"You and Forever and Me" is a song recorded by American

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group Little Texas. It was released in June 1992 as the third single from their debut album ''

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''. It was co-written by the band's lead guitarist Porter Howell and

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. The song peaked at number 5 on the ''

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''s

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chart and reached number 18 on the Canadian ''

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'' country Tracks chart in 1992.

Content

In "You and Forever and Me", sung by

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, the narrator is passing through his old hometown one afternoon after being away and recalls his memories of his teenage years and a lost love.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "summertime ballad from a progressive group." She goes on to say that the "praiseworthy performance frolicks with harmonies" and that the production is "effectively smooth."''

'', June 13, 1992

Music video

The music video, directed by Jim Shea, shows the band on their bus driving through the desert. Each band member has flashbacks about former loves.

Chart performance

"You and Forever and Me" debuted at number 70 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 20, 1992.

Year-end charts

References

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