Forever

The Statler Brothers

About Forever

"Forever" is a song written by Jimmy Fortune, and recorded by American country music group The Statler Brothers. It was released in November 1986 as the third single from their album Four for the Show. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.


Year:
1986
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I'm tryin' to get over you, seems to take so long
I'm cryin', it's about you, God, where did this thing go wrong?

Forever I will love you, I?ll never get over loving you
Forever I will love you, I?ll never get over loving you

I had always thought I?d spend my life with you
Now I know I?ll only spend my whole life through, remembering you

Forever I will love you, I?ll never get over loving you
Forever I will love you, I?ll never get over loving you
Forever I?ll be loving you

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The Statler Brothers

The Statler Brothers were an American country music, gospel, and backing vocal group for Johnny Cash. The quartet was founded in 1955 in Staunton, Virginia. more »

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Written by: JIMMY FORTUNE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Forever" by The Statler Brothers belongs to the Country and Gospel music genres.
Album Details
The song "Forever" was originally released as part of the band's album called "Entertainers…On And Off The Record" in the year 1978.
Band Lineup
The members of the Statler Brothers at the time were Harold Reid, Lew DeWitt, Phil Balsley, and Don Reid.
Chart Performance
"Forever" peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart. It was one of their 33 songs to hit the top 10 on the chart.
Songwriters
Harold Reid and Don Reid, two members of the Statler Brothers, were the primary songwriters for the majority of the band's discography, including "Forever".
Historical Context
The song was released during a time when the band was experiencing significant commercial success, having released multiple chart-topping hits during the late 70s.
Relevance
The song "Forever" continues to be well-loved by fans and is often included in various compilation albums of the Statler Brothers.
Lengthy Career
The Statler Brothers had a career spanning over four decades from 1955 till they retired in 2002. The song "Forever" came out during the peak of their career.
Legacy
Often referred to as country music's first boy-band, the Statler Brothers' sentimental and nostalgia-filled lyrics, as evident in "Forever," have left an enduring impact on country music.
Recognition
The Statler Brothers have been honoured numerous times by the Country Music Association, and are inductees into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, signifying the critical acclaim for their music which includes hits like "Forever".

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