Rex Smith - Everlasting Love

Music video by Rex Smith performing Everlasting Love. (C) 1981 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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[@BB-kt5eb]

Not sure why, but this cheesy video works perfectly for this song that already just makes you feel so good.

[@hollyprincipato3287]

It's sort of a re-make of the hit by Carl Carlton in the 70s

[@Defensewhiz]

@@hollyprincipato3287 actually Carl remade it also...this song has been covered so many times it's hard to keep count, but this is the only duet version that I can remember other than Rex and Marilyn McCoo sang it together when they both hosted Solid Gold

[@WaltGekko]

@@Defensewhiz Robert Knight did it originally in September 1967. The Love Affair took it to #1 in the UK in May 1968 (never released in the US as a single), David Ruffin in January 1969 (also never released as a single), Carl Carlton in 1974 (peaking at #6), this version in September 1981 (peaking at #31), Sandra (then Lauer, now Cretu) in 1987 that was a Top 5 hit in Europe (never released in the US), U2 in 1989 (as a B-side), World's Apart in 1993 (never released in the US) and Gloria Estefan in January 1995 (peaking at #30).

[@Defensewhiz]

@@WaltGekko yes I knew most of them already especially Robert, the original singer, and then Love Affair as well as Carl and Gloria. Like I said it’s been covered about a million times, and yet I like this one by Rex and Rachel more than the original by Robert as well as love affair’s version because it being a longer duet while still being uptempo

[@WaltGekko]

@@Defensewhiz Sandra did the longer version as well in 1987.

[@virgo_x_]

Rachel Sweet has been one of my favorite singers for awhile now. She deserved so much more fame and success!

[@zoethefrenchgirl2996]

I agree wholeheartedly!!!!!!

[@WaltGekko]

Her problem was the massive changes in radio in New York when she was recording. New York at that time often still determined whether a song would become a hit even though there was no legit Top 40 station in New York from July 1981 (when WABC began softening their music format ahead of a flip to talk on May 10, 1982) and August 2, 1983 (when WHTZ-FM, Z-100 at 100.3 made its debut and shortly after WPLJ at 95.5 completed a slow flip from Rock to Top 40 over the spring and summer of 1983). This allowed such infamous song's as Sneaker's 1982 hit "More Than Just The Two of Us" to become a Top 40 hit (peaking at #34) and as I remember be a Top 3 hit in New York ALMOST ENTIRELY off excessive airplay on WNBC (known to have a program director known as "Kenny" in Howard Stern's 1995 autobiographical film, "Private Parts" who for some time had a VERY restrictive playlist which showed up on WNBC's year-end countdown for 1982 when it finished ahead of The Human League's "Don't You Want Me" that was a #1 song nationally). Even WAPP-FM (103.5) debuting in late June 1982 as a Top 40 station didn't stem this because it was not looked at as a legit Top 40 station and the closest otherwise was WYNY-FM (97.1), which really was adult contemporary (the stations famously after format flips switched positions on the dial in 1988). That is what hurt Rachel musically.

[@thomaslucia3059]

I met him at a private in NYC - in 1980! I was behind him on a ladder climbing to the upper level of a rooftop. Man, he was SO beautiful!

[@nursewildfire]

Rex was my first celebrity crush. I thought he was gorgeous, talented, and sexy as hell. I'm so happy that all of this was saved for me to enjoy another day on youtube! Bless you Rex!

[@ariesleorising9421]

You were right! 😉🥰

[@karengower3820]

Have you watched the movie Sooner or Later. I watched almost two weeks non stop he is extremely handsome. I've check Wikipedia and he did not do to much after that movie back then. I think he was enjoying being a teen idol. And he's not even rich. I thought his acted and singing were great in the movie for being his first.

[@mitho123]

He’s did quite a bit on Broadway, too- grease, pirates of penzance with Linda ronstadt and Kevin Kline, sunset boulevard, scarlet pimpernel… He also did lots of tv like Jag, love boat, perry Mason, as the world turns. He had his own show night Hawk and took over solid gold after Andy gibb. He’s so talented; I never understood why he wasn’t as big as David Cassidy!

