What's Forever For


"What's Forever For" is a song written by Rafe VanHoy and first recorded by England Dan & John Ford Coley on their 1978 album Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jive.
The song saw its biggest success when it was recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in June 1982 as the second single from his album, Michael Martin Murphey. "What's Forever For" was Murphey's first of two number ones on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent 16 weeks in the country top 40. On the Hot 100, "What's Forever For" was his final Top 40 hit, peaking at number 19. The song is also one of his most well known in the Philippines, along with "Maybe This Time".

Charts

Year-end chart Rank
US Top Pop Singles 93

Cover versions