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The Pain Goes On Forever

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"The Pain Goes On Forever"
Single by John Rowles
A-side"The Pain Goes On Forever"
B-side"All My Love's Laughter"
Released1968
Recorded1968
Genrepop
Length3:20
LabelCBS BA 461211
Songwriter(s)Savio, Califano, Ingrosso, Leander
Producer(s)Mike Leander
John Rowles singles chronology
"Hush ... Not A Word To Mary"
(1968)
"The Pain Goes On Forever"
(1968)
"M'Lady"
(1968)
UK discography *[1]
NZ Discography **[2]

The Pain Goes On Forever was a New Zealand hit for John Rowles. It was the follow-up to his second hit, Hush Not A Word To Mary.

Background

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The song was released on CBS BA 461211 in September 1968. It was written by Luigi Ingrosso, Gaetano Savio, and Franco Califano. Mike Leander is also credited in the composition as well as the arrangement and production. The B side "All My Loves Laughter" was written by Jimmy Webb and was also arranged and produced by Leander.[3]

The song didn't chart in the UK, and Rowles wouldn't have another hit there.[4][5] It was a hit in New Zealand and by February 28, 1969, it was at #2 on The N.Z. Hit Parade. [6]

References

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  1. ^ 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, UK
  2. ^ 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, New Zealand
  3. ^ Discogs - John Rowles – The Pain Goes On Forever
  4. ^ Audio Culture, 4 Jun 2013 - John Rowles Profile - Adam Gifford
  5. ^ An Avid's Guide to Sixties Songwriters, By Peter Dunbavan - 52. Murray/Callander
  6. ^ Flavour of New Zealand - Home, Search NZ listener charts