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.
The Very Best in You
Change Lyrics
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This is for the very best in you
Something very special
So sweet, so refined
And you're such a lovely lady, yeah
And I'm so glad that
Your heart is really mine
I get excited
About this love that we found
And I'm glad we got together
It's so nice having you around me
This is for the very best in you
Because there's no one better
This is for the very best in you
Oh, girl, everything I hoped for, yeah
In a girl I could find
You're so understanding, baby
You're so sweet and you're so kind
I really mean it, oh, baby
From my heart, I must say
I'm never, never, ever
Gonna leave you, yeah
Cause right here is
Where I'll always stay
You are my lover
And you turn me on
I thought I'd never find
A love so strong
Please, say to me
This love will never end
This is for the very best in you
Because there's no one better
This is for the very best in you
It's all for you
This is for the very best in you
This is for, this is for
This is for the very best in you
All the love I have within
This is for the very best in you
I get excited bout you, baby
This is for the very best in you
Ooh, something very special
So sweet, so refind
And you're such a fine lady
I'm so glad that your body's mine
You are my lover
And you turn me on
I thought I'd never find
A love so strong
Please, say to me
This love will never end
This is for the very best in you
Can't you see, baby
This is for the very best in you
All the things I have inside is for you
This is for the very best in you
And I want you to know that
I'm never, ever gonna leave
This is for the very best in you
It's so nice having you around me
This is for the very best in you
Come on, baby, come on, girl
Stay right here
This is for the very best in you
In the song "The Very Best In You" by Change, the singer expresses his love for his significant other by focusing on the best parts of them. He describes his partner as "special," "lovely," and "understanding," and he emphasizes his excitement and gratitude for finding such a strong love. The lyrics suggest that the singer is completely devoted to his partner and intends to stay with them forever.
The song's romantic tone is carried by the smooth rhythm and soulful vocals. The lyrics demonstrate a heartfelt devotion to a loved one and a celebration of the relationship. The song uses repetition to emphasize the singer's love for his partner and his desire to focus on the best parts of them.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for the very best in you
The singer is dedicating the song to the best qualities of the person they're singing to.
Something very special
The person the singer is addressing is unique and important to them.
So sweet, so refined
The person the singer is addressing is kind and sophisticated.
And you're such a lovely lady, yeah
The person the artist is addressing is a beautiful and wonderful woman.
And I'm so glad that
The artist is expressing their happiness about something positive.
Your heart is really mine
The person the singer is addressing is committed to the singer and their relationship.
I get excited
The singer is enthusiastic about something positive.
About this love that we found
The artist is happy about their romantic relationship.
And I'm glad we got together
The artist is happy they started a romantic relationship with the person they're addressing.
It's so nice having you around me
The artist enjoys the company of the person they're addressing.
Because there's no one better
The person the singer is addressing is the best they could ask for.
Oh, girl, everything I hoped for, yeah
The artist's romantic partner meets all their expectations and desires.
In a girl I could find
The singer is speaking specifically to a female romantic partner.
You're so understanding, baby
The person the singer is addressing is empathetic and accepting.
You're so sweet and you're so kind
The person the singer is addressing is loving and gentle.
I really mean it, oh, baby
The artist is being sincere and truthful.
From my heart, I must say
The artist is expressing their true feelings.
I'm never, never, ever
The singer has no intention of leaving or abandoning the person they're singing to.
Gonna leave you, yeah
The singer will never abandon the person they're addressing.
Cause right here is
The artist is satisfied with their current romantic relationship and doesn't want anything to change.
Where I'll always stay
The artist will remain committed to their romantic relationship with the person they're addressing.
You are my lover
The person the artist is addressing is their romantic partner.
And you turn me on
The person the singer is addressing evokes strong feelings of attraction and desire within the singer.
I thought I'd never find
The artist had doubts about finding a romantic partner like the one they have now.
A love so strong
The singer's romantic feelings are powerful and intense.
Please, say to me
The singer is requesting reassurance from the person they're addressing.
This love will never end
The singer wants the person they're addressing to promise that their romantic relationship will never end.
Can't you see, baby
The artist is urging the person they're addressing to recognize something important.
All the things I have inside is for you
The artist's positive feelings are all directed towards the person they're addressing.
And I want you to know that
The singer is expressing an important message to the person they're addressing.
Come on, baby, come on, girl
The singer is urging the person they're addressing to come closer or move towards them.
Contributed by Ryan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alleycat1921
Still listening in 2021.
Lyrics:
This is for the very best in you
This is for the very best in you
Something very special
So sweet, so refined
And you're such a lovely lady, yeah
And I'm so glad that
Your heart is really mine
I get excited
About this love that we found
And I'm glad we got together
It's so nice having you around me
This is for the very best in you
Because there's no one better
This is for the very best in you
Oh, girl, everything I hoped for, yeah
In a girl I could find
You're so understanding, baby
You're so sweet and you're so kind
I really mean it, oh, baby
From my heart, I must say
I'm never, never, ever
Gonna leave you, yeah
Cause right here is
Where I'll always stay
You are my lover
And you turn me on
I thought I'd never find
A love so strong
Please, say to me
This love will never end
This is for the very best in you
Because there's no one better
This is for the very best in you
It's all for you
This is for the very best in you
This is for, this is for
This is for the very best in you
All the love I have within
This is for the very best in you
I get excited bout you, baby
This is for the very best in you
Ooh, something very special
So sweet, so refind
And you're such a fine lady
I'm so glad that your body's mine
You are my lover
And you turn me on
I thought I'd never find
A love so strong
Please, say to me
This love will never end
This is for the very best in you
Can't you see, baby
This is for the very best in you
All the things I have inside is for you
This is for the very best in you
And I want you to know that
I'm never, ever gonna leave
This is for the very best in you
It's so nice having you around me
This is for the very best in you
Come on, baby, come on, girl
Stay right here
This is for the very best in you...
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Mauro Malavasi / Herb Smith
The Very Best in You lyrics © Little Macho Music Co. Inc.
C. F. Patterson
My late husband was the guitarist for Change and this cut brings back memories. I still have a hard time listening to anything by Change...no matter how upbeat the song is...I still get emotional though Mike has been gone for a few years now! RIP Mike... and Luther. You both are truly missed.🙏❤️
Gary Thomas
My condolences to you. Change is one of the baddest groups ever. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could relive those days🙂
Roderick Smith
My condolences to you !!! ~~and yes Mike was fire on the guitar I personally know James Robinson "My favorite Group" !!!
Larry Bennett
Mike lives on through YouTube and nostalgic music lovers like myself. #ThankYouMike❤️🍎🎸
James Elliott
Aww man ! He had mad talent yo husband was off the chain! Him and that Bass player was cold as ice I still listen to there music today sorry for your lost sweet heart may he rest in heavenly peace ✌️💯
Franklin Culbreth
Well he was Damn Good. Sorry for your loss.
Tam James
The epicness of this track is still unmatched 38 years after its initial release. My goodness did our generation have the funk in our blood or what. Rewind this all day every day. Memories to die for ❤️💞❤️💞❤️💞💏🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶 Big Tune!!
Deric Hardy
This Song just runs chills through my body now that's good music
SIMON PHIRI
@Monie Scott I loved the song I tell you, simjoe
SIMON PHIRI
Yes yes this is great music,simjoe