Forever Now" is a 1982 single from Australian rock band Cold Chisel. The second single from the album Circus Animals, it was the first Cold Chisel single to be penned by Steve Prestwich. The song reached number 2 in the New Zealand charts, and number 4 in Australia, the band's highest chart placement. It stayed in the charts for 18 weeks.[1] The single was released in more countries than any other by Cold Chisel. In America it was titled "Forever Now (All My Love)" Prestwich, who could only play drums at the time of recording, had to hum the melody to the rest of the band.[3] Producer Opitz said, "The first time Chisel played 'Forever Now' on stage, it was a 7 minute version at Parramatta Leagues Club and I was blown away. I rushed to the dressing room and told the band, 'We've got the single!'" At the time it had the working title "Acapulco Piranha". Walker said, "'Forever Now' was a jammy idea that we were doing at gigs and doing at sound-checks and developing. Mark Opitz recognized very early on that this song has the ideas to be a single and be a very important song for us." Prestwich later commented, "Mark was very happy and so was I. I'd always felt I had the ability. My biggest hurdle was to be unselfconscious about writing." Prestwich further felt that the "very melodic" song balanced out some of the rock songs on Circus Animals. Main songwriter Don Walker said at the time, "The songs that the other guys are writing are getting so good these days, you know, like Steve has written a couple of excellent songs for radio, while this time none of mine were suitable for singles or anything like that." After the release of the single, Walker said, "Steve was drunk in the studio one night and was explaining that "Forever Now" is meant to be read on several different levels. But as far as knowing what those levels are and where they're leading, I haven't sat down with him sober and got right into it
There is a never ending list of brilliant Cold Chisel songs. None of them will disappoint. I’ve had the privilege of seeing them live over the years. Jimmy still has it.
One of my greatest memories is seeing them play an unannounced gig at Parra Leagues when Circus Animals was out (either late 1980 or early 81 from memory). It was a warm up for their show in the big tent for Circus Animals. No advertising. I was at the club when they announced over the PA that Chisel would be on in about an hour. Rang a mate. He bolted down there. The auditorium was only half full and it was still set up for bingo! As this was decades before social media word got around via phone calls from the public phone at the club by people like me. They played for a couple of hours, even doing covers in the encore. Brilliant! Barnsey was on fire. Leapt onto the tables, ran through the audience. Roadies feeding the mic lead. What a night
I love this song so much. Written by the drummer Steve Prestwich (RIP). He wrote quite a few of their hits. Definitely has a Police vibe with the drumming and the bassline. Great band and another great reaction. Seen them live a few times including as The Barking Spiders a couple of years ago (those who know, know). Peace... ✌
@@Eskay1206 The Police started in the 70s too. Plus they were huge in 82 when this was originally released. Lots of bands were trying that sound back then because it was popular. Aussie Crawl did the same. Peace... ✌
Hadn't noticed the Sting sound before, but you are right! The song Khe San by the same group is an anthemic song about PTSD after the Vietnam war. Jimmy Barnes' vocals are showcased in the song Stone Cold in Love with Joe Bonemassa. Another hauntingly beautiful song is Flame Trees. Also I'd love it if you played one of your old favourite songs, so we can get to know what you love.
This song was one of Cold Chisels highest charting singles back in 1982…. Written by Steve Prestwich ( Drums) …. RIP…. He wrote some fantastic songs …. Best kept Lies, When the war is over, Flame trees ( co-write)….water into wine, way down.
Oh Mike you have so many great Cold Chisel songs to catch up on. Choir Girl is my favourite, also Khe Sanh, Saturday Night, Breakfast at Sweethearts and of course Flame Trees. Give them a go. Ian Moss on the guitar is a legend in Aussie
A lot of people always request the same songs over and over, but there's so much more to this band, they're brilliant story tellers with a rich language and diversity of music and all of them are so talented. That song was written by their drummer Steve Prestwich, another favourite of mine that he wrote was best kept lies, sung by Ian Moss the guitarist. Then there's never before, written and sung by Ian Moss, both songs on the East album. But one of my all time favourites is one long day. Btw, they also do the best version of wild thing I 've heard, live on the last stand tour.
The cook is Gary McDonald aka Norman Gunston. Check out Norman Gunston interviewing the actress Sally Struthers who played the daughter in All In The Family. It is hilarious.
Hey sweet pea there’s a lot of John Farnham and jimmy barns the lead singer of cold chisel . They do some incredible mix’s hope you are well suga leave from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Jimmy Barnes is Australian Rock Royalty first with cold chisel and now with his solo career that is still going check out Jimmy Barnes and Joe Barrommossa STONE COLD
Mate, I think you need to check out a lot of Cold Chisel songs, but I would particularly recommend Flame Trees and Letter to Alan for both ends of their spectrum.
