Glenn Medeiros – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You
A heartfelt teen ballad that captured global hearts.
First released internationally in 1986, and later on February 14, 1987 in the United States, Glenn Medeiros’ version of “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You” transformed a George Benson original into a global sensation. Written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin, the song paired timeless lyrics with youthful sincerity, making Medeiros—just 16 years old—a breakout romantic voice of the late ’80s.
“Nothing’s gonna change my love for you / You ought to know by now how much I love you”. With lines like that, he didn’t just sing about love—he convinced the world he meant it. The track led his self-titled debut album, which followed in May 1987.
From talent contest to global spotlight
Medeiros first performed the song at a school talent contest in Hawaii after hearing Benson’s version. That heartfelt performance won him attention and led to a record deal, with his youthful sincerity resonating across radio stations and international markets.
Produced with soft synths, gentle percussion, and sweeping strings, the track delivered emotional clarity through its melodic warmth. Medeiros’ voice was calm, unforced, and genuine—exactly what the love song needed to become a timeless standard.
Chart magic across continents
The track peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit No. 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart in mid-1987. But its true explosion came later, when it topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in July 1988. It also hit No. 1 in Canada, France, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands, earning Gold certifications across these markets and confirming its place as an international smash.
The unusual staggered release allowed the song to grow organically—first as a sleeper hit, then as a full-on chart phenomenon.
Unusual visuals, enduring sentiment
Directed by Stirlin Harris and Geoff Tyzik, the music video framed Medeiros walking beside a horse on a windswept beach, accompanied by a woman dressed for a formal dinner. The dreamy visuals echoed the song’s romantic atmosphere but added an unexpected visual twist—mixing elegance and innocence in true VH1-era fashion.
Legacy: soft rock’s heart-shaped jewel
Decades later, “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You” remains Glenn Medeiros’ most iconic moment. Still popular on soft rock stations, at weddings, and in romantic playlists, it’s been covered by artists across languages and continents—including Westlife, Shania Yan, and SNZ. A quirky use in a 2009 French sponge commercial even reignited its popularity, showing that love ballads age well with sentiment.
As a teen contest winner turned pop sensation, Medeiros gave the world one of its purest expressions of love—still echoed today in voices both old and new.