Throughout his childhood he was influenced by the musics that were coexisting in Egypt. The sound of Arabic music entered into his life at that time and has continued until today as one of his biggest influences. At the age of ten, he was intrigued by Jazz and learnt to play the trumpet. As a young boy he also attended the choir of the Greek Byzantine church of Alexandria and sang for five years as a soloist.
However, when Artemios reached the age of fifteen, his life changed. It was the time of the Suez Canal crisis. His family left Egypt and immigrated to their homeland Greece. Artemios then had to work to support his family. During the day he attended school and, at night, he played the trumpet in various clubs in Athens. Two years later, his first band, "The Idols" was formed. Artemios played the Bass Guitar and sang backing vocals as well. One day, as the lead singer needed to rest, he asked Artemios to replace him for a few songs. That night, when Artemios sang "The House Of The Rising Sun" and "When A Man Loves A Woman" the audience was amazed. From then on Artemios was asked to sing again and again.
Within a short period, Artemios was making a sound reputation. It was at this time that he met the man who would later become one of his most successful composer, Lakis Vlavianos. From that meeting a new band was born, the "We Five", with Artemios as the lead singer.
In 1968 Artemios’s journey crossed the road of two other top Greek musicians, Vangelis Papatanassiou and Loukas Sideras. Their associationbecame one of the biggest musical events of the seventies in the form of "Aphrodite’s Child". This ambitious band decided to travel to the United Kingdom for better commercial prospects. Artemios--who had now shortened his name to Demis--would be the singer and the bass player, Vangelis the main composer as well as the keyboard player, and Loukas would play the drums.
However, they were refused entry to the United Kingdom for lack of a work permit. Instead, Aphrodite's Child travelled to Paris, arriving just as the city was going through the May 68 revolution. After a few concerts in some trendy Parisian clubs, a major company offered to record a song of theirs, one that was inspired by Pachelbel‘s canon called "Rain And Tears". This first album of Aphrodite’s Child sold over a million copies in France alone.
Nine months later, as Demis first daughter, Emily, was born, "Rain And Tears" was the top single all over Europe and a top 20 single in the United Kingdom. The band experienced a huge success for three years.
They then released their legendary last album “666”, after which, for various reasons, Aphrodite's Child decided to split up.
Since Demis was one of the main elements of the band, the record company offered him a chance to recorded his first solo single, "We Shall Dance", which was released on the album "On the Greek Side of My Mind". This album and the single jumped into the top five of all the national hit parades of Italy, Spain, France, Holland, Germany and Scandinavia.
Some months later, Demis met with his old friend of the "We Five", Lakis Vlavianos. Lakis was then going through an inspired period and wrote many songs which Demis recorded; these turned into a string of number one hits all over the world, including: "Forever And Ever", "My Friend the Wind", and "Velvet Morning".
After his second child, Cyril, was born in 1975, Demis toured the globe for eight years with his second wife and child. In Brazil, he packed a stadium of 150 000 people--an event that was achieved in that particular stadium twice only. (The other previous artist was Frank Sinatra.) In fact, Demis sold enough records to gain a name in the Guinness Book of records among the personalities of show business in the 70’s and the eighties. He was awarded more than a hundred golden, platinum, and diamond albums and cassettes.
His unique dressing style was often considered eccentric but Demis was following his instinct which told him that the music he was performing should match with the combination of looks between the glorious Byzantine Empire and the Arabic Caftan.
In 1978 his instinct told him again that he should retire for a while, thinking of new things concerning his career and life. And so he took his family to an area of the world where he was unknown, Malibu Beach, California. There, Demis lost over 50 kilograms. He returned to Europe and lived a quieter life between England and Greece, alone with his son, Cyril.
On June 14 1985, wile he was travelling from Athens to Rome, a decisive event occurred. Demis’s TWA airplane was hijacked by terrorists. After two days in that plane praying, Demis was held three days in the prison of Beyrouth with his third wife. Like many other survivors, he went through the shock of a traumatic experience. After that, Demis said he had never understood so well the importance of the nations living in peace and how precious life is when you see death so close. He felt more than ever that his contribution for a better tomorrow could be via music and so decided to return to the recording and performance scene.
