# Changing, Changing

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1969 single by Ed Ames

"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 Pop[1] easy listening[2] Length 3:18 Label RCA Victor Records Songwriter Sheila Davis Producer Jim Foglesong Ed Ames singles chronology "Kiss Her Now" (1968) "Changing, Changing" (1969) "Son of a Travelin' Man" (1969)

"**Changing, Changing**" is a 1969 song written by Sheila Davis. It was most notably performed by [Ed Ames](/source/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?](/source/Who_Will_Answer%3F_(song))" in 1967.

## Background and release

American singer [Ed Ames](/source/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](/source/A_Time_for_Living%2C_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?](/source/Who_Will_Answer%3F_(song))' with none of the controversy".[2] The single was produced by [Jim Foglesong](/source/Jim_Foglesong), and arranged by [Perry Botkin, Jr.](/source/Perry_Botkin%2C_Jr.).[5]

## Critical reception

Professional ratings 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](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* 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](/source/Cashbox_(magazine))* 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](/source/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](/source/Billboard_Bubbling_Under_Hot_100_Singles) 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](/source/Cash_Box_Top_100_Pop_Singles) and No. 114 on the *[Record World](/source/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](/source/Adult_Contemporary_(chart)) chart,[8] and at No. 10 on the *[Record World](/source/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](/source/RPM_(magazine)).[10] It was his final top-10 on both American adult-oriented charts.[10]

## Charts

Chart performance for "Changing, Changing" by Ames Chart (1969) Peak position US Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100[3] 130 US Cashbox (Looking Ahead) Top 100 Singles[7] 112 US Record World Singles Coming Up[9] 114 US Billboard Easy Listening[8] 11 US Record World Top-Non Rock[9] 10 Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary[10] 6

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Billboard_Review_Single_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Billboard_Review_Single_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Billboard_Review_Single_1-2) ["Pop Spotlight: Singles predicted to reach the top 60 of the Hot 100"](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/60s/1969/Billboard-1969-02-01.pdf) (PDF). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Vol. 81, no. 5. February 1, 1969. p. 79. Retrieved May 15, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cashbox_Review_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cashbox_Review_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Cashbox_Review_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Cashbox_Review_2-3) Albert, George (February 1, 1969). ["Record Reviews: *Picks of the Week*"](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-Cash-Box-IDX/60s/1969/CB-1969-02-01-OCR-Page-0026.pdf#search=%22changing%20changing%20ed%20ames%22) (PDF). *[Cashbox](/source/Cash_Box)*. Vol. XXX, no. 40. p. 26. Retrieved May 15, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Hot100_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Hot100_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Hot100_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Hot100_3-3) Whitburn, Joel (1982). [*Joel Whitburn's Bubbling under the hot 100, 1959-1981*](https://archive.org/details/joelwhitburnsbub0000whit/page/8/mode/2up). Menomonee Falls, Wis: Record Research. p. 8. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8982-0047-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8982-0047-8). Retrieved May 15, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Billboard_Review_4-0)** ["Album Reviews: A Billboard Pick"](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/1969/Billboard%201969-02-22-OCR-Page-0051.pdf#search=%22a%20time%20for%20living%20a%20time%20for%20hope%20ed%20ames%22) (PDF). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. February 22, 1969. p. 51. Retrieved April 30, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Liner_Notes_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Liner_Notes_5-1) Ames, Ed (February 1969). ""Changing, Changing"/"Six Words" (7" single Information)". *[RCA Victor](/source/RCA_Records)*. 47-9726.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Review_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Review_6-1) ["Record World Singles Reviews: "Four Stars""](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/60s/69/Record-World-1969-05-03.pdf) (PDF). *[Record World](/source/Record_World)*. Vol. 23, no. 1129. February 1, 1969. p. 14. Retrieved May 15, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-CashboxCharts2_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-CashboxCharts2_7-1) Downey, Pat (1994). [*Cash box pop singles charts, 1950-1993*](https://archive.org/details/cashboxpopsingle00down/page/6/mode/2up). Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited. p. 6. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1-56308-316-7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-56308-316-7). Retrieved May 14, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_8-1) Whitburn, Joel (2007). [*Joel Whitburn presents Billboard top adult songs, 1961-2006*](https://archive.org/details/joelwhitburnpres0000whit/page/10/mode/2up). Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research Inc. p. 10. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-89820-169-7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-89820-169-7). Retrieved May 14, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Chart_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Chart_9-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Chart_9-2) ["Record World Singles Chart: Top Non-Rock / Singles Coming Up"](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/60s/69/Record-World-1969-04-06.pdf) (PDF). *[Record World](/source/Record_World)*. Vol. 23, no. 1138. April 5, 1969. pp. 26, 45. Retrieved May 15, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-canada_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-canada_10-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-canada_10-2) ["Searched: Ed Ames on the RPM charts"](https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Result?q_type_1=q&q_1=Ed%20ames&DataSource=Library%7CRPM&DataSourceSel=Library&ST=SAD&&tag=101149&). *[Library and Archives Canada](/source/Library_and_Archives_Canada)*. Retrieved May 14, 2026.

v t e Ed Ames Discography Studio albums Opening Night with Ed Ames (1964) The Ed Ames Album (1964) It's a Man's World (1965) My Kind of Songs (1965) More I Cannot Wish You (1966) My Cup Runneth Over (1967) Time, Time (1967) When the Snow Is on the Roses (1967) Who Will Answer? (1968) Sings Apologize (1968) The Hits of Broadway and Hollywood (1968) A Time for Living, a Time for Hope (1969) The Windmills of Your Mind (1969) Love of the Common People (1969) Sing Away the World (1970) Sings the Songs of Bacharach and David (1971) Ed Ames (1972) Remembers Jim Reeves (1972) Songs from "Lost Horizon" and Themes from Other Movies (1972) Compilation albums The Best of Ed Ames (1969) The Very Best of Ed Ames (2001) Singles "Before I Kiss the World Goodbye" "Try to Remember" "My Cup Runneth Over" "Time, Time" "Timeless Love" "When the Snow Is on the Roses" "Who Will Answer?" "Apologize" "All My Love's Laughter" "Kiss Her Now" "Changing, Changing" "Son of a Travelin' Man" "Think Summer" "Leave Them a Flower" "A Thing Called Love" "Three Good Reasons" "Chippewa Town" "And I Love You So" "Distant Drums" "Lost Horizon" "Butterflies Are Free"

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