Never Knew Love Like This

Cherrelle, Alexander O'Neal

About Never Knew Love Like This

"Never Knew Love Like This" is a top ten US R&B hit, and a top ten UK hit song duetted by American R&B singers Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal; released in 1988. The song peaked at #2 in the US R&B chart, #26 in the UK and #28 in the Billboard Hot 100. It was the second time Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle sang together. They sang "Saturday Love" together in 1985 on Cherrelle's gold album High Priority. "Never Knew Love Like This" is featured on Alexander O'Neal's 3× platinum album Hearsay which was released in 1987. The music video was filmed in London. 


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Ooh yeah 

You are my favorite lady
And you are my favorite man, yes, you are
I know that's right
But it feels good to know that you feel the same

And forever and a day
Together we will be
Nothing on this earth could
Ever take you away from me

'Cause I've been kissed but I
(Never knew love like this)
And I've been missed but I
(Never knew love like this)
(Loved someone before but I never knew love like this)
(I've had lots of loving but I never knew love like this)

You're something special
And you know you're something special too
I love you (I love you too)
And that's all I need to hear to make my day

'Cause you're always on my mind
No matter what I do
Nothing on this earth could
Ever keep me away from you

I've been kissed but I
(Never knew love like this)
Oh, and I've been missed but I
(Never knew love like this) Never
(Loved someone before but I never knew love like this)
(I've had lots of loving but I never knew love like this)
Oh, I've been kissed
(Never knew love like this)
And I've been missed but I
(Never knew love like this)
Loved someone before but I
(Never knew love like this)
No, I never, never, never, never
(Never knew love like this)

When I'm asleep at night
When I'm asleep at night
I dream I hold you tight
Ooh, I hold you tight
I never had a better love
(Never love like this)

Oh, oh
No, I never knew love (Never knew love like this)

I've been kissed, baby, yeah
(Never knew love like this)
And I've been missed, girl
(Never knew love like this)
Never knew love, loved someone before
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew love
I never knew love
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew love like this, baby
I've been kissed, baby
(Never knew love like this)
And I've surely been missed
Let's sing it together
(Never knew love like this)
(I've been kissed)
(I've been missed)
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew love like this
I never knew love like this, girl
(Never knew love like this)

I never knew love like this
I never knew love like this
I never knew love like this
Cherrelle, let me tell you how I feel
I never knew, baby (never)
Tell me how you feel, baby
I never knew love like this, girl (never)
I've been around the world (never)
But I never knew love
(Never knew love like this)
Never knew love like this, girl
Nobody kissed me like you do
(Never knew love like this)
I never knew your love could be so good
(Never knew love like this)
Ooh wee, baby, yeah, yeah
I never knew your love, I never knew
(Never knew love like this)
I gotta, gotta have your love, girl
(Never knew love like this)
Make it good to you, baby, oh
(Never knew love like this)
Take you home late at night, woman, yeah
Ooh, yes, Alex
(Never knew love like this)
Oh, sugar, yeah, oh, baby
Got to have your love
(Never knew love like this)
In the morning time
(Never knew love like this)
(Never knew love like this)

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Cherrelle

Cheryl Anne Norton, better known by her stage name, Cherrelle (born October 13, 1958), is an American R&B singer who gained fame in the 1980s. Her signature hits include "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On", "Where Do I Run To", and "Everything I Miss at Home", and duets with R&B singer Alexander O'Neal such as "Saturday Love" and "Never Knew Love Like This." more »

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Written by: James Samuel Harris, Terry Steven Lewis

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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7 facts about this song

Production and Release
"Never Knew Love Like This" was released in 1988. It featured on Alexander O'Neal's second studio album, "Hearsay." - The song was produced by the dynamic duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, known for producing several hit records in the 80s and 90s.
Chart Performance
"Never Knew Love Like This" fared well in the charts, peaking at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. - In addition, the single reached No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its international appeal.
Collaboration
Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle had previously worked together on the hit single "Saturday Love," which achieved success both in the U.S and the UK. - "Never Knew Love Like This" was another successful collaboration between the pair. Their musical chemistry has often been praised by critics and fans alike.
Music Video
The music video of "Never Knew Love Like This" reflects the energetic and romantic mood of the song. It features O'Neal and Cherrelle in a club, singing and dancing to the tune.
Accolades
Even though the song itself didn't win any awards, it helped strengthen Alexander O'Neal's position as one of the most important figures in the 80s R&B scene. His album "Hearsay" which houses the song, received a Grammy nomination.
Remixes and Live Performances
A popular remix of "Never Knew Love Like This" was included on O'Neal's 1989 remix album, "All Mixed Up." - Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle have performed "Never Knew Love Like This" live at several concerts, making it a fan-favorite.
Legacy
Despite being released over 30 years ago, "Never Knew Love Like This" continues to be appreciated by fans of R&B music. It is often played on classic soul and R&B radio stations and streaming platforms. - The song isn't just an important part of O'Neal's and Cherrelle's discographies, but also an indispensable piece of 80s R&B history.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1988

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