1: This g… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six bands/artists with the name Change:
1: This great band is one of the best, but also one of the most underrated ensembles in the soul, disco and R&B genres during the first half of the 80s. They created a catchy, smooth and polished disco, and later R&B and pop funk sound, with a touch of heaven. Here is the story about the group that might let them shine a little bit longer and perhaps do so for new music lovers as well, they certainly deserve it!
It all started in 1979 with a nameless musical project. The name was finally agreed as "Change", a perfect name considering the coming changes of the number of projects in GMP Petrus decided to keep. The main forces behind Change was the Italian Davide Romani, that had joined GMP in 1977 as a self-taught bass guitar player, and fellow countryman Paolo Gianolio on guitar, with a solid classic guitar education behind him. Romani himself also wants to give a great deal of credit to another Italian musician, Rudy Trevisi, that played a more important role for Change than most people know. Romani didn't write anything in the first few years with GMP but got the greatest chance of his life on this new project after Petrus had persuaded him to compose some tracks despite the fact that Romani hadn't composed anything before. It turned out to be a very lucky strike for both Petrus and Romani. Together with Malavsi, Gianolio and Garfield they wrote all the tracks on the debut.
The only things left to do for Petrus was to find the singers and writers of the lyrics as the Italians hardly spoke any English. For that Petrus looked overseas, towards the USA. Soon he found guys like Wayne Garfield, that also (co-)wrote some tracks, and Tanyanette Willoughby for the lyrics and the two main vocalists in Luther Vandross and Jocelyn Brown.
It was Vandross that caught Petrus' attention after Petrus had heard Vandross's singing in a Coca-Cola ad spot.
Vandross, it was said, had a highly sensitive, emotional and expressive voice. Petrus began an almost immediate search to hire Vandross, who had earlier been a well-appreciated background singer for artists like Roberta Flack, David Bowie and Chic, and who had worked with highly successful and famous commercial advertisement firms for radio and television and had also been singing in the adult choir in the film "The Wiz" in 1978.
Vandross, it is widely known, had even released two rarely heard albums on the Cotillion record label imprint under the group name "Luther" in 1976 and 1977, but both of the albums, despite hitting the charts with one single from the debut becoming a very minor hit, didn't reach any great public or critical interest, and both records soon vanished into the flood of music industry legend.
This work on the first album of Change became Luther Vandross' big breakthrough, and opened up the road of incredible fame and commercial success as a "(second try)" solo artist with the strong debut, "Never Too Much" in 1981 on Epic Records label.
With that release and many others to come, Vandross became one of the biggest soul stars during the 80s and 90s.
Vandross realized his value when negotiating with Petrus and expressed two demands to him before joining in. He wanted the have full control of the recording process of his voice and be able to stop whenever he wanted if he wasn't satisfied with the recordings, and secondly to be credited as the main vocalist, something Petrus originally hadn't planned to do. Both demands were accepted. This was a bigger catch than anyone could ever imagine.
Jocelyn Brown, on her side, had made even deeper footprints in the sand of music than Vandross. She had earlier been a member of the obscure disco group "Musique" and became one of the original members of the later well-known "Inner life" band in 1979, and scored with them incredible hits like the remake of the classic hit "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" in 1981, and the catchy "I Like It Like That" in 1982.
Brown certainly did possess valuable experiences from the similar kind of music that Petrus/Malavasi produced and was, like Vandross, a perfect pick. She was later married Shaw and was for a short time credited as a background singer with that name on albums by Change in 80 and 81.
But in 82 she was divorced from Shaw, and used her old name once again and became, under that name a successful solo star during the 80s. Her solo career included the tasteful debut in 1984 including the funky dance hit "Somebody Else's Guy".
Important to remember though, is that Change were, despite great singers and a huge "band potential", a studio concept. The fact corresponded well with the stylish cubist album cover made by Frank Porto without any pictures or credits of Change being a band on the cover....
Albums:
Change - The Glow Of Love 1980
Change - Miracles 1981
Change - Sharing Your Love 1982
Change - This Is Your Time 1983
Change - Change of Heart 1984 (which prominently featured music production and arrangements from [a pre-Janet Jackson] Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis)
Change - Turn On Your Radio 1985
(Full Bio ---> http://www.jacquespetrus.com/change.htm)
2: Change is also the name of a rapper from San Diego, CA. Change is the co-founder of Giant Squid Records.
3: Change is also the name of a Christian rapper from Detroit, MI.
4: A glam rock band from the 1970s.
5.Psychedelic rock band. Also known as Clockwork, released a 45 in 1973 and a album.Also known as Jimmy and The SoulBlazers,,The Joneses.
Mike Bugara - gtr, vcls
Mike Duruttya - horns, vcls
Jim Korleski - vcls, keybd.
Bill McCrea - vcls, perc.
