"Forever Mine" is a song by American new wave band

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, which was released in 1982 as the third single from their third studio album ''

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''. The song was written by Martha Davis and produced by

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. "Forever Mine" peaked at number 60 on the US ''

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Background

In a 1982 interview with ''

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'', Davis described "Forever Mine" as "the first happy song of my career", adding that at that point in her life she was "so in love and so happy".

Critical reception

On its release, ''

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'' commented that "Forever Mine" "showcases the urgent power in Martha Davis' voice that gives The Motels its distinctive sound". They added that the song is "suitable for a wide range of formats" and "should continue the group's upward climb".

Track listing

7–inch single #"Forever Mine" – 3:22 #"So L.A." – 3:36 7–inch promotional single (US) #"Forever Mine" – 3:22 #"Forever Mine" – 3:22

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the ''All Four One'' LP inner sleeve notes and 7-inch single sleeve notes. The Motels * Martha Davis – vocals * Marty Jourard – keyboards * Michael Goodroe – bass *

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– drums * Guy Perry – guitar Production *

– producer

Charts

References

{{authority control 1982 songs 1982 singles The Motels songs Capitol Records singles Songs written by Martha Davis (musician) Song recordings produced by Val Garay