Favourite band with my favourite artist. Have seen cold chisel and jimmy barnes live a few times now and their concerts are 10 times better than the recordings
Hi Mike, I wonder if it shows at your end - I have seen this video was up for over 24 hrs, but I have only just been able to see it because it was "blocked in your country". I hope this hasn't affected your view numbers. Second time this has happened to me with a song from Oz on your channel, and as an Aussie I am offended by You Tube. Maybe I'll have to get a VPN the way the platform is carrying on. I always eventually get a notice when I can finally watch. But it does make me wonder if others may not like or comment because they are delayed also.
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Forever Now" is a 1982 single from Australian rock band Cold Chisel. The second single from the album Circus Animals, it was the first Cold Chisel single to be penned by Steve Prestwich. The song reached number 2 in the New Zealand charts, and number 4 in Australia, the band's highest chart placement. It stayed in the charts for 18 weeks.[1] The single was released in more countries than any other by Cold Chisel. In America it was titled "Forever Now (All My Love)" Prestwich, who could only play drums at the time of recording, had to hum the melody to the rest of the band.[3] Producer Opitz said, "The first time Chisel played 'Forever Now' on stage, it was a 7 minute version at Parramatta Leagues Club and I was blown away. I rushed to the dressing room and told the band, 'We've got the single!'" At the time it had the working title "Acapulco Piranha". Walker said, "'Forever Now' was a jammy idea that we were doing at gigs and doing at sound-checks and developing. Mark Opitz recognized very early on that this song has the ideas to be a single and be a very important song for us."
Prestwich later commented, "Mark was very happy and so was I. I'd always felt I had the ability. My biggest hurdle was to be unselfconscious about writing." Prestwich further felt that the "very melodic" song balanced out some of the rock songs on Circus Animals.
Main songwriter Don Walker said at the time, "The songs that the other guys are writing are getting so good these days, you know, like Steve has written a couple of excellent songs for radio, while this time none of mine were suitable for singles or anything like that."
After the release of the single, Walker said, "Steve was drunk in the studio one night and was explaining that "Forever Now" is meant to be read on several different levels. But as far as knowing what those levels are and where they're leading, I haven't sat down with him sober and got right into it
Legendary band, they made real music back in the days none of this crap we see on mainstream these days
AGREED 💯
@@HeavyMProductions would be awesome if you can react to Cold Chisel “when the war is over” live th-cam.com/video/x4Wwq9_zn_c/w-d-xo.html
@@HeavyMProductions react to live versions so they don’t get blocked
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There is a never ending list of brilliant Cold Chisel songs. None of them will disappoint. I’ve had the privilege of seeing them live over the years. Jimmy still has it.
Love this group, I would suggest checking them out singing live it’s so much better. Look up when the war is over next.
One of my greatest memories is seeing them play an unannounced gig at Parra Leagues when Circus Animals was out (either late 1980 or early 81 from memory). It was a warm up for their show in the big tent for Circus Animals. No advertising. I was at the club when they announced over the PA that Chisel would be on in about an hour. Rang a mate. He bolted down there. The auditorium was only half full and it was still set up for bingo! As this was decades before social media word got around via phone calls from the public phone at the club by people like me. They played for a couple of hours, even doing covers in the encore. Brilliant! Barnsey was on fire. Leapt onto the tables, ran through the audience. Roadies feeding the mic lead. What a night
I remember I got a call from a mate @ the club saying U gotta get here NOW, CHISEL R PLAYING. I legged it from Merrylands & had a great night
@@glenthorne6055 what about when Barnsey leapt onto the tables and ran along kicking the bottles and glasses off them before jumping into the crowd!
Had the privilege to see them live in my home town years back ! Memory for life! Thank You 😊 happy to see your channel growing!
I love this song so much. Written by the drummer Steve Prestwich (RIP). He wrote quite a few of their hits. Definitely has a Police vibe with the drumming and the bassline. Great band and another great reaction. Seen them live a few times including as The Barking Spiders a couple of years ago (those who know, know). Peace... ✌
No..The Police had a Chisel vibe, Chisel started in the 70's :)
@@Eskay1206 The Police started in the 70s too. Plus they were huge in 82 when this was originally released. Lots of bands were trying that sound back then because it was popular. Aussie Crawl did the same. Peace... ✌
Hadn't noticed the Sting sound before, but you are right! The song Khe San by the same group is an anthemic song about PTSD after the Vietnam war. Jimmy Barnes' vocals are showcased in the song Stone Cold in Love with Joe Bonemassa. Another hauntingly beautiful song is Flame Trees. Also I'd love it if you played one of your old favourite songs, so we can get to know what you love.
