Arzell Hill (September 30, 1935 – April 27, 1984), known as Z. Z. Hill (pronounced "Zee Zee...") was an Americanbluessinger best known for his recordings in the 1970s and early 1980s, including his 1982 album for Malaco Records, Down Home, which stayed on the Billboard soul albumchart for nearly two years. The track "Down Home Blues" has been called the best-known blues song of the 1980s. According to the Texas State Historical Association, Hill "devised a combination of blues and contemporary soul styling and helped to restore the blues to modern black consciousness."
Life
Born in Naples, Texas, Hill began his singing career in the late 1950s as part of a gospel group called The Spiritual Five, touring Texas. He was influenced by Sam Cooke, B. B. King, and Bobby "Blue" Bland, and began performing his own songs and others in clubs in and around Dallas, including spells fronting bands led by Bo Thomas and Frank Shelton. He took his stage name in emulation of B. B. King.
Encouraged by Otis Redding who had seen him perform, he joined his older brother, budding record producer Matt Hill, in Los Angeles in 1963, and released his first single, "You Were Wrong", on the family's own M.H. label. It spent one week at no.100 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964, and Hill was quickly signed by Kent Records. Most of his records for Kent were written or co-written by Hill, and arranged by leading saxophonistMaxwell Davis. None charted, but in retrospect many, such as "I Need Someone (To Love Me)", are now viewed with high regard by soul fans.
Z. Z. Hill "Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You" from 1968 on KENT #45x481
Z. Z. Hill "Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You" from 1968 on KENT #45x481 b/w "Steal Away". Converted from my private collection. The 7" records' conditions vary so some may sound better than others. I hope you enjoy none the less.
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published: 18 Dec 2014
ZZ Hill, Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You.wmv
Kent records
published: 20 Aug 2011
Z.Z. Hill “ Nothing Can Change”( The Love I Have For You) 1967 k-481Kent /K 4577- 1970Another ver
Z.Z. Hill
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You
1967
Kent records 45-481
Kent – K 4577- 1970
Another version
45pm Vinyl Play Directly on a Vintage French Porable Record Player of the teppaz 1960's
#zzhill
#kentrecords
#samcooke
#60ssoulmusic
#60ssoulvinyl
#45rpm
#1960ssounds
published: 06 Feb 2022
Z Z Hill - Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You - Kent: 481
both sides Los angeles scorching deep soul
Hill, Z.z.
Kent: 481
Artist
Hill, Z.z.
Label
Kent: 481
Format
45
A side
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For U
B side
Steal Away
Year
66
City
Los angeles, ca
Tracklisting
Both Sides Produced By Mike Akopoff
Arranged By Maxwell Davis
Written By Sam Cooke
Flip Written By Jimmy Hughes
£ 10.00 @ http://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/97989/HILL,_Z.Z.
Manships Collectors Guide Edition 7 - SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE
Pre Order @ http://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/247855/MANSHIPS_COLLECTORS_GUIDE_edition_7
SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE Pre-ordering is essential only 1000 being made! 1000 full colour label scans, albums, picture covers. * approx 1000 pages fully 300 pages larger than edition 6. all in Artist order - A-side + B-side + Label + Cat # + value.
Z Z Hill ...
published: 12 Jul 2016
Nothing Can Change This Love I Have For You - Z.Z.Hill - 1967
Released on the Kent Records label in 1967, Z.Z.Hill's cover version of the Sam Cooke classic, Nothing Can Change This Love I Have For You, is an outstanding cover of one of Cooke's greatest songs.
published: 24 Dec 2023
Nothing Can Change This Love
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Nothing Can Change This Love · Eddie Leon
The Gold Tapes from the Ace Vault
℗ 1996 Unidisc Music Inc.
Released on: 1996-01-01
Main Artist: Eddie Leon
Composer: Sam Cooke
Author: Sam Cooke
Music Publisher: Abcko Music
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published: 16 Jun 2021
Nothing Can Change This Love
Provided to YouTube by Parlophone Denmark
Nothing Can Change This Love · Andrew Strong
Out Of Time
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Music Denmark A/S
Guitar: Andrew Strong
Masterer: Jan Eliasson
Drums, Producer: Jan Sivertsen
Bass: Jette Schandorf
Engineer & Mixer: Jørgen Knub
Unknown: Jørn Sørensen
Unknown: Kim Eskesen
Unknown: Lars Nissen
Unknown: Peter Iversen
Guitar: Poul Halberg
Strings: Stockholm Session Strings
Writer: Sam Coke
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Z. Z. Hill "Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You" from 1968 on KENT #45x481 b/w "Steal Away". Converted from my private collection. The 7" records' condit...
Z. Z. Hill "Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You" from 1968 on KENT #45x481 b/w "Steal Away". Converted from my private collection. The 7" records' conditions vary so some may sound better than others. I hope you enjoy none the less.
Subscribe to stay up to speed with the latest uploads... Keep cool, - Shaker
Z. Z. Hill "Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You" from 1968 on KENT #45x481 b/w "Steal Away". Converted from my private collection. The 7" records' conditions vary so some may sound better than others. I hope you enjoy none the less.
