"An Everlasting Love" is a song written by Barry Gibb, performed by Andy Gibb, released in June 1978 as the second single from his second studio album '' Shadow Dancing''. The song peaked at #5 on the

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on 23 September 1978 and #10 in the UK. "An Everlasting Love" was Gibb's only Top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. "An Everlasting Love" became a Gold record. It was his fourth of five hits to do so. Its

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"Flowing Rivers" was the title song of his first album (1977).

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"An Everlasting Love" was written by Barry Gibb for Andy, who also produced it along with Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. Barry Gibb arranged the orchestra and provided

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vocals on the chorus. Andy Gibb's headstone reads Andy Gibb / March 5, 1958 - March 10, 1988 / "An Everlasting Love".

Reception

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'' said it has an "arrangement of soft, hazy vocals, rhythm guitar touches and string backing" and that "the non-stop flow of the lyric is particularly appealing." ''

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'' said that the song has "much the feeling of ' Shadow Dancing.'"

Track listing

#"An Everlasting Love" (Barry Gibb) - 4:06 #"Flowing Rivers" (Andy Gibb) - 3:37 ;UK #"An Everlasting Love" - 4:06 #" I Just Want to Be Your Everything" - 3:45 #"

(Love Is) Thicker Than Water "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water" is a song performed by Andy Gibb, released in September 1977 as the second and final single from his debut album, Flowing Rivers. The song was his second single that topped the US Billboard Hot 100. It was mainly wri ...

" - 4:15 ;France #"An Everlasting Love" - 4:06 #"(Love Is) Thicker Than Water" - 4:15

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

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: Gold

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Everlasting Love 1978 singles Songs written by Barry Gibb Andy Gibb songs Song recordings produced by Barry Gibb RSO Records singles Disco songs 1978 songs Song recordings produced by Albhy Galuten