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| type = single

| artist = Lisa Stansfield

| album = Real Love

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*R&B

*pop

*dance

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| label = Arista

| writer =

*Lisa Stansfield

*Ian Devaney

*Andy Morris

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*Ian Devaney

*Andy Morris

| prev_title = You Can't Deny It

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"'Change'" is a song by British singer Lisa Stansfield from her 1991 album, 'Real Love'. It was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Devaney and Morris. It was released as the lead single on 7 October 1991. "Change" was remixed by Frankie Knuckles and Driza Bone.

"Change" became a hit, reaching top 10 in several European countries and Canada. In the United States, it peaked at number 27 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, number one on the Hot Dance Club Songs (for two weeks), number 12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 13 on the Adult Contemporary Singles. Two music videos for the song were released: the European version directed by Steve Lowe and the US version directed by Stefan Wrnitzer.

In 2003, "Change" was included on 'Biography: The Greatest Hits'. In 2014, the remixes of "Change" were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of 'Real Love' and on 'People Hold On ... The Remix Anthology' (also on 'The Collection 19892003').

Critical reception



The song received favorable reviews from many music critics. David Taylor-Wilson from 'Bay Area Reporter' wrote that Stansfield is "sounding like Donna Summer". Larry Flick from 'Billboard' called it "a gorgeous down-tempo disco trip". He added that "with a subtle slice of Philly-styled soul. Stansfield's lovely alto is caressed by soft strings and a warm bassline. Factor in a memorable chorus and you have the makings of a multiformat smash." A reviewer from 'Boston Herald' said that "the husky-voiced singer purrs through a string of lushly orchestrated dance/pop love ballads", as "Change"."DISCS Brit singer Stansfield proves 'Real Love' is intoxicating". 'Boston Herald'. 15 November 1991. Retrieved 25 March 2020. The 'Columbus Dispatch' noted that "before Stansfield even gets around to singing on the album's first single, Change, she breathes - deeply - into her microphone to establish mood. Nearly every line in the song, in fact, is preceded by a sensuous expulsion of breath.""STANSFIELD BREATHES 'REAL LOVE' INTO FOLLOW-UP". 'Columbus Dispatch'. 12 December 1991. Retrieved 25 March 2020.

Dave Sholin from the 'Gavin Report' commented that "blending elements of jazz, pop and dance is an art Lisa and partners Ian Devaney and Andy Morris perfected on their debut album, and now they take us to level two. If this lead-off single is any indication, her soon-to-be-released album 'Real Love' should cause an awful lot of excitement when it hits the street." Scott Sterling from 'The Michigan Daily' noted the song as a "smooth, driving groove with luscious strings and mellow horns that sounds like a '90s Love Unlimited Orchestra." Daniel S. Housman from 'Miscellany News' commented that it "seems addressed to a friend in need." Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' stated that on her first single in two years, Stansfield is "updating the '70s "Philly" soul sound, tastefully adding a fashionable dance beat to it." James Hamilton from 'Music Week's 'RM' Dance Update stated that it is "her best in ages". The 'Newcastle Evening Chronicle' noted that it "marks the start of a new and exciting era in her career.""Lisa Stansfield - Change". 'Newcastle Evening Chronicle'. 26 October 1991. page 28. Retrieved 28 March 2020. The 'Sun-Sentinel's reviewer wrote that "Change" "deals with unconditional love. The woman is telling the man that she loves him and always will despite all he's put her through. (Sound familiar, ladies?) This song has a funky beat that really gets you moving.""STANSFIELD MINES LOVE'S UPS, DOWNS". 'Sun-Sentinel'. 5 June 1992. Retrieved 25 March 2020. Caroline Sullivan from 'Smash Hits' described Stansfield's voice as "glass-shattering".



Chart performance



"Change" became a major hit in Europe, and remains one of Stansfield's biggest hits to date. It was a top-10 hit in Belgium, Italy (where it peaked at number two), the Netherlands, Spain and the UK. In the latter, it peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, on 20 October 1991. The single also was a top-20 hit in Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Change" peaked at number 11 in November 1993. Outside Europe, the single was successful also in Canada, where it went to number 10, and in the US, where it peaked at number-one for two weeks on the 'Billboard' Dance Club Songs, number 27 on the Hot 100, number 12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 13 on the Adult Contemporary Singles. Additionally, the song peaked at number 21 in Australia and number 20 in New Zealand.

Music video



The European music video for "Change", directed by Steve Lowe begins with a close-up of Stansfield's face against a white background as she sings the chorus. Some scenes show her walking along the feet of some giant statues. Other scenes show her standing on a balcony on top of a building at night with thunderstorms over the rooftops. She also sometimes sits on a beach. All these scenes are mixed with close-ups of the singer's face against the light background. The video was later published on Stansfield's official YouTube channel in March 2012. It has amassed more than 6,2 million views as of September 2021.

Track listings



* 'European and US 7-inch single; Japanese CD single'

#"Change" (Single Mix) 4:18

#"A Little More Love" 4:28

* 'European CD single'

#"Change" (Single Mix) 4:18

#"Change" (Driza Bone Mix) 6:11

#"A Little More Love" 4:28

* 'UK CD single'

#"Change" (Single Mix) 4:18

#"Change" (Driza Bone Mix) 6:11

#"Change" (Knuckles Mix) 6:29

* 'US CD single'

#"Change" (Single Mix) 4:18

#"Change" (Classic Radio Mix Edit) 3:55

#"Change" (Ultimate Club Mix) 7:54

#"It's Got to Be Real" 5:17

* 'European 12-inch single'

#"Change" (Driza Bone Mix) 6:11

#"A Little More Love" 4:28

#"Change" (Knuckles Mix) 6:29

* 'UK 12-inch single'

#"Change" (Driza Bone Mix) 6:11

#"Change" (Bone-Idol Mix) 5:57

#"Change" (Knuckles Mix) 6:29

* 'US 12-inch single'

#"Change" (Ultimate Club Mix) 7:54

#"Change" (Misty Dub Mix) 7:31

#"Change" (Driza Bone Dub Mix) 6:08

#"Change" (Single Mix) 4:18

* '2006 US digital Dance Vault Mixes'

#"Change" (Ultimate Club Mix) 7:54

#"Change" (Misty Dub Mix) 7:31

#"Change" (Driza Bone Mix) 6:11

#"Change" (Single Mix) 4:18

#"Change" (Knuckles Mix) 6:29

#"Change" (Bone-Idol Mix) 5:57

Charts



Weekly charts



Year-end charts



See also



*List of number-one dance singles of 1991 (U.S.)

References



Category:Lisa Stansfield songs

Category:1991 singles

Category:1991 songs

Category:Arista Records singles

Category:Songs written by Andy Morris (musician)

Category:Songs written by Ian Devaney

Category:Songs written by Lisa Stansfield

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