[@constancemerwin8171]

Rex had looks and talent for sure. Saw him in Pirates of Penzance; he was wonderful. I mean LIVE, not the movie.

[@BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS]

One of the most underrated vocal mega singers from the 80’s he had the looks and the voice, but sadly some poor management or just bad advice. He should’ve gone way further than he did. Incredible talent

[@ericpeterson6766]

I always felt that way about Rachel too.

[@donaldfewell8908]

Me too!

[@jenplinguist]

Yes, he was definitely the next Shaun Cassidy! Seems like the pin-up guys didn't last very long--at least as singers.

[@SLow-fb3qm]

He had a long and distinguished Broadway career, especially known for Grease.

[@shane-irish]

LoL

[@justinasteiner70]

Because of 2nd lockdown here in UK, I just watch Rex Smith film Sooner or Later which reminds me during my younger life on mid 70's. I had lovely moments at that time....hmmmm ...those were the days.Thanks ever so much for sharing this beautiful song of him.

[@jacksonfred1849]

Hi how are you doing, how is your day going... Hope the weather is treating you well? I hope you don't mind, I'm really looking forward to having a chat with you if that is okay with you!

[@darrinmagnus1]

Hearing this song again in the video itself brings me as a Gen-X'er back to '81 when I was only six years old and was thinking to myself how I wanted to celebrate my own marriage one day in such a musically joyous way. God, do I miss that decade, because the millennium was a real letdown.

[@baymaxc1647]

These 2 DID A Wonderful JOB on this GREAT SONG, what they did is a HARD THING to DO. Holding your own with LOVE AFFAIR (1968) and CARL (1974) IS SOMETHING to Be PROUD of!

[@WaltGekko]

And Robert Knight, who did the song originally in 1967. Also David Ruffin (early 1969) in the style of The Temptations.

[@WobblinGoblin1]

This is a ridiculously good version of the song...and video too. Never heard of either of these two vocalists until tonight.

[@KATIELAUGHTON]

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[@MLou-ns9zz]

Ich auch nicht, total schön gesungen von beiden ❤️

[@donjohn2695]

😅

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

It will always be one of the world's biggest mysteries the ultra talented Rachel Sweet wasn't a huge superstar. Gorgeous and that big booming voice. She must have had the worst management in the world.

[@donaldfewell8908]

Rex Smith deserved greater success too! :)

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

@@donaldfewell8908 Eh..but he did have a lot of success for a period, with it seemed like another hit song and he hosted Midnight Special I think. But Rachel had supreme talent.

[@donaldfewell8908]

@@SuperDrJeckyl Yes! I had and still have a crush on her talent (and looks)!

[@donaldfewell8908]

@@SuperDrJeckyl Yes!

[@WaltGekko]

Much of Rachel Sweet's problem was bad timing: Her music got virtually NO airplay in New York, which often determined hits because of a major transition at the time as Disco stations dominated the ratings then. WABC (77 AM) the longtime Top 40 kingpin was softening its format in as last ditch effort to remain a music station before going talk on May 10, 1982. WNBC (66 AM) had a PD (see my other comment on this) that was very conservative and there was no true Top 40 station in NYC until August 1983.

[@mysticallymichaela]

One of the cutest and best love songs I have ever heard! OBSESSED!!

[@Antofagasta1879]

I love this song! His voice was awesome. I loved him in the movie "sooner or later". He should have been a megastar of the 80s too.

[@jacksonfred1849]

Hi how are you doing, how is your day going... Hope the weather is treating you well? I hope you don't mind, I'm really looking forward to having a chat with you if that is okay with you!

[@thegoldenrule7359]

The punch he throws at 2:42 is so satisfying to watch!

