The Italian-American post-disco band Change has reissued their landmark debut album, ‘The Glow Of Love’, which is available now on CD via Omnivore Recordings. The Gold-certified album features star-making performances from vocalists Luther Vandross and Jocelyn Brown, plus four bonus tracks. Goody Music Production introduced the band’s sound in 1978 with the intention of conquering the U.S. market, blending Italian musicians with American vocalists for a mix that leaned towards soul.
The album’s first single, “A Lover’s Holiday,” featuring Zachary Sanders on vocals, quickly rose to No 1 on Billboard‘s Disco chart. Jocelyn Brown handled vocals on “It’s A Girl’s Affair” and “Angel In My Pocket,” while Luther Vandross’ soaring vocals on “Searching” and the title track launched his groundbreaking solo career. ‘The Glow Of Love’ reached No 10 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and became the bedrock for Janet Jackson’s 2001 smash “All For You.”
The remastered and expanded reissue includes the promo-only long version of the title track with Vandross’ vocals, as well as new liner notes from author Tim Dillinger detailing the band’s origins and the making of the album.