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Forever (Mariah Carey song)

January 01, 1970

"Forever" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter, and record producer Mariah Carey for her fifth studio album, Daydream (1995). It was released by Columbia Records on June 18, 1996, as an airplay-only single and the fifth single from the album. The song was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff, and was composed throughout 1995. Its lyrics describe a situation where the protagonist knows her relationship with her lover has withered away, however he will continue living in her memory forever.

"Forever"
International standard artwork, also used for US promotional material
Single by Mariah Carey
from the album Daydream
B-side"Underneath the Stars"
ReleasedJune 18, 1996
Recorded1995
Genre
Length4:00
LabelColumbia
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)Mariah Carey
Producer(s)
  • Walter Afanasieff
  • Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey singles chronology
"Always Be My Baby"
(1996) 		"Forever"
(1996) 		"Underneath the Stars"
(1996)
Music video
"Mariah Carey - Forever (Live Video Version)" on YouTube

The song's music video is a collage of snippets from Carey's shows at the Tokyo Dome, during her Daydream World Tour in 1996. Most of the video is the performance of the song during one of the three Japanese shows on the tour. Serving as an airplay only song in the US, and a limited release around the world, the song received a well amount of chart success specifically in the U.S.. In the United States, Billboard rules did not allow the charting of non-commercially released songs. For this reason, it did not chart on the Hot 100, however peaking at number two on the Adult Contemporary chart. Outside the US, the song peaked at number 11 in Canada, 40 in New Zealand and 44 in the Netherlands.

Composition edit

 
"Forever"
A 24-second sample from Mariah Carey's "Forever". The song features 1950s style instrumentation, with doo-wop influences.
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"Forever" was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff in early 1995.[1] Composed in 12
8 time, the song is moves at a tempo of 63 beats per minute. Carey's vocal range spans two octaves and three semitones from the low note of E♭3 to the high note of F♯5.[2] According to author Chris Nickson, the song's instrumentation and throw-back melody bring reminders of 1950s and 60s balladry.[1] The throw-back was featured through the chord changes, and in the way that the guitar arpeggios "stayed at the forefront of the music."[1] "Forever" finds Carey displaying subtle and harmonizing vocals, with Nickson describing her voice as "undeniably rich."[1] Stephen Holden from The New York Times described it as a "50s-style rock-and-roll ballad," while calling Carey's voice "magnificent."[3]

Reception edit

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Within a retro-pop musical setting that is warmly reminiscent of her breakthrough hit, "Vision Of Love", Carey plays the romantic ingénue with convincing, wide-eyed innocence and infectious hope."[4] Daina Darzin from Cash Box stated, "Carey's continuously-astounding voice is the focal point of this sweet, soaring ballad, featuring lush but unobtrusive orchestration serving as a respectful backdrop."[5] Ken Tucker from Entertainment Weekly praised the song's instrumentation, adding, "I like the brisk waltz tempo of 'Forever'."[6] In 2020, Billboard ranked it as the 100th greatest song of Carey's career.[7] "Forever" was released as an airplay only single in the US, and received a limited European release.[1] Due to Billboard rules at the time of its release, "Forever" wasn't eligible to chart on the Hot 100. However, the song charted on the Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at number two. In Canada, the song peaked at number 11 on the Canadian RPM Singles Chart issue dated September 30, 1996.[8] In New Zealand, the song entered the singles chart at its peak of number 40, spending only one week in the chart.[9] On the Dutch Singles Chart, "Forever" peaked at number 47, fluctuating in the chart for a total of nine weeks.[10]

Music video and live performances edit

"Forever" was first performed in October 1995 in Carey's concert at Madison Square Garden. The next year it was performed throughout all the shows on Carey's Daydream World Tour in 1996.[11] The music video for "Forever" was filmed at one of the Japanese shows during the tour.[1] It presents Carey singing the song on stage at the Tokyo Dome, and inter-cuts scenes from other segments of the show. For the show and video, Carey wore a pair of black pants and matching blouse, together with a long leather trench coat. Her hair teased in a long wavy fashion, and is a golden-auburn color. The video features three back-up singers, one male and two female and a large projection screen on the stage's rear.[1] The live audio of this performance was released on the single.

