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Sam Phillips — Same Changes
Album: Martinis & Bikinis
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Released: 1994
Length: 4:39
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the camera angles and the name campaigns
the stare cuts and the latest extremes
the way we sell ourselves they way we spend our greed
how long it takes to hear our dreams

circle of change the world around you
the same changes
hold on to the voice inside you
the same changes

the borders and the flags how far our guns can shoot
fascist slogans and the movie of the week
popular opinion cars that drive you mad
what they pay assassins and a lucky streak

circle of change the world around you
the same changes
hold on to the voice inside you
the same changes
(hold on to your voice)
(hold on to your voice)

how much time is wasted how much time is left
what to censor and what to read
how hot the sun burns what does love require
how we run from the things we need

circle of change the world around you
the same changes
hold on to the voice inside you
the same changes

circle of change the world around you
the same changes
hold on to the voice inside you
the same changes
(the same changes)
(the same changes)
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I've always loved how the overtones in her incredible voice and those wild guitars seem to match and resonate so perfectly, and ring in the ear for a long, long time... The bass is wicked bad, as well. Amazing!
Posted 1 month ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This has Sonic Youth "Incinerate" vibes...love it!
Posted 1 month ago by jody.m.unverrich    [ Reply ]
 sid1950 wrote:

Love Sam, but hadn't hear this before. The opening sounded like The Yardbird's "Heart Full Of Soul" from 1965!



Great musicians emulate other greats and make something amazing that stands on its own.
Posted 2 months ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 renegade_X wrote:

Yes! The main guitar riff for sure


Heart full of soul
Posted 3 months ago by zivko    [ Reply ]
Her voice strikes my heart strings yearn and soar simultaneously.  My soul is better for this song. 
Posted 9 months ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
If I never hear her again, it’ll be too soon. :-)
Posted 10 months ago by luminouslass    [ Reply ]
 Oxen1morale wrote:

Does anybody else hear incinerate by Sonic Youth?


Yes! The main guitar riff for sure
Posted 1 year ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
way overplayed here.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
29 years later, her message is still spot on
Posted 1 year ago by jamesbergen573    [ Reply ]
good energy Sam!
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
I bet she puts on a good live show.    She seems to like playing guitar. That's always a good sign.
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Sam P is an amazing writer and T-bone is a fab producer… He is literally on everything. And yes he does put his influences into his music. It’s fucking art and appreciation folks. You love someone so you pay fucking tribute. Amen
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
She's plays a nice guitar on this.  Or someone does. 

And there's a nice stereo separation on this. 
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I love the tone of the bass on this track.
Posted 2 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Does anybody else hear incinerate by Sonic Youth?
Posted 3 years ago by Oxen1morale    [ Reply ]
Sounds a  lot like Fleetwood Mac.
Posted 3 years ago by Freund    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:

I love this CD and actually OWN it......what a writer!


You actually own a cd from an artist that you enjoy...stfu...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:

Sorry, I can't stand her voice.




No need to be sorry. Her voice is one of things I really like about her music. I'm not sorry at all.
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
 jjjeanae wrote:
I love it and I love her!  You music snobs need to shut TF up.
 

Fixed. 
Posted 3 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Sam and T-Bone nail it. Yardbirds and Beatles influence noted.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


Exactly.  It's especially annoying how the people posting the allegations seem to think that they're the only people who have ever heard of "Heartful Of Soul".  As if T. Bone Burnett and Sam Phillips thought no one in the whole universe would notice and that their evil scheme was foiled by the non-musician, music-detectives here.  It's an obvious nod to the riff in that song - other than that the chord progressions the songs are completely different.
 
Guitar work totally different.
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Love this song. Thank you RP and SP.
Posted 4 years ago by jugece    [ Reply ]
 monsieurkessler wrote:

...and what's funny is this wasn't even her big hit (which was "Baby I Can't Please You," from the same album).
 
I thought it was "I Need Love" which is why I bought the album.  Hmm.
Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Sorry, I can't stand her voice.
Posted 4 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Thought this was a cover of "heart full of soul" at first.
Posted 4 years ago by apsteinmetz    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
RP should change the songs to broadcast, Sam Phillips made several albums and RP has only this one.
 
