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.
Who's Leaving Who?
Hazell Dean Lyrics
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Running out of reasons to try.
The leaves of change have fallen down
With both of us wondering why.
We're all alone but still it seems
We're thousands of miles apart
The sands of time have shifted now
And I don't know the answers
'Cause I don't know the questions
I'm just trying 'cause I don't even know
Who's leaving who?
Is it me is it you?
Do you think we could change if we knew?
Tell me who's leaving who?
Is there anything left we can do?
Can you tell me who's leaving who?
Talk to me is there a chance of working
It out heart to heart?
Can we go beyond our angry eyes
Before everything else falls apart?
And I don't know the answers
'Cause I don't know the questions
I'm just trying 'cause I don't even know
Who's leaving who?
Is it me is it you?
And I don't know the answers
'Cause I don't know the questions
I'm just trying 'cause I don't even know
Who's leaving who?
Is it me is it you?
The song "Who's Leaving Who?" by Hazell Dean is about a relationship that has hit a point of no return. The lyrics portray a couple on the brink of falling apart, struggling to understand why things have come to this. The singer acknowledges that they don't have any answers or even know the right questions to ask, but they are still trying to salvage what they can of the relationship. They are wondering who is leaving who - is it the singer or their partner who is responsible for the breakdown of the relationship?
The song captures the confusion and desperation of a couple trying to make sense of their crumbling relationship. They are running out of reasons to try, and the "leaves of change" have fallen down, representing the end of a chapter in their lives. Even though they are alone, they feel miles apart, and the sands of time have shifted irreversibly. However, the song ends on a hopeful note with the singer asking if there is a chance to work things out heart to heart.
Overall, "Who's Leaving Who?" is a poignant and honest portrayal of a relationship on its last legs. The singer acknowledges their own uncertainty and lack of answers, making the song all the more relatable to anyone who has struggled with a failing relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are with good-bye in our eyes
We are at a point where we are saying goodbye to each other.
Running out of reasons to try.
We are out of reasons to continue trying in this relationship.
The leaves of change have fallen down
Changes have happened in our relationship that has caused things to fall apart.
With both of us wondering why.
We both are curious about why it is happening to us.
We're all alone but still it seems
We are alone in this together.
We're thousands of miles apart
We are emotionally far apart.
The sands of time have shifted now
Time has passed, and things have changed for us.
And the end is beginning to start.
The end of our relationship has started.
And I don't know the answers
I am clueless and do not have any answers.
'Cause I don't know the questions
I am not even sure about what questions to ask.
I'm just trying 'cause I don't even know
I am making an effort to save our relationship, but I am not sure if we can make it work.
Who's leaving who?
We do not know who is abandoning who in the relationship.
Is it me is it you?
We are questioning the blame of who is responsible for the breakup.
Do you think we could change if we knew?
We want to know if there is a possibility of change if we find out who is leaving who.
Tell me who's leaving who?
We do not know who is leaving who, and we want to find out.
Is there anything left we can do?
We are not sure if there is anything we can do to fix our relationship.
Talk to me is there a chance of working
Can we still talk about finding a way to make it work?
It out heart to heart?
Can we discuss things openly and honestly with each other?
Can we go beyond our angry eyes
Can we look past our angry feelings towards each other?
Before everything else falls apart?
Before our relationship completely collapses.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK WHITE, MARK SPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DISCOMANIAC69
"Here we are with good-bye in our eyes
Running out of reasons to try.
The leaves of change have fallen down
With both of us wondering why.
We're all alone but still it seems
We're thousands of miles apart
The sands of time have shifted now" ♥
@pierslindsay8646
1988 - I was 16. God I wish I could go back.
@hugovancleef2211
One of the very best live artists I have ever seen!
@alanbrand1383
She's clearly miming 😅😅😅
@alisonlaing5626
STILL "WOWS" me today/night........an 80,s"Xlassic"....when pop was pop............some "AWSOME" music belongs to the 80,s.........and HD was/IS one of the BEST🌹💐🍒🎉❤
@synthwave7
An iconic and top voice from the 80's. I wish those days can some back.
@doug220766
I think Hazel Dean is a fantastic singer and I listen to her music all the time on Youtube
@Tiranawest
Good taste 🙂
@chrismarshall723
My favourite Hazell Dean single, it kick started her career again. S/A/W may not have written it but they knew exactly it woud suit her voice. She's a lovely lady.
@nicholalaw2681
Brilliant
@jonathanbarr8781
Reminds me ov our leaving the big school song back in 88.great artist loved Hazel deans songs. She was great back in the good old days.