The Pain Goes On Forever Explained

The Pain Goes On Forever
Type:single
Artist:John Rowles
A-Side:The Pain Goes On Forever
B-Side:All My Love's Laughter
Released:1968
Recorded:1968
Genre:pop
Length:3:20
Label:CBS BA 461211
Producer:Mike Leander
Prev Title:Hush ... Not A Word To Mary
Prev Year:1968
Next Title:M'Lady
Next Year:1968
Misc: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 Luigi Ingrosso, Gaetano Savio, and Franco Califano. Mike Leander is also credited in the composition as well as the arrangement and production. The B side "All My Loves Laughter" 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]

Notes and References

  1. 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, UK
  2. 45Cat - John Rowles - Discography, New Zealand
  3. [Discogs]
  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