Being in somewhat of a funk, or a rabbit hole tonight, I just wanted someone to sing to me, and Kenny Loggins volunteered!
I really wanted to play a different version of this one … a live recording where Kenny looks right at you with those gorgeous, soulful eyes and you just melt. Well, okay, perhaps some of you wouldn’t just melt, but some of us would. But, the sound quality on that one was poor, so you’ll have to settle for nature scenes while you listen to Forever.
Not much to say about this song, other than it was co-written by David Foster and Loggins’ first wife Eva Ein. And he closes all his concerts with this song because he says he knows that his audience will be back “even when I’m gone”.
One thing I did not realize is that Kenny Loggins was born in January 1948, making him three years older than moi! He sure is better preserved than I am!
Forever
Kenny Loggins
Now, while we’re here alone
And all is said and done
Now I can let you know
Because of all you’ve shown
I’ve grown enough to tell you
You’ll always be inside of me
How many roads have gone by
So many words left unspoken
I needed to be by your side
If only to hold you
Forever in my heart
Forever we will be
And even when I’m gone
You’ll be here in me
Forever
Once, I dreamed that you were gone
I cried out trying to find you
I begged the dream to fade away
And please awaken me
But night took a hold of my heart
And left me with no one to follow
the love that I lost to the dark
I’ll always remember
Forever in my heart
Forever we will be
And know that when I’m gone
You’ll be here in me
Forever in my heart
You always thought I’d be
I’d be yours
Forever
Songwriters: Kenny Loggins/David Foster/Eva Ein
Forever lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Filosofa's Word 
Another song which missed my radar (should have upgraded long ago). I took a listen and thought, ‘let me guess’…checked out. Yep! mid-1980s classic blend of orchestral rock with strong lost love lyrics. We did like those songs; Toto, Journey, Bonnie Tyler. Something about the power behind them, the singer sometimes straining to be heard amongst the chords adding a kind of yearning to them.
Long way from ‘House on Pooh Corner’, but the guy has style and class.
Thanks Jill
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I almost played “House on Pooh Corner”, but decided to wait just a bit! This one isn’t destined to become a classic that’s played by everyone even 50 years from now, but … I like it. Feel free to request one any time!
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‘House on Pooh Corner’ is a lovely little song, a place you can go to to relax and feel the world could be that way.
Music does not have to fire you up, move you in great emotional waves or send you into profound thoughts all the time. Happy and simple places are just as important.🎵
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Agreed 100%!
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I need to go there.🥲
PS I completed the post on the other ‘Pooh’ song…..
Please use the Loggins & Messina Pooh Corner.
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I was late to the party, but went there, commented, and reblogged a bit ago! I will do that one soon …
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Thanks again Jill.
Will be looking forward to that peaceful, happy song.🙂
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It will soon be on the schedule … check back about 4:00 p.m. your time!
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Okey doke! 😀
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One thing I have learned in life, and love — there’s no such thing as forever. And if there is, someone’s not growing as a person.
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True.
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Don’t know this man and sorry but if this is his best he’s not my cuppa tea. Cwtch
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I’m not too surprised … I don’t think you cared for it the last time I played it, either. Can’t win ’em all!
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He only had two hits here, with his film themes. If this is what the rest of his songs were like I can’t say I’m surprised. Not my kind of thing at all, sorry.
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No need to be sorry! I don’t expect you to like everything I post … ‘twould be pretty boring, wouldn’t it? Be thankful I didn’t play the one I really wanted to play … “House on Pooh Corner”!!!
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Because it’s 💩?
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🤣 No, and it isn’t … hmmmmm … maybe I should play it tomorrow …
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🤬
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Now now, Clive … go check and see what I actually did play … just for you!!!
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Thank you, I’ve seen and commented on that, and am very pleased that you played it 😊
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😊
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Jill, great song by a great artist. I have loved his work dating back to Loggins and Messina. Keith
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YAY!!! I’m glad somebody likes it! I really almost played “House on Pooh Corner” after Roger mentioned it yesterday, but I think he’s planning some variation of it, so I held off … for now.
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Shucks. Sorry ’bout that m’am.
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No need to be sorry, Sir Roger … I love that we all have our own tastes … keeps it interesting!
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Agreeing to differ on some things does indeed keep the groove, grooving😃
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