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.
They Say It
Hazell Dean Lyrics
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Moo-soo-too-younger-hey-hey, moo-sala-kooloo-hoh
Moo-soo-too-younger-hey-hey, moo-sala-kooloo-hoh
Moo-soo-too-younger-hey-hey, moo-sala-kooloo-hoh
They say it's gonna rain, blue sky is gonna break
Can you tell me why do good things always have to end?
It seems like yesterday, but it only just begun
Love is true, it cuts in two, between pleasure and pain
Between sunshine and rain and between me and you
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
And my love is too cold, oh, to see your love grow cold
Suddenly I feel a shadow hanging over me
Love is true, it cuts in two: between pleasure and pain
Between sunshine and rain and between me and you
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
I'm alive
Love is true, it cuts in two, between pleasure and pain
Between sunshine and rain and between me and you
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
The lyrics of Hazell Dean's song "They Say It" bring out the theme of love and its ups and downs. The song begins with a repetitive and catchy moosoo-too-younger-hey-hey, moo-sala-kooloo-hoh, which has no specific meaning but serves to introduce the mood of the song. The first verse talks about the uncertainty of life and how good things tend to come to an end. The singer reminisces about a close friend with whom they had a great time laughing in the sun. It seems like yesterday, but it had only just begun, and the song suggests that it all came down to an end for some unknown reason. The chorus brings up one of the most substantial issues concerning love. It cuts through many things, between pleasure and pain, sunshine and rain, and between the two people involved in the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer admits to having feelings for someone but is unsure whether they will be reciprocated. "My love is too cold to see your love grow cold" implies the fear of the other person losing interest or falling out of love. The line "suddenly I feel a shadow hanging over me" suggests that the singer is sensing trouble or a possible breakup. The chorus repeats twice more, each verse expressing the struggles of love that cut through the happiness and the painful times. The song ends with a hopeful and positive note that, despite the pain, the singer will love again.
Line by Line Meaning
Moo-soo-too-younger-hey-hey, moo-sala-kooloo-hoh
Nonsensical sounds used for the song's intro
They say it's gonna rain, blue sky is gonna break
People predict that there will be bad times ahead
Can you tell me why do good things always have to end?
Questioning why happiness can't last forever
It seems like yesterday, but it only just begun
Time flies quickly, like it was recently but it has actually just started
Laughing in the sun, I'd hoped you'd be my lifelong friend
Enjoying the good times together and hoping the friendship will last forever
Love is true, it cuts in two, between pleasure and pain
Love is a real and deep emotion that can bring both joy and suffering
Between sunshine and rain and between me and you
Love is like experiencing both good and bad weather and also experiencing the highs and the lows with your partner
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
Despite the difficult times, the singer will remain strong and make it through
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
Even though the singer is currently hurting, they are willing to love again in the future
And my love is too cold, oh, to see your love grow cold
The singer's love is not reciprocated, causing them to feel frozen and unable to express their emotions
Suddenly I feel a shadow hanging over me
A sense of darkness or sadness that is affecting the singer's mood
I'm alive
The singer affirms their vitality and strength despite the difficult times
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
Repeating the fact that they will persevere even in the face of impending hardships
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
Repeating the idea that the singer will eventually move on and love again despite their current sadness
Love is true, it cuts in two, between pleasure and pain
Repeating the idea that love is a complex emotion that brings both happiness and sadness
Between sunshine and rain and between me and you
Repeating the image of love being like experiencing both good and bad weather and the highs and lows between two people
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RUSSELL GLYN BALLARD, KERRY ELIZABETH DELIUS
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