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.
Hard Times
Change Lyrics
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such depressing information
funniest time? and everybodys talking about perception
Just hold on, it's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright
Everyone's wonderin' how they're gonna make it
don't worry we can do it.
we're a winner? be strong try to spun? out again.
Everyday on the news and in the papers
such distressing situations
everyone's walking round
they're confused and disillusion
give it time, it's gonna be alright
it's gonna be alright. Alright.
Everybody listen to me
hang on in there
Everybody
Everybody listen to me
Hang on in there.
It's gonna be alright.
It's gonna be alright, alright
It's gonna be alright
Everybody listen to me
hang on in there
Everybody
Everybody listen to me
Hang on in there.
In "Hard Times," Change addresses the struggles that people face on a daily basis. The song begins by talking about the constant stream of negative news and stressful situations that people encounter both in the news and in their personal lives. Despite this, the song offers hope and encourages listeners to stay strong during these difficult times. The chorus repeats the phrase “it’s gonna be alright” several times, using repetition to drive home the message of hope.
The second verse of the song acknowledges that many people are worried about how they will make it through tough times. Change encourages listeners to remember that they have been through tough times before and made it through, so they are capable of doing so again. The lyrics suggest that being a “winner” requires strength and the ability to persevere through tough times.
Throughout the song, Change acknowledges that people are feeling confused and disillusioned, but encourages them to have faith that things will get better. The repeated phrase “hang on in there” emphasizes the importance of perseverance and not giving up in the face of adversity. Overall, the lyrics of "Hard Times" demonstrate unwavering hope and the importance of staying strong and pushing through life’s difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday on the news and in the papers
Each day, we are bombarded with negative stories and events through mass media.
such depressing information
This constant exposure to negative news is disheartening and affects our mental state.
funniest time? and everybodys talking about perception
People are discussing the nature of reality and how it is perceived, in a time where humor seems scarce.
Just hold on, it's gonna be alright
Despite the current circumstances, it's important to stay hopeful and keep a positive outlook.
It's gonna be alright
Things will get better eventually, and we should trust in that idea.
Everyone's wonderin' how they're gonna make it
People are concerned about how they will overcome the challenges they face.
don't worry we can do it.
Despite these worries, we have the capability to overcome and succeed.
think about all the rough times that we have been through,
Reflecting on past obstacles we've overcome reminds us that we are resilient and can get through difficult times.
we're a winner? be strong try to spun? out again.
We have the strength and ability to come out on top, so we should remain strong and persevere through our hardships.
everyone's walking round
People are aimlessly moving through life, unsure of what the future holds.
they're confused and disillusion
The current state of events has left many feeling lost and disillusioned about the world.
give it time, it's gonna be alright
Although it may take some time, eventually things will improve and return to normalcy.
Everybody listen to me
The artist is urging people to pay attention to his message.
hang on in there
He encourages listeners to push through tough times and persevere.
It's gonna be alright, alright
The artist repeats the message of hope to reinforce its importance.
Everybody
The artist is trying to reach all individuals and unite them in the face of difficulty.
Writer(s): Alfonso Thornton, Mauro Malavasi, Davide Romani, Jacques Fred Petrus
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Keith Copeland
One of the best groups and amazing bass lines!!!
Bean9seventy
just had a request to play this bass line
think Timmy Alan (bassist for change) said it was he favourite sauce
look out in the next few days & weeks for my jam
Charles Gunnell
In between the disco was the funk. Everytime I played this song ....the dance floor got crowded. The song has a real message and one hell of a beat.
Sonja
Just as smooth as silk......knowing that baseline is so deep & hanging in that pocket. It's just so grounding to the strong pulses of these beats!!!!🎵💥🎶🪄. Outstanding elements of these dnnamics. Totally hypnotizing 😏🪄📳😌😌🏹♥️
Rosaline Fadipe
Serious Baseline, throughout. 🎸 Change gave us great music in the 80's. This 🔥🔥🔥 will make your insides jump when on full💥💥💥
neodym
This track is insane!
Alieux Casey
I remember this song! still love it
Canada Dry
I love when the rythme is "streching" like that! Another good one! Thank's! ; D
chief inspectah
Musicianship is extraordinary to say the least!
ritmoantiyano1
Wayback change masterpiece my mind travels back to 82