Formats and track listing edit

  • European CD single[12]
  1. "Forever" – 4:01
  2. "Forever" (Live) – 4:12
  • Australian CD single[13]
  1. "Forever" – 4:01
  2. "Underneath the Stars" – 3:33
  3. "Forever" (Live) – 4:12
  4. "Make It Happen" (Live) – 4:43

Credits and personnel edit

Credits adapted from the Daydream liner notes.[14]

Charts edit

Release history edit

Release date and formats for "Forever"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States June 18, 1996
Columbia
[41]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Nickson 1998, pp. 149
  2. ^ Hal Leonard (2007). Mariah Carey: Original Keys for Singers. Hal Leonard. pp. 64–70. ISBN 978-1-4234-1996-9.
  3. ^ Holden, Stephen (October 8, 1995). "Pop Music; Mariah Carey Glides Into New Territory". The New York Times. from the original on January 23, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  4. ^ Flick, Larry (June 22, 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 86. (PDF) from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  5. ^ Darzin, Daina (June 22, 1996). "Pop Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 7. (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  6. ^ Tucker, Ken (October 13, 1995). "Daydream (1995)". Entertainment Weekly. Time Warner. from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  7. ^ "The 100 Greatest Mariah Carey Songs: Staff Picks". Billboard. from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  8. ^ . RPM. September 30, 1996. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
  9. ^ "Mariah Carey - Forever". charts.nz. Hung Medien. from the original on May 19, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2010.
  10. ^ "Mariah Carey - Forever". Dutchcharts.nl. Hung Medien. from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved December 10, 2010.
  11. ^ Nickson 1998, pp. 155
  12. ^ Forever (UK CD Single liner notes). Mariah Carey. Columbia Records. 1996. 663477 1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. ^ Forever (Australian CD Single liner notes). Mariah Carey. Columbia Records. 1996. 663440 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. ^ Carey, Mariah (1995). Daydream (Liner Notes) (Compact Disc). Mariah Carey. New York City, New York: Columbia Records.
  15. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  16. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 9929." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  17. ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 9513." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  18. ^ a b Lwin, Nanda (2000). Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide. Music Data Canada. p. 59. ISBN 1-896594-13-1.
  19. ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 50, 1996" [Tip parade list from week 50, 1996] (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  20. ^ "Mariah Carey – Forever" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  21. ^ "Mariah Carey – Forever". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  22. ^ "Mariah Carey Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  23. ^ "Mariah Carey Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  24. ^ "AC Top 30". Radio & Records. October 11, 1996. p. 89. ProQuest 1017292369.
  25. ^ "Mariah Carey Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  26. ^ "CHR/Pop Top 50". Radio & Records. September 6, 1996. p. 35. ProQuest 1017286640.
  27. ^ "CHR/Rhythmic Top 50". Radio & Records. August 23, 1996. p. 39. ProQuest 1017288902.
  28. ^ "Hot AC Top 30". Radio & Records. September 13, 1996. p. 76. ProQuest 1017290311.
  29. ^ "Mariah Carey Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  30. ^ "Mariah Carey Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  31. ^ "South Korean International Download Singles (Week 52, 2012)". Gaon Chart. from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  32. ^ "RPM Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. December 16, 1996. from the original on March 22, 2008. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  33. ^ "RPM Year End Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks". RPM. December 16, 1996. from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  34. ^ a b "The Year in Music: 1996" (PDF). Billboard. December 28, 1996. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  35. ^ "96 of 1996". Radio & Records. December 13, 1996. p. 70. ProQuest 1017293708.
  36. ^ "96 of 1996". Radio & Records. December 13, 1996. p. 28. ProQuest 1017298476.
  37. ^ "96 of 1996". Radio & Records. December 13, 1996. p. 32. ProQuest 1017298542.
  38. ^ "96 of 1996". Radio & Records. December 13, 1996. p. 72. ProQuest 1017293735.
  39. ^ "Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs Of 1996" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 4, no. 53. December 27, 1996. p. 30. (PDF) from the original on August 26, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  40. ^ "Most Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs Of 1996" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 4, no. 53. December 27, 1996. p. 32. (PDF) from the original on August 26, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  41. ^ "Selected New Releases". Radio & Records. June 14, 1996. pp. 37, 44. ProQuest 1017298145, ProQuest 1017299298.

