Forever Young (Alphaville song)

Not to be confused with Forever Young (Bob Dylan song).

"Forever Young"
Single by Alphaville
from the album Forever Young
B-side"Welcome to the Sun"
Released20 September 1984
Recorded1984
StudioStudio 54
Genre
Length
  • 3:44 (single/album version)
  • 6:06 (special dance mix)
LabelWEA
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)Marian Gold
Producer(s)
  • Colin Pearson
  • Wolfgang Loos
  • Andreas Budde
Alphaville singles chronology
"Sounds Like a Melody"
(1984) 		"Forever Young"
(1984) 		"Jet Set"
(1985)
Music video
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNjQXmoxiQ8 "Forever Young"

"Forever Young" is a song by German synth-pop band Alphaville from their 1984 debut studio album of the same name. The single was successful in Scandinavia and in the European German-speaking countries in the same year.

The single achieved more success in the United States than in the United Kingdom, but it failed to reach the American top 40 despite three separate US single releases. Though not the group's highest-charting single in Europe, "Forever Young" is one of the band's signature songs and has been covered by numerous artists. It also formed the basis of Jay-Z's song "Young Forever". "Forever Young" is written in the key of C major.[1]

In a 2022 interview, Alphaville lead singer Marian Gold said that it is "a great privilege" to have "Forever Young", as well as "Big in Japan", in "their luggage" when touring, and that he is grateful to be able to perform these songs.[2]

Alphaville versions

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Original 1984 version

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Background and video

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Intended to be an upbeat dance song, producer Andreas Budde recommended paring the song down to a sparse synth-pop ballad.[3]: 48:37 

Marian Gold originally wrote the third verse to evoke a "fascistic feeling" of the adoration of the crowd:[3]: 51:28 

Can you imagine how we won the war?
Little fascist lady she loves you so
Following her leader, she's getting in tune
The music's played by the madmen

However, for the final recording, record executives pushed for a change, resulting in:[3]: 51:49 

Can you imagine when this race is won
Turn our golden faces into the sun
Praising our leaders we're getting in tune
The music's played by the madmen

Gold calls the replacement "turn our golden faces into the sun" the worst lyric in the song.[3]: 52:01 

Not a native English speaker, Gold received pronunciation instruction from producer Colin Pearson.[3]: 52:55  The band had decided that the word "dance" in the first line should be pronounced /dɑːns/ in order for the song to sound British, but Gold would forget and sing the American pronunciation /dæns/.[3]: 54:20 

Originally released by Alphaville as a single in 1984, "Forever Young" was available in both its original mix and in a dance version, entitled the "Special Dance Mix". Over the years, the band has released several remixes and demo versions of the song.

In the US, the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 95 in the week of 23 March 1985, peaking at number 93 the following week, before dropping off the chart following a four-week run; it also peaked at number 32 on the Hot Dance/Disco Club Play chart on 30 March.[4][5][6] When re-released in 1988, the song was more successful in the US, peaking at number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 in a total run of 14 weeks.

The song's music video, directed by Brian Ward, shows the band performing in one of the halls at Holloway Sanatorium in Virginia Water, England. A number of people from children to the elderly, dressed in ragged finery, awake to watch the band, then walk through a diamond-shaped glowing portal.

Reception

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In 1987, the song topped yearly retrospective lists in San Francisco's KITS "Live 105" and New Jersey's WPST 94.5 radio stations, with Billboard calling it "the modern rock equivalent of "Stairway to Heaven".[7] "Forever Young" was top on both lists, beating out songs like U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)", New Order's "Blue Monday" and the Smiths' "How Soon Is Now?".[7]

The song was used for the end credits of the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode "Underage Drinking: A National Concern".[citation needed]

Track listings

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  • 7-inch single
  1. "Forever Young" – 3:45
  2. "Welcome to the Sun" – 3:09
  • 12-inch maxi single
  1. "Forever Young" (special dance version) – 6:06
  2. "Forever Young" – 3:45
  3. "Welcome to the Sun" – 3:09
  • "Welcome to the Sun" also appeared (in a remix and a re-recording) on 1999's Dreamscapes.

Other releases

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The original album version has also appeared on the following official Alphaville releases:

The "Special Dance Version" and the B-side "Welcome to the Sun" were both included on so80s presents Alphaville (2014).

