Raydio, You Can’t Change That | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 48^th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You Can’t Change That” by Raydio.

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“‘Cause you’re the only one I love / And you can’t change that,” 🎙 Raydio sings in the memorable chorus of their late, 1970s hit, 🎵 “You Can’t Change That”.  They continue, “You’re the only one I need / And you can’t change that.” You heard Raydio loud and clearly, right? YOU CAN’T CHANGE THAT – his feelings for her! Long before 🎙 Ray Parker Jr. would earn a no. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with 🎵 “Ghostbusters”, Raydio earned top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 (no. 9) with “You Can’t Change That.” Notably, Parker Jr., as well as 🎙 Arnell Carmichael, sing on this gem.

The modus operandi is simple for Raydio – love, love, LOVE.  “There’s nothing you can do or say / I thought about this for many a day / And my mind’s made up to feel this way / And” – wait for it – “You can’t change that!” “You Can’t Change That” features exuberant production, characteristic of the 70s R&B/funk sound 💪.  Furthermore, in addition to producing the record, Parker Jr. also wrote it. Ah, 🎵 “You Can’t Change That” is a certified gem! Great vocals, great songwriting, and great production solidify the classic status of this joint!

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🎙 Raydio • 💿 Rock On • 🏷 Arista • 🗓 1979

Raydio, “You Can’t Change That”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 48 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]