Bibliography edit

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Forever is a song recorded by American singer songwriter and record producer Mariah Carey for her fifth studio album Daydream 1995 It was released by Columbia Records on June 18 1996 as an airplay only single and the fifth single from the album The song was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff and was composed throughout 1995 Its lyrics describe a situation where the protagonist knows her relationship with her lover has withered away however he will continue living in her memory forever Forever International standard artwork also used for US promotional materialSingle by Mariah Careyfrom the album DaydreamB side Underneath the Stars ReleasedJune 18 1996Recorded1995GenrePopLength4 00LabelColumbiaComposer s Mariah CareyWalter AfanasieffLyricist s Mariah CareyProducer s Walter AfanasieffMariah CareyMariah Carey singles chronology Always Be My Baby 1996 Forever 1996 Underneath the Stars 1996 Music video Mariah Carey Forever Live Video Version on YouTube The song s music video is a collage of snippets from Carey s shows at the Tokyo Dome during her Daydream World Tour in 1996 Most of the video is the performance of the song during one of the three Japanese shows on the tour Serving as an airplay only song in the US and a limited release around the world the song received a well amount of chart success specifically in the U S In the United States Billboard rules did not allow the charting of non commercially released songs For this reason it did not chart on the Hot 100 however peaking at number two on the Adult Contemporary chart Outside the US the song peaked at number 11 in Canada 40 in New Zealand and 44 in the Netherlands Contents 1 Composition 2 Reception 3 Music video and live performances 4 Formats and track listing 5 Credits and personnel 6 Charts 6 1 Weekly charts 6 2 Year end charts 7 Release history 8 References 9 BibliographyComposition edit nbsp Forever source source A 24 second sample from Mariah Carey s Forever The song features 1950s style instrumentation with doo wop influences Problems playing this file See media help Forever was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff in early 1995 1 Composed in 128 time the song is moves at a tempo of 63 beats per minute Carey s vocal range spans two octaves and three semitones from the low note of E 3 to the high note of F 5 2 According to author Chris Nickson the song s instrumentation and throw back melody bring reminders of 1950s and 60s balladry 1 The throw back was featured through the chord changes and in the way that the guitar arpeggios stayed at the forefront of the music 1 Forever finds Carey displaying subtle and harmonizing vocals with Nickson describing her voice as undeniably rich 1 Stephen Holden from The New York Times described it as a 50s style rock and roll ballad while calling Carey s voice magnificent 3 Reception editLarry Flick from Billboard wrote Within a retro pop musical setting that is warmly reminiscent of her breakthrough hit Vision Of Love Carey plays the romantic ingenue with convincing wide eyed innocence and infectious hope 4 Daina Darzin from Cash Box stated Carey s continuously astounding voice is the focal point of this sweet soaring ballad featuring lush but unobtrusive orchestration serving as a respectful backdrop 5 Ken Tucker from Entertainment Weekly praised the song s instrumentation adding I like the brisk waltz tempo of Forever 6 In 2020 Billboard ranked it as the 100th greatest song of Carey s career 7 Forever was released as an airplay only single in the US and received a limited European release 1 Due to Billboard rules at the time of its release Forever wasn t eligible to chart on the Hot 100 However the song charted on the Adult Contemporary chart peaking at number two In Canada the song peaked at number 11 on the Canadian RPM Singles Chart issue dated September 30 1996 8 In New Zealand the song entered the singles chart at its peak of number 40 spending only one week in the chart 9 On the Dutch Singles Chart Forever peaked at number 47 fluctuating in the chart for a total of nine weeks 10 Music video and live performances edit Forever was first performed in October 1995 in Carey s concert at Madison Square Garden The next year it was performed throughout all the shows on Carey s Daydream World Tour in 1996 11 The music video for Forever was filmed at one of the Japanese shows during the tour 1 It presents Carey singing the song on stage at the Tokyo Dome and inter cuts scenes from other segments of the show For the show and video Carey wore a pair of black pants and matching blouse together with a long leather trench coat Her hair teased in a long wavy fashion and is a golden auburn color The video features three back up singers one male and two female and a large projection screen on the stage s rear 1 The live audio of this performance was released on the single Formats and track listing editEuropean CD single 12 Forever 4 01 Forever Live 4 12 Australian CD single 13 Forever 4 01 Underneath the Stars 3 33 