indicating its significant role in her career and legacy.
Connection to Church
The song's co-writers, Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, were originally associated with the church before moving into R&B music, which potentially influenced the joyful tone of the song.
Influence on Later Artists
The song's success and style have been credited with paving the way for other successful female R&B artists like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

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