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The Change Has Come
Rock · 1982 · 10 tracks · 35m

The Change Has Come

Chubby Checker

A surprising 1982 pivot into hard-edged arena rock. Aggressive guitars, gated drums, and a raspy vocal performance far removed from the dance-craze 1960s.

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Forget the Twist; this is Chubby Checker fronting an 80s arena rock band and it actually rips.

Relentless, high-stakes energy that feels like a veteran artist reclaiming his power.

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Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 35m
01
Running
3:20
02
I’ve Got Love (That’s Hard to Find)
3:20
03
Harder Than Diamond
4:08
04
Run to Me
3:46
05
Under My Thumb
4:46
06
Burn Up the Night
3:30
07
Rock It to Me Rudy
3:25
08
Your Love
2:54
09
(Don’t Be Afraid) It’s Only Rock and Roll
3:37
10
T‐82
3:00
Moments Worth Waiting For
The aggressive, overdriven guitar riff that opens 'Running', signaling a total abandonment of the Twist era.
The surprisingly heavy, swaggering cover of 'Under My Thumb' that trades 60s pop for 80s arena grit.
The synth-stabs and driving percussion on 'T-82' that bridge the gap between classic rock and new wave.
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