...and what's funny is this wasn't even her big hit (which was "Baby I Can't Please You," from the same album).
Posted 4 years ago by monsieurkessler    [ Reply ]
 DW4554 wrote:


Yes, you are ...get a life  ...  w9dki ....
 
Posted 4 years ago by dlwalters    [ Reply ]
To my ears this is just a nice little tune.  Artists, painters, writers (including musicians) have always borrowed from their peers so be kind to Sam folks.  She's a talent.  Just enjoy the music.
Posted 4 years ago by ccwcool    [ Reply ]
 pepeq wrote:
boring...
 

Yes, you are ...get a life.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
boring...
Posted 4 years ago by pepeq    [ Reply ]
 jjjeanae wrote:
I love it and I love her!  You music snobs need to shut up.
 

Well spoke m'love. 
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


Exactly.  It's especially annoying how the people posting the allegations seem to think that they're the only people who have ever heard of "Heartful Of Soul".  As if T. Bone Burnett and Sam Phillips thought no one in the whole universe would notice and that their evil scheme was foiled by the non-musician, music-detectives here.  It's an obvious nod to the riff in that song - other than that the chord progressions the songs are completely different.
 

Word. My Man.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
I love it and I love her!  You music snobs need to shut up.
Posted 4 years ago by jjjeanae    [ Reply ]
Amusing observations here...
Blinding glimpse of the obvious...
Posted 5 years ago by StfuDonny    [ Reply ]
Not setting the world on fire, but enjoyable nonetheless!
Posted 5 years ago by adib    [ Reply ]
Love Sam, but hadn't hear this before. The opening sounded like The Yardbird's "Heart Full Of Soul" from 1965!
Posted 5 years ago by sid1950    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:


A bit similar, yeah - but nothing that warrants losing your mind over. {#Stop}

.
 
Posted 5 years ago by robert_emerson    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:


A bit similar, yeah - but nothing that warrants losing your fucking mind over. {#Stop}

.
 

Exactly.  It's especially annoying how the people posting the allegations seem to think that they're the only people who have ever heard of "Heartful Of Soul".  As if T. Bone Burnett and Sam Phillips thought no one in the whole universe would notice and that their evil scheme was foiled by the non-musician, music-detectives here.  It's an obvious nod to the riff in that song - other than that the chord progressions the songs are completely different.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Copy/Improve is a time honored process... although you have to be careful with cord progressions...
Posted 5 years ago by davidbrace61    [ Reply ]
Yes to jeff beck and i was expecting secret agent man after the first few notes lol
Posted 5 years ago by cuemaster    [ Reply ]
Bill's sense of humour: Heart Full of Soul has been played exactly one hour before this today. At first, I was wondering if there's something wrong with the FLAC stream. But when the singing started in, I thought, well, I cant't remember The Mac citing The Yardbirds.
Posted 6 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
 baylees wrote:
RIPOFF  !  listen to the Yardbirds  Heart full of soul.

RP...Bill please play this song back to back and you'll see what I mean.

Sam Phillips  Same changes   HARDLY  very little change.  

Credit where credit is due.  Others have gone to court and wone with less.  

Plagerizim worse than Melania Trump 

 
Absolutely NO LIE, my man.  Esp. the opening guitar riffs.  I came to this page just to write that same comment.  Bold-face ripoff!!
Posted 8 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
RIPOFF  !  listen to the Yardbirds  Heart full of soul.

RP...Bill please play this song back to back and you'll see what I mean.

Sam Phillips  Same changes   HARDLY  very little change.  

Credit where credit is due.  Others have gone to court and wone with less.  

Plagerizim worse than Melania Trump 
Posted 8 years ago by baylees    [ Reply ]
 BKardon wrote:
Jeff Beck played the original riff, yes?  Or did the Yardbirds have a second guitar player at the time?

And yes, of course it's an homage, not a ripoff.  This is T Bone Burnett we're talking about.

Would love to hear Stevie and Lindsey cover this! 

