" Change the World " is a song written by Tommy Sims, Gordon Kennedy, and Wayne Kirkpatrick whose most famous version was recorded by British recording artist Eric Clapton for the 1996 movie soundtrack, Phenomenon >. The song is produced by the producer of R & amp; B Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. The single release, Clapton recorded for Reprise and Warner Bros. Records, reached the Top 40 in twenty countries and topped the charts in Canada as well as the Billboard Contemporary Adult magazine and the Top 40 Adult charts in the United States. The single was rewarded with eight awards, among them three Grammy Awards, Clapton took home at the 39th annual ceremony in 1997.
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Background and recording
In an interview with American Songwriter, Gordon Kennedy recounted the recording history of the song: "'Change The World' is a song written for a year by Tommy Sims, Wayne Kirkpatrick, and myself. Quad Studio in Nashville, in the early 90s, Wayne and I recorded some demos in an attempt to do the 'artist' We recorded four songs that day, three of which ended up in Garth Brooks' Chris Gaines CD (this will happen a few years later.) During the session, Tommy was there playing bass and playing our nuggets of ideas he had, wondering if it might be something that would work for "We're doing. He has the title and chord progressions and direction melody. Wayne will ask him a few months later for a recording of the idea so he can do it. He wrote the lyrics to the chorus and all but one line of the second verse. Then, it fell asleep again for a while before I asked Wayne about his progress. He gave me what he had done. I finished writing music, went to Columbus, Ohio and put a demo track with Tommy. He was there working on a church choir album. On the way home, I listen to the tapes from the track and dictate the lyrics to another small handheld recorder (I still have a micro cassette!). I wrote the lyrics on the first verse and the missing line in the second verse. When I got home, I went into the studio and did the guitar and all the vocals for the demo was over, which Clapton heard later... None of the three of us were together when we wrote what we each wrote on the song ".
Although some recordings took place in London, most of the recorded songs were performed in the Recording studio in Los Angeles, where for example parts of Nathan East bass were mixed and recorded. East also noted, the recording sessions were very busy, as many successful international artists wanted to work with Babyface at the time; however, pop producers put Clapton and "Change the World" first. In 2013, Clapton explained his opinion about the song in an interview with MOJO magazine: "When I hear Tommy Sims demos I can hear Paul McCartney doing that, so I need, with the greatest respect for Paul, grab it and put it in a black place so I asked Babyface who, though he probably did not realize it, gave it a blues thing.The first two lines I played on that song on an acoustic guitar were the lines I wrote wherever I could and they came from the beginning of "Mannish Boy" by Muddy Waters On every note I made where I thought, this has a chance to do well, I make sure I pay my dues So I think I have found a way to do it but have to have one legs in the blues, even if it's subtly veiled.While the journalists from MusicTunes are talking to producer Babyface, a fifth n R & amp; B America recalled: "It was a pleasure working in the studio with Eric Clapton" and added that Clapton's music is legendary and he is truly one of the music industry's geniuses. "
For recording sessions, several people were responsible for the production and making for singles, including Brad Gilderman and Thomas Russo as recording engineer Robbie Robertson as the soundtrack producer Mick Guzauski worked on the final mix, Babyface produced a "Changed World" song (single mix and instrumental ), in which Clapton produces a B-side "Danny Boy" himself. All the recording action was watched by music superintendent Kathy Nelson. Mastery of music for the 1996 single release was performed at Oasis Mastering in Burbank, California.
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Composition
Matthew Greenwald of AllMusic recorded the song as "melodic, soulful [and] catchy", because of its folk-pop and acoustic conception. Billboard Paul Verna magazine thinks this song also features a style of Christian music. In the song, the player expresses his desire to communicate his love to an unnamed woman ("If I can reach a star, I will draw one for you", "If I can become king, even for a day, I'll take you as queen me, i have no other way "). This love, he is afraid, will go without recompense without a drastic change in his life ("That love that I have inside, is everything it seems, But for the moment I find, it is only in my dreams", "And our love will rule, in this kingdom we have made, Until then I will be a fool, wishing for this day "). The lyricist Elton John, Bernie Taupin, who worked with Clapton and John on the 1992 single release "Runaway Train", used this song as an example of a song that can be successful without a good title or lyrics. He told Musician magazine: "What sells the song, I believe, is production, and it has a good melody, but do not listen to the lyrics because the lyrics are terrible.This is a bad lyric." some of the rhymes there are truly awful. But that's not what sells the song ".
