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.
Love 4 Love
Change Lyrics
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If you met another me
Baby, I can guarantee
You'd still remember me
And if your lips never touch my lips
Bet you still remember this
Only in your memory
Some sweet fantasy
Come claim ya prize
Won't you dead the rest
And come alive
Sparks-a-fly I'll light, I'll light
Light up ya life
Cuz I'm telling yuh, I'm telling yuh
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
No, no
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
Someone to kiss
Someone to miss
Someone to call up and just shoot the shit
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
No, no
When will you notice that I'm paradise
Let me be ya island
Destination my hands
Palm trees and white sand
Baby rub up on me, skin to skin
Let it be the sweetest sin
Come now I need a little
Taste I'll supply my darling
Think you won me over
Come claim ya prize
Won't you dead the rest
And come alive
Sparks-a-fly I'll light, I'll light
Light up ya life
Cuz I'm telling yuh, I'm telling yuh
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
No, no
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
Someone to kiss
Someone to miss
Someone to call up and just shoot the shit
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
No, no
Hug up yuh lover move close and go down down
Bruk it back up den go circle yuh bam bam
Whine down yuh waist, go slow
Now pick it up, pick it up
Cuz you never had a love like
Hug up yuh lover move close and go down down
Bruk it back up den go circle yuh bam bam
Whine down yuh waist, go slow
Now pick it up, pick it up
Cuz you never had a love like this
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
No, no
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
Someone to kiss (Kiss)
Someone to miss (Miss)
Someone to call up and just shoot the shit (Call up and talk and we just shoot the shit)
Said ya never knew a love like this
No yuh never knew a love like this
No, no (No, no, no)
The lyrics of Change's song "Love 4 Love" express the idea that even if the world didn't have the two individuals in the relationship, their love would still be remembered. It suggests that their connection is so strong that even if they were to meet people who resemble each other, they would still long for the love they shared. The lyrics emphasize the power of their love, stating that it is a sweet fantasy that exists only in memory. The song then shifts to a more intimate and sensual tone, with the singer inviting their partner to join them in a paradise-like setting where they can be together intimately. It paints a picture of a passionate and fulfilling love, promising that the experience will be like nothing they have ever known before.
Overall, the song captures the essence of a deep and unforgettable love, highlighting its impact on both physical and emotional levels. It conveys the idea that this love is unique and incomparable to any other, leaving a lasting impression on the individuals involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine the whole world without me and you
Visualize a scenario in which our presence is absent from the entire world.
If you met another me
In the event that you encounter a duplicate version of me.
Baby, I can guarantee
Darling, I can assure you with certainty.
You'd still remember me
You would still retain memories of me.
And if your lips never touch my lips
Even if our mouths never make physical contact.
Bet you still remember this
I wager that you would still recall this feeling.
Only in your memory
Existing solely within the realm of your reminiscence.
Some sweet fantasy
A delightful illusion or daydream.
Think you won me over
Believe that you successfully captivated my affections.
Come claim ya prize
Now, seize the reward that is rightfully yours.
Won't you dead the rest
Why not disregard any other contenders?
And come alive
Embrace a state of vitality.
Sparks-a-fly I'll light, I'll light
I will ignite and sustain flickering sparks of passion.
Light up ya life
Illuminate and enrich your existence.
Cuz I'm telling yuh, I'm telling yuh
Because I am expressing with absolute sincerity.
Said ya never knew a love like this
You previously lacked knowledge of a love as profound as this.
No yuh never knew a love like this
Indeed, you have never experienced a love similar to this one.
Someone to kiss
An individual to exchange affectionate kisses with.
Someone to miss
A person who elicits a longing sentiment when absent.
Someone to call up and just shoot the shit
Someone to casually converse and engage in lighthearted banter with.
When will you notice that I'm paradise
At what point will you realize that I am a paradise?
Let me be ya island
Allow me to become your secluded refuge.
Destination my hands
Direct your attention towards the destination my hands can lead you to.
Palm trees and white sand
Imagery of tropical scenery comprising palm trees and pristine white sand.
Baby rub up on me, skin to skin
Darling, intimately press your body against mine, directly touching skin on skin.
Let it be the sweetest sin
Allow this experience to become the most gratifying transgression.
Come now I need a little
Come forth now, as I have a small craving.
Taste I'll supply my darling
I will provide you with the desired taste, my beloved.
Hug up yuh lover move close and go down down
Embrace your partner and move in close, then descend downwards.
Bruk it back up den go circle yuh bam bam
Proceed to break it off, then turn around and move your behind in a circular motion.
Whine down yuh waist, go slow
Gently rotate your waist in a sensuous manner, maintaining a leisurely pace.
Now pick it up, pick it up
Now increase the intensity and speed of your movements.
Cuz you never had a love like
Because you have never before experienced a love such as this.
No, no, no
Absolutely not, emphatically denying alternative possibilities.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cannon Mapp, Eritza Laues, Gerardo DiFeo, Kevin Bertin
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