[@ariesleorising9421]

Rex- hotter than hellfire! Rachel-cute as a button! Both of them ridiculously talented! I truly can’t decide whose voice I love most here!!! Beautiful version!!! The best! I will never forget when I saw him in “Sooner or Later”when I was a young teenager. Be still my heart!❤️

[@tombovitale2597]

This was always a great song by Carl Carlton. Rex Smith has such a awesome voice he did this song wonderful full of passionate from his heart

[@aerostar9376]

Buss Cason and Mac Gayden wrote this song.

[@WaltGekko]

@@aerostar9376 Right, originally for Robert Knight, who had the original version in September 1967, followed in England the following spring by The Love Affair (where it went to #1 in May 1968 but was never released in the US because it was too soon after Knight's version), David Ruffin in January 1969 (never released in the US), Carlton in '74 (biggest hit version in the US), this version, then Sandra (Cretu) in 1987 (in Europe, never released in the US), U2 in 1989 (as a B side), Worlds Apart in 1993 (never released in the US) and Gloria Estefan in early 1995.

[@donaldfewell8908]

originally recorded by Robert Knight, it's also been covered nicely by Gloria Estefan.

[@ichironca]

Love Affair’s version was excellent too

[@RobCummings]

More Cheez-Wiz please! This is the kind of insane, no-budget video that built MTV!

[@lindaackerman3507]

What ever became of Rex Smith, he was so dreamy!!

[@judiesims6402]

He still tours and does Confessions of a Teen Idol and is still HOT.

[@lynnvh5445]

@Robin Wow...ur words are unbelievable🤨

[@uhdudewhy7980]

@Robin LOL! At the risk of sounding conceited, I was also a hottie back in 1979 when Smith got famous. Now for the most part I've morphed into your description of him today.

[@frevryngrocks9346]

What a babydoll! Love Rex Smith!❤

[@jacksonfred1849]

Hi how are you doing, how is your day going... Hope the weather is treating you well? I hope you don't mind, I'm really looking forward to having a chat with you if that is okay with you!

[@cheryl-annhercules9445]

Nothing like your groom in tight leather pants for your wedding. Lol. You go Rex.

[@elenaescocia2479]

At least he is wearing pants. My fiancé would turn up in shorts if he could get away with it 😂

[@elainedeming2822]

Or..... that needed grooms "head band"!😉

[@elainedeming2822]

Elena Escócia That the phrase of the day girl..."at least he has on pants..." lma!🌞

[@thumperpaul155]

:14 really tight.

[@TheCoasterLisa]

Heh, don’t forget the bandana worn as a head band. 🤗 Now tight leather/faux-leather pants are popular in women’s apparel. Leggings! 🤣

[@beckymays1677]

I had such a crush on Rex when I was a kid in the 80s. 😂 Loved him in The Pirates of Penzance with Kevin Kline.

[@Franny5103]

Haven’t listened to Rex in forever. Bringing back a lot of those '80s memories.

[@cecillelonzame9820]

This song makes me feel good everytime i listen.

[@angelaaskew8967]

Me too!!

[@maurizioagostini2298]

Me too! It' s one of my favourite songs!

[@michaelorick6225]

yes it's wonderful it is a great video and song I think about the love me and my girlfriend share with this song

[@asihendrickson740]

Me too

[@donaldfewell8908]

Me too!

[@nathanantelope3222]

Out Of All The Cover Versions I've Heard Of The Song, I Like This One The Best. Rex and Rachel Sound Great Together.

[@Threadworxs]

aah Rex .. a golden merge of Barry Manilow and Leif Garret! xxx

[@RoughJustice2k18]

More like Tom Jones and Rick Springfield rolled into one. Good combo? perhaps. Leif didn't have many hits and he mostly did cover songs anyway.

[@t.y.5565]

Yes I see the Leif Garret resemblance. Definitely the hair!

[@yunivoes]

I loved this song so much as a kid, now got it recommended and the video is awesomely 80s ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖

[@sierra734]

A beautiful man ❤️ The gods smiled on him when he was born 😍

[@TheTony70504]

Not forgetting g Rachel, she was also Beautiful, with a powerhouse Voice

[@gigglemcgiggleton1455]

I can't stop watching this. He is so freaking hot! I have been binge watching everything I can with Rex Smith in it.