The song is written in the E major key. "Change the World" starts with an intro, featuring the E 7 , E major, E 6 , E 7 /sup> and the major E chord, play around the E-based bass line, which then turns into E major, F-sharp minor and G major bass line. Intro is followed by the first paragraph, accompanied by intro chord and A major progression, A 6 , A 7 , A 7 , A 6 and A major accel for the B-part of this verse. After the E-mayor crack progression, including the 6th and 7th chords are played again, the chords are terminated with G-suport # 7 , which leads to the C-section of each verse, consisting of F m 7 , G # 7 , C # m, G # # 7 7 , C # m 7 , C # m 7 , Cm 7 , Bm ####### sup The first paragraph is followed by interlude, which is identical to the first intro line. The advocacy to the second and the second chorus is identical to the previous one. A link added with the lyrics "Baby, if I could change the world", followed by solo guitarist Clapton, where she played with the help of the E minor blues scale, ending her solo with a sharp pentatonic G scale. After solo, the chorus is repeated, now starting with the line "If I can change the world...", leads to the second link, which is repeated three times, before the outro song, which is identical to the intro of the song and the interlude.
Track list
Release
Before the Clapton hit version was released, the song was recorded by country artist Wynonna Judd for his album in February 1996, Revelations (MCA Records). Three minutes, nineteen seconds of it took the song more than the neo-traditionalist country music. Judd did not release his version as a single. Judd's interpretation was also released on the Best of America, Volume 2 compilation album for Curb Recording on June 3, 2003.
The Eric Clapton version was released on July 5, 1996, on 7-inch vinyl, compact music cassette, and compact disc format. It was then made available as a single digital download. The rights of Clapton's publication of Warner Chappell Music's recordings, even though the lyric-writing license is owned by Universal Music Publishing Group. Single 1996 released and distributed through Reprise and Warner Bros. Records for regions around the world. The title was also included in the soundtrack album Phenomenon, released by Reprise Records in June 1996. On February 11, 1997, "Change the World" was included in the Grammy Nominees 1997 , by Various Artists, where he is featured alongside nominated songs and other Grammy winners, including "Give Me One Reason" by Tracy Chapman and "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion. On February 2, 1999, the song was released by Warner Bros. Records as an extended drama, accompanied by Clapton's 1998 studio effort Pilgrim . On October 12, 1999, a pop single was released as part of Clapton Chronicles's # 1 best compilation album: The Best of Eric Clapton for Reprise Records. On September 11, 2001, the song was released on Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton and Unplugged double compilation for Warner Music Entertainment and released Warner Bros.. Records The Japanese compilation album only Ballads two years later, on December 23, 2003. On October 9, 2007, "Change the World" was released on Complete Clapton for Reprise and Polydor Records, which accompanies the launch of Clapton's best-selling autobiography, and is part of the Ultimate Grammy Collection , which celebrates contemporary pop music, was released on November 27, 2007 for Shout! Factory. On April 28, 2015, the pop title was released on Clapton's Forever Man compilation album, recognizing the biggest hit, Clapton released under Reprise and Warner Bros. Records. In total, Eric Clapton's version of "Change the World" has been featured on more than 20 releases, including extended dramas and various compilation album artists.
Critical reception
AllMusic critic Matthew Greenwald writes that Clapton "smartly realizes his strength in acoustic music, a soulful pop-up and cuts this incredible side with famous producer Babyface" after a huge success Unplugged and "Tears in Heaven". Greenwald calls the quality of the song romance and the overall sense of refreshing reality, and writes that "delicious melodic hook and soulful turnaround in a catchy chorus are handled by Clapton admirably here and, more importantly, with honesty and artless mercy." He rated it 2.5 out of five stars.
