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.
You're My Number
Change Lyrics
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(Baby you′re my number one)
Never knew what love was till I met you
You made me believe in something special
Promise that I'll never neglect you
Promise that I′ll always protect you
Ain't nobody else cause Only you now
I would never lie to you, this is true now
Baby you the only one
Baby you're my number one
Baby you the only one
Forget the two
My old girls on the bench ain′t no substitute
I left them all in the rear view
Once I realized they could not come nowhere near you
Let me rewind when I met you I admit I was trying to be
Fly hit you with cual es tu número señorita
Ey, who would have ever known you where different
From most?
Ey, who would have known we would end up this
Close?
Every time you change me it′s for the better
And when you lost your grandad I helped you keep
Your head up you support me and I support you
That's how we do girl you showed me a side of me that
I never knew
Never knew what love was till I met you
You made me believe in something special
Promise that I′ll never neglect you
Promise that I'll always protect you
Ain′t nobody else cause Only you now
I would never lie to you, this is true now
Baby you the only one
Baby you're my number one
Baby you the only one
Baby you the only one
Baby you the only one
Baby you′re my number one
Baby you the only only
Forget the two
My old girls on the bench ain't no substitute
I left them all in the rear view
Once I realized they could not come nowhere near you
Let me rewind when I met you I admit I was trying to be
Fly hit you with cual es tu número señorita
Ey, who would have ever known you where different
From most?
Ey, who would have known we would end up this
Close?
Every time you change me it's for the better
And when you lost your grandad I helped you keep
Your head up you support me and I support you
That′s how we do girl you showed me a side of me that
I never knew
Never knew what love was till I met you
You made me believe in something special
Promise that I′ll never neglect you
Promise that I'll always protect you
Ain′t nobody else cause Only you now
I would never lie to you, this is true now
Baby you the only one
Baby you're my number one
Baby you the only one
Yea, Yeah
Baby you′re my number one
Forget the two
I left them all in the rear view
Forget the two
I left them all in the rear view
Never knew what love was till I met you
You made me believe in something special
Promise that I'll never neglect you
Promise that I′ll always protect you
Ain't nobody else cause Only you now
I would never lie to you, this is true now
Baby you the only one
Baby you're my number one
Baby you the only one
Baby you the only one
Baby you the only one
Baby you′re my number one
Baby you the only one
The song "You're My Number One" by Change is a declaration of love to that special someone. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that before meeting the love interest, the singer had not experienced true love. However, meeting this person changed everything and made the singer believe in something special. The lyrics proceed with a promise to never neglect the love interest and always protect them. The singer declares that there is nobody else but the love interest, and they would never lie to them. The chorus, "Baby, you're my number one," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of this love interest over anyone else.
The second verse repeats the theme of leaving behind old relationships once the singer realizes they can't compare to the love interest. The singer admits to trying to impress the love interest initially and asking for their number. They then express their surprise at how different and special the love interest is compared to others they have met. The lyrics describe the couple as being close and supporting one another through tough times. The song concludes by reiterating the promise to never neglect or lie to the love interest and repeating the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing affirmation and agreement towards the following statements about the love and relationship with the addressee.
(Baby you′re my number one)
Acknowledging the addressee as the most important and loved person in the singer's life.
Never knew what love was till I met you
Prior to meeting the addressee, the singer had never experienced or understood the true meaning of love.
You made me believe in something special
Through the love and relationship with the addressee, the artist has come to believe in the unique and precious nature of their bond.
Promise that I'll never neglect you
Assuring the addressee that the artist will never ignore, disregard or fail to prioritize their needs and well-being.
Promise that I′ll always protect you
Demonstrating the singer's commitment to safeguarding the addressee from harm or danger.
Ain't nobody else cause Only you now
Declaring the addressee as the sole recipient of the singer's love and attention, with no other person eligible to take their place.
I would never lie to you, this is true now
Declaring the artist's complete honesty and trustworthiness towards the addressee, especially in relation to their feelings.
Baby you the only one
Repeating the message that the addressee is the only person the artist loves, desires and values above all others.
Forget the two
Admitting that the artist used to have other romantic partners but is now fully committed and focused on the addressee.
My old girls on the bench ain't no substitute
Asserting that the singer's previous partners cannot replace or compare to the unique qualities and connection shared with the addressee.
