Forever for Now is the sixth studio album by Canadian rock band April Wine, released in 1977. The album features a variety of genres, including country, Western, Latin, Caribbean, blues, soft rock and easy listening.
Initially, the album sold moderately, peaking at #19 on Canadian charts in March before dropping down. Then the 1950s-style ballad "You Won't Dance with Me" became a surprise hit, selling more copies than any previous April Wine single and breathing new life into the album's sales. The single and album peaked on their corresponding charts during the same week of July 9, 1977, at #6 and #5, respectively. Both the single and the album were certified platinum in Canada.
Track listing All tracks written by Myles Goodwyn unless otherwise noted. "Forever for Now" – 3:04 "Child's Garden" – 4:37 "Lovin' You" – 3:33 "Holly Would" – 3:44 "You Won't Dance with Me" – 5:10 "Come Away" (George Bowser, Peter Jupp) – 3:52 "Mama Laye" – 4:15 "I'd Rather be Strong" – 4:41 "Hard Times" (Jimmy Dean, lyrics by Goodwyn) – 2:39 "Marjorie" – 3:44
Personnel
April Wine Myles Goodwyn – lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano, string ensemble Gary Moffet – guitar, backing vocals Jerry Mercer – drums, backing vocals, percussion, vibraphone Steve Lang – bass, backing vocals
Additional personnel Judy Richards - backing vocals on "Lovin' You", "I'd Rather Be Strong", "Hard Times" & "Marjorie" Gail Mezo - backing vocals on "Lovin' You", "I'd Rather Be Strong", "Hard Times" & "Marjorie Tony Grany - backing vocals on "Lovin' You", "I'd Rather Be Strong", "Hard Times" & "Marjorie" Mary Lou Gauthier - backing Vocals on "Come Away" Barry Kean - percussion on "Mama Laye" Pam Marsh - backing vocals & rap on "Hard Times"
Charts Chart (1977) Peakposition
Certifications
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