On this special edition of Good Vinyl Mornings, host Prentiss “PL Sweets” Thompson brings you into a pivotal chapter of 1980s music history—a moment when elegance met innovation, and one silky voice helped define a generation.
We journey into the story of Change, the transatlantic funk/disco group whose polished production and infectious grooves became the gold standard of post-disco sophistication. Anchored by early vocal work from a then-rising Luther Vandross, Change didn’t just make hits—they set the tone for a cultural and musical shift.
Ray Caviano, legendary founder of RFC Records, joined the conversation and helped introduce Change to American audiences, and shaped the label into a powerhouse of danceable soul. Together, they reflect on the making of timeless tracks like "The Glow of Love", "Searching", "Paradise", and more while offering rare behind-the-scenes insight into how an Italo-American production team of Jacques Fred Petrus and Mauro Malavasia and the best singers in New York City, such as Vandross, Jocelyn Brown, Tanyayette Willoughby, Deborah Cooper, and other notables, created the sound that introduced this unique brand of melodic brand of dance music to the world.
But this episode isn’t just about the music. It’s about legacy—the kind you build when passion meets precision, and when visionaries like Caviano, Petrus, and Malavasia trust in sound and soul over industry trends. You’ll hear how the studio magic was made, the risks they took, and the timeless lessons we still carry from those grooves today. Whether you grew up dancing to these records or are discovering them for the first time, this is more than nostalgia—it’s a masterclass in musical excellence, cultural fusion, and the spirit of RFC records with Change.
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