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Girl You Need a Change of Mind

Girl You Need a Change of Mind

1972 song by Eddie Kendricks

"Girl You Need a Change of Mind" is a song by Eddie Kendricks. It was released on the album People ... Hold On in May 1972 on the Tamla Records label. The following year, the song went to #13 on the US soul chart and #87 on the Hot 100.[3][4] "Girl You Need a Change of Mind" has been described as one of the first disco records.[5][6]

Quick Facts Song by Eddie Kendricks, Released ...

It is listed as #92 on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Motown Songs.[7]

Overview

The lyrics of the song describe a man talking to a woman campaigning for women's rights, saying "I'm for women's rights/I just want equal nights".[6][8][9]

Cover Versions

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