From their Definitive Collection (1999) to Yours Truly (2001), there have been many Air Supply collections that date back a few years, but nothing beats ‘Now and Forever – 36 Greatest Love Hits’ from the balladic duo of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell. Packaged in a book format with lyrics to all songs, Disc 1 contains more of the older pieces like Lost in love, Every woman in the world, All out of love, The one that you love, Sweet Dreams, Two less lonely people in the world, Making love of nothing at all and I can wait forever, and much more. 

The partnership of Australian Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor vocals and Englishman Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songwriting chemistry and a foundation between singer and guitar / piano player has worked extremely well right from their beginnings in 1977. Disc 2 opens with a rocky edge with the unforgettable Lonely is the night, Goodbye, Its never too late, Always, Unchained melody, Strong Strong Wind, Daybreak and Yours truly among many others. A highly recommended musical bouquet of love songs.

Great CD, brings back memories. Many would already know the songs so I don't have much to say about the songs. I love them, but that's personal taste.  grew up with my siblings playing Air Supply. This album has all of those songs I'm the ultimate Air Supply fan, and I do enjoy their sound and almost all of the songs I've listened to. All in all, if you enjoy early 80s love songs, Air Supply is a great addition to any collection, and this album, in particular, covers the bases of the group. And don’t miss to join the duo in singing to the songs as you have all the lyrics to all the songs in the book styled CD case.

Rating: ****

Reviewed by Verus Ferreira