The Twelfth of Never

The Twelfth of Never by Donny Osmond was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, March 31, 1973 spending 1 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. This was written by Jerry Livingston and Paul Francis Webster. The "Twelfth of Never" is an expression that defines the date of a future event that will never happen at all. In this song, the singer uses the phrase to explain that his love will last forever. The expression also appears in the lyrics of the Earth, Wind & Fire song "Fantasy." Excluding the bridge, the melody of this song was adapted from a folk song entitled "I Gave My Love a Cherry," whose alternate title is "The Riddle Song."

The Twelfth of Never FAQs

Who sang The Twelfth of Never?

The Twelfth of Never was performed by Donny Osmond

What year did The Twelfth of Never get to the UK number 1 spot?

The Twelfth of Never first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, March 31, 1973

How long was The Twelfth of Never at number 1 in the UK?

The Twelfth of Never spent 1 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.