In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)
Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.
In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.
Changing Partners
Patti Page Lyrics
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When they called out "Change partners"
And you waltzed away from me
Now my arms feel so empty as I gaze around the floor
And I'll keep on changing partners
Till I hold you once more
Though we danced for one moment and too soon we had to part
So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darling I will never change partners again
So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darling I will never change partners again
Oh, my darling I will never change partners again
Never again
Never again
Never again
The song "Changing Partners" by Patti Page is a bittersweet love story about a couple who are forced to change partners while waltzing to a dreamy melody. The moment they are forced to part, the singer feels the emptiness of not being able to embrace their lover, and they promise to keep changing partners until they can hold their beloved once more. The singer reminisces about the wonderful moment they shared while dancing and how it changed their heart forever. The lyrics suggest that the singer is determined to keep changing partners until they find their lover again, and once they do, they promise never to change partners again.
The song "Changing Partners" is a poignant expression of regret and longing, and it strikes a chord with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of separation from their loved ones. The metaphor of the waltz reflects the ebb and flow of relationships and the hope of finding one's way back to the person they love. The repetition of "never again" emphasizes the singer's desire to hold onto their lover and never be separated from them again.
Line by Line Meaning
We were waltzing together to a dreamy melody
We were dancing together in a slow, romantic style to a beautiful tune
When they called out "Change partners"
When the announcer instructed us to switch dance partners
And you waltzed away from me
You gracefully departed from my side to dance with someone else
Now my arms feel so empty as I gaze around the floor
Now that you're gone, I feel lonely as I look around at the other dancers
And I'll keep on changing partners
I will continue to follow instructions and dance with others
Till I hold you once more
Until I am reunited with you on the dance floor
Though we danced for one moment and too soon we had to part
Even though we only danced together briefly before needing to switch partners
In that wonderful moment something happened to my heart
During that short time, my feelings for you intensified
So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then
I will continue to follow the rules until I can dance with you again
Oh, my darling I will never change partners again
Once I am able to dance with you again, I vow to never dance with anyone else
Never again
Not even one more time
Lyrics © KAMAKURA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOE DARION, LARRY COLEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ольга Филиппова
We were waltzin' together to a dreamy melody
When they called out change partners
And you waltzed away from me
Now my arms feel so empty
As I gaze around the floor
And I'll keep on changing partners
Till I hold you once more
Though we danced for one moment
And too soon we had to part
In that wonderful moment somethin' happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners
Till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darlin' I will never change partners again
Though we danced for one moment
And too soon we had to part
In that wonderful moment somethin' happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners
Till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darlin' I will never change partners again
마가
한국나이 71세 2023년 72세 ♡
1970년대 감성으로 말해보겠어요 ~~
우리는 감미로운 음율에 맞쳐 왈츠를 추고 있었어요
그 때 파트너를 바꾸세요
소리가 들렸어요
그리고 당신은 왈츠와 함께 나로부터 멀어 졌어요
순간 나의 팔의 느낌은 텅비었기에 바닥만 둘러 보았어요
다시 한번 붙잡아지기를 ᆢ
하지만 우리의 춤은 아주 짧게 헤어져야 했어요
황홀한 순간 였어요
무언가 나의 심장이 쿵쾅거렸어요
그리고 나는 계속 파트너를 바꾸었어요
당신이 나의 팔에 안길 때
나의사랑 결코 나는 파트너를 바꾸지 않겠어요
Isaac Katz
We were waltzing together to a dreamy melody
When they called out "change partners"
And you waltzed away from me
Now my arms feel so empty as I gaze around the floor
And I'll keep on changing partners
Till I hold you once more
Though we danced for one moment and too soon we had to part
In that wonderful moment something happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darling I will never change partners again
Though we danced for one moment and too soon we had to part
In that wonderful moment something happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darling I will never change partners again
Gyeong Jeong
We were waltzing together to a dreamy melody
When they called out "change partners"
And you waltzed away from me
Now my arms feel so empty as I gaze around the floor
And I'll keep on changing partners
Till I hold you once more
Though we danced for one moment and too soon we had to part
In that wonderful moment something happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darling I will never change partners again
Ольга Филиппова
We were waltzin' together to a dreamy melody
When they called out change partners
And you waltzed away from me
Now my arms feel so empty
As I gaze around the floor
And I'll keep on changing partners
Till I hold you once more
Though we danced for one moment
And too soon we had to part
In that wonderful moment somethin' happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners
Till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darlin' I will never change partners again
Though we danced for one moment
And too soon we had to part
In that wonderful moment somethin' happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners
Till you're in my arms and then
Oh, my darlin' I will never change partners again
마가
한국나이 71세 2023년 72세 ♡
1970년대 감성으로 말해보겠어요 ~~
우리는 감미로운 음율에 맞쳐 왈츠를 추고 있었어요
그 때 파트너를 바꾸세요
소리가 들렸어요
그리고 당신은 왈츠와 함께 나로부터 멀어 졌어요
순간 나의 팔의 느낌은 텅비었기에 바닥만 둘러 보았어요
다시 한번 붙잡아지기를 ᆢ
하지만 우리의 춤은 아주 짧게 헤어져야 했어요
황홀한 순간 였어요
무언가 나의 심장이 쿵쾅거렸어요
그리고 나는 계속 파트너를 바꾸었어요
당신이 나의 팔에 안길 때
나의사랑 결코 나는 파트너를 바꾸지 않겠어요
Stephanie Grace
My grandma passed away yesterday and this is her favorite song. She will always select this whenever we have videoke day and will sing it over and over again. I miss her.. :(
Jay Seo
Stephanie Grace god bless. Her
Yarabamba
Too late response but your comment touched me.
Allison Chen
My favorite song! Whenever I heard this song, I remember the time when I was in my college. We danced during the weekends in the university cafe!
papken zarzavatjian
one of the classic 1950s songs by an accomplished artist. Beautiful, charming!
Chee Wai
2019 now, i still listen to this song. It release all my stress n i feel so peaceful each time listening to this song
Kyuhwan Kim
when i was university student around 48 years ago i listened to this charming song first time, i am enjoying this song from time to time so far even though singer Patti passed away
Helene D
She had such a nice range. Thanks for posting this beautiful song!