I'm Gonna Change Everything

"I'm Gonna Change Everything" is a 1962 single by American country singer Jim Reeves. It was one of his many country hits in 1962 and remains a country fan favorite. The song was written by Alex Zanetis, who wrote a lot of country hits.

Jim Reeves version

Release

After the success of "Adios Amigo" in the last months, "I'm Gonna Change Everything" was released as a seven-inch single in July 1962 by RCA Victor Records. The song was later included in his 1964 compilation album Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?, but not in the UK release of the album. It was backed by another country song written by Leon Payne, "Pride Goes Before a Fall" on the B-side.

Chart performance

"I'm Gonna Change Everything" by Reeves reached No. 1 on the US Cashbox country chart and No. 2 on the US Billboard country chart. "Pride Goes Before a Fall" also reached both country charts, peaking at No. 18 on the Billboard chart and at a lower No. 31 on the Cashbox charts.

Cover versions

The song has been covered by many country and traditional pop singers:

Jimmy Roselli released the song as a single in 1966. It reached No. 29 on the Easy Listening, during a seven-week run on the chart.
Dean Martin's version was first recorded for his country albumDean "Tex" Martin Rides Again and was later featured on his top ten hit hit The Door Is Still Open to My Heart album.
Country singer George Jones included the song on his 1965 album I Get Lonely in a Hurry.
Another country singer, Kitty Wells included the song in her 1966 Songs Made Famous by Jim Reeves, with as the name suggests includes famous Jim Reeves songs.

Charts

Chart	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100	95
US Billboard Hot C&W Sides	2
US Cashbox Top Country Singles	1
UK OCC Top Singles	42

Chart	Peak position
US Billboard Hot C&W Sides	18
US Cashbox Top Country Singles	31

Chart	Peak position
US Billboard Easy Listening	29