Phorever People
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"Phorever People" is a 1992 song recorded by The Shamen
The Shamen
The Shamen were an experimental electronic music band, from 1985–1999, initially formed in Aberdeen, Scotland, as a psychedelic-influenced indie rock act. The founding members are Colin Angus , Derek McKenzie and Keith McKenzie...

. The song was released in late 1992 as a single
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 from the album Boss Drum
Boss Drum
Boss Drum was The Shamen's 1992 album which featured their hit "Ebeneezer Goode". Critics still gave their Boss Drum album positive feedback, despite the death of the member Will Sinnott, who was known to have helped Colin Angus transform The Shamen into a popular rave act.-LP :# "Boss Drum" –...

. It topped the U.S.
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 Billboard Hot Dance Club Play
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 chart and was another single hit for the group in the UK
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, going to number five on the singles chart
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CD maxi

Germany, 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


Germany, 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" single / Cassette

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

12" maxi

Denmark, 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)


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


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" 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)

Peak positions

Chart (1992) Peak
position
Austrian Singles Chart 17
Dutch Mega Top 100 47
French SNEP Singles Chart 12
German Singles Chart 31
Irish IRMA Singles Chart 7
Swedish Singles Chart 14
UK Singles Chart 5
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play 1


Certifications

Country Certification Date Sales certified
UK Silver January 1, 1993 200,000
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