Forever Autumn
Frankfurt Rock Orchestra, Justin Hayward
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The summer sun is fading as the year grows old And darker days are drawing near The winter winds will be much colder Now you're not here. I watch the birds fly south across the autumn sky And one by one they disappear. I wish that I was flying with them Now you're not here Like a song through the trees you came to love me Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away Through autumn's golden gown we used to kick our way You always loved this time of year. Those fallen leaves lie undisturbed now Cause you're not here Like a song through the trees you came to love me Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away A gentle rain falls softly on my weary eyes As if to hide a lonely tear My life will be forever autumn 'Cause you're not here!
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Written by: GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE, JEFF WAYNE, PAUL ANTHONY VIGRASS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album"Forever Autumn" is a track from the 1978 concept album "The War of the Worlds" by Jeff Wayne. The double-album is a musical version of H. G. Wells’ 1898 science fiction novel.
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Lead SingerThe song features lead vocals by Justin Hayward, the lead singer of British rock band "The Moody Blues."
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ChartsThe single was a big hit in the UK and reached No.5 on the UK Singles Chart in 1978. It also achieved a position in the Top 10 New Zealand Singles Chart.
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Original ConceptInterestingly, the song "Forever Autumn" was originally a jingle for a Lego commercial written by Wayne, Paul Vigrass, and Gary Osborne in the late 60s. Jeff Wayne later adapted it for his musical version of "War of the Worlds."
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Popular UseThe song is frequently used in the radio, television, and film, particularly during scenes depicting change of season.
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InstrumentationThe ethereal sound in "Forever Autumn" was achieved using an array of musical instruments, including piano, guitar, strings, synthesizer, and a variety of percussion instruments.
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Cover VersionsDue to its popular demand, several artists have created their covers of "Forever Autumn," including Gary Barlow for the 2012 re-release of The War of the Worlds album.
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Emotional EffectThe melancholic feel of the song is often associated with feelings of loss and longing, relevant to the storyline of the album where the protagonist loses his fiancé.
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Live PerformancesJustin Hayward has performed "Forever Autumn" in most of his solo concerts, and the audience has received it enthusiastically.
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Song DurationThe original album's version of "Forever Autumn" runs for just over seven and a half minutes. But, the single release had to be edited down to about 4 minutes long.
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