Other versions

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"Forever Young" has been released several times in various forms, including remixes and demos, on:

  • Alphaville: The Singles Collection, 1988 (remixed)
  • History, 1993 (covered live)
  • Dreamscapes, 1999 (demo, demo remix, performed live and re-recorded acoustically)
  • Little America, 1999 (performed live)
  • Stark Naked and Absolutely Live, 2000 (performed live)
  • Forever Pop, 2001 (remixed)
  • "Forever Young 2001" (see below)
  • "Forever Young the Remix", 2006 (see below)
  • In October 2024, a version with French DJ/producer David Guetta and American singer Ava Max was released, featuring new verses.[8]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Forever Young"
Chart (1984–1985) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[9] 47
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] 22
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[11] 62
Europe (European Top 100 Singles)[12] 18
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] 24
France (SNEP)[14] 13
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] 18
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[16] 19
Norway (VG-lista)[17] 3
South Africa (Springbok Radio)[18] 7
Spain (AFYVE)[19] 14
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[20] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] 3
UK Singles (OCC)[22] 98
US Billboard Hot 100[23] 65[a]
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[23] 32
West Germany (GfK)[24] 4
2024 chart performance for "Forever Young"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[25] 42
Global 200 (Billboard)[26] 105
Greece International (IFPI)[27] 96
Lithuania (AGATA)[28] 99
Portugal (AFP)[29] 179

Certifications

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Certifications for "Forever Young"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[30] Gold 45,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[31] Gold 250,000^
Italy (FIMI)[32] Platinum 100,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[33] Platinum 10,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[34] Platinum 60,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[35] Gold 400,000‡

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Forever Young 2001

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In 2001, Alphaville released a new set of remixes in a "limited fan edition" called "Forever Young 2001". This single contained three music tracks, one spoken word track, and a PC-only track.

This CD was released to fans for free, only postage needed to be paid. The names of every fan who had requested a copy were printed on the inside cover. Copies were hand-signed by the band. The remixes that appear on the single have not appeared on other releases.

The cover is a still image from the video, which was created by the Cartoon Saloon.

Track listings

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CD single

  1. "Forever Young" (F.A.F's Diamonds in the Sun mix) – 3:56
    • Remixed by: F.A.F
  2. "Forever Young" (Factory mix) – 4:21
    • Remixed by: José Alvarez-Brill
  3. "Forever Young" (original demo 1983) – 4:43
  4. "Thank You" (spoken version) – 3:44
  5. "Forever Young" (Magix PlayR) (PC only)
  • The track "Thank You" consisted of then-member Bernard Lloyd thanking the fans, while speaking over one of his "favorite tracks", which was a remix of "Lassie Come Home", as it was to appear on the 2001 remix album Forever Pop.
  • The Magix PlayR track was a PC-only application that allowed fans to customize the FAF remix to their liking.

CD promo single

  1. "Forever Young" (F.A.F's Diamonds in the Sun mix) — 3:56
  • This promotional CD was produced in a strictly limited run of 500 copies and not sold commercially.[36]

Forever Young the Remix

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Released in 2006, this CD contains two new remixes by notable remix artist Bill Hamel. It also includes a digitally remastered version of the original album version of the song. The remix reached number 31 on the Australian ARIA singles chart, peaking higher than the original version in 1986, which only charted at number 47.[37]

Track listing

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CD single

  1. "Forever Young" (Hamel album mix) – 4:58
  2. "Forever Young" (Bill Hamel club mix) – 7:39
  3. "Forever Young" (remastered original version) – 3:47

Interactive version

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"Forever Young"
Single by Interactive
Released1994/2001 (Germany) 2003 (UK)
GenreDance, happy hardcore
Length3:40 (original version) 3:28 (Kosmonova version)
Label
  • Blow Up
  • Intercord (Germany)
  • All Around the World (UK)
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • A. Schneider
  • J. Lissat
  • R. Zenker
Interactive singles chronology
"Can You Hear Me Calling"
(1994) 		"Forever Young"
(1994) 		"Living Without Your Love"
(1995)
Music video
"Forever Young" on YouTube

In 1994, German electronic group Interactive released a cover of "Forever Young" which reached number seven in Germany and number ten in both Denmark and the Netherlands. It also made the top 20 in five other countries and on the Eurochart Hot 100, the song reached number 34. This electronic dance version does not contain most of the song's lyrics and only includes a slightly modified chorus as the sole vocals. In 2002, German DJ and music producer Kosmonova remixed this version of "Forever Young". The remix peaked at number 21 in Germany and number 37 in the UK.

