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.
It's a Girls Affair
Change Lyrics
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The party's on tonight
Party for the chosen few
Wear your jeans and you will pack them tight
We're taking pictures of the crew
Wear your wig
It's gonna really swing
Ladies only if you please
You can git down baby
Do your thing
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
You can mingle
You can bring a date
(Bring a Date)
Know there's always room for more
(There's always room for more)
You can mix
You can even mate
(Even mate)
Find a spot around the floor
(Well yeah)
Ride the rhythm
Bump your booty now
(Bump your booty now)
Skinny dip and body bare
(Oh woe oh)
You can dance in your underwear
(oh yeah)
It's a wild and crazy girl's affair
Yeah
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
Come again
The party's on tonight
Party for the chosen few
Wear your jeans and you will pack them tight
We're taking pictures of the crew
Wear your wig
It's gonna really swing
Ladies only if you please
Madam bring your favorite rockin' freak
You can git down baby
Do your thing
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
You can mingle
You can bring a date
(C'mon Y'all)
You know there's always room for more
(There's always room for more)
You can mix and you can even mate
Find a spot around the floor
(Well yeah)
Ride the rhythm
Bump your booty now
(Oh bump your booty now)
Skinny dip and body bare
(Oh woe oh yeah)
You can dance in your underwear
(Say what)
It's a wild and crazy girl's affair
Hey
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
It's a girl's affair
People be aware
It's the right time now
People beware
The song "It's a Girls Affair" by Change is a classic disco song that celebrates women's liberation and freedom. The song calls on all women to come out and have a good time at a party that is exclusively for ladies. The lyrics encourage women to wear their tight jeans and wigs and enjoy the music by bumping their booty to the rhythm.
The song's chorus "It's a Girls Affair, people beware" is a call to everyone to take notice and be aware that this is a party meant solely for women. The song celebrates the coming together of women to have fun and enjoy each other's company. The lyrics speak to the idea of sisterhood and solidarity which is an essential aspect of the feminist movement.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a classic disco dance number that continues to be enjoyed by people today. The lyrics, which celebrate women's liberation and independence, make it a timeless anthem for women's empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Call the gang
Invite all of our female friends to join us for a party.
The party's on tonight
We're hosting a party tonight.
Party for the chosen few
This party is for women only.
Wear your jeans and you will pack them tight
Wear tight jeans to show off your curves.
We're taking pictures of the crew
We'll be taking photos of everyone at the party.
Wear your wig
Wear your favorite hairstyle or wig.
It's gonna really swing
We're going to party hard and have a great time.
Ladies only if you please
This party is exclusively for women.
Madam bring your favorite rockin' freak
Bring your wildest and craziest female friend.
You can git down baby
Feel free to dance and have fun.
Do your thing
Enjoy yourself and have a good time.
It's a girl's affair
This party is only for women to enjoy.
People be aware
Everyone should know that this is a women's only party.
It's the right time now
This is the perfect time for an all-female party.
People beware
Everyone should be aware that this is a wild and crazy party.
You can mingle
You can socialize and interact with others at the party.
You can bring a date
If you want, you can bring a female friend as your companion for the party.
Know there's always room for more
We welcome any additional female guests at the party.
You can mix
You can also have conversations and socialize with other women at the party.
You can even mate
If you want, you can flirt and pursue romantic interests at the party.
Find a spot around the floor
Take a place on the dance floor to enjoy the party.
Ride the rhythm
Dance in sync with the music and enjoy the party atmosphere.
Bump your booty now
Move your hips and have fun with your dancing.
Skinny dip and body bare
Feel free to be daring and expose a bit of skin.
You can dance in your underwear
You can get as comfortable as you want and dance in your underwear.
It's a wild and crazy girl's affair
This party is going to be a wild and fun-filled event for women.
Come again
Let's go over the party details again.
Writer(s): Wayne Garfield, Paolo Gianolio
Contributed by Alex N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maqudizesunset6033
still listening in 2024 to big hits of 80s 🎵🕺💃🎶
@virgilwyatt4632
This is from a masterpiece platinum album!
@funkrocker8011
The heavenly sound of the 80's
@Mannchild11
Yep. DJ like me didn't let it go by unnoticed. This and "angel in my pocket" too.
@raycarroll967
My favourite track from Change and Searching with Luther.
@DSKim-ej5uf
While holding an old guitar in my arms and looking out the window, I unfolded my small cell phone, and I accidentally touched and enjoyed your video that came into my eyes. I can feel how much time and effort you put in. Thank you for the space-like algorithm that made it possible to see good videos. Even in the hardships of the world, we have to work harder because there are many things that can be comforted. All of your videos are precious and we absolutely respect their values. Sad, anxious, and difficult times in the video production process are inevitable for all successful YouTubers. process. Therefore, the day will surely come when the will of your ceaseless efforts will be completely comforted by many people. At that time, you will have the happiest smile in the world. The old roadside tree in front of our house is moistly surrounded by green leaves. It rains sadly. I've been physically and mentally complicated and tired, but you seem to comfort me, so thank you. I am an extremely ordinary YouTuber who is of little use and of no help, but with a grateful heart, I apologize for the inconvenience due to the lengthy comments from the morning as I wrote a few comments so rudely. I'd like to give it to you. Good morning.
@rivazza68
♎Omega Stereo...con usted en todo momento..♎
@sergiomauriciovargaspalaci6217
Love it.......
@tonymolloy4802
I have this album...absolutely brilliant!
@virgilwyatt4632
So do I! I bought it shortly after "A Lover's Holiday" dropped as a single back in April of 1980!