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These songs were written by Constant Change “Dawn” and recorded by herself or other various recording artists.
SPEND THE NIGHT
Released in 1993, Millennium was a great EW&F album that included the popular single release, entitled, “Spend The Night”, written by Dawn Thomas (now Constant Change “Dawn”). "Spend the Night" reached numbers 36 and 42 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
Millennium Album - 1993
“Dawn” and Maurice White - 1993
If I’m Not In Love
Written by Dawn Thomas (now Constant Change “Dawn”), the song, “If I’m Not In Love”, was originally recorded and released in 1993, on the soundtrack album for the movie Indecent Proposal, starring Robert Redford and Demi Moore.
In 1994, “If I’m Not In Love,” was recorded and singled by the remarkably talented vocalist, Kathy Triccoli. Kathy’s version was hugely successful, and reached the #22 spot on the Billboard US Adult Contemporary charts.
In 1998, Jody Watley, the queen of soul, covered the song, “If I’m Not In Love” on her album, Flower. It reached number two on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart. Watley has had many hits on the Billboard charts, including "Looking For A New Love", "Some Kind Of Lover", "Don't You Want Me", and "Real Love".
The song was later released in 1999 by Faith Hill, on her BREATHE album, which went platinum 7 times. Faith’s version of the song was also included in the movie, Chasing Liberty, starring Mandy Moore and Mark Harmon, which came out in 2004.
Jennylyn Mercado, a very popular singer and actress in the Philippines covered the song "If I'm Not In Love" with Janno Gibbs for her debut album "Living the Dream."
The duo went on to win Best Performance By A Duet in the 19th AWIT Awards 2005 for "If I'm Not In Love."
In 2005, a popular Japanese artist, Yuna Ito, recorded “If I’m Not In Love.” Translated for Japan, the song was entitled “Endless Story,” which debuted #2 on the Oricon Charts and stayed in position among the Top 5 singles for more than five consecutive weeks.
Oricon reported that "Endless Story" to be the No. 1 Love Song of the year.
Classic Gospel Favorites written by Dawn Thomas
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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
In 2024, The Collingsworth Family released an album full of great classic Gospel songs.
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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
On this album the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir recorded, “I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel.” The song swept the nation with it’s powerful message of faith and hope in Jesus Christ.
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He'll Do It Again
“He’ll Do It Again” was soulfully recorded by Shirley Caesar in the late 1980’s, and quickly became a favorite in Evangelical churches across the world. It has been recorded by numerous other artists, namely, Margaret Bell, who actually sang it before Shirley, and helped give the song it’s wings. Karen Wheaton and others have also powerfully recorded it.
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Been Through Enough
“Been Through Enough” is another classic Dawn Thomas inspirational ballad, recorded by Janet Paschal. It has touched the lives of those who have, over the years, learned to trust God, after having seen Him provide, comfort, and deliver, time and again.
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In It After All
“In It After All,” recorded by Larnelle Harris, was a Billboard #1, but more important, it speaks of how God is with us, even though often in times of trial and difficulty, we can’t see His hand leading.
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Hallelujah Praise The Lamb
Co-written with Gary McSpadden and Pam Thum, Dawn was given the “already written” chous and asked to write the verses. The Talley’s recored it and made this song a favorite among so many Evangelical churches.
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Washed In The Blood
This is an uptempo Gospel favorite recorded by Janet Paschal. The blood of Christ cleanses and removes the stain of sin. This song is a cry of the heart from those who feel the burden of guilt and shame, and long for the redeeming grace of Jesus Christ.
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Take These Burdens
Lyrics: …Calm the storms, stop the strongs winds from blowing in on me. If I must go through this trial Lord give me peace…
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I'll Give You Peace
I’ll Give You Peace was a Billboard #1 and a sweet song of comfort. Jesus Christ is our peace.
By My Side
"By My Side" is a song written by Constant Change “Dawn” and recorded by American country music artists Lorrie Morgan and Jon Randall. It was released in April 1996 as the first single from Morgan's album Greater Need. The song reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
“Dawn” also wrote the song, Greater Need, for Lorrie on the same Greater Need album.
Check out this video of the song, “Greater Need” by Lorrie Morgan. It was the 2nd song recorded by Lorrie on the same Greater Need album, also written by Constant Change “Dawn”.
Only For A While & Serious
Jazz/Pop legend, Anita Baker, recorded 2 of Dawn’s songs. The first one, entitled “Only For A While”, was included on her Rhythm of Love album, released in 1994. The album peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop chart and was certified double platinum.
The second of Dawn’s songs recorded by Anita was entitled, “Serious”, and was included on her My Everything album. The album debuted at #4 on the US Billboard 200 and reached the top of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album sold 568,000 copies in the US and certified Gold.
Too Much For This Heart
In 1993, Legendary pop ballad singer, James Ingram recorded Dawn’s song, “Too Much For This Heart” on his album, Always You.