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.
Turn It Into Love
Hazell Dean Lyrics
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Your jealous heart?
Gave you the runaround you couldn't see
That I would always be your friend
If you can look inside your heart
And understand what's tearing you apart
You gotta trust someone
Just turn it into love, turn it into love
And open up your heart and you'll
Never feel ashamed if you
Turn it, turn it, turn it into love
When all your other friends are gone
I'll still be here to help you carry on
If you have faith in me
Then I'll believe in you
You are the first thing on my mind
Do you believe I wouldn't have the time?
I have to make you see
You can't put the pain on me
Just turn it into love, turn it into love
And open up your heart and you'll
Never feel ashamed if you
Turn it, turn it, turn it into love
Just turn it into love
Just turn it into love
Just turn it into love
If you can look inside your heart
And understand what's tearing you apart
You gotta trust someone
Don't let hate get in the way
Just turn it into love, turn it into love
And open up your heart and you'll
Never feel ashamed if you
Turn it, turn it, turn it into love
The song "Turn It Into Love" by Hazell Dean is a powerful plea to a friend or lover to trust and believe in the singer's faithfulness despite the previous misunderstandings or jealousy that have caused pain. The opening lines reflect the singer's sadness at being doubted and misjudged: "Did you believe I'd let you down, your jealous heart? / Gave you the runaround, you couldn't see / That I would always be your friend." The singer's loyalty is portrayed as unshakeable, and the chorus urges the listener to "turn it into love" and let go of the negativity: "And open up your heart and you'll / Never feel ashamed if you / Turn it, turn it, turn it into love."
The second verse stresses the singer's commitment to the other person, even when others have left: "When all your other friends are gone / I'll still be here to help you carry on." The singer acknowledges the importance of trust in any relationship and encourages the listener to have faith in them: "If you have faith in me / Then I'll believe in you." However, the bridge of the song brings home the message that the listener needs to release their bitterness and acknowledge the singer's good intentions: "I have to make you see / You can't put the pain on me."
Overall, "Turn It Into Love" is a powerful call to forgiveness and healing, with the singer promising steadfast loyalty and encouraging the other person to let go of their grievances and take a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you believe I'd let you down
Your jealous heart?
Did you really think that I would betray your trust because of your own insecurity?
Gave you the runaround you couldn't see
That I would always be your friend
I may have been distant, but it doesn't change the fact that I am still your friend and will be there for you.
If you can look inside your heart
And understand what's tearing you apart
You gotta trust someone
Don't let hate get in the way
Take a moment to reflect on your emotions and trust someone who wants to help you. Don't let hatred cloud your judgement and prevent you from seeking help.
Just turn it into love, turn it into love
And open up your heart and you'll
Never feel ashamed if you
Turn it, turn it, turn it into love
Transform your negative feelings into love and you will find the courage to open yourself up to others. Don't feel ashamed to let your guard down and seek help.
When all your other friends are gone
I'll still be here to help you carry on
If you have faith in me
Then I'll believe in you
Even when others abandon you, I will still be here to offer support. Trust me and I will trust you in return.
You are the first thing on my mind
Do you believe I wouldn't have the time?
I have to make you see
You can't put the pain on me
You are always on my mind, and I would never ignore you. However, it is not fair to put the blame for your pain solely on me.
Just turn it into love
Transform your negativity into love.
If you can look inside your heart
And understand what's tearing you apart
You gotta trust someone
Don't let hate get in the way
Embrace your emotions and trust someone to help you. Don't let hatred cloud your judgement and prevent you from seeking help.
Just turn it into love, turn it into love
And open up your heart and you'll
Never feel ashamed if you
Turn it, turn it, turn it into love
Change your negative feelings into love and you will find the confidence to be vulnerable with others. Don't feel ashamed to open up and seek help.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Peter Waterman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sarah
Love Hazell Dean, still listening in 2021, doesn't grow old at all.
Spirit Ofzen
The glory days of the stock aitken and Waterman hit factory ❤️great memories and music
Debs Blackmore
Still listening in 2019 always loved you xx
Bruno Santos
SAW's musics started mostly with that drum machine break.
Proshka Angel
Nice song!
Vincent Ruvo
Didn't know that this cover even existed. Good job!
Demented Nun
Cover ? She sang it before Kylie lol
AnarchaoS 11
скажу просто🖤🖤🖤🖤
猫の後頭部が好きだ マークⅡ
この曲が入ったBEST CDを今も持っていますがカイリー・ミノーグよりも本家のヘイゼル・ディーンの方が好きです🥰。昔から思っていましたがやはりヘイゼルの歌唱力の方が圧倒的に上だとおもいます。Wink版はあれはあれで日本での知名度を上げたので良いと思います。
Spirit Ofzen
I prefer this over the kylie version