 
That's an interesting idea: Stevie and Lindsey covering this song. I can kind of hear it.  
Posted 8 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Jeff Beck played the original riff, yes?  Or did the Yardbirds have a second guitar player at the time?

And yes, of course it's an homage, not a ripoff.  This is T Bone Burnett we're talking about.

Would love to hear Stevie and Lindsey cover this! 
Posted 8 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 8 years ago by PauloHy    [ Reply ]
 AndyJ wrote:

Sounds like she has a "Heart Full of Soul"

 
Yeah, and not only did they rip off the riff they also ripped off the exact tone of the riff :^ /
Posted 8 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
RP should change the songs to broadcast, Sam Phillips made several albums and RP has only this one.
Posted 8 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
okay it's official,
i am now a Sam Phillips fan
Bill my wife thinks i have enough cd's already, can i blame you?
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
another one of those more i hear it the more i like it
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 JasondotG wrote:
I recognized this voice instantly, but I didn't know from where until I tabbed back into RP and saw the name. I only knew this voice from one song I first heard 20 years ago. Sam had a track on the Stealing Beauty soundtrack which imho is still one of the best soundtracks ever released.

Like RP it's just a perfectly crafted, eclectic mix of tracks from different times and complimentary genres. Bill could play this soundtrack start to finish and it'd fit perfectly with everything else on here.

 
Excellent soundtrack, I agree. Difficult to find on CD. I still have the cassette tape, but no player{#Frown}
Posted 8 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
I recognized this voice instantly, but I didn't know from where until I tabbed back into RP and saw the name. I only knew this voice from one song I first heard 20 years ago. Sam had a track on the Stealing Beauty soundtrack which imho is still one of the best soundtracks ever released.

Like RP it's just a perfectly crafted, eclectic mix of tracks from different times and complimentary genres. Bill could play this soundtrack start to finish and it'd fit perfectly with everything else on here.
Posted 8 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
Album title: "Martinis and Bikinis".

Now...that's a cool title and allows for a certain vision... 
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:
 rushfan wrote:
Agree w the Fleetwood Mac comments.

I've heard this song here several times (apparently without looking at the artist info), and always thought it was Fleetwood Mac... That said, I like this song a lot.

 
I love this song & I love FWM.  But this is Cowboy Junkies,,, Yes?

 
I hear some Dixie Chicks in here, too.
Posted 9 years ago by senorcerveza    [ Reply ]
 rushfan wrote:
Agree w the Fleetwood Mac comments.

I've heard this song here several times (apparently without looking at the artist info), and always thought it was Fleetwood Mac... That said, I like this song a lot.

 
I love this song & I love FWM.  But this is Cowboy Junkies,,, Yes?


Posted 9 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

After years of hearing this great piece here, I am a bit amused to see that this same observation keeps arising: It's a ripoff! Does this mean that every chord sequence that is not original represents a theft? Obviously, T Bone Burnett and crew were not attempting to put anything over on an audience. This album is also heavily Beatles-influenced. All this music is part of our collective aural DNA (not a reality I suppose, but maybe a suitable analogy) and themes repeat. Anyway, this is not a complete replication of the Yardbirds sound.

 
{#Yes}
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

Sounds like she has a "Heart Full of Soul"


Posted 9 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
Great podcast with Sam as a guest talking about her love of vinyl.
https://samphillips.com/news_item&NewsID=3765647613449 
Posted 9 years ago by twangfetish    [ Reply ]
absolutely one of my favorite songs, on RP or anywhere. Many times Sam Phillips voice gets redundant or annoying, but here everything works perfectly.
Posted 9 years ago by notftpdoug    [ Reply ]
 averybadcat wrote:
i want to hear her sing with  jason isbell or michael stipe. see how close they coulld get to an early buckingham/nicks thing.

 
I'll 2nd that one! {#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by xanda    [ Reply ]
i want to hear her sing with  jason isbell or michael stipe. see how close they coulld get to an early buckingham/nicks thing.
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
After playing Same Changes by Sam Phillips, Then Rain by The Beatles,  RP could have mixed the titles and played my favorite Sam Phillips song...Same Rain off of Martinis and Bikinis!   But Bill, please don't think twice about that comment - I've never heard a DJ in my life whose musical tastes (n all areas) are aligned so closely as you and your wife's are with mine!
 
