Always and Forever (Heatwave song)
"Always and Forever" | ||||
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Single by Heatwave | ||||
from the album Too Hot to Handle | ||||
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Released | December 3, 1977 | |||
Recorded | 1976 | |||
Genre | R&B, soul | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Rod Temperton | |||
Producer(s) | Barry Blue | |||
Heatwave singles chronology | ||||
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"Always and Forever" is an
The song reached number 18 on the US
Heatwave version
After the international success of Heatwave's disco single "
In the late 1970s through to the 1980s, it was a popular "slow dance" song at high school proms, weddings, particularly in inner-city areas with a high minority population. The song was also played during the slow dance scene in the movie
In the liner notes to Heatwave's 1996 compilation album, The Best of Heatwave: Always and Forever, music writer and former Billboard contributor Brian Chin notes that Wilder
says that it was right around the time of the single release of "Always and Forever" that he knew Heatwave's music would stand the test of time. This pop standard is emblematic of the Heatwave fusion of influences - R&B, teen romance, and both European and American flavors of pop.[3]
AllMusic reviewer Craig Lytle states that the song "was and continues to be an ageless piece. Johnnie Wilder's vocal exhibition throughout the vamp is breathtaking."[4]
In 2009, Essence magazine included the song in their list of the "25 Best Slow Jams of All Time".[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Luther Vandross version
"Always and Forever" | ||||
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Single by Luther Vandross | ||||
from the album Songs | ||||
Released | November 8, 1994 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:53 | |||
Label | Epic Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Rod Temperton | |||
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Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Always and Forever (Live)" on YouTube |
American
Critical reception
Track listing
- US, UK - CD single
- "Always and Forever" (Radio Edit) - 4:00
- "Searching" - 8:02
- "The Glow of Love" - 6:11
- "Always and Forever" (Live) - 5:03
Charts
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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Canada Top Singles (RPM)[19] | 74 |
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[20] | 41 |
Scotland (OCC)[21] | 28 |
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US Billboard Hot 100[23][24] | 58 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[25] | 37 |
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[26] | 16 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[27] | 25 |
Other significant cover versions
Among many artists who have recorded versions of "Always and Forever" is the American R&B vocal group Whistle, who released their single in 1990 from their album of the same name. Their version of the song peaked at number nine on the Billboard R&B chart and number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.[28]
American pop singer Johnny Mathis recorded the song for his 2008 compilation album, A Night to Remember.
References
- ^ "RIAA platinum certification - Heatwave - Always and Forever", RIAA, retrieved November 12, 2017
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2010). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 9th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 293.
- ^ Liner notes from The Best of Heatwave: Always and Forever, 1996, Sony Music Entertainment.
- ^ Too Hot to Handle album review AllMusic. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
- ^ "25 Best Slow Jams of All Time". 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1978-04-29. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Always and Forever". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
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"Heatwave - Always and Forever". UK Singles Chart. UK Official Charts Company. November 4, 1978. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Heatwave Billboard chart info AllMusic.com. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 108.
- ^ "Top 100 1978-04-08". Cashbox Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-10-04. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- ^ "Top 200 Singles of '78 – Volume 30, No. 14, December 30 1978". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. 17 July 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
- ^ "Top 100 Hits of 1978/Top 100 Songs of 1978". Musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ "Top 100 Year End Charts: 1978". Cashbox Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-10-27. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ Vandross Billboard chart info AllMusic.com. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- ^ Flick, Larry (5 November 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 95. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- Cash Box. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ Masterton, James (29 January 1995). "Week Ending February 4th 1995". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1995-02-27. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1995-02-27. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 05 February 1995 - 11 February 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ "Official Charts Company : Luther Vandross". Archive.today. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ "Music: Top 100 - Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.
- ^ "Luther Vandross - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ "Rhythmic - Billboard". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot R&B Singles - Billboard". Billboard.
- ^ "Adult Contemporary Music Chart - Billboard". Billboard.
- ^ Whistle Billboard chart info AllMusic.com. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
External links
- Heatwave US 7-inch single Discogs
- Heatwave UK 12-inch single Discogs
- Whistle US 12-inch single Discogs
- Luther Vandross UK CD single Discogs