This song was originally written to be performed by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, but they were later convinced to have it sung from a female perspective.
The video is a simple studio session with the two rock legends. However, Petty seems pretty uncomfortable as Stevie Nicks does her trademark twirl. Stevie definitely drowns out Petty in most of the song, but it still works. I prefer both Nicks and Petty performing with their respective bands and, of course, Stevie's solo work.
"Everlasting Love" was originally written for Robert Knight in 1967. It has been remade many times, with the most popular versions including U2, Gloria Estefan, Carl Carlton and even Louise Mandrell (as a Country & Western hit.)
Rex Smith, a Broadway actor/singer, appeared in the musicals Grease, Sunset Boulevard and The Pirates of Penzance. He joined Rachel Sweet for "Everlasting Love", which did crack the Billboard's Top 40 in 1981.
The video, featuring Rex Smith (wearing big 80's sunglasses, a headband and tight leather pants) and Rachel Sweet (arriving all in white on a motorcycle), shows the couple exchanging their wedding vows using the lyrics of the song in front of a confused preacher. Cute video, I've always liked the song itself and this version is pure pop perfection.
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Data:
Debuted: August 9th,
1981
Peak Position: #1 (September 13th,
1981)
Number of Weeks: 12
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Another popular version in the UK was from German singer, Sandra, in 1988. Definitely a fun, upbeat video; it features Sandra and others in various different costumes/settings.
