Forever Young
Bob Dylan
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May God's bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung May you stay May you stay forever young Forever young Forever young May you stay Stay forever young May you grow up to be righteous May you grow up to be true May you always know the truth And see the lights surrounding you May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong May you stay May you stay forever young Forever young Forever young May you stay Stay forever young May your hands always be busy May your feet always be swift May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift May your heart always be joyful May your song always be sung And may you stay May you stay forever young Forever young Forever young May you stay May you stay forever young
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Forever Young" was written by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The song first appeared on his 1974 album "Planet Waves".
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ThemeThe song is an affectionate blessing from Dylan to his eldest son Jesse, expressing his hopes for his son's wellbeing and happiness. It resonates with parents, making it a popular choice for graduations, weddings, and other significant life events.
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CreationAccording to reports, Dylan wrote "Forever Young" around the time his son Jesse was born, which inspired its sentimental lyrics.
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Album SuccessDylan's album "Planet Waves" was his first number-one album in the United States, giving a commercial performance boost to "Forever Young".
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Two VersionsThere are two versions of "Forever Young" on the "Planet Waves" album. They carry the same theme but are arranged differently and performed with a different feel.
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Cultural Impact"Forever Young" has had significant cultural impact. Many artists, including Diana Ross, Norah Jones, The Pretenders, and Joan Baez, have covered the song. It also inspired the creation of a children’s picture book.
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TV Show UseThe song was used as the theme song for the television show "Parenthood" (2010-2015), further solidifying its association with familial love and aspirations.
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Music VideoIn 2013, an official music video was created for the song, featuring a montage of historical footage coupled with the song's performance, further enhancing the life-affirming and nostalgic nature of the song.
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Lyrics Inclusion in TourIn recent years Dylan included lyrics from “Forever Young” in his Nobel Prize for Literature lecture, mentioning it as one of his own songs that he felt might have made some kind of notable societal contribution.
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Notable PerformancesIt was performed as a duet by Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen during the third concert of Amnesty International's 1988 Human Rights Now! Tour.
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