Music video

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The music video for "Forever Young" was directed by Basil Schlegel.[38] It features kids attending and partying in a night club.

Track listing

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  • CD maxi (Germany)
  1. "Forever Young" (radio edit) - 3:40
  2. "Forever Young" (extended version) - 5:59
  3. "Mobilé" - 5:04
  4. "Waves of Balah" - 5:44

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[52] Gold 35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Youth Group version

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"Forever Young"
Single by Youth Group
from the album Casino Twilight Dogs
Released6 March 2006 (2006-03-06)[55]
Recorded2005
Length4:33
LabelIvy League
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Youth Group singles chronology
"Baby Body"
(2004) 		"Forever Young"
(2006) 		"Catching and Killing"
(2006)

In 2005, Australian rock band Youth Group were asked by the producers of the American television series The O.C. to record a version of "Forever Young" for use in the show, following a positive response to the use of their single "Shadowland" in a previous episode. Their version of "Forever Young" was used in the show and the show's trailers and was included on the soundtrack album Music from the OC: Mix 5. Released as a single in Australia on 6 March 2006, the song reached number one on the ARIA singles chart for two weeks. The track was included on Youth Group's third studio album, Casino Twilight Dogs, released later that year.

Track listing

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Australian CD single[56]

  1. "Forever Young" – 4:33
  2. "Someone Else's Dream" – 2:36
  3. "Forever Young" (edit) – 3:26

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Forever Young"
Chart (2006–2009) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[57] 1
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[58] 7
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[59] 44
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[60] 10
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[61] 76
Year-end chart performance for "Forever Young"
Chart (2006) Position
Australia (ARIA)[62] 7

Certifications

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Certifications for "Forever Young"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[63] 5× Platinum 350,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Cash Cash version

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"Forever Young"
Single by Cash Cash
Released8 March 2010
GenrePop rock • pop punk
Length3:39
LabelUniversal
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Cash Cash
Cash Cash singles chronology
"Everytime We Touch"
(2010) 		"Forever Young"
(2010) 		"Red Cup (I Fly Solo)"
(2021)

In 2010, American electronic music group Cash Cash released a cover of the song. It was released on 8 March 2010 through Universal.[64][65] The song was serviced to radio in the United States on 12 May 2010.[66]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from AllMusic.[67]

Music video

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A music video for the song was released via YouTube on 29 June 2010.[68] As of 2014, the video has since been removed.[69]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Forever Young"
Chart (2010) Peak
position
US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[70] 34

Becky Hill version

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"Forever Young"
Single by Becky Hill
Released13 November 2020
Recorded2020
StudioSarm West (London)
GenrePop
Length2:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Charlie Hugall
Becky Hill singles chronology
"Space"
(2020) 		"Forever Young"
(2020) 		"Wake Up with You"
(2021)

In 2020, British singer Becky Hill released a cover version of the song. It was released on 13 November 2020 by Polydor Records and Eko Records.[71] The song was selected as the soundtrack to the 2020 McDonald's Christmas advert in the UK.

Background

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The song raised money for FareShare, in which McDonald's donated five million meals for charity. Hill also donated 10p from every download, going to food charity FareShare.[72] She said on her Twitter account, "'forever young' is bigger than just a nice christmas advert & song. @mcdonaldsuk has committed to funding @fareshareuk to redistribute over 5 million meals by April 2021 to families in need. at least 10p of every download goes towards a great cause. no child should be hungry".[73]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[74]

  • Charlie Hugall – producer, mixer, recording engineer, studio personnel
  • Bernhard Lloyd – composer
  • Frank Mertens – composer
  • Marian Gold – composer, lyricist
  • Adam Rust – associated performer, keyboards
  • Becky Hill – associated performer, vocals
  • Matt Colton – mastering engineer, studio personnel

Charts

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Chart performance for "Forever Young"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[75] 35

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[76] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

David Guetta version

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"Forever Young"
Single by David Guetta, Alphaville and Ava Max
Released18 October 2024
Recorded2024
GenreEDM
Length2:36
LabelParlophone
Lyricist(s)
  • Amanda "Kiddo A.I." Ibanez
  • Ava Max
  • Bernhard Lloyd
  • David Guetta
  • Frank Mertens
  • Jakke Erixson
  • Marian Gold
  • Micheal Pollack
  • Timofey Reznikov
Producer(s)
  • David Guetta
  • Jakke Erixson
  • Timofey Reznikov[77]
David Guetta singles chronology
"Never Going Home Tonight"
(2024) 		"Forever Young"
(2024)
Alphaville singles chronology
"Big in Japan (Symphonic Version)"
(2022) 		"Forever Young"
(2024)
Ava Max singles chronology
"Spot a Fake"
(2024) 		"Forever Young"
(2024) 		"1 Wish"
(2024)
Lyric video
"Forever Young" on YouTube

In October 2024, a version with French DJ/producer David Guetta and American singer Ava Max was released, featuring new verses.

