What Cha Gonna Do with My Lovin'
Stephanie Mills
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Ooh, I'm wishin' Boy, I got my eyes on you This mystery is thrillin' I'm not sure just what to do Ooh, hoo, hoo, this oasis Is no mirage to me Touchin' gently Feel the love in me Tell me what cha gonna do with my lovin' I'm crazy 'bout your smilin' eyes What cha gonna do with my lovin' Please don't make me fantasize What cha gonna do with my lovin' Tell me now, oh So hard lovin' daydreams All my pleasures make believe But with you as my daydream I never want to leave Ooh, ooh, ooh, this feeling Shines like a precious jewel And here if you want me All my love is for you Tell me what cha gonna do with my lovin' I'm crazy 'bout your smilin' eyes What cha gonna do with my lovin' Please don't make me fantasize What cha gonna do with my lovin' Tell me now, oh, tell me now (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) Come on (What cha gonna do) Tell me Come on Tell me (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) What cha gonna do (What cha gonna do) Tell me Come on Tell me, tell me, oh (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) Baby (What cha gonna do) What cha gonna do with my lovin', yeah Oh, tell me, baby (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do What cha gonna do What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do What cha gonna do What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do What cha gonna do (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) What cha gonna do, baby (What cha gonna do) What cha gonna do Hey, oh (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) Come on, tell me, baby (What cha gonna do) Come on, tell me Tell me, baby Tell me what you gonna do with all my lovin', hey, hey, hey, hey (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) Tell me (What cha gonna do) What cha gonna do What cha gonna do with my lovin' Come on, tell me, what cha gonna do, hey (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) What cha gonna do (What cha gonna do) Tell me, come on, come on, come on tell me All you got to do is tell me What cha gonna do, oh oh (What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do) (What cha gonna do) Yeah Tell me, are you ready to tell me, tell me, baby What cha gonna do, what cha gonna do What cha gonna do
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Written by: Reggie Lucas, James Mtume
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13 facts about this song
Album and Release"What Cha' Gonna Do with My Lovin'" is a song composed by American R&B singer Stephanie Mills. It was the title track of her 1979 album and was released as a single in the same year.
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Billboard Chart PerformanceThe song managed to peak at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it ruled at No. 8 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Grammy NominationThis song was not only a commercial success but a critical one too, earning Stephanie Mills a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1980.
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Signature Song"What Cha' Gonna Do with My Lovin'" is considered one of Stephanie Mills' signature songs.
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Songwriter & ProducerThe song was written and produced by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, who were former members of Miles Davis' band.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by a mellow, soulful, and disco-infused rhythm that was typical of the late 1970s music scene.
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Subsequent CoversThe song was later covered by numerous artists such as Inner City in 1989, whose techno version charted at No. 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart.
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RecognitionThe song is recognized for Stephanie Mill's powerful vocal performance showcasing her four-octave soprano range.
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Length and Record labelThe song runs 4:05 minutes long and was released by the record label 20th Century Fox Records.
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Initial ReactionMills' prior two albums had been commercially unsuccessful, but with "What Cha' Gonna Do with My Lovin'", her success skyrocketed, making it her breakthrough album.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is widely praised for its timeless sound and remains a classic hit in the soul and disco genre.
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in the French film Beau Pere (1981).
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Continuing PopularityDespite being released more than 40 years ago, the song continues to receive airplay today and is a favorite among classic soul music enthusiasts.
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