Girl You Need a Change of Mind
Eddie Kendricks
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Baby (Let me tell you) girl you need a change of mind Why march in pick-it lines? Burn bras and carry signs? Now I'm for women's rights I just want equal nights help! Baby girl you need a change of mind baby girl you need a change of mind All men don't discriminate this man emancipates now I won't chain you up just fill your lovin' cup hey, hey you need me girl What you say to that? What you say to that? (Hey baby) baby (you need a change of mind) what you say to that? (Hey baby) baby (You need a change of mind) what you say to that? (Bet I can change ya if it takes all night let me try to change ya) its alright (I know you need me) what you say to that? (I know you need me) what you say to that? Its alright what you say to that? Ha ha ha ha yeah yeah yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha yeah yeah yeah yeah let me try to change ya let me try to change ya let me try to change ya let me try to change ya let me try to change ya let me try to change ya let me! I know I can let me try to change ya oh I know I can
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Written by: ANITA POREE, LEONARD CASTON
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre Classification"Girl You Need a Change of Mind" is categorized as soul and funk music.
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HistoryIt was released in 1972 from the album People... Hold On by the solo artist, Eddie Kendricks.
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Fame StatusThe song became a vital track during the dawn of Disco, even though it was not recognized as a major chart hit.
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Notable UsageThis track is often considered one of the first disco records.
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Cover VersionIt was covered by several artists like Paul Young and Richie Havens.
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Album Success"People...Hold On'', the album containing the song, was Kendricks' second solo album and is often considered his breakthrough album as a solo artist.
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Notable ReviewAllmusic's Ron Wynn describes the song as "an anthemic, elaborate number with a great vocal arrangement, choruses and ascending bridges, and Kendricks wailing, shouting, begging, imploring, and testifying to great effect."
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InfluenceThe song had a significant influence on the rise of the disco genre in the 1970s and was frequently played in dance clubs.
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Length of the SongWith a play time of 7:33 minutes, "Girl You Need a Change of Mind" was significantly longer than the average pop/rock songs of its day and reflective of the evolving disco genre which often boasted extended mixes for enhanced dance experiences.
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Sample UsageIt has been sampled in several other songs by artists such as Eazy-E and Biz Markie.
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Production ClassificationThe song was produced by Frank Wilson, a significant writer and producer at Motown Records.
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Song Rarity"Girl You Need a Change of Mind" has been described as "one of Motown Records' best-kept secrets."
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song was not top of the charts in its era, it became a dance club favorite and popular among music connoisseurs.
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LegacyThe song’s influence is seen in various genres, and it continues to be appreciated by fans of classic soul and early disco music.
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Eddie KendricksBefore becoming a solo artist, Kendricks was a lead singer of The Temptations, one of the most successful groups in Motown Records' history.
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