[@ariesleorising9421]

You and I need to hang out!! 😂 He’s so gorgeous!!

[@alisacassaras2907]

I am too!

[@sda9995]

Have u seen him today not the same

[@this_Joe_Smith]

His hair makes me think it's William Katt 😆

[@archaeogeek25]

I've been watching this everyday for over a week now! I can't seem to stop! He's so hot in this and Rachel has a wonderful voice that matches his.

[@jesusyourkingdomecome3434]

Wow great 😍 imagine standing there and singing this song at your own wedding with all your family and friends and promising everlasting love 😍

[@WaltGekko]

The church where the video was shot for this is on 82nd Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.

[@pilarmorones415]

I will never tire of listening to this work of art if I have the fortune to get married I would like to sing this song I love her too much and I will keep listening to this song until the day I die.❤❤❤

[@Bangerang3200]

I loved this song back in the 80,s I was 16 17 I found love and I lost it but this song rocked it,s eternal and for today,s kids it should ring a bell

[@BaileySEA]

Well, it was very early 80's, 1981 in fact.

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

I've watched this for years and just now noticed tiny Rachel was standing on a box most of the time! Good grief she was a talented and beautiful girl. And she gave such a great, sassy performance here. Just a stunning lady.

[@jenicebeatty4605]

She could sing like that at 6 years old. Her father tried to manage her and signed her to Stiff Records who didn't know how to market her. Too bad. She did go on to become a successful television producer.

[@WaltGekko]

@@jenicebeatty4605 Though she eventually made it anyway and REALLY hit it big behind the camera with "Hot in Cleveland." Her problems had to do with changes in radio in New York from July 1981-August 1983 that caused a lot of songs that should have been much bigger hits not to be and some songs infamously becoming Top 40 hits because of New York's influence.

[@almacorbellalugo9067]

OMG I been wanting to find the mistery man to this voice. .i remember watching you back on TV and i was so amazed how beautiful you sang . You stolen a 7 year old heart that day. Im so glad i found you and your music

[@RoughJustice2k18]

Casey Kasem's American Top 40 comes to mind whenever this song is mentioned. That's where I first heard it in 1981. It's up there with REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield.

[@Thornus_______]

Rachel Sweet was a powerhouse vocally.

[@eddygsmusicworld1708]

and cute

[@meganlangreck2488]

Charismatic too.

[@tanyastamant]

I love his headband and glasses. Seriously, love his hair. Such a feel good song and video.

[@stevedudley2757]

Well, I made it to 60 never having seen this, I would have laughed my head off 25 years ago. Age has softened me and after watching it about 5 times, I'm able to say....eh, why not!

[@MakeSewingStudio]

57 here. I feel the same.

[@tinydancer62]

Sane here, 60 and never saw this before.

[@greenpeas154]

She is beautiful! As is the song. :)

[@angelina2408]

Omg so corny, overacting, very simple 80’s video. I LOVE IT!

[@carmelcream7662]

I'm 51 I think they are underscoring lol Take it up a notch for all the oldies

[@edsfountain]

People think I am 34, I am 51....nice skin, lol, mom laughs, but LOVE THIS, MY FIRST WIFE!!!!

[@corybangerter5845]

You call this an 80s video? Where are the explosions, dwarves and creepy kids wandering the wasteland of a dystopian society? ;)

[@camrobn]

Stress free entertainment!

[@shane-irish]

80s👌

[@rawn4203]

So great for me to be able to put a video to a song I heard 40 years ago. Rex seems like a guy you'd wanna be friends with.

[@waterbird91]

Well that was a fun wedding. I can see me & my groom doing that.!!!Loved it.

[@frankalegria5041]

this song is so good no one can mess it up/all version are great this song will always rock

[@happyngulube1871]

Thanks for reminding me of this good song

[@EroSennin404]

Such powerful voices lol...when u think that's it...they take it up another notch ...love it!!!

