𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 - 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 - @ 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧

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.

[@lillygirl34]

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

[@kildarealeksander5209]

Better with Rex Smith.

[@waltermarchezi7446]

I love this music a lot !!!

[@jessiem276]

@@kildarealeksander5209 Nah, this guy is way better.

[@josesegura977]

Nais nais in Costa Rica

[@mickeylocklear783]

The his remake of his first time recording it.

[@joseluiszunigacruz698]

😢mmmuy binita canción de 1974 me hiso llorar

[@marchelsoyka6585]

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

[@carolinefarrelly1880]

Me too, i feel your pain, but this song will always be special to us , take care.

[@phodopussungorus]

lost my wife. we too had our song. much love and support to you.

[@Good-DaySunshine]

So sorry for your loss. 😥

[@gregdeandrea1450]

I've never liked the "til death do us part" segment of the marriage. The kind of love you and your husband had didn't die with him, and you never really parted with him. After almost fifty years, he's a part of you. One that's going to last forever. Everlasting Love. Like the song says.

[@John-zk9dn]

Hope you have a wonderful day 💯

[@foford2010]

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

[@MaestroDrake]

Why?

[@ms.annthrope415]

And what makes you think that?

[@jimdep333]

​@@MaestroDrake anti marriage anti patriarchy anti religion anti family

[@jimdep333]

​@@ms.annthrope415 anti marriage anti patriarchy anti religion anti family

[@4sheri4]

Back when things were real. I love it! yeayeayea

[@Lawdasur_Reflex]

came from that laptop guy

[@barackobamagaming7607]

how do we sample such a good beat

[@Tanishsinghh]

@@barackobamagaming7607 mine is lagging about .5 sec

[@SDawar-ge6eq]

me too bro

[@SergioCarvajal9519]

Same 🤙🏾

[@Tizohip]

Same to me 😂

[@OnTheWay2007]

Laptop guy bring me here ❤

[@grivesx]

fr

[@Recklesslys]

Came from TikTok

[@SPIRRO1]

Came from the guy sampling this

[@Official_Mik3yYT]

​@@SPIRRO1Same

[@trigoooo]

@@SPIRRO1jajajaja lit

[@somecallmejeremy]

​@@SPIRRO1 Same as you.

[@ditto-r3807]

tiktokで見つけた！日本人！

[@knuteboy3778]

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

[@trinhkhanh2618]

Finley mp3 (KZbin chop guy) tutorial: 1. Click at this timestamp 1:44 2. The keys you need: 4,5,6,7,L 3. First line: 5 L 5 5 4 4. Second line: 7 6 7 6 7 7 7 6. Not exactly it but pretty fun. Hope you gonna pull this off and HUGE props to Finley!

[@prod_steadyy]

Tysm ❤

[@Tiberius291]

There are many covers of this song but Carl Carlton cover is the best.

[@rebeccasimms2701]

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

[@Jason8755]

I'm a 30 y o boy and do the same LOL

[@Jason8755]

39*

[@MaryLopez-od8jn]

🤗🥰

[@prettykiwikawaii1995]

I’m 26 too and do the same!

[@colincharlton9339]

It's good but I further loveaffair version..some groovy 60s dancing

[@pianoman551000]

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

[@mattwalton5306]

Never get tired of hearing this song.

[@anncampbell7149]

This song makes me miss the old days!!!how does it go soooo fast

[@wii3willRule]

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

[@jacquelinecatalinamachado3662]

Me trasporta a la inmajinacio de hermosos tiempos. Ya tengo 54y todavía buscó estás bellas canciónes

[@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.

[@doyleperkins4916]

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."

[@joyann6792]

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

[@mayaskme6291]

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

[@AnneTigerTinkBen]

First time I ever heard this song (sung by Carl Carlton) was when I was driving in my car and the car radio was on. LOVED IT! Every time it would come on the radio I would 100% enjoy listening to it. Now I have this video that I can enjoy anytime I want. I've watched on KZbin different interpretations from various artists, famous and not so famous, and my very favorite is Carl Carlton. Watching him perform this song just confirms it for me!!

[@2468-n2q]

72 here & love this hit since it came out.

