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Forever More (Puff Johnson song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Forever More'" is a song by American singer Puff Johnson, released on April 30, 1996 as the first single from her only studio album, 'Miracle' (1996). The ballad was written by Johnson along with Sally Jo Dakota and Narada Michael Walden, while production was helmed by the latter, with Louis Biancaniello credited as associate producer.
Critical reception
British magazine 'Music Week' rated the song four out of five, writing, "Columbia's smooth soul diva follows up her huge Over & Over with another seductive, Whitney-esque smoocher, which she penned with Narada Michael Walden and Jermaine Dupri. Radio will lap it up." Editor Alan Jones commented, "Puff Johnson is a fine vocalist, rather like Whitney Houston without the frills, and this image is even more strongly evoked by Puff's majestic new single Forever More, which was co-authored by Narada Michael Walden, architect of many of Whitney's early career triumphs. It is a sonically soothing and memorable R&B ballad, lovingly embraced by Puff's tender vocals. It's one of those records that could hang around for a long time."
Chart performance
In the United States, "Forever More" peaked at number 63 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, number 31 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and number 22 on the Rhythmic Songs chart. "Forever More" charted the highest in New Zealand, where it peaked at number five on the New Zealand Singles Chart. Elsewhere, the song became a top-30 hit in both Australia and the United Kingdom, peaking at number 29 in both countries. It also charted in the Netherlands, peaking at number 91.
Music video
The song's accompanying music video was directed by Greg Masuak. On his website, Masuak writes that the video was heavily edited to become a strictly African-American love story, although it was intended to be a multi-racial tribute to love. In parts of the music video, Puff is seeing playing with an elephant.
Track listings
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| headline = Australian CD single
| title1 = Forever More
| note1 = Single Version
| writer1 =
| extra1 = Walden
| length1 = 4:07
| title2 = Forever More
| note2 = Album Version
| writer2 =
| extra2 = Walden
| length2 = 5:08
| title3 = I Like It
| writer3 =
| extra3 = Soulshock & Karlin
| length3 = 4:52
| title4 = Never Loved Nobody
| writer4 =
| extra4 =
| length4 = 4:10
}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| headline = European CD single
| title1 = Forever More
| note1 = Radio Version
| writer1 =
| extra1 = Walden
| length1 = 4:07
| title2 = Forever More
| note2 = Classic Mix
| writer2 =
| extra2 =
| length2 = 7:09
| title3 = Forever More
| note3 = Sandman Club Mix
| writer3 =
| extra3 =
| length3 = 7:17
| title4 = All Because of You
| writer4 =
| extra4 =
| length4 = 3:31
}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| headline = European maxi-single
| title1 = Forever More
| note1 = Album Version
| writer1 =
| extra1 = Walden
| length1 = 5:07
| title2 = Forever More
| note2 = Eyernity Mix
| writer2 =
| extra2 =
| length2 = 6:11
| title3 = Forever More
| note3 = Mystro's R & B Groove Mix
| writer3 =
| extra3 =
| length3 = 4:25
| title4 = Forever More
| note4 = Classic Mix
| writer4 =
| extra4 =
| length4 = 7:07
| title5 = Forever More
| note5 = Sandman Club Mix
| writer5 =
| extra5 =
| length5 = 7:15
}}
'Notes'
* denotes associate producer
* denotes additional producer
* denotes co-producer
Credits and personnel
Credits lifted from the liner notes of 'Miracle'.
* Louis Biancaniello associate producer, instruments, programming
* David "Frazeman" Frazer recording
* Jeff "G" Gray assistant engineer
* Sandy Griffith backing vocals
* Mick Guzauski mixing
* Puff Johnson backing vocals
* Janice Lee coordinator
* Cherise Miller coordinator
* Marc "Elvis" Reyburn recording
* Claytoven Richardson backing vocals
* Matt Rohr additional recording
* Cynthia Shiloh coordinator
* Annie Stocking backing vocals
* Kulan Kevin Walden coordinator
* Narada Michael Walden arranger, producer
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
References
Category:Puff Johnson songs
Category:1990s ballads
Category:1996 singles
Category:1993 songs
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Narada Michael Walden
Category:Songs written by Narada Michael Walden
Category:Songs written by Sally Jo Dakota
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