[@rubywingo6030]

55 year old grandma, just realized I have Rex Smith hairdo!! LOL!!!!

[@PatrickMersinger]

Do you have the headband too? lol.

[@derbatti]

Still a great song after all those years. It was on CBS Records here in Germany.

[@RoughJustice2k18]

It was also on CBS here in Aus. I once owned a copy of the 7" single. Memories.

[@thorgonzo]

I still have the Rachel Sweet album that this song is on. One of my favorites from the 80's.

[@robertsmoothy.entertainmen4895]

If I had to pick the best five music videos of all time, this song would make it. The best version by far and one of the best music videos I have ever enjoyed.

[@griff1119]

Robert Smoothy no way, Carl Carlton takes the cake easily!

[@tinydancer62]

@@griff1119 I agree!

[@lydiawhitting5406]

Such feel good fun, with fantastic voices. ❤ In my 60s now and fancy this for our wedding.. never too late.. to find happiness.

[@terrencepillay8079]

timeless classic

[@geoffreygallardo]

This is a BETTER world, Only because this video exist.

[@joaobabler1584]

this is the best version of this song...and there are many

[@bigguys45s29]

Peaked as high as No. 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1981. Such a great cover version.

[@marybelsoto-ramirez2333]

I had totally forgotten this great song! So nice to remember!

[@angelineturner3298]

I just love this video, bride comes in on a motorbike and ISN'T given away by her dad. More weddings need to be like the one here, we need to dance in the pews.

[@SciFiGirl007]

Yawn

[@deanarupe73]

I forgot about Rex Smith. I remember my mom playing his songs as a kid. Especially this one. And seeing him in The Pirates of Penzance and Street hawk.

[@rokaruff]

I love the made for TV movie Simply Jessie.

[@rac4437]

Sooooo Loved this Remake & Video! Nothing like the 80's!

[@andradehomepage]

I never Heard about Rex, however, I knew this version. The best onde in my opinion.

[@adamdegrammont2103]

That’s the song I want to play at my wedding , we can sing it to our families

[@chesterthawkins7510]

Beautiful!

[@angelaaskew8967]

One of my all time favorite songs and video!! SOOOOO KOOL!!!

[@eugenekozma2697]

This guy is amazing and outta sight.i enjoyed this.i was born in 1975.i remember that show street hawk he did.i recently got the trial of the incredible hulk on dvd.he was perfect as Matt Murdock and daredevil.rex Smith sure is gifted.

[@lynnettemendozahutchison2670]

Those black pants 😎

[@rubybettes5972]

We don’t see very much of them unfortunately! 😂

[@glennjelich3174]

Fantastic......thanks for the memories

[@jacksonfred1849]

Hi how are you doing, how is your day going... Hope the weather is treating you well? I hope you don't mind, I'm really looking forward to having a chat with you if that is okay with you!

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Those are THE LUCKIEST black leather pants in the entire world

[@pippinhillhaviland1147]

Right?! Sigh

[@ariesleorising9421]

Lmao!!! 😂😂😂 Indeed!!! Lol.

[@brendaneill721]

They r!!!!!!

[@payingattention4686]

My new favorite obscure video !!!! 💯

[@cayanne3622]

Amazing vocals!

[@Ariachloe123]

I'm on 90's generation... Not 70's nor 80's but I like Rex Smith a lot like you do!

[@iagreewithyoubub]

Thank you 1980s. 👍

[@baldwinwallace4926]

January 2020 and this is still my favorite version of this song.

[@isabelbarbosa593]

Ouvindo e gostando demais! 2020

[@pibly7784]

Baldwin- Wallace This was good -- but U2’s version is my favorite.

[@jonjor-xk7iw]

Sandra's 1988 version is good too.

[@gymnastix]

The best versions of this tune are still the original by Robert Knight, the 1968 cover by Love Affair (featuring the incredible Steve Ellis on lead vocals) and the 1974 cover by Carl Carlton. Have a listen to those three versions and then see if you still think the Rex Smith/Rachel Sweet duet and U2's version are even worth remembering.

