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.
I WANT YOU
Change Lyrics
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i feel good
cuz 우린 나아질게
있고 drums go on
무서움에 앞이 깜깜해지면
니가 내옆에 있어 당당해지고
흐르던 눈물자국 닦아내지면
먹구름도 더 무섭지 않아
이불안에 나를 감춰 둔다고 해도
넌 언제나 나를 불러 일으켜줬어
부르면 돌아오나 내 사랑 그대
이젠 점점 너를
부를 힘도 없어져 가는데
부르면 돌아오나 내 사랑 그대
가슴아픈 이별은 더는 하기싫어
별거없던 노랫말이 흐르면
의식도 없이 눈물만이 흐르고
i want
i always in your pride oh yeah
상처가 멎게 될 쯤에
사랑도 다시 wu yeah
everytime we misunderstand
i feel good
cuz 우린 나아질게
있고 drums go on
ye ye 내가 너를 알아본순간
baby 라고 부를 뻔했던순간
lately 이제라도 나를
봐주길 기대하고 있었던거 같아
may be 조금 늦은거를 알지만
save me 기다려줘 나는
한순간에 바뀌지 않아
나말곤 참아 사랑 넘 아파
계속된 아픔에 이별이 찾아온다면
아무말도 없이 날 떠나줘
이미 다 알고
있었다는듯이 얘기해줘
내 심장은 너와 동시에 뛰니까
별거없던 노랫말이 흐르면
의식도 없이 눈물만이 흐르고
i want
i always in your pride oh yeah
상처가 멎게 될 쯤에
사랑도 다시 wu yeah
everytime we misunderstand
i feel good
cuz 우린 나아질게
있고 drums go on
i want
i always in your pride oh yeah
상처가 멎게 될 쯤에
사랑도 다시 wu yeah
everytime we misunderstand
i feel good
cuz 우린 나아질게 있고 drums go on
The lyrics to Change's song "I Want You" convey a message of hope and perseverance in the face of misunderstandings in a relationship. The singer expresses a belief that every time they have a disagreement, it will ultimately lead to growth and improvement in their relationship. Even in moments of fear and darkness, the singer finds comfort in having their partner by their side. However, there is also a hint of insecurity in the lyrics, with the singer worried about revealing their weaknesses and needing to be saved by their partner.
The repeated refrain of "I want, I always in your pride oh yeah" suggests a desire for validation and acceptance from the partner. The lyrics recognize the pain and hurt that can come with love and relationships, but ultimately express a willingness to endure it and fight for the relationship to continue.
Overall, the song's lyrics suggest a mature and thoughtful approach to navigating the ups and downs of a relationship. Instead of giving up in the face of adversity, the singer chooses to hold on and work through the difficulties, ultimately believing that it will make their love stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
everytime we misunderstand
Even though we may not always see eye-to-eye, it's actually a good thing because we can improve ourselves and our relationship
i feel good
Despite our disagreements, I have a positive outlook on our future together
cuz 우린 나아질게
Because we will become better people and overcome our differences
있고 drums go on
And the beat of our love will keep going, no matter what obstacles we face
무서움에 앞이 깜깜해지면
When I'm scared and can't see what's ahead
니가 내옆에 있어 당당해지고
Your presence gives me more confidence and strength
흐르던 눈물자국 닦아내지면
When I wipe away my tears
먹구름도 더 무섭지 않아
Even the darkest clouds don't seem as scary anymore
약한 내 모습 들킬까봐서
I hide my weaknesses because I'm afraid you'll see them
이불안에 나를 감춰 둔다고 해도
Even if I hide under the covers
넌 언제나 나를 불러 일으켜줬어
You always call out to me and lift me up
부르면 돌아오나 내 사랑 그대
When I call out to you, my love, will you come back to me?
이젠 점점 너를 부를 힘도 없어져 가는데
But now I'm losing the strength to call out to you
가슴아픈 이별은 더는 하기싫어
I don't want to go through the pain of a heartbreaking separation anymore
별거없던 노랫말이 흐르면
When I hear simple lyrics
의식도 없이 눈물만이 흐르고
My tears flow uncontrollably, without me even realizing it
i want
I long for
i always in your pride oh yeah
To always be a source of pride for you
상처가 멎게 될 쯤에
When our wounds have healed
사랑도 다시 wu yeah
Love will be reborn once again
ye ye 내가 너를 알아본순간
Yeah yeah, the moment when I first recognized you
baby 라고 부를 뻔했던순간
The moment I almost called you 'baby'
lately 이제라도 나를 봐주길 기대하고 있었던거 같아
Lately, I've been hoping that you'll finally see me
may be 조금 늦은거를 알지만
Maybe it's a little late, but
save me 기다려줘 나는
Save me, please wait for me
한순간에 바뀌지 않아
I won't change overnight
나말곤 참아 사랑 넘 아파
I'm trying to hold back my love, because it hurts too much
계속된 아픔에 이별이 찾아온다면
If the continuous pain causes us to separate
아무말도 없이 날 떠나줘
Just leave without saying a word
이미 다 알고 있었다는듯이 얘기해줘
Just tell me, like you already knew it would happen
내 심장은 너와 동시에 뛰니까
My heart beats at the same time as yours
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd.
Written by: Equal Change
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Craig Stephenson
Incredible cover with great sax!...EPIC!