Forever Live 4 12 Make It Happen Live 4 43Credits and personnel editCredits adapted from the Daydream liner notes 14 Mariah Carey co production songwriting vocals Walter Afanasieff co production songwritingCharts editWeekly charts edit Chart 1996 Peak position Australia ARIA 15 77 Canada Top Singles RPM 16 11 Canada Adult Contemporary RPM 17 2 Canada Contemporary Hit Radio The Record 18 11 Canada Hit Parade AC CHR Rock The Record 18 13 Netherlands Dutch Top 40 Tipparade 19 4 Netherlands Single Top 100 20 47 New Zealand Recorded Music NZ 21 40 US Radio Songs Billboard 22 9 US Adult Contemporary Billboard 23 2 US Adult Contemporary Radio amp Records 24 2 US Adult Top 40 Billboard 25 16 US CHR Pop Radio amp Records 26 6 US CHR Rhythmic Radio amp Records 27 17 US Hot AC Radio amp Records 28 9 US Mainstream Top 40 Billboard 29 9 US Rhythmic Billboard 30 17 Chart 2012 Peakposition South Korea International Download Gaon 31 97 Year end charts edit Chart 1996 Position Canada Top Singles RPM 32 98 Canada Adult Contemporary RPM 33 24 US Radio Songs Billboard 34 51 US Adult Contemporary Billboard 34 18 US Adult Contemporary Radio amp Records 35 10 US CHR Pop Radio amp Records 36 50 US CHR Rhythmic Radio amp Records 37 57 US Hot AC Radio amp Records 38 44 US Mainstream Top 40 Billboard 39 54 US Rhythmic Billboard 40 61Release history editRelease date and formats for Forever Region Date Format s Label s Ref United States June 18 1996 Contemporary hit radiorhythmic contemporary radio Columbia 41 References edit a b c d e f g Nickson 1998 pp 149 Hal Leonard 2007 Mariah Carey Original Keys for Singers Hal Leonard pp 64 70 ISBN 978 1 4234 1996 9 Holden Stephen October 8 1995 Pop Music Mariah Carey Glides Into New Territory The New York Times Archived from the original on January 23 2012 Retrieved October 20 2010 Flick Larry June 22 1996 Reviews amp Previews Singles PDF Billboard p 86 Archived PDF from the original on November 22 2022 Retrieved November 28 2022 Darzin Daina June 22 1996 Pop Singles PDF Cash Box p 7 Archived PDF from the original on November 12 2022 Retrieved November 12 2022 Tucker Ken October 13 1995 Daydream 1995 Entertainment Weekly Time Warner Archived from the original on October 31 2013 Retrieved October 20 2010 The 100 Greatest Mariah Carey Songs Staff Picks Billboard Archived from the original on September 17 2021 Retrieved September 17 2021 Top Singles Volume 64 No 7 September 30 1996 RPM September 30 1996 Archived from the original on October 18 2012 Retrieved September 13 2010 Mariah Carey Forever charts nz Hung Medien Archived from the original on May 19 2017 Retrieved December 10 2010 Mariah Carey Forever Dutchcharts nl Hung Medien Archived from the original on July 9 2009 Retrieved December 10 2010 Nickson 1998 pp 155 Forever UK CD Single liner notes Mariah Carey Columbia Records 1996 663477 1 a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 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Singles Retrieved May 23 2015 Mariah Carey Chart History Radio Songs Billboard Retrieved May 23 2015 Mariah Carey Chart History Adult Contemporary Billboard Retrieved May 23 2015 AC Top 30 Radio amp Records October 11 1996 p 89 ProQuest 1017292369 Mariah Carey Chart History Adult Pop Songs Billboard Retrieved May 23 2015 CHR Pop Top 50 Radio amp Records September 6 1996 p 35 ProQuest 1017286640 CHR Rhythmic Top 50 Radio amp Records August 23 1996 p 39 ProQuest 1017288902 Hot AC Top 30 Radio amp Records September 13 1996 p 76 ProQuest 1017290311 Mariah Carey Chart History Pop Songs Billboard Retrieved May 23 2015 Mariah Carey Chart History Rhythmic Billboard Retrieved May 23 2015 South Korean International Download Singles Week 52 2012 Gaon Chart Archived from the original on December 24 2021 Retrieved December 24 2021 RPM Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks RPM December 16 1996 Archived from the original on March 22 2008 Retrieved May 23 2015 RPM Year End Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks RPM December 16 1996 Archived from the original on October 20 2014 Retrieved May 23 2015 a b The Year in Music 1996 PDF Billboard December 28 1996 Retrieved May 23 2015 96 of 1996 Radio amp Records December 13 1996 p 70 ProQuest 1017293708 96 of 1996 Radio amp Records December 13 1996 p 28 ProQuest 1017298476 96 of 1996 Radio amp Records December 13 1996 p 32 ProQuest 1017298542 96 of 1996 Radio amp Records December 13 1996 p 72 ProQuest 1017293735 Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs Of 1996 PDF Billboard Vol 4 no 53 December 27 1996 p 30 Archived PDF from the original on August 26 2020 Retrieved July 8 2021 Most Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs Of 1996 PDF Billboard Vol 4 no 53 December 27 1996 p 32 Archived PDF from the original on August 26 2020 Retrieved July 8 2021 Selected New Releases Radio amp Records June 14 1996 pp 37 44 ProQuest 1017298145 ProQuest 1017299298 Bibliography editNickson Chris 1998 Mariah Carey revisited her story St Martin s Press ISBN 978 0 312 19512 0 Retrieved from 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