Everlasting Love

Howard Jones

About Everlasting Love

"Everlasting Love" is the title of a popular song originally written and recorded by British singer-songwriter Howard Jones. Released as the first single from Jones' 1989 album Cross That Line, "Everlasting Love" reached #12 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the early summer of that year, and also peaked at #19 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, the first of only two singles to appear there. It also spent two weeks at #1 on the US adult contemporary chart, the singer's second chart-topper on this tally (following "No One Is to Blame" from 1986). In his native UK, where Jones had enjoyed numerous pop hits, "Everlasting Love" failed to have as much of an impact as earlier singles, and it stalled at #62 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was co-produced by ex-Tears for Fears band member Ian Stanley. This was the first of Howard Jones' singles to be released on CD. 


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1996
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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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Howard Jones

Howard Jones (born John Howard Jones, 23 February 1955, Southampton, Hampshire, England) is a British musician, singer and songwriter. According to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, "Jones is an accomplished singer-songwriter who was a regular chart visitor in the mid 1980s with his brand of synthpop. Jones, who was equally popular in the U.S., appeared at Live Aid".Allmusic journalist, Stephen Thomas Erlewine adds, "Jones was one of the defining figures of mid 1980s synthpop. His music merged the technology intensive sound of New Wave with the cheery optimism of hippies and late 1960s pop. Jones racked up a string of hits in the mid and late 1980s, before he retreated into being a cult figure in the 1990s". more »

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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.
Album Release
"Everlasting Love" by Howard Jones is from his second studio album, "Dream into Action", which was released in 1985.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Song Length
"Everlasting Love" runs for a total of 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
Songwriters
The song was written by Howard Jones himself and the lyrics take a profound approach to the concept of eternal love.
Cover Versions
Despite the popularity of Howard Jones' version, "Everlasting Love" has also been covered by several other artists including U2 and Sandra.
Live Performances
Howard Jones often includes "Everlasting Love" in his live performances and it's always warmly received by audiences.
Re-release
In 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".
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.
Lyrical Meaning
The 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.
Record Label
"Everlasting Love" was published by the record label wea, Elektra & WEA International Inc.
Music Format
The song was originally released in Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM format in the UK.

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