He recorded twenty songs and compiled an album called "The story of Demis Roussos". With this album, Demis started to world tour again and found a nostalgic audience who had missed his magic voice. In 1986 Demis toured the USSR for three weeks and was invited to join important scientists, writers and artists at the forum for peace and disarmament in Moscow, during February 1987.
Later that year, during a tight TV schedule in Chile, Demis insisted on fitting in a visit to the Earth summit in Rio to get a clearer picture of the environmental problems, which were a main concern for Demis.
Since then Demis had been a regular visitor of the charts with singles such as "Quand je t’aime" and "On écrit sur les murs", and albums such as "Voice and Vision" and "Immortel".
Since 2008, Demis had been living in Greece by the sea. After being one of the most talented singers of his century, Demis was still working on more magical offerings, with the blessing of music and God.
He died aged 68, on the Hygeia Hospital in Athens on January 25, 2015.
For Ever and Ever
Demis Roussos Lyrics
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That shines in me like the morning sun
Ever and ever, forever and ever you'll be my spring
My rainbow's end and the song I sing
Take me far beyond imagination
You're my dream come true, my consolation
My symphony, my own lover's theme
(Ever and ever forever and ever) my destiny
Will follow you eternally
Take me far beyond imagination
You're my dream come true, my consolation
(Ever and ever, forever and ever) you'll be the one
That shines in me like the morning sun
(Ever and ever, forever and ever) my destiny
Will follow you eternally
The lyrics of Demis Roussos's song Forever And Ever express everlasting love and devotion. The song portrays a passionate commitment to a loved one that will last beyond life itself. The two central phrases 'ever and ever, forever and ever,' are repeated throughout the song, highlighting the unbreakable bond of love. The first verse conveys that the loved one is a significant source of light, warmth, and happiness in the singer's life, much like the morning sun. The second verse portrays the loved one as a dream come true and the ultimate consolation, providing solace and comfort.
Moreover, the song also expresses the singer's desire to be taken beyond imagination by the loved one, presenting them as the gateway to an unexplored world. The chorus 'ever and ever, forever and ever' reinforces this commitment of following the loved one eternally. The final verse repeats the imagery used in the earlier verses and concludes the song by declaring the undying love and devotion towards the loved one.
In conclusion, Demis Roussos's song Forever And Ever is a beautiful representation of eternal love and devotion towards a loved one. The lyrics reflect the singer's deep commitment and affection towards the loved one, portraying them as a source of light, happiness, and comfort in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever and ever, forever and ever you'll be the one
You will always be the only one for me, now and forever.
That shines in me like the morning sun
Your presence in my life brightens up my world, just like the morning sun brings light to a new day.
Ever and ever, forever and ever you'll be my spring
You will always be a source of renewal and new beginnings for me, no matter what the season of life may be.
My rainbow's end and the song I sing
Being with you is like finding the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow - it's a joyful, magical experience that fills me up inside.
Take me far beyond imagination
Being with you makes me feel like anything is possible and all my dreams can come true.
You're my dream come true, my consolation
You are the fulfillment of my deepest desires and my comfort in times of distress.
(Ever and ever, forever and ever) you'll be my dream
You are the dream that I never want to wake up from, because reality with you is even better than anything I could imagine.
My symphony, my own lover's theme
Our love is like a beautiful symphony, with each moment building upon the last to create a harmonious masterpiece that is uniquely our own.
(Ever and ever forever and ever) my destiny
You are my fate - the one I was meant to be with from the very beginning.
Will follow you eternally
I will always be by your side, through thick and thin, for all eternity.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, ALLO MUSIC EDITIONS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ROBERT CONSTANDINOS, STYLIANOS VLAVIANOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WhatIsTheDill
I played this song for a few friends. None of them liked it. Clearly, I need new friends.
@ronaldreagan850
Dill I've seen your videos, they are great. (You have a good taste in music)
@marclugitsch
I can be your friend! :D
@juangreyson3660
Same
@rozemjoyce1616
Yup you need new friends they dont appreciate this kind of art
@JohnSmith-be1vl
Did you show them your 'Wings of Love' painting?
@dezrealetepper7936
His voice just gives you the best chills and the melody gives you such a sense of peace. Really a great song.
@daniele2222
😘
@jonaslourenco5526
🇧🇷❤️🥰😘
@lizmcaullay6934
Seriously this has to be one of the most romantic beautiful songs EVER!!! Makes me teary every time I hear it ❤️