This song was one of Cold Chisels highest charting singles back in 1982…. Written by Steve Prestwich ( Drums) …. RIP…. He wrote some fantastic songs …. Best kept Lies, When the war is over, Flame trees ( co-write)….water into wine, way down.
Oh Mike you have so many great Cold Chisel songs to catch up on. Choir Girl is my favourite, also Khe Sanh, Saturday Night, Breakfast at Sweethearts and of course Flame Trees. Give them a go. Ian Moss on the guitar is a legend in Aussie
Great choices Wendy
Woohoo 🎉 thanks for reacting to some Chisel Mikey! Jimmy Barnes just has such a distinctive tone and he’s still got it!!
Love your Australian reactions.great band
Pleased you like them. Great Aussie band. Check out Bow River, it's a masterpiece.
Have seen them live many times, wonderful.
Oh my gosh haven’t heard this for yonks ( a long time ago). Thanks
Thanks for reviewing my favourite Cold Chisel song.
A lot of people always request the same songs over and over, but there's so much more to this band, they're brilliant story tellers with a rich language and diversity of music and all of them are so talented.
That song was written by their drummer Steve Prestwich, another favourite of mine that he wrote was best kept lies, sung by Ian Moss the guitarist. Then there's never before, written and sung by Ian Moss, both songs on the East album. But one of my all time favourites is one long day.
Btw, they also do the best version of wild thing I 've heard, live on the last stand tour.
great choice...great Aussie band....Jimmy is still singing better than ever...
The cook is Gary McDonald aka Norman Gunston. Check out Norman Gunston interviewing the actress Sally Struthers who played the daughter in All In The Family.
It is hilarious.
Love the Clockwork Orange poster, liked Ur reaction & the song is ok
My favourite Chisel songs are Saturday Night and Shipping Steel
My favourite Chisel song
one of my favourite chisel songs highly underrated
Saw them live back in the day, great
He love!!!! This song!!!
Hey sweet pea there’s a lot of John Farnham and jimmy barns the lead singer of cold chisel . They do some incredible mix’s hope you are well suga leave from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
No rest for jimmy this is him
Leaned over here 💯💯💯🎥🎵🎼💯👁👁👁🎵
Jimmy Barnes is Australian Rock Royalty first with cold chisel and now with his solo career that is still going check out Jimmy Barnes and Joe Barrommossa STONE COLD
I love him singing lay down your gun
Mate, I think you need to check out a lot of Cold Chisel songs, but I would particularly recommend Flame Trees and Letter to Alan for both ends of their spectrum.
BOW RIVER live dude! And Saturday Night are fantastic Chisel songs. Please 🙏 🙏
🗣 Oi….Oi…..Oi
Just in case you didn’t hear me 🙂
Really enjoying your reactions mate !
I have to request the live version of Bow River , pleasseee . My favourite Chisel song .
Favourite band with my favourite artist. Have seen cold chisel and jimmy barnes live a few times now and their concerts are 10 times better than the recordings
Love Chisel! Try khe Sahn or Bow River or my favourite Flame Trees
Now do the live cold chisel version of When the War is Over, because it is infinitely better than the one you've already seen.
Another good one to add to your list is Jimmy Barnes and Tina Turner singing Simply the Best. Really enjoyed seeing some legendary Cold Chisel.😊
Jimmy Barnes - Driving Wheels is a great song. Thanks for your reaction
Flame Trees! 🐨🐨🐨
Ian Moss is great on the guitar!!!!
"Aussie Pub Rock"
Cool reaction . Our "surf" rock bands you might like Australian Crawl or Hoodoo Gurus These bands are what we regard as surf music ( 80s)
Do “Cheap Wine” by Chisels - the chorus has a couple of different mondegreens….
Hi Mike, I wonder if it shows at your end - I have seen this video was up for over 24 hrs, but I have only just been able to see it because it was "blocked in your country". I hope this hasn't affected your view numbers. Second time this has happened to me with a song from Oz on your channel, and as an Aussie I am offended by You Tube. Maybe I'll have to get a VPN the way the platform is carrying on. I always eventually get a notice when I can finally watch. But it does make me wonder if others may not like or comment because they are delayed also.
Legends 👏👏👏try Bow river or Khe Sanh many others Flame Trees
How do you get to pick requests?
Ian moss was so young, but still looks the same
Go and look at the great rock and roll greater 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸AC/DC...old school 🎧🎧🎧🎼🎼🎼🔔🔔🎸🎸🎸8:15am💯🇦🇺✔
"Jimmy Barnes has a great voice...." you don't know the half of it yet!
If you like Aussie surf rock check out Australian Crawl
Can you do a reaction to the Cold Chisel song 'One Long Day'? IMO their best song.
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If you don't do Jimmy Barnes working class man as a reaction seriously. And him live his voice shreds
So Aussie back them the clips
its not reggae