Posted 10 years ago by 12stepgazette    [ Reply ]
 djengs wrote:

and Heart Full of Soul. 

 
It's true. Sam broke into the Museum of Rock n' Roll and smashed the glass case holding this riff. Interpol is on the case! {#Dance}
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 PA1749 wrote:
Isn't this same rift that is used in "Secret Agent Man?"

 
and Heart Full of Soul. 
Posted 10 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
sexiest bedroom voice ever
Posted 10 years ago by mkrueck    [ Reply ]
Isn't this same rift that is used in "Secret Agent Man?"
Posted 10 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
This album never fails to please. I appreciate artists that wear their hearts and influences so proudly on their sleeves.
Posted 10 years ago by Djsquared    [ Reply ]
 AndyJ wrote:

Heard this. Went to Amazon and bought it. No regrets.

Just my usual RP listening pattern.

Of all the possible bad habits, this is one of the least costly in so many ways.

Only drawback is finding shelf space for the CDs



 
Nice habit!!
Posted 10 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
Listen to this, it's already 2014!
In Germany.
Happy New Year.
Posted 10 years ago by tembaco    [ Reply ]

Heard this. Went to Amazon and bought it. No regrets.

Just my usual RP listening pattern.

Of all the possible bad habits, this is one of the least costly in so many ways.

Only drawback is finding shelf space for the CDs


Posted 10 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 daedalus wrote:
Decent, but guitar intro sound and riff is ripped off straight from the Yardbirds!
 
After years of hearing this great piece here, I am a bit amused to see that this same observation keeps arising: It's a ripoff! Does this mean that every chord sequence that is not original represents a theft? Obviously, T Bone Burnett and crew were not attempting to put anything over on an audience. This album is also heavily Beatles-influenced. All this music is part of our collective aural DNA (not a reality I suppose, but maybe a suitable analogy) and themes repeat. Anyway, this is not a complete replication of the Yardbirds sound.
Posted 11 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
what an Lovely great Song.
Posted 11 years ago by imats62    [ Reply ]
Here is the right wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Phillips_(musician)
Posted 11 years ago by igor    [ Reply ]
Decent, but guitar intro sound and riff is ripped off straight from the Yardbirds!
Posted 11 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
I've been waiting to hear this song again for a while. I forgot what song it was but it was in my head and I couldn't find it.
Posted 11 years ago by Minimally    [ Reply ]
She's good.
Posted 11 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
Been a big Sam Phillips fan for many years-echo great production and songwriting plus her distinctive vocal apparatus!
Posted 11 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
 alanthecowboy wrote:

My second thought was "What do you mean 'where did I hide the bodies?'.  I don't know what you're talking about".
 
{#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
This is a top notch album from start to finish.  Great production, songwriting, etc...
Posted 12 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
I love this CD and actually OWN it......what a writer!
 
me too.
Posted 12 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
 akousa wrote:


The guitar lick is from "Heart Full of Soul" by the Yardbirds.
 

Yes, just about everyone knows that; I don't think she was trying to deceive anyone.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Agree w the Fleetwood Mac comments.

I've heard this song here several times (apparently without looking at the artist info), and always thought it was Fleetwood Mac... That said, I like this song a lot.
Posted 12 years ago by rushfan    [ Reply ]
I always want to turn it up. Love this album.
Posted 12 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]

Still Sweet !!    {#Bananajumprope}
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
There's not much Sam Phillips can do that I wouldn't like, I'm convinced!
Posted 12 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 NickDanger wrote:


I heard Heart Full of Soul, too.
 
same.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Sweet!  {#Bananajumprope}
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
anything with this tasty a guitar break is ok by me!
Posted 12 years ago by Quixx_II    [ Reply ]
could be a minute shorter and I'd like, it better
Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
 NickDanger wrote:


I heard Heart Full of Soul, too.
 
Lol...hard to miss. Had me fooled. 
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Ms Phillips sounds fantastic. She has many hits in my book.
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:

Or the Heart Throbs (remember them?), RP apparently has but they're much better than this 1-hit wonder.
 
