Jon Boden, Ben Coleman, Sam Sweeney - How Long Will I Love You Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and performed 'How Long Will I Love You'?

   'How Long Will I Love You' was originally written by Mike Scott and performed by the folk rock band The Waterboys. It was released as a lead single from their fifth studio album, Room to Roam, in 1990.

2. Has 'How Long Will I Love You' been covered by other artists?

   Yes, the song has been notably covered by Ellie Goulding. It was released as the second single from her album Halcyon Days in 2013 and was also featured on the soundtrack of the film About Time. Additionally, it has been covered by Jon Boden, Sam Sweeney, and Ben Coleman.

3. What is the theme of 'How Long Will I Love You'?

   The song explores the theme of eternal love and commitment. It poetically expresses a promise to love someone for as long as various natural and cosmic phenomena endure, indicating a love that is timeless and unending.

4. Were there any changes in the lyrics in Ellie Goulding's version?

   Yes, Mike Scott mentioned that Ellie Goulding changed a couple of the lines in her version of 'How Long Will I Love You.' While he noted that he didn't think the changes were as good as the original lines, he acknowledged that he himself has done similar changes with other songs.

5. How successful was Ellie Goulding's cover of 'How Long Will I Love You'?

   Ellie Goulding's version was a commercial success, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and selling 82,872 copies. It reached the top ten in seven different charts and has been certified 2x platinum in the UK and gold in six other countries.

6. Was 'How Long Will I Love You' featured in any films?

   Yes, Ellie Goulding's cover of the song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2013 film About Time. The movie's soundtrack also includes another cover by Jon Boden, Sam Sweeney, and Ben Coleman.