Always and Forever

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About Always and Forever

"Always and Forever" is an R&B song written by Rod Temperton and produced by Barry Blue. It was first recorded by the British-based multinational funk-disco band Heatwave in 1976. Released as a single on December 3, 1977, the song is included on Heatwave's debut album Too Hot to Handle (1976) and has been covered by numerous artists, becoming something of a standard. The song reached number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in March 1978 after peaking at number two on the US Billboard R&B chart, the band's highest showing on that tally. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA on September 6, 2001. In the UK, the songs "Too Hot to Handle" and "The Groove Line" were released before a double A-sided "Always and Forever" / "Mind Blowing Decisions" was issued in November 1978. This became the band's second top ten on the UK Singles Chart when it spent two weeks at number 9 in December of that year. 


Year:
1976
6:18
69 
#39

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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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Heatwave

Heatwave was an international funk/disco musical band featuring Americans Johnnie Wilder, Jr. and Keith Wilder (vocals) of Dayton, Ohio, Englishman Rod Temperton (keyboards), Swiss Mario Mantese (bass), Czechoslovak Ernest "Bilbo" Berger (drums), Jamaican Eric Johns (guitar) and Briton Roy Carter (guitar). more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
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.
Song Legacy
The 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.
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.
Use in Media
This 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."
Notable Covers
In 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.
Tragic Loss
Despite 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.
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.
Length of the Song
The 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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