1-hit wonder? I wasn't aware Sam Phillips had any hits. I think of her as a consistently interesting and enjoyable artist, but not a hit-maker.
Posted 12 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
 ronniegirl wrote:

Sounds like Bad Fleetwood Mac.  After the girls.


 
Or the Heart Throbs (remember them?), RP apparently has but they're much better than this 1-hit wonder.

Posted 12 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 AndyFarang wrote:
Has noone noticed there is an MMFF orgy in the waiting, just look at the shoes lineup.........!!
{#Group-hug} (yes, thats me in the middle)

 
My second thought was "What do you mean 'where did I hide the bodies?'.  I don't know what you're talking about".


Posted 12 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
I hear a Roger McGuinn-like guitar on this.
Posted 13 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
Yeah, the opening is a complete Yardbirds ripoff, but that ain't so bad.
 

I heard Heart Full of Soul, too.
Posted 13 years ago by NickDanger    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Oh, ease up. Computers are weird creatures and sometimes things don't go as planned. Not everyone is as incredibly perfect as you.{#Lol}
 

Could not have said it better myself (and yeah, it was a glitch).


Posted 13 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]

Sounds like Bad Fleetwood Mac.  After the girls.


Posted 13 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 btilrn wrote:

Hard to believe this was necessary to post 3 times...
  Oh, ease up. Computers are weird creatures and sometimes things don't go as planned. Not everyone is as incredibly perfect as you.{#Lol}


Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite album covers.
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
I really love this hotter, more rock-oriented side of her music.  She can kick out the jams - just wish she'd do it more often!
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Darlington wrote:
Hard to believe this is 17 years old...
 
Hard to believe this was necessary to post 3 times...
Posted 13 years ago by btilrn    [ Reply ]
Have come to really respect this woman...thanks for the introduction, Bill.
Posted 13 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Hard to believe this is 17 years old...
Posted 13 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Yeah, the opening is a complete Yardbirds ripoff, but that ain't so bad.
Posted 13 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
I love this song.
Regardless of my previous comment. 
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I love this CD and actually OWN it......what a writer!
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Really like the harmonies and the grooving bass line is killer. Nice hook and feel. The cover lends itself to more trouble than I care to think of....nice art.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 Giselle62 wrote:
this is probably the best song on the album—-chord progression from Rubber Soul or Revolver —-i used to know. i found the whole album quite listenable and really got into it several times—maybe i should put it on the ipod.

 

The guitar lick is from "Heart Full of Soul" by the Yardbirds.
Posted 14 years ago by akousa    [ Reply ]
Still liking it—-"Hold onto the voice inside you..."
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
this is probably the best song on the album—-chord progression from Rubber Soul or Revolver —-i used to know. i found the whole album quite listenable and really got into it several times—maybe i should put it on the ipod.

Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]

The voice works for me.

It has a rich, sensuous quality.


Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I think it would be improved by a "fuller", less shrill voice.
I still like it though. 
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 notremotely wrote:

based on all the other comments, I'm perfectly comfortable accepting that it's just me on this one...

but all I keep hearing with this track is bad 80's Stevie Nicks and her swirling gypsy skirts. I have a low Stevie Nicks tolerance.


 

I am with you 100% on this. 
Posted 14 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
She has a goofy voice but I really like it and much of her other stuff...
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
More from this album/artist please. I've never gotten tired of this album, especially this song.
Posted 14 years ago by jrenfro    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Yeah...the Bee Gee's rock
 


LOL!
 

This is a great tune.
Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Yeah...the Bee Gee's rock
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 AndyFarang wrote:
Has noone noticed there is an MMFF orgy in the waiting, just look at the shoes lineup.........!!
{#Group-hug} (yes, thats me in the middle)
 
This is exactly the kind of comment I would expect from someone from Bangkok. {#Roflol} My apologies to everyone from from that cool city.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Has noone noticed there is an MMFF orgy in the waiting, just look at the shoes lineup.........!!
{#Group-hug} (yes, thats me in the middle)

Posted 15 years ago by AndyFarang    [ Reply ]