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.
Searching
Hazell Dean Lyrics
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Never sleepin'
I've got to find me a man.
I want no disguises
Just surprises
Someone who I'll understand.
I don't need a guy who spends only one night
Then tell me he's got no more time.
I better move on down the line.
Searchin'
Looking for love
All the time I can.
Searchin'
Looking for love
I've got to find a man.
Some guys excite me
But don't invite me.
They don't even notice it seems
I'm always waiting
Anticipating.
I long for the man of my dreams.
He needn't be handsome
Have fortune or fame
He just gotta be sweet and kind
But there's so many wanting
Or needing the same
I gotta move on down the line.
Searchin'
Looking for love
All the time I can
Searchin'
Looking for love
I gotta find a man
Searchin'
Looking for love
In every place I can
Searchin'
Looking for love
I gotta find a man
I don't need a guy who spends only one night
Then tell me he's got no more time.
I'm looking for someone to share my life
I better move on down the line.
Searchin'
Looking for love
All the time I can
Searchin'
Looking for love
I gotta find a man
The lyrics of Hazell Dean's song "Searching" talk about a woman's search for love, someone whom she can understand and share her life with. She is tired of one-night stands and false pretenses and thus, wants no disguises, just surprises in her love life. She is looking for someone who is sweet and kind, not necessarily handsome, wealthy or famous. The woman seems to be searching everywhere in anticipation of finding the man of her dreams. However, with so many people wanting the same thing, she knows that she has to keep moving down the line and not settle for less.
The song portrays the emotional struggles of someone who is having difficulty finding love despite all efforts. The lyrics capture the essence of a person who is persistently searching for love and is willing to go to great lengths to find it. The song empowers people who are in a similar position, letting them know that they are not alone in their search for love and should continue to put themselves out there.
Line by Line Meaning
Searchin' and seekin'
I am constantly looking for something or someone
Never sleepin'
I am always searching, day and night
I've got to find me a man.
I am looking for a partner, someone to share my life with
I want no disguises
I want someone who is honest, who doesn’t hide who they truly are
Just surprises
I want someone who is spontaneous, who keeps things interesting
Someone who I'll understand.
I want someone who I can connect with and who understands me
I don't need a guy who spends only one night
I am not interested in casual flings or short-term relationships
Then tell me he's got no more time.
I don’t want someone who is only interested in me for a brief period of time
I'm looking for someone to share my life
I want to build a long-term relationship with someone
I better move on down the line.
I need to be patient and persistent in my search for the right person
Some guys excite me
I am attracted to certain men
But don't invite me.
These men do not show an interest in me
They don't even notice it seems
These men are not aware of my attraction to them
I'm always waiting
I am constantly on the lookout for a potential partner
Anticipating.
I am excited and hopeful about finding the right person
I long for the man of my dreams.
I have a clear idea of the kind of person I am looking for
He needn't be handsome
Looks are not the most important thing to me in a partner
Have fortune or fame
I am not looking for someone who is wealthy or famous
He just gotta be sweet and kind
I value kindness and a good heart in a partner
But there's so many wanting
There are plenty of other people looking for the same thing
Or needing the same
Many people are looking for someone to share their life with
In every place I can
I am actively searching for a partner in all the places I go
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLEN COLLINS, RONNIE VAN ZANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mizzlenum
I was “searching” for this song for so many years. I had the melody but not the lyrics because when I was a teen in the ‘80s I didn’t understand English but this track was played at every party. I finally had someone who helped me identify it because they played it on the radio by chance….and it was long ago before Shazam 😂. 53 years old but it makes me feel 14 again.
@koryxd5543
Soy la única jóvenes que le gusta eso tipos de canciones?? 🙌🏻💗
@rubensalinas8127
A mi tambien me gusta mayra
@jesusescudero6812
2😘
@jhonnycaballerosopan9316
aun quedamos algunos jaja
@davidmena7518
Temazo..amiga..yo lo mezclaba..con. Nasido para vivir..de. Patrick Hernández.....dios te bendiga. Muxo..desde Santiago de Chile.....amiga..80tas ofrecer..🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣🥰🥰🥰🥰
@iyarialvaradoalanya8492
No pues no yo igual pensaba eso
@jeffreywiesemann5856
I was 14 when this gem came out!!! This song made me fall in love with HiNrg music!!! Saw her in concert at a club in Brooklyn in 1991 and she was INCREDIBLE!!!!! Went backstage and chatted with her for about 15 minutes!!
@danielolivares7601
😊😊😊😊😊❤
@sin_youtubers3959
Ojala que algún día nos reunamos los admiradores de esta época y volvamos a bailar y comentar sanamente como en esos tiempos.