Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
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"Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" is a popular song by Gerry Goffin
and Michael Masser
. It was originally recorded by George Benson
for his 1984
album 20/20.
The song achieved worldwide success in a cover version by Hawaiian singer Glenn Medeiros
in 1987 and 1988.
Medeiros originally released this 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. A massive worldwide hit, it reached Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100
and spent four weeks at number one on the UK singles chart in July 1988.
The music video features Medeiros with a girl in a pink dress strolling around a beach.
Glenn Medeiros also recorded the song in Spanish under the title Nada cambiará mi amor por ti.
The song became quite popular in Spanish-speaking countries when 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.
12" maxi
Gerry Goffin
Gerry Goffin is an American lyricist. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 with former songwriting partner and first wife, Carole King. he has co-written six Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers.-Career:Goffin enlisted with the Marine Corps Reserve after graduating from...
and Michael Masser
Michael Masser
Michael Masser , a former stockbroker, is a composer and producer of popular music. He attended the University of Illinois College of Law, but left to pursue his interest in music...
. It was originally recorded by George Benson
George Benson
George Benson is a ten Grammy Award winning American musician, whose production career began at the age of twenty-one as a jazz guitarist....
for his 1984
1984 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1984.-Janury-March:*January 21 – "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart, despite being banned by the BBC; it spends a total of forty-two weeks in the Top 40.*January 27 – Michael Jackson's...
album 20/20.
The song achieved worldwide success in a cover version by Hawaiian singer Glenn Medeiros
Glenn Medeiros
Glenn Alan Medeiros is a Hispanic Hawaiian singer and rapper who was a teenage star in the 1980s.-Biography:...
in 1987 and 1988.
Medeiros originally released this on a small independent label at the age of 16, after winning a local radio talent contest in Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
. A visiting radio executive from KZZP
KZZP
KZZP, 104.7 KISS-FM, is a Top 40 radio outlet serving the Phoenix, Arizona area. The Clear Channel Communications station broadcasts at 104.7 MHz with an Effective radiated power of 100 kW and is licensed in Mesa, Arizona. Due to its 100 kW tower located atop South Mountain, the station can...
in Phoenix, Arizona heard the song and took the record back to Phoenix, where, through word of mouth, it became a national hit. A massive worldwide hit, it reached Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and spent four weeks at number one on the UK singles chart in July 1988.
The music video features Medeiros with a girl in a pink dress strolling around a beach.
Glenn Medeiros also recorded the song in Spanish under the title Nada cambiará mi amor por ti.
The song became quite popular in Spanish-speaking countries when Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
singer-songwriter Sergio Denis
Sergio Denis
Héctor Omar Hoffmann, better known as Sergio Denis is an Argentine singer-songwriter and occasional actor .- Biography :...
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.
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" maxi
- "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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Gold | 9 July 1987 | 50,000 |
| France | Gold | 1988 | 500,000 |
| Netherlands | Gold | 1988 | 40,000 |
| UK | Gold | 1 August 1988 | 400,000 |
Peak positions
| Chart (1987-1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 12 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| German Singles Chart | 20 |
| Irish IRMA Singles Chart | 1 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 2 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 2 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 8 |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 12 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 4 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (1988) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 36 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 2 |
Other cover versions
- Stevie Wonder has sung a version of the song as well.
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did an instrumental version in 1989 on Steppin' to the Shadows. - It was later been revived by the IrishIrelandIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
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. - Japanese punk band Locofrank included their cover version on their 2008 album Brand-New Old-Style.
- Brazilian pop trio SNZ recorded a version entitled "Nada Vai Tirar Você de Mim" (pt-br for Nothing's Gonna Take You From Me) in 2000. They are daughters of Baby ConsueloBaby ConsueloBaby Consuelo is a Brazilian performer, singer and composer....
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. - In the Philippines, actor and director Cesar MontanoCésar MontanoCesar Manhilot, known by his screen name Cesar Montano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actor and film director.He started in show business as a stuntman. He played roles in numerous B movies...
sang this song to Miss Universe Dayanara Torres in one of the episodes on ABS-CBN's Maalala Mo Kaya hosted by Charo Santos in 1990s. - Hawaiian-born Chinese singer Khalil FongKhalil FongKhalil Fong was born on 14 July 1983. He is an American born, Hong Kong-based soul Mandopop singer-songwriter signed to the Warner Music Hong Kong.-Biography:...
covered this song in his 2009 album, Timeless. - Boxer Manny PacquiaoManny PacquiaoEmmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
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