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.
Paradise
Change Lyrics
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Or the days where you showed me planes fly so high
I'm led to you from all the steps that I've taken in my life
How lucky am I that I get to call you mine
They ask me where I've been I say I've been in paradise
Oh all the darkness I've lived in and all the nights I've laid and cried
Feels like the first thing that I've done that truly feels right
Thought there was no hope now I know that's not true
I brought you breakfast and now I feel brand new
It's not the gifts you gave me or the things that you do
The feelings overtook me cause you were just being you
They ask me where I've been I say I've been in paradise
Oh all the darkness I've lived in and all the nights I've laid and cried
Feels like the first thing that I've done that truly feels right
They ask me where I've been I say I've been in paradise
Oh all the darkness I've lived in and all the nights I've laid and cried
Feels like the first thing that I've done that truly feels right
The lyrics of "Paradise" by Change convey a message of romantic love and a willingness to go to great lengths for the sake of the object of one's affection. The song begins with the idea that the person's smile is enough to transport the singer to a paradisiacal state of ecstasy. This suggests that the smile is a symbol of the person's love - powerful enough to take the singer to a place of unbelievable bliss. The singer then paints a picture of a world filled with houses made of ecstasy, where romantic dreams can come true and happiness is boundless.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer wants to take the person with them to paradise, where they can be safe and happy together. It reinforces the idea that the singer is committed to making the other person happy, expressing a strong desire for their love and affection. The bridge continues with the idea that the singer wants to share their space with the other person, and that "tender words alone" could make them feel complete. The song ends with another repetition of the chorus, driving the message home that the singer wants to take the person with them to paradise.
Line by Line Meaning
If you touch me with your smile
If you show me affection and happiness with your smile
I'll get you to paradise
I will take you to a place of pure happiness and fulfillment
I can make it worth your while
I can make the experience worthwhile and rewarding for you
Houses made of ecstasy
A metaphor for a place of pure, euphoric happiness
Around the rooms
Throughout every part of this place
So picturesque together
Everything looks beautiful and perfect when we're together
Feeling all our dreams are freed
We feel like our dreams can finally come true
Romantic thoughts and not
We're thinking romantic and loving thoughts
Letting them fade away (oh, no)
We don't want those thoughts and feelings to disappear
Reach for the sky
A metaphor for striving for the highest level of happiness and love
I want you, I want you more
I desire you and your company deeply
I'll be nearby
I'll always be near you
Come with me, I'll take you there
Come with me and let me show you the way to happiness
I'll be back to?
There is a missing word or phrase here, leaving the meaning of this line unclear
On the road to paradise
We are on our way to this place of happiness and fulfillment
You'll be safe with me, so try
I'll keep you safe and protected, so please trust me
I can share my space with you
I'm willing to share my life and everything I have with you
After all, this is how it should be
Being together, sharing life and love, is the way things are supposed to be
I want your love, I need your love
I desire and crave your love
Just some tenders words alone
Even just a few kind and loving words from you would mean everything to me
Let me know that this is
Please show me that this is
How it ought to be
That this is the way things should be between us
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Daniel Drye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vejur9000
Change’s Paradise, is a masterpiece.
In pop music history, the opening of this song (featuring a brilliant slap bass guitar performance) is instantly recognizable . The lead vocalist, had the voice of an angel.
You’ll wanna hear it, over and over again.
One of the best songs of the 80’s. Unforgettable music. Awe inspiring, spiritual, magical, epic pop music history. Music to climb mountains to....
Is Change.
Lorenzo Krug
If you touch me with your smile
I'll get you to paradise
I can make it worth your while
I'll get you to paradise, oh
Houses made of ecstasy
Around the rooms
So picture us together
(Picture us together now)
Feeling all our dreams are freed
Romantic thoughts and not
Letting them fade away (oh, no)
Reach for the sky (reach for the sky)
I want you, I want you more
(You know I want you more)
I'll be nearby (I'll be nearby)
Come with me, I'll take you there
Reach for the sky (oh, reach for the sky)
I want you, I want you more
(I want, I want you)
I'll be nearby (You know I'll be nearby)
(You know I'll be nearby)
Come with me, I'll take you there
I'll be back to?
On the road to paradise
You'll be safe with me, so try
We can make a paradise, oh, yeah
I can share my space with you
After all, this is how it should be
I want your love, I need your love
Just some tenders words alone
Let me know that this is
How it ought to be
Reach for the sky (oh, oh)
I want you, I want you more
(I want you, I want you)
I'll be nearby (I'll be nearby)
Come with me, I'll take you there
Reach for the sky (oh, oh)
I want you, I want you more
(I want you more) I'll be nearby
(You know I'll be nearby, oh, oh)
Come with me, I'll take you there
If you touch me with your smile
I'll get you to paradise
I can make it worth your while
I'll get you to paradise, oh
If you touch me with your smile
I'll get you to paradise
I can make it worth your while
I'll get you to paradise, oh
Reach for the sky (reach for the sky)
I want you, I want you more
(You know I want you)
I'll be nearby (I'll be nearby)
Come with me, I'll take you there
Reach for the sky
(Reach for, reach for the sky)
I want you, I want you more
(You know I want you, you know I want you)
I'll be nearby (I'll be nearby)
Come with me, I'll take you there
Reach for the sky (reach for the sky)
I want you, I want you more
(I want you, I want you more)
I'll be nearby
Come with me, I'll take you there
Patrick Guga
This song is fascinating when you really put your ear to it. The rhythm carries the melody throughout the entire song. Yet it's never repetitive or overbearing. There's a lot going on within the instrumentation as well as the vocal performances of CHANGE et al in every section of the song. No part is exactly the same. Everything in this song just seems to totally click. Great composition and recording. It's a masterpiece of our BLACK music culture.
Karlton Pruden
Patrick, I generally tune out the vocals when I listen to music. A real nice piece is Chic's "I want your love." The bass carries the song throughout, but the horns are awesome as well as the guitar riffs. They don't make music like that anymore.
MICHEL HOLMES
ITS NASTY!!
Taylor Dottie
I love this song by Change. Real vocals, real instruments and, most of all, TALENT! Today's music can't beat the music from the eighties.
chris lyall
What a slamming Bass Line.... Please take me back to 1980-1984..Keep the Funk Alive !!!!
Emeron Jackson
U
Frederick Bowman
Yes indeed..everyone is jamming on this one
Vincent Smith
Yess 💯
Iceway
Yes!!!!!!!!
Vejur9000
Change’s Paradise, is a masterpiece.
In pop music history, the opening of this song (featuring a brilliant slap bass guitar performance) is instantly recognizable . The lead vocalist, had the voice of an angel.
You’ll wanna hear it, over and over again.
One of the best songs of the 80’s. Unforgettable music. Awe inspiring, spiritual, magical, epic pop music history. Music to climb mountains to....
Is Change.