Never Knew Love Like This Before
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"Never Knew Love Like This Before" is a song by American R&B singer Stephanie Mills
. The song is the second and final single from Mills' 1980
album, Sweet Sensation
. The single was released in August 1979 and became a huge hit in 1980.
The late R&B singer Gwen Guthrie
recorded a ballad version of the song for her 1990 album Hot Times. In 1992, this song was covered by Sonia. In 1995, this song was covered by Thomas Anders
(of Modern Talking
fame) on his album Souled.
Filipino
singer Lani Misalucha
covered the song for her 2008 album "Reminisce" and was the featured song in an episode of ABS-CBN
's Your Song
. South African Idols Season 4 winner, Jodie Williams, recorded an up-tempo remake of this song for her debut album, Just Gonna Be Me.
, where it peaked at No. 6, outperforming her previously highest charting single, "Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin'", which peaked at No. 22. The single was also successful on the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts, peaking at No. 12 and No. 5, respectively. In the UK Charts
, the track climbed to No. 4.
Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Dorthea Mills is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star.-Career:Mills began her career appearing in her first play at the age of nine. Two years later, Mills won Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater a record six times...
. The song is the second and final single from Mills' 1980
1980 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1980.-January–March:*January 1**Cliff Richard is appointed an MBE by Elizabeth II.**The Zorros audition drummer Greg Pedley....
album, Sweet Sensation
Sweet Sensation (album)
Sweet Sensation is the fourth album by Stephanie Mills. Released in 1980, Produced by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas.-Track listing:All tracks composed by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas; except where indicated#"Sweet Sensation" - 4:30...
. The single was released in August 1979 and became a huge hit in 1980.
The late R&B singer Gwen Guthrie
Gwen Guthrie
Gwen Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. King, and Roberta Flack....
recorded a ballad version of the song for her 1990 album Hot Times. In 1992, this song was covered by Sonia. In 1995, this song was covered by Thomas Anders
Thomas Anders
Thomas Anders is a German singer, composer and record producer. Anders was the lead singer of Germany's popular pop-duo Modern Talking in 1984–1987 and in 1998–2003.-Early years:...
(of Modern Talking
Modern Talking
Modern Talking was a German dance pop duo consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. Their music has often been classified as Europop. They have been referred to as Germany's most successful pop duo, and have had a number of hit singles, reaching the top 5 in many countries...
fame) on his album Souled.
Filipino
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
singer Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha is a singer from the Philippines currently performing in the United States where she also resides. She holds shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas with the Hawaiian variety troupe Society of Seven - SOS...
covered the song for her 2008 album "Reminisce" and was the featured song in an episode of ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's Your Song
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....
. South African Idols Season 4 winner, Jodie Williams, recorded an up-tempo remake of this song for her debut album, Just Gonna Be Me.
Chart performance
The song became Mills' biggest hit on the Billboard Pop Singles ChartBillboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, where it peaked at No. 6, outperforming her previously highest charting single, "Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin'", which peaked at No. 22. The single was also successful on the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts, peaking at No. 12 and No. 5, respectively. In the UK Charts
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, the track climbed to No. 4.