[@jonjor-xk7iw]

@@gymnastix Rex Smith and Rachel Sweet, Sandra's, Gloria Estefan's versions are the best.

[@lmclellan3765]

Cheezy goodness❤️❤️❤️ I miss those days so much right now 😔

[@Mhebner23]

I heard this song for the first time on the radio today and thought "this song is awesome!". And I'm 35 years old.

[@leshanx]

I'm so glad this video exists!

[@Michelle-kg9zz]

20/20 and I'm still listening to Classic Music🤘Best must ever💖

[@user-ks7ee5nq9j]

Love his voice.

[@BlueBelle-711]

Such a gorgeous man. ♥️

[@jacksonfred1849]

Hi how are you doing, how is your day going... Hope the weather is treating you well? I hope you don't mind, I'm really looking forward to having a chat with you if that is okay with you!

[@theflower5324]

... I was 16 🙋🏻‍♀️😁😄🥰 A nice memory. 💕

[@jeanlibarinori9340]

A melhor música e versão deste vídeo musical!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@patriciamorais521]

Sou apaixonada por esse vídeo!

[@vilmalugay3401]

It's my first time to watch this music video & I fell in love with them,Rex & Rachel. She has a very beautiful voice. I wonder if she's still active in the music scene. Jan 2,2021

[@dennislambert5377]

A fantastic performance! All the variations of this song are incredible and brilliant! 😅😅😅 🎉🎉🎉 ❤❤❤

[@sarahreid3467]

OMG! The Headband!!! and we thought they were cool Lol

[@laurastewart1964]

I love Rex Smith

[@rklrkl64]

Having listened to several covers of this (Gloria Estefan's the most of all), I actually quite enjoyed this duet...even the cheesy video didn't put me off :-) The vocals of both of them were the stars here.

[@marcelodecarvalhopinto9239]

Lindo, tempo bom. Ouvindo em 01/09/2020. Rio de Janeiro Brasil.....😍

[@MisterMurphy]

I've loved this version since I was a kid in the 80s. I never knew he was such a dreamboat!

[@debbieparker5377]

Love him in those sunglasses.

[@laurademan5200]

Hes 65 now. And still handsome

[@karthik-manickavelu]

Magnificent! 😃

[@edisonmirandilla2374]

This Song reminds me of the time while working in Saudi Consolidated Electric Company in the Eastern Province in Dammam. Sometimes we visit our friends in Jubail for a Weekend Party (Sadiki local alcoholic drinks).While on the way we play this Song on a Cassette Tape. A very unforgettable experience in the Middle East. 🥃🥃

[@lamyaswish.9012]

Damn I loved him in the 80,s bring back memories.

[@noppornthanompong2247]

What a wedding! This version of Everlasting Love is the best.

[@margaritaesperida4708]

Rex Smith one of my fave. Singer 80's

[@DanielSnow316]

I first knew Rex Smith as Daredevil. Yeah, I feel real old lmao.

[@eriksturdevant8589]

1980-82: Best, corny videos ever. Great song.

[@amyrubright8341]

They sure were but boy were they great !!!!

[@eriksturdevant8589]

@@amyrubright8341 👍

[@himfanatic5]

Who else got introduced to him when watching Fairytale Theater: Snow white episode? Always loved his look and his voice was gorgeous! 🥰❤️

[@jodiescookin1]

This is hysterical!

[@jacksonfred1849]

Hi how are you doing, how is your day going... Hope the weather is treating you well? I hope you don't mind, I'm really looking forward to having a chat with you if that is okay with you!

[@sallysept.653]

Love this guy! Still!💟💝💞

[@HighlanderGirl]

Love this!! Great voices!!!

[@jenplinguist]

A great wedding (reception) song!

[@jacksonfred1849]

Hi how are you doing, how is your day going... Hope the weather is treating you well? I hope you don't mind, I'm really looking forward to having a chat with you if that is okay with you!