Never Knew Love

Stephanie Mills

About Never Knew Love

"Never Knew Love Like This Before" is a song written and produced by songwriters James Mtume and Reggie Lucas for American R&B recording artist Stephanie Mills' fourth studio album Sweet Sensation (1980). The song became Mills' biggest hit on the US Billboard Pop Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 6, outperforming her previously highest charting single, "What Cha' Gonna Do with My Lovin'", which peaked at number 22. The single was also successful on the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts, peaking at No. 12 and No. 5, respectively. It was a bigger success in the UK where it peaked at number 4. The record won Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1981 Grammy Awards, vanquishing competition that included Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Roberta Flack, and Minnie Riperton. 


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2004
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I never knew love like this before
Now I'm lonely never more
Since you came into my life

You are my love light, this I know
And I'll never let you go
You my all, you're part of me

Once I was lost and now I'm found
Then you turned my world around
When I need you, I call your name

â??Cause I never knew love like this before
Opened my eyes
â??Cause I never knew love like this before
What a surprise

â??Cause I never knew love like this before

This feeling's so deep inside of me
Such a tender fantasy
You're the one I'm living for

You are my sunlight and my rain
And time could never change
What we share forever more, ooh, hoo

I never knew love like this before
Now I'm lonely never more
Since you came into my life

â??Cause I never knew love like this before
Opened my eyes
â??Cause I never knew love like this before
What a surprise

â??Cause I never knew love like this before

You are my love light, this I know
And I'll never let you go
You my all, you're part of me

Once I was lost and now I'm found
Then you turned my world around
When I need you, I call your name

â??Cause I never knew love like this before
Opened my eyes
â??Cause I never knew love like this before
What a surprise

â??Cause I never knew love like this before
Inside of me
I never (Never) knew love like this before
Opened my eyes

Never (Never), never (Never)
Never knew love like this (I never knew, I never knew I never)
Never (Never), never (Never)
Never knew love like this (I never knew, I never knew I never knew)

Never (Never), never (Never)
Never knew love like this (I never knew)
Never (Never knew), never (Never)
Never knew love like this (I never knew)

Never (Never knew), never (Never)
Never knew love like this (I never knew, I never knew I never knew)
Never (I never knew, I never knew), never (I never)
Never knew love like this (Never knew)

Never (Never knew), never (Never)
Never knew love like this (Opened my eyes)
Never (What a surprise)

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Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Dorthea Mills (born March 22, 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star. more »

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Written by: James Mtume, Reggie Lucas

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Never Knew Love" is a popular song recorded by American artist, Stephanie Mills.
Album Association
The song is part of her album named "Home", which was released in 1989.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart and stayed there for about 19 weeks.
Song Genre
"Never Knew Love" belongs to the R&B genre, showcasing Stephanie Mills' powerful vocals along with some elements of Soul and Pop.
Song Production
The song was produced under the MCA Records label, a prominent record label known for its successful roster of artists.
Track Length
"Never Knew Love" is approximately 5 minutes and 29 seconds long.
Songwriters' Contribution
The song was written by the lyricist duo of Tommy Faragher and Lotti Golden, who have worked on a number of successful songs in the musical industry.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, featuring Stephanie Mills performing the track.
Musical Style
The song's musical style is marked by a soft, dreamy intro which evolves into a powerful chorus, showing off Mills' vocal range and emotional expression.
Legacy
Despite being released over two decades ago, "Never Knew Love" is still loved by many Stephanie Mills fans, leaving a lasting imprint on the R&B genre. It is often played on R&B and Soul radio stations, demonstrating the song's lasting appeal.

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