Always and Forever
Heatwave
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Always and forever Each moment with you is just like a dream to me That somehow came true And I know tomorrow will still be the same 'Cause' we've got a life of love that won't ever change And every day love me your own special way Melt all my heart away with a smile Take time to tell me you really care And we'll share tomorrow together I'll always love you, forever, forever There'll always be sunshine when I look at you Something I can't explain, just the things that you do And if you get lonely, phone me And take a second to give to me the magic you make And every day love me your own special way Melt all my heart away with a smile Take time to tell me you really care And we'll share tomorrow together I'll always love you, forever, forever
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Written by: RODNEY LYNN TEMPERTON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Always and Forever" is a song by the British band Heatwave. It was written by the band's keyboardist Rod Temperton and produced by Barry Blue.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit in the 1970s, reaching number two on the Billboard R&B chart and peaking at number eighteen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.
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Album Details"Always and Forever" is included in Heatwave's debut album "Too Hot to Handle," which was released in 1976. The album was a massive success, reaching number 11 on the US Billboard 200.
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Song LegacyThe song is one of the band's most popular tracks and remains a classic in the R&B genre. It has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Luther Vandross and Kenny Rogers, further highlighting its enduring appeal.
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Grammy Awards"Always and Forever" earned Heatwave a Grammy Award Nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1978.
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Use in MediaThis song's timeless appeal has led to its inclusion in numerous films and TV shows over the years, including "The Inkwell," "Soul Food," and "House Party."
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Notable CoversIn 1994, R&B singer Luther Vandross covered "Always and Forever," and his version was also a significant hit, topping the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
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Tragic LossDespite the song's enduring success, the band suffered a significant loss when the songwriter Rod Temperton died in 2016 after a brief battle with cancer.
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Distinctive Style"Always and Forever" remains a beloved ballad in the R&B genre and is unique due to its slow, smooth style, differing from the disco trend popular at the time of its release.
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Length of the SongThe single version of "Always and Forever" is slightly more than three minutes long, while the album version of the song is six minutes.
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