[@claertonarcoverde7053]

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

[@MrHaagsesjonny1]

@ Verlincia Jones --> That’s correct, July 15, 2019 Carl Carlton was hospitalized in Detroit after reportedly suffering a stroke. The stroke caused the 66 year old Carlton to miss a planned concert in Detroit the night before. Fortunately, he is reportedly alert and speaking. All the best, Carl!

[@verlinciajones6847]

Thank you so much for the information prayers for him..

[@bettylockett4359]

All the best to him..

[@pinkiesue849]

praying the best for him.

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

Update please.

[@baymaxc1647]

Thanks for info, he’s on my Prayer list

[@herberthunter5570]

The best version thus far.

[@franciscorebollargarcia6781]

Yes. Totally agree with you. Great great song. Beautiful song!

[@franciscorebollargarcia6781]

Much better this versión than Robert Knight's.

[@cindytrayer4279]

Of all the covers of this song, this is no doubt the best and the only one I think of when thinking about the song. He owns it!

[@rockbenson8200]

WOW....a Great Performance by Carl Carlton....👊

[@BryanLChess]

Agreed, this is the best version. Hands down

[@breale5284]

This song opens my heart and takes me on a journey of beautiful soul fullness 🙏

[@theresehill1660]

This is "our song" My husband and I were together from.the age of 15 till he died in 2014. Here I stand with my eberlating.love till we.are.re.united Mo.other versions come.close.to Carl carlton

[@graciehernandez1364]

OMG. I love this song.

[@larryfaison8204]

This song is so majestically and has wonderful lyrics.

[@PennyForYourThought1]

This brother is EVERYTHING

[@White-Michael935]

Carl owns this song! No one else comes close.

[@silvas123]

I don't know.....David Ruffin? He brings a certain intense emotionality to it, with the deeper voice as well and the inflections. They're both fantastic of course.

[@eugenastewart140]

@@silvas123 I absolutely LOVE me some David Ruffin, but I think his voice on his version is too emotional & raspy, and I dont think his voice works with the melody of his version. He sounds wonderful (as always) but it wasnt a good fit.

[@cruisecbrklyn]

the Gloria Estefan version isn't bad!

[@fernandeaux1631]

Anyone hear the u2 version? BADASS!

[@MrChimneypot]

Surely nothing gets near to Love Affair's 1969 version?

[@MeetNia]

I’m gonna play this song when my grandma turns 100 on January 2, 2022.. can’t wait to see her again back home. I love you Nanang (grandma).

[@emilypopovich4790]

One of the best songs ever!! Belfast brought me here.

[@jameskeyes1131]

By far, the best version of this classic song. There are many but this has the best drummer and orchestra. Perfect.

[@sharondean8955]

I LOVE THIS SONG & how he sings it!

[@tracyr173]

Me too. He owns this song

[@kitcarnut]

IMHO best version of this song ever.

[@melodysanger103]

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

[@simonemercer8441]

when i heard this song i thought i heard angels singing in the sky i loved the hell out if this song

[@bobduckworth4710]

First heard this in 1967, heading from Akron, OH to Medina, NY , going home for a break, Can't believe I'm 77 but hearing this puts me back behind the wheel of my car driving on the NY thruway.

[@MrHaagsesjonny1]

"What a beautiful memory to share-thank you! Isn’t it amazing how music can transport us back to such vivid moments in our lives? It’s as if the melody carries not just the notes, but the sights, sounds, and emotions of those days. Your story of driving on the NY Thruway, feeling the world ahead of you, is such a timeless image. Here’s to the power of music and memories that keep our hearts forever young, no matter the years that pass. Wishing you many more moments of joy and nostalgia like this one."

[@rapperjof]

1:44 1:54 1:23 2:25 2:05 They’re not exactly on time but there’s the chops from the guys video…iykyk

[@finley.mp3]

AYY

[@rapperjof]

@ JAW DROPPED OMFG STOPPP DUDE YOURE SO ICONIC❤️❤️

[@stevestruthers6180]

I remember hearing this song for the first time in the spring of 1977, on the brand-new stereo system my parents had bought in March of that year. The song was one of several disco tunes that was part of a 'disco hits' collection LP. Great song, one I've not forgotten, and an interesting mix of pop, rock and disco. It makes me pine a little bit for the distant past.

