Forever More (Puff Johnson song)
| "Forever More" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Puff Johnson | ||||
| from the album Miracle | ||||
| Released | April 30, 1996 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Genre | R&B, pop, soul | |||
| Length | 5:05 | |||
| Label | The WORK Group, Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sally Jo Dakota, Puff Johnson, Narada Michael Walden | |||
| Producer(s) | Narada Michael Walden, Louis Biancaniello | |||
| Puff Johnson singles chronology | ||||
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"Forever More" was the debut single of singer and songwriter Puff Johnson, which appeared on her only studio album Miracle.
Reception
Commercial
The single was most successful in New Zealand, where it peaked at #5.[1] It was a Top 30 hit in both Australia and the UK, where it peaked at #29.[2]
In the United States, 'Forever More' peaked at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, #31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #42 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, and #22 on the Billboard Rhythmic Songs chart.[3]
It also charted in The Netherlands, peaking at #91.[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Greg Masuak.[5] 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.[6] In parts of the music video, Puff is seeing playing with an elephant.
Track listing and formats
Australian CD. Catalogue Number 663283 2
- Includes 2 exclusive b-sides never released anywhere else.
- Forever More - 4:07
- Forever More - 5:08
- I Like It - 4:52
- Never Loved Nobody - 4:10
Europe CD. Catalogue Number 664407 5
- Forever More (Radio Version) - 4:07
- Forever More (Classic Mix) - 7:09
- Forever More (Sandman Club Mix) - 7:17
- All Because Of You - 3:31
Europe CD. Catalogue Number WRK 664162 2
- Forever More (Album Version) - 5:07
- Forever More (Eyernity Mix) - 6:11
- Forever More (Mystro's R & B Groove Mix) - 4:25
- Forever More (Classic Mix) - 7:07
- Forever More (Sandman Club Mix) - 7:15
UK CD. Catalogue Number 664407 2
- Forever More (Album Version) - 5:07
- Forever More (Eternity Mix) - 6:11
- Forever More (Mystro's R&B Groove Mix) - 4:25
- All Because Of You - 3:31
US CD. Catalogue Number 32K 78297
- Forever More (Single) - 4:01
- Forever More (Album Version) - 5:05
Credits
Credits adapted from the Miracle album booklet.
- Written-By – N. M. Walden, P. Johnson, S. J. Dakota
- Backing Vocals – Annie Stocking, Claytoven Richardson, Puff Johnson, Sandy Griffith
- Co-producer [Associate Producer] – Louis Biancaniello
- Coordinator – Cherise Miller, Cynthia Shiloh, Janice Lee, Kulan Kevin Walden
- Engineer [Assistant] – Jeff "G" Gray
- Keyboards, Programmed By, Drum Programming, Synth, Bass – Louis "Kingpin" Biancaniello
- Mixed By – Mick Guzauski
- Producer, Arranged By – Narada Michael Walden
- Recorded By – David "Frazeman" Frazer, Marc "Elvis " Reyburn
- Recorded By [Additional] – Matt Rohr
Charts
| Charts | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 29 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 5 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 91 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 63 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 31 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[12] | 29 |
References
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Puff Johnson - Forever More". Charts.org.nz. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Puff Johnson - Forever More". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ↑ "Puff Johnson - Chart history". Billboard. 1996-06-15. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Puff Johnson - Forever More". Dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ↑ Billboard. Books.google.com.au. 1996-03-23. p. 85. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ↑ "Adventures in Music Videos". Masuak.com. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Puff Johnson – Forever More". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Puff Johnson – Forever More". Top 40 Singles.
- ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Puff Johnson search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40.
- ↑ "Puff Johnson – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Puff Johnson.
- ↑ "Puff Johnson – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Puff Johnson.
- ↑ "Puff Johnson: Artist Chart History" Official Charts Company.