Subscribe to stay up to speed with the latest uploads... Keep cool, - Shaker
Z.Z. Hill
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You
1967
Kent records 45-481
Kent – K 4577- 1970
Another version
45pm Vinyl Play Directly on a Vintage Fre...
Z.Z. Hill
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You
1967
Kent records 45-481
Kent – K 4577- 1970
Another version
45pm Vinyl Play Directly on a Vintage French Porable Record Player of the teppaz 1960's
#zzhill
#kentrecords
#samcooke
#60ssoulmusic
#60ssoulvinyl
#45rpm
#1960ssounds
Z.Z. Hill
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You
1967
Kent records 45-481
Kent – K 4577- 1970
Another version
45pm Vinyl Play Directly on a Vintage French Porable Record Player of the teppaz 1960's
#zzhill
#kentrecords
#samcooke
#60ssoulmusic
#60ssoulvinyl
#45rpm
#1960ssounds
both sides Los angeles scorching deep soul
Hill, Z.z.
Kent: 481
Artist
Hill, Z.z.
Label
Kent: 481
Format
45
A side
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For U
B ...
both sides Los angeles scorching deep soul
Hill, Z.z.
Kent: 481
Artist
Hill, Z.z.
Label
Kent: 481
Format
45
A side
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For U
B side
Steal Away
Year
66
City
Los angeles, ca
Tracklisting
Both Sides Produced By Mike Akopoff
Arranged By Maxwell Davis
Written By Sam Cooke
Flip Written By Jimmy Hughes
£ 10.00 @ http://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/97989/HILL,_Z.Z.
Manships Collectors Guide Edition 7 - SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE
Pre Order @ http://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/247855/MANSHIPS_COLLECTORS_GUIDE_edition_7
SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE Pre-ordering is essential only 1000 being made! 1000 full colour label scans, albums, picture covers. * approx 1000 pages fully 300 pages larger than edition 6. all in Artist order - A-side + B-side + Label + Cat # + value.
Z Z Hill - Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You - Kent: 481
both sides Los angeles scorching deep soul
Hill, Z.z.
Kent: 481
Artist
Hill, Z.z.
Label
Kent: 481
Format
45
A side
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For U
B side
Steal Away
Year
66
City
Los angeles, ca
Tracklisting
Both Sides Produced By Mike Akopoff
Arranged By Maxwell Davis
Written By Sam Cooke
Flip Written By Jimmy Hughes
£ 10.00 @ http://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/97989/HILL,_Z.Z.
Manships Collectors Guide Edition 7 - SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE
Pre Order @ http://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/247855/MANSHIPS_COLLECTORS_GUIDE_edition_7
SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE Pre-ordering is essential only 1000 being made! 1000 full colour label scans, albums, picture covers. * approx 1000 pages fully 300 pages larger than edition 6. all in Artist order - A-side + B-side + Label + Cat # + value.
Z Z Hill - Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You - Kent: 481
Released on the Kent Records label in 1967, Z.Z.Hill's cover version of the Sam Cooke classic, Nothing Can Change This Love I Have For You, is an outstanding co...
Released on the Kent Records label in 1967, Z.Z.Hill's cover version of the Sam Cooke classic, Nothing Can Change This Love I Have For You, is an outstanding cover of one of Cooke's greatest songs.
Released on the Kent Records label in 1967, Z.Z.Hill's cover version of the Sam Cooke classic, Nothing Can Change This Love I Have For You, is an outstanding cover of one of Cooke's greatest songs.
Provided to YouTube by Unidisc Music Inc.
Nothing Can Change This Love · Eddie Leon
The Gold Tapes from the Ace Vault
℗ 1996 Unidisc Music Inc.
Released on:...
Provided to YouTube by Unidisc Music Inc.
Nothing Can Change This Love · Eddie Leon
The Gold Tapes from the Ace Vault
℗ 1996 Unidisc Music Inc.
Released on: 1996-01-01
Main Artist: Eddie Leon
Composer: Sam Cooke
Author: Sam Cooke
Music Publisher: Abcko Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Unidisc Music Inc.
Nothing Can Change This Love · Eddie Leon
The Gold Tapes from the Ace Vault
℗ 1996 Unidisc Music Inc.
Released on: 1996-01-01
Main Artist: Eddie Leon
Composer: Sam Cooke
Author: Sam Cooke
Music Publisher: Abcko Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Parlophone Denmark
Nothing Can Change This Love · Andrew Strong
Out Of Time
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by E...