Music journalist Frank Merschmeier writes for his review on the official Swiss music chart chart that the song is without question "definitive loveong" and continues by liking the religious background of the song. The German newspaper SÃÆ'¼ddeutsche Zeitung was awarded a single release of four out of five possible stars. Journalist Violetta Schranke calls "Change the World" a "beautiful pop song" with "fine production" with lots of "guitar art" and "fanstastic blues singing". Critics also liked the background vocal, which featured Babyface on the track.
In Billboard magazine, journalist Datu Faison writes that the tape is a perfect example of how music has the power to unite musicians from different genres, nations, and appearances. He called the title "great". Larry Flick's "Billboard notes that" Clapton's rock hero pair with Babyface/Babyface moguls may seem completely out of tune, but people are listening to these positive electric singles and you would expect them to collaborate throughout the album. Working with sweet and uplifting lyrics and melodies, Clapton brings the acoustic-blues goodness to the table, while Babyface injects a spark of modern soul and pop gloss.Signed on the new John Travolta movie soundtrack, 'Phenomenon', this multiformat nuance appeal ". Critics of MusicTunes noted, the Phenomenon soundtrack was an unbelievable blow thanks to its debut single "Change the World", featuring a powerful combination of an Eric Clapton show with production by Babyface. is an innovative mix of music-and-match that not only evokes the enduring quality of the "mystical heart" but points the way to a whole new kind of creative synergy. "
Awards and nominations
Commercial success
North America and Oceania
"Change the World" is one of Clapton's top single "I Shot the Sheriff", "Forever Man", "Wonderful Tonight", "Tears in Heaven", "Layla", "Cocaine", "Bad Love" and "Lay Down Sally ". The title is the Top 40 global phenomenon, reaching single sales charts in over twenty countries and was on the charts for two consecutive years, from 1996 to 1998. In the United States, the song became a big hit, reaching eleven from the chart Billboard America. The single debuted on Billboard Hot 100 in the middle of 1996 at number 55 with sales of more than 3,000 copies, earning the so-called "Duel Duel Heat". Finally peaking at number five, the release was certified with Gold discs, just three months after being released by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over 500,000 copies while on a chart in America. The single stayed 43 weeks on the Hot 100 Billboard Billboard and sold over 700,000 copies by the end of 1996. Additionally, "Change the World" peaked at number four on the Cashbox chart and sold over 895,000 copies until August 1997. Also, the song debuted with the "Hot Shot/Airpower" certification on the Adult Contemporary and Adult Top 40 charts. The release topped the Adult Top 40 chart, where it survived 38 weeks on the chart and also spent 13 weeks at number one on the adult contemporary chart and remained on the chart for over a year and a half (81 weeks), a remarkable achievement rare at the time. In addition, the single peaked at number two on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. In July 1998, "Change the World" sold over a million copies in the United States alone.
"Change the World" is also well received in the R & amp; B and Hip hop, reaching position 54, while twenty weeks on the Hot R & amp; B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 20 on the Hot R & amp chart; B Singles Sales in the United States. The pop rock song also received much airplay in North America, reaching number two on the Hot 100 Airplay chart in 1996 and peaking at number three on the Hot 100 Recurrent Airplay chart in 1997. "Change the World" is the 13th most played song 1996 by American radio stations across the country. For the end of 1996, the single placed at number seven on adult contemporary charts, number two on Adult Top 40, twelfth position on the Hot 100 Airplay chart and number 34 on the Top 100 Single Sales chart. In 1997, single sales dropped, but the track was still successful until the end of the year, peaking at number two in Contemporary Contemporary at the end of the year, ranking number ten on the Top Soundtrack Singles chart and being the 67th most purchasing most radio songs and most many 55 in the United States.