I left them all in the rear view
Reiterating the artist's determination to move on from previous relationships and fully embrace the present and future with the addressee.
Once I realized they could not come nowhere near you
Reflecting on how the singer's prior relationships failed to match the level of love and happiness they have with the addressee.
Let me rewind when I met you I admit I was trying to be Fly hit you with cual es tu número señorita
Recalling the singer's initial attempts to impress the addressee and start a conversation by using a catchphrase in another language.
Ey, who would have ever known you where different
Surprised and grateful to have met someone as unique, special and compatible as the addressee.
From most?
Clarifying that the addressee stands out from the majority of people the artist has encountered in life.
Ey, who would have known we would end up this Close?
Expressing amazement and joy at how the artist and the addressee's relationship has grown and deepened over time.
Every time you change me it′s for the better
Acknowledging how the addressee has had a positive impact on the singer's personality, behavior and attitude.
And when you lost your grandad I helped you keep Your head up
Recalling a difficult time when the addressee suffered a loss and the singer was there to provide emotional support and encouragement.
you support me and I support you
Emphasizing the mutual love, respect and care that the artist and addressee share in their relationship.
That's how we do girl you showed me a side of me that I never knew
Appreciating how the addressee has helped the artist discover new parts of themselves and find greater happiness and fulfillment.
(Baby you the only one)
Affirming once again that the addressee is the artist's one and only true love.
Writer(s): Calloway James J, Davenport Aaron T, Jackson Leroy O'niel
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryze919
Lyrics:
Hey
Oh girl, can't you see that
You are my number one
Second to none
My only sunshine
With a kiss you open up my mind
You are my number one
My only sun
I feel so young and
In a hundred years you'll still be mine
You are the one, who fills my dreams
You're the love that I've been searching for
You're my idea of love, and you fit me like a glove
You're a step above, any of my love
When I am down, you pick me up
And you know how much you mean to me
My shining star
And so, I'm gonna give me love to you
Cause I ain't no fool, I ain't no fool
You are my number one
Second to none
My only sunshine
With a kiss you open up my mind
You are my number one
My only sun
I feel so young and
In a hundred years you'll still be mine
You make me smile, you make me laugh
As long as you are by my side, it isn't half as bad
Cause the love I had before, your love is more
So much more
And there you are, my loving one
And you know that love is everything
We've just begun to grow
And the love is gonna show, this time I know
This time I know
You are my number one
Second to none
My only sunshine
With a kiss you open up my mind
You are my number one
My only sun
I feel so young and
In a hundred years you'll still be mine
You are my number one
Second to none
My only sunshine
With a kiss you open up my mind
You are my number one
My only sun
I feel so young and
In a hundred years you'll still be mine
My number one
My number one
Don't you know that
Don't you know you're the love I'm searching for
Don't you see that girl
Don't you see it
You are my number one
You are my number one
You are my number one
Second to none
My only sunshine
With a kiss you open up my mind
You are my number one
My only sun
I feel so young and
In a hundred years you'll still be mine
You are my number one
Second to none
My only sunshine
With a kiss you open up my mind
You are my number one
My only sun
I feel so young and
In a hundred years you'll still be mine
@nolocomez5089
So cool so pure funky groove song 💕👍🕺💃 even after all years passed.. top song in 2021 isnt it ?. 👍💕👍
@Residentombraider1000
2022 and still is and it will for ever be :-)
@thefxbip315
Perfect song! The funk!!!!
@Diooidio
Powerful Music
@chiaravitali4423
Musica meravigliosa!!!!
@ralphtrujillo7604
THIS IS MY SHIT!!! THE PIANO AND BACKGROUND VOCALS STILL MAKE ME GO IN!!
@joelfelix856
My brothers you’ll all got good ears for music to bad we can’t get together and share are music with some glasses of wine
@joseperdomomorales5254
Me gusta mucho este grupo .Ese sonido elegante te hace bailar en cada una de sus canciones
@adil1789
Some of the lyrics are not very clear i wish i could find this fine song lyrics any where on the internet its a really magical song with on of kind set of rhythms , I have been listening to this band for about 4 years its amazing
@nicomarseille6277
Kashif,Jocelyn Brown,Fonzi Thornton.. que du beau monde tj aussi bon!!