The Pain Goes On Forever

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"The Pain Goes On Forever"
Single by John Rowles
A-side"The Pain Goes On Forever"
B-side"All My Love's Laughter"
Released1968
Recorded1968
Genrepop
Length3:20
LabelCBS BA 461211
Songwriter(s)Savio, Califano, , Leander
Producer(s)Mike Leander
John Rowles singles chronology
"Hush ... Not A Word To Mary"
(1968) 		"The Pain Goes On Forever"
(1968) 		"M'Lady"
(1968)
UK discography *[1]
NZ Discography **[2]

The Pain Goes On Forever was a New Zealand hit for John Rowles. It was the follow up to his second hit, Hush Not A Word To Mary.

Background[]

The song was released on CBS BA 461211 in September 1968. It was written by , Gaetano Savio, and Franco Califano. Mike Leander is also credited in the composition as well as the arrangement and production. The B side "" was written by Jimmy Webb and was also arranged and produced by Leander.[3]

The song didn't chart in the UK, and Rowles wouldn't have another hit there.[4][5] It was a hit in New Zealand and by February 28, 1969, it was at #2 on The N.Z. Hit Parade. [6]

References[]

  1. ^ 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, UK
  2. ^ 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, New Zealand
  3. ^ Discogs - John Rowles – The Pain Goes On Forever
  4. ^ Audio Culture, 4 Jun 2013 - John Rowles Profile - Adam Gifford
  5. ^ An Avid's Guide to Sixties Songwriters, By Peter Dunbavan - 52. Murray/Callander
  6. ^ Flavour of New Zealand - Home, Search NZ listener charts
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