In Canada, the single's release topped the Adult Contemporary Tracks and Top Singles charts in RPM magazine in July and August 1996. In the compilation of The Record magazine, the single reached number ten. on a single chart in 1996. Here, the release reached the final charts of 1996, placing itself at number two on the adult contemporary chart and number three on the Top Singles compilation. In Australia, "Change the World" is mapped at number eight on the ARIA single chart. In New Zealand, pop singles peaked at number three on the official single chart and were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) for sales of over 7,500 copies in New Zealand. This is the 37th best-selling single in New Zealand in 1996. Asia, South America and Europe Although "Change the World" reached the Top 40 in every European country it mapped, the Clapton single was only moderately successful. In Austria, the single peaked at number ten on the ÃÆ'â € "3 Austria Top 40 chart. In Flanders, the single reached number nine in Ultratop Tipparade, and positioned 27th on the Ultratop single sales chart in Wallonia, where it was the best-selling single release to -90 this year. In the French Singles chart, "Change the World" peaked at number seven and certified with Gold discs by Syndicat National de l'ÃÆ' ucified Phonographique (SNEP) for sales figures exceeding 250,000. In Germany, the single reached number 30 on the Media Control ladder and reached number 97 on the German year-end chart in 1996. The release reached number 22 on the Italian single chart, compiled by Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI) in 1996. In the Netherlands, "Change the World" placed himself in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 39, and on the Single Top 100 chart, where he reached 24th position. In Norway, the release peaked at number 15 on the VG-lista. The single reached number twelve in Poland Lista PrzebojÃÆ'³w Programu Trzeciego (LP3) in 1996. In Sweden, the single reached number 22 on the Sverigetopplistan chart. In Switzerland, "Change the World" reached the number 21 position in the state hit.
Music video
The music video was filmed at the Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey. For shooting a music video, Clapton was given clothes, sunglasses, shoes, and styling equipment by his old friend, Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani. In music videos, most of Clapton is shown singing and playing "Change the World" at Hoboken Terminal, using either Martin's early signature acoustic guitar, or a vintage model. Babyface producers are seldom seen playing and singing pop songs in front of the camera. While Clapton and Babyface were performing songs in one of the major transportation hubs in a metropolitan city in New York, the scenery was completely empty of people and obstacles. Every now and then, the players and passengers, who came later to the terminal, disappeared and emerged as video directors using a vanishing video effect. The video was originally released in 4: 3 format and was re-sized in 1999 into high-definition images. The music video gained much popularity, especially in the United States, topped the VH1 music video streaming chart in October 1996. The release also reached number four on the MuskVideo power play chart, and peaked at number nine on MTV Compilation videos as reported by Billboard .
Live show
Although "Change the World" is best known by Eric Clapton's unplugged acoustic version, the electrical performance of the song was featured on Babyface's 1997 live album, MTV Unplugged NYC 1997, released on November 25 of the same year , with Clapton on co-lead vocals and electric guitars. Babyface also served as a song producer for electric guitar. Interpretation of this hit song duration of seven minutes and 33 seconds. AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine calls the duo "deliver [s song] with fine authority bordering on neatness". The Babyface-featuring Eric Clapton version was also released on two compilation albums A Collection of His Greatest Hits and Wake Up Everybody in 2000 and 2004. On February 27, 1997, Clapton and Babyface performed the song at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards, at Madison Square Garden. One More Car album One More Rider was recorded during the 2001 tour at the Los Angeles Staples Center on August 18 and 19, 2001 and also featured live interpretations of the song. Because of fans and TV recordings around the world, the song is often released illegally in pirated.
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cover version
American saxophone player Alto Reed covered the song in jazzier shades for his debut album Cool Breeze, released on November 11, 1997 for Alto Reed Records. The remixed version of the Eurodance song has appeared on the Dancemania series album, including the 2000 Dancemania SPEED compilation in which Eurodance uptempo remixes of songs by CJ Crew and Blueman are listed. Jamaican Eustace reggae singer "Thriller U" Hamilton covered the song in 2000, and released his interpretation of "Change the World" as a single. Dino Lenny & amp; The Housemartins recorded their version of "Change the World" in 2003 and released the cover as a single in March 2003. For their 15th single "Wings of Words", J-pop group CHEMISTRY performed their song. As the B-side for the single, "Change the World" charted at number two on the Hot Oricon singles chart <100> and sold over 140,000 copies while on the chart.
Releasing history
- Note: As of September 4, 2012, "Change the World" is available worldwide as a digital download.
References
External links
- Lyrics of this song in MetroLyrics
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