Background

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On October 7, 2024, Max performed the extended version of the song in Ibiza, Spain alongside Guetta. On October 14, she released the official announcement for its release. The track has garnered over 3 million TikTok creations this year, resulting in a huge boost across streaming platforms. "Forever Young" follows a series of hit singles from Guetta this year, after "I Don't Wanna Wait" with OneRepublic, "Raving" with Afrojack, and "Never Going Home" with Alesso and Madison Love.

Guetta's version of "Forever Young" keeps the original's spirit while adding his EDM twist, together with Ava Max's vocals for the new verses. Throughout the summer, it became a staple at Guetta's F* Me I'm Famous! residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza, with Max joining Guetta onstage for a sold-out and end-of-season performance in September.[78][79]

Credits and personnel

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  • David Guetta – producer, programming
  • Alphaville – vocals
  • Marian Gold – vocals, songwriter
  • Bernhard Lloyd – songwriter
  • Frank Mertens – songwriter
  • Shawn Carter – songwriter
  • Ava Max – vocals
  • Jakke Erixon – producer, programming
  • Timofey Reznikov – producer, mixing engineering, mastering engineering, programming

Charts

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Chart performance for "Forever Young"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[80] 64
Germany (GfK)[81] 87
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[82] 15
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[83] 10
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[84] 46
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[85] 72
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[86] 40
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[87] 21

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Forever Young"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various 18 October 2024
Warner Music Group [88]

Other versions and samples

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  • In 1985, Laura Branigan covered the song on her album Hold Me. This version was also included on her 2010 digitally remastered two-disc greatest hits compilation Shine On: The Ultimate Collection.
  • In 1989, reggae artist Wayne Wonder released a cover version that achieved some popularity in Jamaica. A recording of Wonder's version was released on the Alphaville Fan Club release History (1993).
  • In 1993, German heavy metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell covered "Forever Young" on his album The Ballads, and it was also released as a single.
  • In 1996, Canadian Eurodance group Temperance covered the song, which was released as a single through Hi-Bias Records.
  • In 1997, Swedish vocal group Ainbusk covered the song in Swedish, as "För evigt nu", with lyrics by Marie Nilsson-Lind.[89] They also recorded the song for their 2001 holiday album I midvintertid, en jul på Gotland.[90]
  • Karel Gott covered the song in Czech, as "Být stále mlád" in 1999, and in German as "Für immer jung", released on his 2000 album of the same name.[91]
  • In 2007, a version by Tiffany was released on Monster New Wave Hits.
  • In 2009, American rapper Jay-Z sampled a reworked 1992 version of the Wayne Wonder cover (which now featured Buju Banton and Stone Love) for his album The Blueprint 3. Retitled "Young Forever", Jay-Z's rap version featured Mr Hudson and reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.[92]
  • American singer Brandi Carlile included a live performance of "Forever Young" as a hidden final track on her Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony album (2011).
  • In 2011, a version by Sam Concepcion was released on his EP in commemoration of his 10th anniversary in the show business industry. It was released in September 2011 under Universal Records.
  • In 2019, Undressd released a cover that charted in Sweden peaking at number 40 on Sverigetopplistan, the official Swedish singles chart.[93]
  • Also in 2019, Frederick Lloyd, under his "Ursine Vulpine" alias, recorded a cover of the song. His cover was featured in the trailer to the 2019 film Gemini Man[94] as well as the 2021 video game New World.[95]
  • At the end of 2019, a version of the song, sung by American singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen, was recorded for the Hafod Hardware Christmas advertisement.[96][97]
  • In 2023, American singer Anastacia covered "Forever Young" for her studio album Our Songs.[98]

Notes

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  1. ^ The song peaked on the Hot 100 at number 93 in 1985 and number 65 in 1988.

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