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1996 single by Mariah Carey

"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. 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.

"Forever" was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff in early 1995. Composed in 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 E3 to the high note of F5. According to author Chris Nickson, the song's instrumentation and throw back melody bring reminders of 1950s and 60s balladry.

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." 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." Ken Tucker from Entertainment Weekly praised the song's instrumentation, adding, "I like the brisk waltz tempo of 'Forever'." In 2020, Billboard ranked it as the 100th greatest song of Carey's career. "Forever" was released as an airplay only single in the US, and received a limited European release. In New Zealand, the song entered the singles chart at its peak of number 40, spending only one week in the chart. On the Dutch Singles Chart, "Forever" peaked at number 47, fluctuating in the chart for a total of nine weeks.

+ Release date and formats for "Forever" Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref. (Reference(s)) United States June 18, 1996 Contemporary hit radio, rhythmic contemporary radio Columbia