Forever (Roy Wood song)


"Forever" is a 1973 single, which was written and produced by Roy Wood. Wood played all of the musical instruments on the recording, as well as supplying lead and multi-tracked backing vocals. The song was globally published by Carlin Music Corp.
The track reached number 8 in the UK Singles Chart. The single remained in the UK chart for 13 weeks, straddling the final month of 1973 and the start of the following year. The single enjoyed a higher placing in the UK chart in January 1974, than Wizzard's "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday". The A-side of the single's label bore the script "with special thanks to Brian Wilson and Neil Sedaka for their influence". The track was also released as a single in New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal and South Africa.
"Forever" has appeared on numerous compilation albums, including Wood's own Singles. and Through the Years: The Best of Roy Wood.

Reception

stated it was "a solo hit that imagined what it would be like if Neil Sedaka had joined the Beach Boys with beautiful results".