Longer
Dan Fogelberg
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Longer than ther've been fishes in the ocean Higher than any bird ever flew Longer than there've been stars up in the heavens I've been in love with you Stronger than any mountain cathedral Truer than any tree ever grew Deeper than any forest primeval I am in love with you I'll bring fire in the winters' You'll send showers in the springs We'll fly through the falls and summers with love on our wings Through the years as the fire starts to mellow Burning lines in the book of our lives Though the binding cracks And the pages start to yellow I'll be in love with you I'll be in love with you Longer than ther've been fishes in the ocean Higher than any bird ever flew Longer than there've been stars up in the heavens I've been in love with you I am in love with you
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Written by: Dan Fogelberg
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Longer" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. It was featured on his 1979 album "Phoenix" and was released as a single in 1979.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1980. It also topped the Billboard adult contemporary chart, becoming Fogelberg's first No. 1 hit on that list.
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Song InspirationFogelberg reportedly wrote "Longer" while on vacation in Maui, inspired by the spectacular sunrises and natural beauty of the island.
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Song DurationInterestingly, despite its name, "Longer" is not a particularly lengthy song - it runs for just 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Popular Wedding SongBecause of its romantic lyrics and gentle melody, "Longer" has been a popular choice for weddings and anniversary celebrations.
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Acoustic CompositionThe song features 'flint hill special' banjo, Dobro resonator guitar, lap steel guitar, and fiddle, giving it a unique folk feel. Fogelberg himself often introduced "Longer" at his concerts as a song that he wrote on a $60 guitar while on the beach.
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Airplay in Space"Longer" has the distinction of being one of the wake-up songs played for astronauts on the Space Shuttle Columbia during its STS-3 mission in 1982.
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Star-Studded BackupIn the studio recording of the song, flugelhorn fills and a solo were performed by famous trumpeter Chuck Findley.
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Not a Love Song InitiallyDespite its overtones of enduring love, Fogelberg reportedly did not originally conceive "Longer" as a love song. Instead, it was a reflection of his overwhelming awe of nature.
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Grammy Nominated"Longer" was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1981 but it did not win.
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A Hot Adult Contemporary TrackThe song ended up as the 14th biggest hit of 1980 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, where it peaked at number 1.
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Cover Versions"Longer" has been covered by many artists over the years, including country singer Bill Anderson and Christian music artist Scott Wesley Brown.
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