Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You
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| Single by George Benson | ||||||||||||||||
| from the album 20/20 | ||||||||||||||||
| B-side | "Beyond The Sea (La Mer)" | |||||||||||||||
| Released | 1985 (only in West Germany) | |||||||||||||||
| Format | 7" single | |||||||||||||||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||||||||||||||
| Length | 4:04 (Album and single) | |||||||||||||||
| Label | Warner Bros. Records | |||||||||||||||
| Writer(s) |
Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin | |||||||||||||||
| Producer(s) | Michael Masser | |||||||||||||||
| George Benson singles chronology | ||||||||||||||||
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"Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" is a song written by composers Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin. It was originally recorded in 1984 by American singer and guitarist George Benson and released in 1985 on his studio album "20/20", by Warner Bros. Records. This original version was produced by its own author Michael Masser and was released as a single only in Germany in 1985. The song was not released as a single in the United States, but nevertheless, Benson recorded two video clips for the song in the USA in the same year, which were displayed on television programs. Two years later, the song became even more well known for a version by Hawaiian singer Glenn Medeiros, whose 1987 cover eventually topped the charts in several countries.
George Benson version (1985)
Track listing
This is the track list of the original single by George Benson released in 1985 in Germany:
| Year | Side | Song | Length | Interpreter | Writer/Composer | Producer | Arrangers | Original Album |
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| 1985 | A-side | "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" | 4:04 | George Benson | Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin |
Michael Masser | Robbie Buchanan | "20/20" |
| 1985 | B-side | "Beyond The Sea (La Mer)" | 4:10 | George Benson | Charles Trenet, Jack Lawrence |
Russ Titelman | Frank Foster, Ralph Burns |
"20/20" |
The length of 4:04 for "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" and 4:10 for "Beyond The Sea (La Mer)", are the same in both the single and the album "20/20".
Music videos
The original version of "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" by George Benson has two video clips recorded by him in 1985 in the United States:
- The first video clip shows a field where are Benson, a woman, a chauffeur, a car and an airplane. The video suggests that the coachman brought Benson with a woman in a car to this field and that one of them is about to board a plane, which is already connected with their propellers. Benson and women are side by side throughout the video, and he remains touching she with the right hand. When the song starts, Benson sings looking at the camera and looking at the woman alternately. The chauffeur who brought the two car appears throughout the video a little behind the two and looking for them. At the beginning and end of the video, Benson and the woman kiss.
- In the second video clip, Benson sings "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" on a small stage lit by purple lights and whose backdrop shows large buildings with bright windows. Without looking at the camera, Benson sings showing his feelings through gestures with his hands and face, walking on the small stage. Several cameras film Benson from different angles of the stage, but he sings without looking at them. At the end, Benson is darkened, but the purple lights on stage remain.
Personnel
- Written by – Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin
- Produced by – Michael Masser
- Arranged by – Robbie Buchanan
- Programmed by [Synthesizer] – Robbie Buchanan
- Lead Vocal – George Benson
- Backing Vocals – Deborah Thomas, Richard Marx
- Guitar Soloist – George Benson
- Guitar – Dann Huff, Paul Jackson, Jr.
- Keyboards – Robbie Buchanan
- Bass – Nathan East
- Drums – Carlos Vega
B-side
The B-side of single "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" released in Germany brought George Benson's cover of the classic "Beyond The Sea (La Mer)", which, although not an original song Benson, also it was released as a single in the USA and the UK, where peaked position #60 and remained on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks. "Beyond The Sea (La Mer)" is an English version of the French song "La Mer" by Charles Trenet, recorded in 1946. The letter was written in English by American Jack Lawrence and his version titled "Beyond The Sea" was recorded by numerous artists to over the years. The cover of Benson was also released on the album "20/20" in 1985.
Glenn Medeiros version (1987)
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| B-side | (Instrumental) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Released | March 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Format |
7" single 12" single | ||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded | 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 3:46 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Label | Mercury | ||||||||||||||||||
| Writer(s) |
Michael Masser Gerry Goffin | ||||||||||||||||||
| Producer(s) |
Jeff Tyzik Glenn Medeiros | ||||||||||||||||||
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A 1987 cover version by American singer Glenn Medeiros reached Number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in Canada and the United Kingdom. It also topped the charts in a further four countries in Europe. Medeiros also recorded the song in Spanish under the title Nada cambiará mi amor por ti. Argentine singer-songwriter Sergio Denis also recorded a cover version for his album Afectos (1985), with Spanish lyrics written by Rolando J. Hernández. The song was additionally used in a commercial for Thinkbox in the UK in 2015. During the same year the song was used in an episode of British soap opera Coronation Street where characters Beth Tinker and Kirk Sutherland got married.
