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's Gonna Rain
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 song "They Say It's Gonna Rain" by Hazell Dean begins with nonsensical phrases such as "moo-soo-too-younger-hey-hey, moo-sala-kooloo-hoh," which seem to embody the playfulness of the beginning of a relationship. The lyrics then shift into discussing the inevitability of heartbreak and the struggle of holding onto love amidst changing emotions and external forces such as the rain.
The chorus repeats the phrase "they say it's gonna rain," which can be interpreted both literally as a symbol of sadness and metaphorically as a representation of life's challenges. The lyrics suggest that love is a double-edged sword that can bring both pleasure and pain, sunshine and rain. Despite this, the singer affirms that they will survive and love again.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope amidst difficult times, and a recognition that love is worth pursuing despite the risk of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
They say it's gonna rain, blue sky is gonna break
People are predicting that bad times are on their way, despite everything seeming good right now
Can you tell me why do good things always have to end?
The abrupt end of good times and relationships is hard to understand and accept
It seems like yesterday, but it only just begun
Time moves too fast and even though it feels like the good times just started, they are already over
Laughing in the sun, I'd hoped you'd be my lifelong friend
Enjoying good times with someone makes you hope they will always be in your life as a close friend
Love is true, it cuts in two, between pleasure and pain
Love is a complex emotion that can bring both great happiness and deep pain
Between sunshine and rain and between me and you
Love can exist between two people regardless of the good and bad times that they may face together
I'm alive, they say it's gonna rain but I'll survive
Despite the bad times that may be coming, there is still hope for survival and happiness
And though I'm cryin' out that I'm in pain, I will love again
Even though a relationship has ended and caused pain, the hope for finding love again remains
And my love is too cold, oh, to see your love grow cold
Feeling unloved and distant from a partner can make it hard to see their feelings for you deteriorating
Suddenly I feel a shadow hanging over me
There is a sense of impending doom and sadness hanging over everything
I'm alive
Despite everything, there is still life and the chance for happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RUSSELL GLYN BALLARD, KERRY ELIZABETH DELIUS
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