[@davidkemery7216]

Sally 😶

[@whyhasgooglemessedwithmych1423]

That's awesome man, but this was not a disco song (believe me on this). This is pure soul my brother.

[@elbertlisboa6188]

Tempos que não voltam mais😢

[@MrHaagsesjonny1]

but love will last forever.................

[@elbertlisboa6188]

@@MrHaagsesjonny1é verdade! O verdadeiro amor nunca morre!❤

[@dmorris7448]

Awesome song!

[@6828oaklawn]

He sounds just like the record. Remarkable.

[@mariagonzalez6532]

One of the first songs I used to listen to in Mexico when I was 10 years old.. ( 1977) didn't understood the lyrics of it, but I liked Carl's voice, chorus,and music 🐱

[@bigbandit9384]

What a Great Great song. Fantastic voice as well. 😎✌

[@136760mas1]

love it, love it...just beautiful

[@michaelwhitfield7282]

Now that's music you can listen to over and over and over again.

[@dannywilliams8071]

This is a feel good song, musically and lyrically, best version ever

[@johnroberts4286]

Not so sure Love Affair's was also very good.

[@geriatriccarper2842]

Sorry guys The love affair version knocks this outta the park ktf

[@Kitakueigo]

@@geriatriccarper2842 No it doesn’t. This version is disco style so you can’t resist getting up and dancing .🕺🏻

[@jefbeme3]

Amen Brother. Like yer taste

[@nickyjohnstown7177]

Love affair

[@dsmj7389]

Great song! I think music was more uniting in those days.

[@blackcattheultimatemoonwal4935]

This is one of my favorite Old School songs

[@lillygirl34]

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

[@waltermarchezi7446]

I agree with you !!!

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Michele Holloran MICHELE WHERE ARE YOU I WANT TO 🥰🥰🥰🥰 YOU SO TRUE HAPPY NEW YEAR MY DARLING

[@violetajohnson6074]

You're dead right

[@100aceswid]

No they don't.

[@KatB69]

You think !?

[@vos6136]

On of the Greatest voices of all time !!!

[@Mjjchick]

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

[@Satchel334]

Me!

[@Chiron952]

Hell yeah!

[@comrademason7835]

Just discovered it! Not disappointed in the slightest

[@alainfrigon1797]

Me and the disco & souligne également was fantastic.

[@cangel1629]

With ya NeeCee!

[@kstrawberry3309]

This was one of my favorite songs as a kid in the 70's! Great decade of music!! This song will always remind me of Southern California!

[@simonp7095]

It was wrote in the 1960s

[@kstrawberry3309]

It was "written" in 1964. I enjoyed the 1974 version. Thank you. @@simonp7095

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

The Love Affair version makes it sound like the subject matter is the most important thing in the world. I hadn't heard this version before but the soul/proto-disco wall of sound with the backup singers is perfect for that feeling. The Robert Knight version is great but this is better imo. Just so much force and power

[@24hoursadaywithbobr]

Gives me chills!!

[@mersaphireful]

Carl is such a great man in person. I met him at my work and he is so life driven. Beautiful soul he and his wife is.

[@slck36]

I went to school with his wife

[@HorkPorkler]

U lyin

[@mersaphireful]

@@HorkPorkler im not...but ok.

[@mersaphireful]

@@slck36 shes is the sweetest and most supportive person carls very blessed to have him with his struggles hes been having

[@georgeralph8031]

Where life's river flows, no one really knows 'til someone's there to show the way to lasting love.

[@theresehill1660]

Absolutely. I was lucky.enough to.have that person from 1975-2014

[@robertsiebenrock3997]

Hats off to Carl he hit , a NO 1.

[@drstevie]

Brilliant.

[@michaelbrown7561]

This guys seems super fly-very cool!

[@conrad130363]

Bellissima canzone in tutte le versioni dei vari artisti che l'hanno cantata. Un sound e un ritmo che non ti possono lasciare fermo ma ti fanno ballare

[@GilbertoFranciscoOrtizRuiz]

great song

[@armandoacosta9529]

this song has a magic in its melody

[@bouncyjo1]

I just love this song !

