Introduction:
The Change Is Made, released in 1968, is a pop song by the legendary musical group, the Bee Gees. The Gibb brothers, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb, who formed the core of the band, wrote the song. It was produced by Robert Stigwood, a long-time collaborator who played a significant role in shaping the Bee Gees’ sound during their early career.
While The Change Is Made wasn’t a chart-topping hit on the level of some of the Bee Gees’ other phenomenally successful songs, it holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. The track is considered a notable work from the band’s evolving sound in the late 1960s, a period that bridged their earlier pop-rock vibe with the disco influences that would become a defining characteristic of their music in the 1970s.
The Change Is Made arrived on the heels of the Bee Gees’ commercial breakthrough in the United States and Australia. The band, originally formed in the mid-1950s, had achieved early success in their native Australia but struggled to gain traction in North America. However, their 1967 album, Massachusetts, featuring the hit single “To Love Somebody,” propelled them to international stardom.
The Change Is Made was included on the Bee Gees’ ninth studio album, Horizontal, released in 1968. The album itself did not achieve the same level of commercial success as Massachusetts, but it contained several noteworthy songs that showcased the band’s experimentation with new musical styles. Tracks like The Change Is Made hinted at the disco-infused sound that would dominate the Bee Gees’ music in the following decade.
The song’s unique position in the Bee Gees’ discography makes it interesting for music enthusiasts. The Change Is Made bridges the gap between the band’s earlier rock and roll sound and their future disco era. It offers a glimpse into the Bee Gees’ artistic evolution during a pivotal time in their career. Despite not being a mainstream hit, the song remains a fan favorite and a valuable piece of the Bee Gees’ musical legacy.
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Lyrics:
Look out my windowI can see tomorrowJust a whole way of sorrowWhen the change is made
And I’ve been a cryin’Oh lord, I’ve been cryin’But I’ll go on a cryin’When the change is made
And I’ve been a good manOh lord, lord, I’ve been a good manBut what good’s a good manAfter the change is made? Yeah
And I’m not forgettin’All the love, the love, the love I’ve been a gettin’But I got to go on a livin’After the change is made
And I been a cryin’Oh lord, lord, I’ve been a cryin’But I got to go on a cryin’After the change is made
And I’m not forgettin’All the love, love I’ve been a gettin’‘Cause I got to go on a livin’After the change is made
And I’m not forgettin’All the love, all the love I’ve been a gettin’And I got to go on a livin’After the change is made
And I’m not forgettin’All the love, love I’ve been gettin’But I got to go on a livin’After the change is made
And I’m not forgettin’All the love, the love, the love, loveAnd I got to go on a livin’