to record a version of "Forever Young" for use in the show, following a positive response to the use of their single "Shadowland" in a previous episode.
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In 2005, Australian rock band Youth Group were asked by the producers of the American television series The O.C. "Forever Young" (Extended Version) - 5:59.It features kids attending and partying in a night club. The music video for "Forever Young" was directed by Basil Schlegel. The remix peaked at number 21 in Germany and number 37 in the UK. In 2002, German DJ and music producer Kosmonova remixed their version of "Forever Young". This electronic dance version does not contain most of the song's lyrics and only includes a slightly modified chorus as the sole vocals. It also made the top 20 in five other countries and on the Eurochart Hot 100, the song reached number 34. In 1994, German electronic group Interactive released a cover which reached number 7 in Germany and number 10 in Denmark and the Netherlands. "Forever Young" (remastered original version) – 3:47.
"Forever Young" (Bill Hamel club mix) – 7:39."Forever Young" (Hamel album mix) – 4:58.The remix reached number 31 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, peaking higher than the original version in 1986, which only charted at number 47. It also includes a digitally remastered version of the original album version of the song. Released in 2006, this CD contains two new remixes by notable remix artist Bill Hamel. This promotional CD was produced in a strictly limited run of 500 copies and not sold commercially."Forever Young (F.A.F's Diamonds in the Sun Mix)" - 3:56.The Magix PlayR track was a PC-only application that allowed fans to customize the FAF remix to their liking.The "Thank You" track consisted of then-member Bernard Lloyd thanking the fans, while speaking over one of his "favorite tracks," which was a remix of "Lassie Come Home," as it was to appear on the 2001 remix album Forever Pop."Forever Young" (Magix PlayR) (PC only)."Forever Young" (Original Demo 1983) – 4:43."Forever Young" (F.A.F's Diamonds in the Sun Mix) – 3:56.The cover is a still image from the video, which was created by The Cartoon Saloon. The remixes that appear on the single have not appeared on other releases. The names of every fan who had requested a copy were printed on the inside cover. This CD was released to fans for free, only postage needed to be paid. This single contained three music tracks, one spoken word track, and a PC-only track. In 2001, Alphaville released a new set of remixes in a "limited fan edition" called "Forever Young 2001". Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. "Forever Young The Remix", 2006 (see below).Stark Naked and Absolutely Live, 2000 (performed live).Dreamscapes, 1999 (demo, demo remix, performed live and re-recorded acoustically).Alphaville: The Singles Collection, 1988 (remixed).This song has been released several times in various forms, including remixes and demos, on: The "Special Dance Version" and the B-side "Welcome to the Sun" were both included on so80s presents Alphaville (2014). Alphaville: The Singles Collection, 1988.
The original album version has also appeared on the following official Alphaville releases:
A number of people from children to the elderly, dressed in ragged finery, awake to watch the band, then walk through a diamond-shaped glowing portal. The song's music video, directed by Brian Ward, shows the band performing in one of the halls at Holloway Sanatorium in Virginia Water, England. When re-released in 1988, it peaked at number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single initially reached number 93 in 1985 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the top 40 on the U.S. Over the years, the band has released several remixes and demo versions of the song. Originally released by Alphaville as a single in 1984, "Forever Young" was available in both its original mix and in a dance version, entitled the "Special Dance Mix". Alphaville versions Original 1984 version Background and video