𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 - 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 - 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘

Singer: Carl Carlton
Album: Everlasting Love - Released in 1974
Songwriters: Mac Gayden and Buzz Cason. [See lyrics below]
The original version of "Everlasting Love" was recorded in Nashville by Robert Knight, whose producers/writers Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden aimed to record him in a Motown style. Ultimately "Everlasting Love" was released as an A-side for Knight and reached #13 in 1967. Subsequently, the song has reached the US Top 40 three times, most successfully by Carl Carlton, who peaked at #6 in 1974. Carl Carlton is an American artist who sings R&B, soul and funk. Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 21 in 1953, he started his career during the 1960s when he was still a kid. In 1968, he signed a contract with Back Beat Records, after which he moved to Texas.. In the early 70’s music era he achieved his biggest hit with “Everlasting Love” which became a Top 10 pop hit single and oldies music classic.

Presenter of Soul Train: Donald Cortez (Don) Cornelius (Chicago (Illinois), September 27, 1936 - Sherman Oaks (California), died: February 1, 2012). Cornelius was found dead in his Los Angeles home at the age of 75. The presenter was found to have succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head as a result of a suicide attempt.

Also covered by :
U2, Jamie Cullum,The Love Affair, The Ravers, MFP Studio Artists, Hank Locklin, James Last, David Ruffin ,The Senate, The Sonic, Kings Road, The Hiltonaires, Solomon Burke, Patricia Paay, Louise Mandrell, Narvel Felts, Soirée, The Kendalls, Rex Smith and Rachel Sweet, The Truth, Sandra (Germany), David Essex, Worlds Apart, Gloria Estefan, Stanford Harmonics, Seventh Avenue Party Animals, The Cast from Casualty, Reverse Osmosis, På Slaget 12, Mysterio Scooter, Kerry Norton, Michael Ball, The Soldiers, Manuel, etc.

LYRICS:
Open up your eyes, then you'll realize here I stand
With my everlasting love.
Need you by my side, girl you'll be my bride.
You'll never be denied everlasting love.
From the very start, open up your heart,
Be a lasting part of everlasting love.
Ooh, ooh.-- Real love will last forever

Hearts go astray, leaving hurt when they go.
I went away just when you needed me so. Oh yeah
Filled with regret I come back beggin' you,
Forgive, forget. Where's the love we once knew?

Open up your eyes, then you'll realize here I stand
With my everlasting love.
Need you by my side, girl you'll be my bride.
You'll never be denied everlasting love.
From the very start, open up your heart,
Be a lasting part of everlasting love.
Real love will last forever.
Ooh, ooh. Yeah, yeah

Where life's river flows, no one really knows
'til someone's there to show the way to lasting love.
Like the sun that shines, endlessly it shines,
You always will be mine. It's eternal love.
When other loves are gone, ours will still be strong,
We have our very own everlasting love.
Real love will last forever.

Open up your eyes, then you'll realize here I stand
With my everlasting love.
Need you by my side, girl you'll be my bride.
You'll never be denied everlasting love.
From the very start, open up your heart,
Be a lasting part of everlasting love.
Real love will last forever.

[lillygirl]

I love how this song opens up with the chorus right away!!!!

[marchelsoyka]

I just lost my husband of 46 years and this was “our song”. This song will always be special to me

[knuteboy]

Definitely an underrated, talented and powerful singer. He probably should have been way bigger.

[foford]

This is the music the media does not want us to hear anymore.

[neeceehayes]

My Jam... who else is listening to this Jam in 2020?

[joseluiszunigacruz]

😢mmmuy binita canción de 1974 me hiso llorar

[pianoman]

Can't explain it, but this song has a 'majestic' quality to it. Love every note!

[rebeccasimms]

I'm 26 years old and I blast this song everyday in my car! :) Love it!

[lillygirl]

They don't make music like this anymore!!!!

[sheri]

Back when things were real. I love it! yeayeayea

[melodysanger]

HAPPY 68TH BIRTHDAY
CARL CARLTON
(MAY 21, 2020)

[peterlagroove]

How in the bloody hell did music go from this, to the unbelievable crap we have today?

[blackcattheultimatemoonwal]

This is one of my favorite Old School songs

[White-Michael]

Carl owns this song! No one else comes close.

[joyann]

Wow! This guy is incredible. I though MJ was so original but now can see this chap’s influence.

[doyleperkins]

I watched both the American Bandstand and Soul Train religiously growing up in the '70s. Listen to this brilliant work of pop art and all I have to say is "I rest my case."

[benniedonald]

This is one of those rare songs. The type that is legendary and can be done as a single or duet. I have heard large groups singing it. It truly stands the test of time.

[wiiwillRule]

His jacket and the whole aesthetic of this video are just perfect

[mayaskme]

Some of the best singers everywhere had rhinestone suits in the 70s. His is beautiful .

[claertonarcoverde]

The best era of music 70s and 80s, this is a great music, the presenter had a beautiful voice.