| "Changing, Changing" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 A promo vinyl record for the song | ||||
| Single by Ed Ames | ||||
| from the album A Time for Living, a Time for Hope | ||||
| B-side | "Six Words" | |||
| Released | February 1969 | |||
| Studio | RCA's Music Center of the World, Hollywood, California | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor Records | |||
| Songwriter | Sheila Davis | |||
| Producer | Jim Foglesong | |||
| Ed Ames singles chronology | ||||
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"Changing, Changing" is a 1969 song written by Sheila Davis. It was most notably performed by Ed Ames, who released it as a single in early 1969. His version reached the US and Canadian charts and received a positive reception. Ames had recorded Davis' previous hit song "Who Will Answer?" in 1967.
Background and release
American singer Ed Ames enjoyed brief pop success in 1967 and 1968, charting several songs in the top-100 of charts.3 As sales decreased he switched his style to message songs in 1969 with "Changing, Changing" and the LP A Time for Living, a Time for Hope.4 The song was released as the lead single for the album, along with "Six Words" on the flip.5 The song was noted by critics as having the "attraction of his 'Who Will Answer?' with none of the controversy".2 The single was produced by Jim Foglesong, and arranged by Perry Botkin, Jr..5
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Record World |   6 |
| Billboard | Positive (Spotlight)1 |
| Cashbox | Positive (Pick of the Week)2 |
The single received a positive critical reception upon its release. Billboard magazine stated that "With much of the fire, drive and sales appeal of his 'Who Will Answer' past hit, Ames has a winner in this meaningful lyric rhythm ballad." They believed that "Once again, Perry Botkin, Jr. comes up with an exceptional arrangement in solid support of Ames stirring performance."1 Cashbox believed that "Operating with a contemporary song whose lyric is likely to be at least as appealing with youngsters as with his easy listening followers." They described the material as his "regularly superlative performance," calling it an "Especially fine offering."2 Record World gave the single a four-star rating and said that "Robust Ed sings out on a meaningful new ballad," noting that it "Will be heard across the land."6
Chart performance
"Changing, Changing" debuted on the US Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 in the issue dated February 22, 1969, peaking at No. 130 during a four-week run on the chart.3 The single reached a higher No. 112 on the Cashbox Looking Ahead Top 100 Singles and No. 114 on the Record World Singles Coming Up charts.7 It was his final entry on both charts.3 The single also climbed to No. 11 on the Billboard Easy Listening chart,8 and at No. 10 on the Record World Top-Non Rock chart.9 "Changing, Changing" achieved more adult contemporary success in Canada, where it was ranked at No. 6 on the RPM Adult Contemporary survey.10 It was his final top-10 on both American adult-oriented charts.10
Charts
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 1003 | 130 |
| US Cashbox (Looking Ahead) Top 100 Singles7 | 112 |
| US Record World Singles Coming Up9 | 114 |
| US Billboard Easy Listening8 | 11 |
| US Record World Top-Non Rock9 | 10 |
| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary10 | 6 |
References
References
- "Pop Spotlight: Singles predicted to reach the top 60 of the Hot 100" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 81, no. 5. February 1, 1969. p. 79. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- Albert, George (February 1, 1969). "Record Reviews: Picks of the Week" (PDF). Cashbox. Vol. XXX, no. 40. p. 26. Retrieved May 15, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- Whitburn, Joel (1982). Joel Whitburn's Bubbling under the hot 100, 1959-1981. Menomonee Falls, Wis: Record Research. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-8982-0047-8. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- "Album Reviews: A Billboard Pick" (PDF). Billboard. February 22, 1969. p. 51. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- Ames, Ed (February 1969). ""Changing, Changing"/"Six Words" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. 47-9726.
- "Record World Singles Reviews: "Four Stars"" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 23, no. 1129. February 1, 1969. p. 14. Retrieved May 15, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- Downey, Pat (1994). Cash box pop singles charts, 1950-1993. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited. p. 6. ISBN 1-56308-316-7. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- Whitburn, Joel (2007). Joel Whitburn presents Billboard top adult songs, 1961-2006. Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research Inc. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-89820-169-7. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- "Record World Singles Chart: Top Non-Rock / Singles Coming Up" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 23, no. 1138. April 5, 1969. pp. 26, 45. Retrieved May 15, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- "Searched: Ed Ames on the RPM charts". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 14, 2026.