She started her career in 1970s, but achieved a chart success in the 1980s working with the famous Stock Aitken Waterman team. Dean was elected three times as the 'Best Live Performer' by the Federation of American Dance Clubs (U.S.), and twice as a 'Best British Performer' by Club Mirror awards (UK). She participated twice in the A Song for Europe contest. In 1976, she took eighth place (out of twelve) with the ballad, "I Couldn't Live Without You for a Day", written by contest veteran Paul Curtis. 1984 saw Dean finish in seventh place of eight, with another dramatic ballad, "Stay In My Life", which she wrote herself. She also provided backing vocals for Samantha Janus in 1991's Eurovision Song Contest.
In February 1984 she entered the UK Singles Chart with the double A-sided single, "Evergreen" / "Jealous Love" which peaked at #63.Two months later however, she scored her first Top 10 hit with the re-release of "Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man)", which peaked at No 6. Dean then released the follow-up "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" (produced by Stock Aitken Waterman) in August which hit No 4. "Whatever I Do" was originally recorded by Michael Prince as "Dance Your Love Away", but the song was re-written by Mike Stock and Matt Aitken because Dean disliked the chorus. Its No. 4 placing gave Stock Aitken Waterman their first Top 10 hit. Further singles, "Back In My Arms (Once Again)" and "No Fool (For Love)" both peaked at No 41. These singles were included on her debut mainstream pop album, "Heart First", which did not sell well and failed to chart.
In 1985 Dean signed with label EMI Records, releasing the single "They Say It's Gonna Rain", which reached No 58 on the UK Singles Chart, although she secured a No 1 single in South Africa with this Stock Aitken Waterman produced single. Subsequent singles fared worse with "ESP", "Stand Up" and "Always (Doesn't Mean Forever)" failing to reach the UK Top 75. In early 1988 however, she achieved her biggest hit in four years with "Who's Leaving Who", which reached No 4. The follow-ups, "Maybe (We Should Call it a Day)", made #15, and "Turn It Into Love" (which was originally recorded by Kylie Minogue and included on her debut album, Kylie) peaked at No 21. Her second album Always (Hazell Dean album) was released in late 1988 and featured many of the singles from the past 3 years, as well as new material. The album charted at No 38 in the UK.
Dean left EMI and signed with Lisson Records, releasing two singles for the label. The first was a cover of Yvonne Elliman's "Love Pains" in 1989, produced by PWL producers Phil Harding and Ian Curnow. It reached #48 on the UK Singles Chart. It was nearly two years before she released her next single, the SAW penned and produced "Better Off Without You", which was originally recorded by Lonnie Gordon. The song peaked at #72. After the failure of these two singles, Dean no longer continued to work with Stock Aitken Waterman and began working with Ian Levine who had previously remixed and produced tracks with her in the mid 1980s.
During this time, Dean produced and wrote songs for Bad Boys Inc, Bona Riah (produced "House of Rising Sun"), Miquel Brown (produced "It's a Sin"), MEN 2 B (co-wrote "Love Satisfaction"), Upside Down and Sandra Feva.
1996 saw the release of Dean's next album, The Winner Takes It All, which was released on Carlton Records. This album contained covers of ABBA songs. The title track was released as a single. In 1999, Dean released a cover version of Bon Jovi's "Living On A Prayer" and, in 2001, a remixed version of "Who's Leaving Who" was released. Neither of these singles charted.
In 2007, Dean returned to record with Ian Levine, completing the track "Trade Him for a Newer Model" for the album Disco 2008. The music video for Trade Him for a Newer Model was released on YouTube by Levine in 2007. In 2009, a number of songs (that have never before been available on any Dean album in their original form) were released on iTunes, including some never before released remixes, while Cherry Red Records re-issued Dean's first mainstream pop album "Heart First" in early 2010.
2010 saw Hazell Dean sign to the dance label, Energise Records, who also have The Three Degrees, Sonia, Tina Charles and Nicki French signed to them. With Energise, Dean recorded an updated version of her 1980s single, "They Say It's Gonna Rain". The new track was produced by KlubKidz and has remixes from the Sleazesisters, Glamma and PMG. She also released the singles "Shattered Glass", "In The Name Of Love", "This Is My Life", "We Belong/Can You Feel It" & I Close My Eyes & Count To Ten" In 2013, she released an album entitled "In The Name Of...".
Cherry Red Records released a Deluxe Edition of Always on 23 April 2012. On 10 September 2012, a new 21 track greatest hits collection called Evergreen: The Very Best of Hazell Dean was released through Music Club Deluxe Records. The CD pressing features a bonus disc of 11 remixes and rare extended mixes of Dean's 1980s hits. On 21 December 2012, Dean performed at the Stock Aitken Waterman "Hit Factory Live" reunion concert at London's O2 Arena, along with many other former SAW acts.