Background and release
Medeiros originally released the song on a small independent label at the age of 16, after winning a local radio talent contest in Hawaii. A visiting radio executive from KZZP in Phoenix, Arizona heard the song and took the record back to Phoenix, where, through word of mouth, it became a national hit.
Glenn Medeiros also recorded the song in Spanish under the title Nada cambiará mi amor por ti. Argentine singer-songwriter Sergio Denis also recorded a cover version for his album Afectos (1985), with Spanish lyrics written by Rolando J. Hernández. In 2009, the song was used in France in a television advert for Spontex sponges.[1]
Music video
The music video features Medeiros strolling around a beach with a girl in a pink dress.
Track listings
- 7" single
- "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" — 3:46
- "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" (instrumental) — 5:11
- 12" single
- "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" (extended version) — 6:09
- "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" (seven inch version) — 3:46
- "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" (instrumental version) — 5:20
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
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| Canada[2] | Gold | 9 July 1987 | 50,000 |
| France[3] | Gold | 1988 | 500,000 |
| Netherlands[4] | Gold | 1988 | 40,000 |
| UK[5] | Gold | 1 August 1988 | 400,000 |
Chart performance
Weekly singles charts
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Year-end charts
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Chart successions
| Preceded by "Boys (Summertime Love)" by Sabrina Salerno |
French SNEP number one single 12 March 1988 - 30 April 1988 (8 weeks) |
Succeeded by "N'importe quoi" by Florent Pagny |
| Preceded by "Yé ké yé ké" by Mory Kanté |
Eurochart Hot 100 number-one single 9 July 1988 (1 week) |
Succeeded by "Dirty Diana" by Michael Jackson |
| Preceded by "I Owe You Nothing" by Bros |
UK number one single 9 July 1988 - 31 July 1988 (4 weeks) |
Succeeded by "The Only Way Is Up" by Yazz and the Plastic Population |
| Preceded by "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman |
Irish IRMA number one single 16 July 1988 - 30 July 1988 (3 weeks) |
Succeeded by "Flight of Earls" by Paddy Reilly |
Other cover versions
- Engelbert Humperdinck released a version on his album Remember - I Love You (1987).
- The Shadows released an instrumental version on their album Steppin' to the Shadows (1989).
- Irish boyband, Westlife released a version on their album The Love Album.
- Khalil Fong covered this song on his album Timeless (2009).
- Richard Clayderman released an instrumental version on his album A Little Romance (1994).
- John McCook released a cover on his album John McCook Sings Bold and Beautiful Songs.
- Nick Carter released a version on his album All American duet with Japanese singer Nissy (2016).
References
- ↑ "Musique de pub Spontex, love story entre hérisson et éponge..." (in French). Musique de Pub. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ↑ Gold & Platinum Certification Archived April 12, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) (Retrieved 3 September 2008)
- ↑ "Les certifications depuis 1973, database" (in French). Infodisc. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ↑ Goud/Platina Archived 2010-01-13 at WebCite NVPI - de branchevereniging van de entertainmentindustrie (Retrieved 9 December 2008)
- ↑ Certified Awards Search Archived May 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. BPI - The British Recorded Music Industry (Retrieved 3 September 2008)
- ↑ http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-t op-50-singles-1988.htm
- ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ Canadian peak
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" (in French). Les classement single.
- ↑ "Musicline.de – Glenn Medeiros Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
- ↑ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 18 March 2008.
- ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Glenn Medeiros search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40.
- ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You". VG-lista.
- ↑ Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You". Singles Top 100.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ↑ "Number 1 Singles - 1980s". everyHit.com. Retrieved 18 March 2008.
- ↑ ""Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" entry at billboard.com, Hot 100". Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2008.
- ↑ ""Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" entry at billboard.com, Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks". Retrieved 18 March 2008.
- ↑ https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.0920&type=1&interval=50&PHPSESSID=mtdql22v41iqvv3eau7no1kqh3
- ↑ http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1987.htm
- ↑ 1988 Australian Singles Chart ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 50 Singles 1988 Australian Recording Industry Association (Retrieved 3 September 2008)
- ↑ "1988 Belgian Flanders Singles Chart" (in Dutch). ultratop.be. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ↑ "Single top 100 over 1988" (pdf) (in Dutch). Top40. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ↑ http://www.uk-charts.top-source.info/top-100-1988.shtml
