Phorever People

Template:Short description Template:Template other "Phorever People" is a song by Scottish electronic dance music band the Shamen. It features vocals by singer Jhelisa Anderson and was released in December 1992 by One Little Indian as a single from their fifth album, Boss Drum (1992). The single topped the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and was another hit for the group in the UK, going to number five on the UK Singles Chart. It also became a top-10 hit in Denmark and Ireland, while reaching the top 20 in Austria, Finland, France and Sweden. A music video, directed by British director Richard Heslop, was made to accompany the song.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "an exercise in chart-smart techno, trance, and house vibes." In their review of Boss Drum, Melody Maker concluded that "Phorever People" "would make an ideal next single", remarking that it's "actually sharper single material" than the "awful" "Ebeneezer Goode". Melody Maker editor Jennifer Nine commented, "I expect this record will serve as an excellent background for Club 18-30 disco nights and aerobics classes the world over. And the lovely Jhelisa Anderson (ex-Soul Family Sensation) is possessed of a voice of beauty."

Track listings

• CD maxi, Germany and UK

1. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters East of the Nile Mix) — 6:35
2. "Phorever People" (Tee's Flying Dub) — 8:41
3. "Phorever People" (D's Mellow Dub) — 4:52
4. "Phorever People" (Mk Mix) — 7:44
5. "Phorever People" (Kevin Sauderson Technological Dub) — 4:55
6. "Phorever People" (Shamen Dub) — 3:56

• CD maxi, Germany and Denmark

1. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters Heavenly Edit) — 3:47
2. "Phorever People" (Shamen Mix) — 4:55
3. "Phorever People" (Shamen Dub) — 3:56
4. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters Heavenly Mix) — 6:05

• CD single

1. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters East of the Nile Mix) — 6:35
2. "Phorever People" (Tee's Flying Dub) — 8:41
3. "Phorever People" (D's Flying Dub) — 4:52
4. "Phorever People" (Mk Mix) — 7:44

• 7-inch and cassette single

1. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters Heavenly Edit)
2. "Phorever People" (Shamen Mix)
3. "Phorever People" (Shamen Dub)
4. "Hyperreal Orbit"

• 12-inch maxi, Denmark and UK

1. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters East Of The Nile Mix)
2. "Phorever People" (Tee's Flying Dub)
3. "Phorever People" (D's Mellow Dub)
4. "Phorever People" (MK Mix)
5. "Phorever People" (Kevin Saunderson Technological Dub)

• 12-inch maxi, France

1. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters Heavenly Mix) — 6:05
2. "Phorever People" (Shamen Mix) — 5:52
3. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters East Of The Nile Mix) — 6:05
4. "Phorever People" (Shamen Dub) — 3:53

• 12-inch maxi, Italy

1. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters East Of The Nile Mix)
2. "Phorever People" (Tee's Flying Dub)
3. "Phorever People" (D's Mellow Dub)
4. "Phorever People" (MK Mix)
5. "Phorever People" (Kevin Saunderson Technological Dub)
6. "Phorever People" (Shamen Dub)

• 2 x 12-inch maxi

1. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters Heavenly Mix)
2. "Phorever People" (Beatmasters East Of The Nile Mix)
3. "Phorever People" (Shamen Dub)
4. "Phorever People" (D's Pat Mix)
5. "Phorever People" (Tommy D's Swing Dub)
6. "Phorever People" (Tommy D's Joy Making Dub)
7. "Phorever People" (Tee's Flying Dub)
8. "Phorever People" (Todd's Urban Club)
9. "Phorever People" (Todd's Instrumental)
10. "Phorever People" (Mk Mix)
11. "Phorever People" (Kevin Saundersons Technological Dub)

Charts

Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Phorever People"

Chart (1992–1993)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	63
Denmark (IFPI)	10
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)	16
Europe (European Dance Radio)	6
Europe (European Hit Radio)	21
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)	14
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)	3
UK Club Chart (Music Week)	4
UK Indie (Music Week)	1
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)	1
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) with "Boss Drum"	5

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Phorever People"

Chart (1993)	Position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)	98
Sweden (Topplistan)	100
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)	21