Everlasting Love
Howard Jones
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He wasn't looking for a pretty face She wasn't searching for the latest style He didn't want someone who walked straight off the TV She needed someone with an interior smile She wasn't looking for a cuddle in the back seat He wasn't looking for a five minute thrill She wasn't thinking of tomorrow or of next week This vacancy he meant to permanently fill I need an everlasting love I need a friend and a lover divine An everlasting precious love Wait for it, wait for it, give it some time Back in the world of disposable emotion In the climate of temporary dreams He wasn't looking for a notch on his bedpost A love to push, pull and burst at the seams I need an everlasting love I need a friend and a lover divine An everlasting precious love Wait for it, wait for it, give it some time This is love worth waiting for Something special, something pure I need an everlasting love I need a friend and a lover divine An everlasting precious love Wait for it, wait for it, give it some time Wait for it, wait for it, give it some time This is love worth waiting for Bitterness will die for sure Something special, something pure This is love worth waiting for This is love worth waiting for Bitterness will die for sure Something special, something pure This is love worth waiting for I need an everlasting love I need a friend and a lover divine An everlasting precious love Wait for it, wait for it, give it some time I need an everlasting love I need a friend and a lover divine An everlasting precious love Wait for it, wait for it, give it some time I need an everlasting love I need a friend and a lover divine An everlasting precious love Wait for it, wait for it, give it some time I need an everlasting love I need a friend and a lover divine An everlasting precious love
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13 facts about this song
Genre Description"Everlasting Love" is a Pop and Synthpop song, a genre that uses a synthesizer as a dominant musical instrument.
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Album Release"Everlasting Love" by Howard Jones is from his second studio album, "Dream into Action", which was released in 1985.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge success, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Everlasting Love" portrays the story of a cat who falls in love with a dog. Howard Jones features in the video as a veterinarian.
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Song Length"Everlasting Love" runs for a total of 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Howard Jones himself and the lyrics take a profound approach to the concept of eternal love.
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Cover VersionsDespite the popularity of Howard Jones' version, "Everlasting Love" has also been covered by several other artists including U2 and Sandra.
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Live PerformancesHoward Jones often includes "Everlasting Love" in his live performances and it's always warmly received by audiences.
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Re-releaseIn 1996, Howard Jones re-recorded the track with producer Tom Frederis as a ballad for his album "Live and Acoustic at the The Bitter End, New York City".
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Cultural Impact"Everlasting Love" asserts its importance by remaining a favorite among his fans and continues to be a staple on various '80s pop and adult contemporary radio stations around the world.
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Lyrical MeaningThe song expresses the theme of enduring love that remains firm in the face of challenges and over time. It carries the central message about the importance of love and its eternal existence.
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Record Label"Everlasting Love" was published by the record label wea, Elektra & WEA International Inc.
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Music FormatThe song was originally released in Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM format in the UK.
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