Provided to YouTube by Parlophone Denmark
Nothing Can Change This Love · Andrew Strong
Out Of Time
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Music Denmark A/S
Guitar: Andrew Strong
Masterer: Jan Eliasson
Drums, Producer: Jan Sivertsen
Bass: Jette Schandorf
Engineer & Mixer: Jørgen Knub
Unknown: Jørn Sørensen
Unknown: Kim Eskesen
Unknown: Lars Nissen
Unknown: Peter Iversen
Guitar: Poul Halberg
Strings: Stockholm Session Strings
Writer: Sam Coke
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Parlophone Denmark
Nothing Can Change This Love · Andrew Strong
Out Of Time
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Music Denmark A/S
Guitar: Andrew Strong
Masterer: Jan Eliasson
Drums, Producer: Jan Sivertsen
Bass: Jette Schandorf
Engineer & Mixer: Jørgen Knub
Unknown: Jørn Sørensen
Unknown: Kim Eskesen
Unknown: Lars Nissen
Unknown: Peter Iversen
Guitar: Poul Halberg
Strings: Stockholm Session Strings
Writer: Sam Coke
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Z. Z. Hill "Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You" from 1968 on KENT #45x481 b/w "Steal Away". Converted from my private collection. The 7" records' conditions vary so some may sound better than others. I hope you enjoy none the less.
Subscribe to stay up to speed with the latest uploads... Keep cool, - Shaker
Z.Z. Hill
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You
1967
Kent records 45-481
Kent – K 4577- 1970
Another version
45pm Vinyl Play Directly on a Vintage French Porable Record Player of the teppaz 1960's
#zzhill
#kentrecords
#samcooke
#60ssoulmusic
#60ssoulvinyl
#45rpm
#1960ssounds
both sides Los angeles scorching deep soul
Hill, Z.z.
Kent: 481
Artist
Hill, Z.z.
Label
Kent: 481
Format
45
A side
Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For U
B side
Steal Away
Year
66
City
Los angeles, ca
Tracklisting
Both Sides Produced By Mike Akopoff
Arranged By Maxwell Davis
Written By Sam Cooke
Flip Written By Jimmy Hughes
£ 10.00 @ http://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/97989/HILL,_Z.Z.
Manships Collectors Guide Edition 7 - SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE
Pre Order @ http://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/247855/MANSHIPS_COLLECTORS_GUIDE_edition_7
SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE Pre-ordering is essential only 1000 being made! 1000 full colour label scans, albums, picture covers. * approx 1000 pages fully 300 pages larger than edition 6. all in Artist order - A-side + B-side + Label + Cat # + value.
Z Z Hill - Nothing Can Change The Love I Have For You - Kent: 481
Released on the Kent Records label in 1967, Z.Z.Hill's cover version of the Sam Cooke classic, Nothing Can Change This Love I Have For You, is an outstanding cover of one of Cooke's greatest songs.
Provided to YouTube by Unidisc Music Inc.
Nothing Can Change This Love · Eddie Leon
The Gold Tapes from the Ace Vault
℗ 1996 Unidisc Music Inc.
Released on: 1996-01-01
Main Artist: Eddie Leon
Composer: Sam Cooke
Author: Sam Cooke
Music Publisher: Abcko Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Parlophone Denmark
Nothing Can Change This Love · Andrew Strong
Out Of Time
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Music Denmark A/S
Guitar: Andrew Strong
Masterer: Jan Eliasson
Drums, Producer: Jan Sivertsen
Bass: Jette Schandorf
Engineer & Mixer: Jørgen Knub
Unknown: Jørn Sørensen
Unknown: Kim Eskesen
Unknown: Lars Nissen
Unknown: Peter Iversen
Guitar: Poul Halberg
Strings: Stockholm Session Strings
Writer: Sam Coke
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Arzell Hill (September 30, 1935 – April 27, 1984), known as Z. Z. Hill (pronounced "Zee Zee...") was an Americanbluessinger best known for his recordings in the 1970s and early 1980s, including his 1982 album for Malaco Records, Down Home, which stayed on the Billboard soul albumchart for nearly two years. The track "Down Home Blues" has been called the best-known blues song of the 1980s. According to the Texas State Historical Association, Hill "devised a combination of blues and contemporary soul styling and helped to restore the blues to modern black consciousness."
Life
Born in Naples, Texas, Hill began his singing career in the late 1950s as part of a gospel group called The Spiritual Five, touring Texas. He was influenced by Sam Cooke, B. B. King, and Bobby "Blue" Bland, and began performing his own songs and others in clubs in and around Dallas, including spells fronting bands led by Bo Thomas and Frank Shelton. He took his stage name in emulation of B. B. King.
Encouraged by Otis Redding who had seen him perform, he joined his older brother, budding record producer Matt Hill, in Los Angeles in 1963, and released his first single, "You Were Wrong", on the family's own M.H. label. It spent one week at no.100 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964, and Hill was quickly signed by Kent Records. Most of his records for Kent were written or co-written by Hill, and arranged by leading saxophonistMaxwell Davis. None charted, but in retrospect many, such as "I Need Someone (To Love Me)", are now viewed with high regard by soul fans.
If I go a million miles away I'd write a letter each and every day Cause honey ain't nothing, nothing Can ever change this love I have for you! Make me weep and you can make me cry See me coming and you can pass me by But honey ain't nothing, nothing Can ever change this love I have for you! You're the apple of my eye You're cherry pie And oh you're, cake and ice cream Oh you're sugar and spice And everything nice You're the girl of my dreams! If you wanted to leave me and roam When you got back, I'd just say welcome home Cause honey ain't nothing, nothing Can ever change this love I have for you! I know, I know, I know, I know, I know That nothing, nothing, nothing Could ever, change the love I have for you!