Forever (Kid Rock song)
| "Forever" | ||||
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| Single by Kid Rock | ||||
| from the album Cocky | ||||
| Released | October 10, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | Clarkston Chophouse, Clarkston, Michigan | |||
| Genre | Rap metal | |||
| Length | 3:46 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | RJ Ritchie, Matt Shafer, F Beauregard | |||
| Producer(s) | Kid Rock | |||
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"Forever" was the first single released from Kid Rock's 2001 album Cocky. The song was a message to critics who had panned his music. Kid Rock stated that, despite what they thought, his formula of hip hop, southern rock and punk rock would last forever. The song name checks Oprah Winfrey, Al Roker, Earl the Pearl and Betsy Ross and also references the song Hit the Road, Jack.
When the song is performed during concerts, the vocals are played over an instrumental version of "Tom Sawyer" by Rush.
The song peaked at #18 on Mainstream Rock charts and #21 on the Modern Rock Charts. It reached #27 in Australia, #52 in Germany and #75 in Sweden.
Pamela Anderson appeared in the video. "I'm a Dog," Cocky's 10th track, was released along with "Forever" on the single.
The video was released in October 2001. The song was also featured in the 2004 film Torque.
Track listing
- "Forever" (Radio Edit)
- "Forever" (Explicit Album Version)
- "I'm a Dog"
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 27 |
| Danish Singles Chart | 75 |
| German Singles Chart | 52 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 75 |
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 18 |
| U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 21 |
Personnel
- Vocals: Kid Rock
- Background Vocals: Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker & Paradime
- Lead Guitar: Kenny Olson
- Organ: Jimmie Bones
- Drums: Sp1200 and Stefanie Eulinberg
- Metal Guitar: Jason Krause