[@ritamorris2352]

I have watched and listened to this wonderful video since I discovered it online. It brings such happy memories! 😊 My very best for Carl's health recovery.

[@marisp1414]

Beautiful músic.👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@discomusic23]

great high energy fun loving song, wish today's music was more like this.

[@donnablackmon341]

most people forgot about my baby carl thomas.listen 2 his lyrics . he is telling the truth .

[@jacktribble5253]

I still get this song stuck in my head, even when I haven't heard it in a while.

[@elbertlisboa6188]

Que pegada! Essa canção trás uma paz no fundo da alma! 💫✨🎧🎶

[@aligums3424]

SOUL TRAIN!! This was my childhood miss it...

[@QuantumGuideConnection]

Such a charismatic man!!!

[@shepardsmith3235]

This song is just great. Its a great get up and go song. Is also a great love song. And his performance really is the standard by which we judge all of its performances. And most importantly itso good that you can listen to it, Over and Over and Over and Never get tired of it. Never.

[@marlenehess1238]

Just the best the music the clothes nothing will ever be like the 70’s. I wish I could go back. The world was a very different place🙁

[@nancybolduc4989]

Love this song. Brings back some great memories

[@tomrobinson7879]

Best version I've heard yet. Got that Motown magic!

[@vw1649]

This song always puts a smile on my face...

[@laserlithuanian]

great song, great vocal !!

[@pigramgregory2]

I was 2 year's old when this legendary song came out in 1974 I was born in 1972 but I 1st heard it when I was 4 year's old.. Carl Carlton

[@vulcan2882]

It came out in 1968 and was first sung by Steve Ellis of Love Affair.

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Robert Knight - Wikipedia

[@ratecoudo]

Excellent.

[@karacnewland93]

My Favorite. Good music is a true work of art as well.

[@julieannfogarty5756]

Best of the days miss it

[@timmyasikin9378]

Wonderful song......

[@larissastephanie948]

Perfeito...show 💖

[@dessireedau478]

The 70's and 80's were the best Era in music, this song reminds me of my momma I lost in 2012.

[@joyann6792]

Good reminders Desseiree if sad xx.

[@Dreamtime-Walker]

Sorry for Your Loss 🍁

[@wingsley]

Would love to know when this appearance took place on Soul Train. This is magical. It's like hopping in a blue Police Public Call Box and arriving in Soul Train studio in '74. We even get to see the late, great Don Cornelius in his prime. I'm white, only occasionally saw Soul Train, but learned to appreciate black American artists and culture through excellent shows like this. Amazing!

[@damsideau]

Carl used to sing like Michael Jackson, with those extra notes at the end of a verse. Amazing voice.

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

Actually he sounded a lot like Little Stevie Wonder when he was Little Carl Carlton.

[@dbrownboy]

@@TheSecurityCamChannel so right I always thought She's a bad mama jamma was sung by Stevie Wonder

[@johnedwardkeoniambrose1151]

Although Carl was born before Michael

[@JamesBrown-rt5ky]

Imagine Michael Jackson singing this on stage with his moves.

[@joyann6792]

Wow,

[@bennyadler5882]

3rd guy to record this magnificent composition and (imo) purest soulful performance of all 3. It was mandatory dj rotation in 74’ish. 2nd tier Detroit singer who enhanced his standing right there. Nice humble man also.

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

Beautiful .

[@luannmolloy3107]

Love, love, love!!!!

[@beaverstandig1747]

Makes me want to dance! 🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@janejohnstone5795]

Yes,..the best of the 60's....comes back to us ...soul train..

[@keithwitcher5130]

Carl Carlton Everlasting Love song is a classic. Nice performance in Soul Train television show. Carl Carlton, The Jacksons(RIP Michael Jackson), Vanity(RIP), Luther Vandross(RIP), Florence Ballard of The Supremes(RIP), Cameo, Zapp(RIP Roger Troutman), The Gap Band, James Taylor of Kool And The Gang, Bell Biv Devoe, Beyonce Knowles are my favorite black music singers.

[@margaritacerveraegea6874]

Que maravilla de canción,y que recuerdos más bonitos me traen cuando iba a la disco ❤

[@boeing757pilot]

Perfection! Beautiful!

[@barbarakiourkas]

Radio on blast for this one every time.