2015 saw Hazell Dean release the single "24 Hours" through Energise. The single included mixes by Dean & Ware, and Matt Pop. Also included was the 2015 version of her classic Top 5 smash, Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go).
After the success of "Searchin'", Dean made her gay club début at Heaven in London and has subsequently enjoyed a large homosexual following. Always acknowledging the support she has received from the gay community throughout her career, Dean frequently performs at Gay Pride events both in the UK and abroad.
Dean continues to perform live and records with various producers, with tracks appearing via her official website.
Evergreen
Hazell Dean Lyrics
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Love fresh as the morning air
One love that is shared by two
I have found with you
Like a rose under the april snow
I was always certain love would grow
Love ageless and evergreen
You and I will make each night a first
Every day a beginning
Spirits rise and their dance is unrehearsed
They warm and excite us, cause we have the brightest love
Two lives that shine as one
Morning glory and midnight sun
Time weve learned to sail above
Time wont change the meaning of one love
Ageless and ever evergreen
The lyrics of Hazell Dean's song "Evergreen" speak of a love that is as soft as an easy chair and as fresh as the morning air. It is a love that is shared by two people and is described as being ageless and evergreen. The imagery of a rose growing under the April snow is used to convey the idea that love can still flourish even in difficult circumstances. The idea of two lives shining as one speaks to the deep connection that two people in love can have.
The chorus speaks of the joy and excitement that comes from being in love. Each day is a new beginning, and every night is a first. The spirits of the two people in love rise and their dance is unrehearsed. The love between them is described as the brightest love.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that the passage of time will not change the meaning of the love that is shared between two people. It is ageless and evergreen, and will continue to flourish even as the years go by.
Overall, "Evergreen" is a song that celebrates the enduring power of love. It speaks to the joy and excitement that comes from being in love, and highlights the deep connection that can exist between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Love soft as an easy chair
Love that is gentle and comforting like an armchair that is easy to sit on
Love fresh as the morning air
Love that is new and invigorating like the fresh air of a morning
One love that is shared by two
A love that is experienced by two people in a shared bond
I have found with you
I have discovered this love with you
Like a rose under the april snow
Like a new love that blooms and thrives in unexpected places and situations
I was always certain love would grow
I had always believed and hoped that love could blossom and strengthen
Love ageless and evergreen
Love that endures and remains evergreen and strong throughout time
Seldom seen by two
A love that is rare and not often shared by two people
You and I will make each night a first
Together, we will create new experiences and adventures each night
Every day a beginning
Every day will be a new opportunity to start fresh and continue our journey together
Spirits rise and their dance is unrehearsed
We feel uplifted and alive, and our expressions of love are spontaneous and natural
They warm and excite us, cause we have the brightest love
Our passionate love fills us with warmth and exhilaration, and we know that our love is radiant and strong
Two lives that shine as one
Our lives are intertwined and complement each other, shining brightly as a united force
Morning glory and midnight sun
Our love thrives in any time of day or night, brightening our days and illuminating our nights
Time weve learned to sail above
Through our journey together, we have learned to navigate and overcome challenges and obstacles
Time wont change the meaning of one love
Our love will remain strong and meaningful, even as time passes and we grow older
Ageless and ever evergreen
Our love is timeless and will forever remain strong and vibrant
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miguel Castañol Attias
The best version of this song, in the eighties was the ideal song to finish a wonderful disco night.
John Montgomery
+Miguel Castañol Your so right!
charlesmiller
beautiful voice and song!!! she is an 80's icon!!
M James
I have this on green vinyl - love it!
mickfizz1
This extended version is to finally appear on disc 2 of Evergreen: The Very Best of Hazell Dean along with 10 other extended mixes. Now available as a preorder on Amazon
pwlmagic
Her voice really comes across great on this song.
Razvan Lazar
thank you for this song i remember when i listed this song for the first time in 1984, i was 4 years old. and now it's still evergreen...
Erick Stanley Hernández Aguirre
Love, soft as an easy chair Love, fresh as the morning air One love that is shared by two I have found with you Like a rose under the april snow I was always certain love would grow Love, ageless and evergreen
Sharron Jebson
I still treasure this 12” & will never part 💕💕
Jorge Luiz Mello Corrêa
Excelente hit! Curti e dancei bastante, numa época conturbada do final da minha adolescência. Uma situação não tem nada a ver com a outra. O importante é curtir a vida apesar dos problemas. Bombou em 1984.