Jim Miller - hrmnca
John Sineri - drms
Dave Sorge - gtr
Gary Zeigler - bs
6: A straight-edge hardcore band from Seattle, WA. They released their debut LP "Closer Still" in 2020.
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Change Lyrics
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That very night in Pitch Black City
I was so damned scared, it was dark
It was so dim, it was a shame
Just then a man walked up to me and said
Didn't I see you here before
The lights were low and the party was so dull
Holiday
Holiday
Holiday
Celebrate
Then we both held hands in each other's
For a chance to start it moving
He reached deep inside of his vest
And in his hand he held a ring
Let's have lunch
Picnic or a brunch in the wintertime
Let's disco down in a rollerskating
Ring in Alaska town
Holiday (Holiday)
Holiday (come on, come on celebrate)
Holiday
Celebrate
Holiday (got the feeling, come on, keep ahead)
Holiday (reelin' holiday, yeah, yeah)
Holiday
Celebrate
Not a cloud showed out in the sky
That very night in Pitch Black City
I was so damned scared, it was dark
It was so dim, it was a shame
Just then a man walked up to me and said
Didn't I see you here before
The lights were low and the party was so dull
Just not good enough
Holiday
Holiday
Holiday
Celebrate
The song "Holiday" by Change features catchy lyrics that encourage people to celebrate and have a good time. From the very beginning, the lyrics set the scene of a dark and scary night in Pitch Black City. The singer seems to be afraid and lost, until a stranger approaches them and initiates a conversation. The stranger asks if they have met before and mentions that the lights were low and the party was dull. This mysterious stranger then invites the singer to celebrate life and enjoy a holiday together.
The lyrics touch on themes of fear, loneliness, and the need for companionship to make life more enjoyable. The singer is initially frightened and alone, but this stranger brings a sense of comfort and excitement into their lives. The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Holiday" and "Celebrate," reinforces the message of finding joy and happiness through togetherness and celebration.
Overall, "Holiday" is a feel-good song that encourages people to let go of their worries and celebrate life with their loved ones. The lyrics inspire listeners to embrace the moment and cherish the time they have with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Not a cloud showed out in the sky
The sky was completely clear, without any hint of clouds
That very night in Pitch Black City
On that particular night, in a city with no lights, where it was very dark
I was so damned scared, it was dark
The darkness was so intense that I was really frightened
It was so dim, it was a shame
The darkness was so pervasive that it was embarrassing
Just then a man walked up to me and said
At that moment, a man approached me and spoke
Didn't I see you here before
Haven't I seen you here earlier?
The lights were low and the party was so dull
The lighting was weak and the party was uneventful
Just not good enough
It was below what was expected or desired
Holiday
A time of festivity or joyous celebration
Holiday
A time of festivity or joyous celebration
Holiday
A time of festivity or joyous celebration
Celebrate
To observe or mark an occasion with festivities or activities
Then we both held hands in each other's
At that point, we took each other's hand
For a chance to start it moving
In hopes of starting something going
He reached deep inside of his vest
He put his hand inside his vest, almost like he was reaching for something
And in his hand he held a ring
In his hand he had a ring
Let's have lunch
Let's dine together
Picnic or a brunch in the wintertime
Let's have a picnic or brunch during the winter season
Let's disco down in a rollerskating
Let's go roller skating and dance to disco music
Ring in Alaska town
Let's get married in a place like Alaska
Holiday (Holiday)
A time of festivity or joyous celebration
Holiday (come on, come on celebrate)
A time for rejoicing, so let's celebrate it together
Holiday
A time of festivity or joyous celebration
Celebrate
To observe or mark an occasion with festivities or activities
Holiday (got the feeling, come on, keep ahead)
The vibe is right, so let's keep the momentum going
Holiday (reelin' holiday, yeah, yeah)
It's a holiday filled with joy and happiness, and we should enjoy every moment of it
Holiday
A time of festivity or joyous celebration
Celebrate
To observe or mark an occasion with festivities or activities
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ROMANI, DAVIDE ROMANI, TANYAYETTE CHARLAISS WILLOUGHBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oldskoolmusicforever0724
WHO ELSE BACK TO HEAR THIS JAM IN 2024
@richardgreene7329
Here sir!
@marcomoreira745
And so do i ❤
@jerrystewart6232
It's so damn hard to believe that this song is over forty years old. It sounds good after all these years
@firozepatel2114
I still have its LP
@wesleywayne303
Superb. Change rips.
@koguma.newyork1
it's fire 🔥🔥(in a good way)
@georgecollins1400
DAMN RIGHT I LOVE THIS SONG I AM GOING FEATURE IT WHEN I START MY CHANNEL
@buicklincoln
Yep. Great roller skating song! That bass is still poppin' after all these years.
@marcreed3843
This was the $hit when this came out. Forty three years later and it still sounds good.