Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You
"Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" | ||||
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File:Nothing's gonna change my love for you.jpg | ||||
Single by Glenn Medeiros | ||||
from the album Glenn Medeiros | ||||
B-side | (Instrumental) | |||
Released | March 1987 | |||
Format | 7" single 12" single |
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Recorded | 1986 | |||
Genre | R&B, pop, soft rock | |||
Length | 3:46 | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
Writer(s) | Michael Masser Gerry Goffin |
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Producer(s) | Jeff Tyzik Glenn Medeiros |
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Glenn Medeiros singles chronology | ||||
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"Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Michael Masser. It was originally recorded by American artist George Benson for his 1985 album 20/20.
A 1987 cover version by American singer Glenn Medeiros reached Number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and spent four weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart in July 1988. It also reached number one in Canada and in 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.
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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.[citation needed]
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 | 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
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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
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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
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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.
References
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External links
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- ↑ Gold & Platinum Certification Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) (Retrieved 3 September 2008)
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- ↑ Goud/Platina NVPI - de branchevereniging van de entertainmentindustrie (Retrieved 9 December 2008)
- ↑ Certified Awards Search 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.
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- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You". Singles Top 60.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You". Swiss Singles Chart.
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- ↑ 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)
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- ↑ http://www.uk-charts.top-source.info/top-100-1988.shtml
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