Don't Change

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About Don't Change

"Don't Change" is a song by Australian rock band INXS. It was released as a single from the album Shabooh Shoobah in October 1982. It has been described as the band's first international single. "Don't Change" peaked at number 18 on the Australian Singles Charts and reached number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart. In February 2014, after the Channel 7 screening of INXS: Never Tear Us Apart mini-series, "Don't Change" charted again in Australia via download sales. It peaked at #92 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In 2017, the song was selected for preservation in the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia collection. In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Don't Change" was ranked number 28. 


Year:
2005
4:26
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I'm standing here on the ground
The sky above won't fall down
See no evil in all direction
Resolution of happiness
Things have been dark
For too long

Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me

I found a love I had lost
It was gone for too long
Hear no evil in all directions
Execution of bitterness
Message received loud and clear

Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me

I'm standing here on the ground
The sky above won't fall down
See no evil in all directions
Resolution of happiness
Things have been dark for too long

Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me

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INXS

INXS (pronounced "in excess", In-XS) were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar and keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar and saxophone. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose "sultry good looks" and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. more »

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Written by: Andrew Charles Farriss, Garry William Beers, Jon Farriss, Kirk Pengilly, Michael Hutchence, Timothy William Farriss

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12 facts about this song

Release Data
"Don't Change" is a song by an Australian rock band, INXS. It was released as a single in October 1982.
Album Information
The song is from their third studio album "Shabooh Shoobah", which was released in the same year.
Chart Success
The track achieved significant success, reaching number 18 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 26 seconds.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Change" was filmed at a hangar filled with aircraft at Essendon Airport near Melbourne, Australia.
Song Popularity
"Don't Change" remains one of INXS's most popular and best-recognised songs.
Lead Vocalist
"Don't Change" features the vocals of lead singer Michael Hutchence, who was the band's main vocalist until his death in 1997.
Co-Writers
This song was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss, who were both members of INXS.
Song Genre
"Don't Change" is classified under the genres of new wave/rock.
Cover Versions
Several artists and bands over the years, including Goo Goo Dolls and The Audreys, have covered the song, symbolizing its enduring popularity.
International Recognition
Although initially "Don't Change" was more successful in Australia, it gradually gained recognition internationally because of its frequent inclusion in TV shows and movies.
Song Message
The lyrics of "Don't Change" speak to themes of constancy, acceptance, and the reaffirmation of individuality in the face of change.

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