Forever Mine (song)
| "Forever Mine" | ||||
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| Single by The Motels | ||||
| from the album All Four One | ||||
| B-side | "So L.A." | |||
| Released | September 1982 | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Martha Davis | |||
| Producer(s) | Val Garay | |||
| The Motels singles chronology | ||||
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"Forever Mine" is a song by American new wave band The Motels, which was released in 1982 as the third single from their third studio album All Four One. The song was written by Martha Davis and produced by Val Garay. "Forever Mine" peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[1]
Background
[edit]In a 1982 interview with The Boston Globe, Davis described "Forever Mine" as "the first happy song of my career", adding that at that point in her life she was "so in love and so happy".[2]
Critical reception
[edit]On its release, Cash Box commented that "Forever Mine" "showcases the urgent power in Martha Davis' voice that gives The Motels its distinctive sound". They added that the song is "suitable for a wide range of formats" and "should continue the group's upward climb".[3]
Track listing
[edit]7–inch single[4]
- "Forever Mine" – 3:22
- "So L.A." – 3:36
7–inch promotional single (US)[5]
- "Forever Mine" – 3:22
- "Forever Mine" – 3:22
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from the All Four One LP inner sleeve notes and 7-inch single sleeve notes.[6][4]
The Motels
- Martha Davis – vocals
- Marty Jourard – keyboards
- Michael Goodroe – bass
- Brian Glascock – drums
- Guy Perry – guitar
Production
- Val Garay – producer
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 60 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 Singles[7] | 64 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Vol. 94, no. 49. Billboard Publications, Inc. December 11, 1982. p. 64. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ Morse, Steve (July 1, 1982). "Finally a room at the top". The Boston Globe. p. 13.
- ^ "Reviews: Singles". Cash Box. Vol. 44, no. 23. October 30, 1982. p. 8. ISSN 0008-7289.
- ^ a b Forever Mine (US and Canada 7-inch single sleeve). The Motels. Capitol Records. 1982. B-5182.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Forever Mine (US 7-inch promotional single sleeve). The Motels. Capitol Records. 1982. P-B-5182.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ All Four One (US vinyl LP inner sleeve notes). The Motels. Capitol Records. 1982. ST-12177.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Downey, Pat; Albert, George; Hoffman, Frank (1994). Cash Box Pop Singles Charts, 1950-1993. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, Inc. p. 240. ISBN 1563083167. Retrieved June 7, 2022.