Never Knew Love Like This Before

"Never Knew Love Like This Before" is a 1980 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). According to Lucas' wife, Kay, the song was inspired by the birth of their baby daughter, Lisa.[1]

"Never Knew Love Like This Before"
Single by Stephanie Mills
from the album Sweet Sensation
B-side"Still Mine"
ReleasedAugust 31, 1980
Recorded1980
GenreDisco
Length5:30 (Album Edit)
3:28 (Radio Edit)
Label20th Century-Fox Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Stephanie Mills singles chronology
"Sweet Sensation"
(1980)		 "Never Knew Love Like This Before"
(1980)		 "Two Hearts"
(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. The song gave the title to the fourth episode of the Netflix american drama television series Pose, and performed in playback, in the episode final number, by the Candy character portrayed by Angelica Ross.[2]

Personnel
  • Howard King – drums
  • Basil Fearington – bass
  • James Mtume – keyboards
  • Hubert Eaves III – keyboards
  • Reggie Lucas – guitar
  • Ed Moore – guitar
  • James Mtume – percussion
  • Ed Walsh – synthesizer programming
  • Tawatha Agee, Gwen Guthrie, Brenda White King, James Mtume, Michael Jackson & Reggie Lucas  – background vocals
  • Gene Blanco – String and horn arrangements

Charts

Cover versions

In 1999, French band Organiz' covered the song. The track reached on number 5 on French Singles Chart, and 6 on Belgian Singles Chart.[24]

In 2013, Jessie Ware covered the song for the soundtrack to the movie I Give It a Year.

Composition

The Intro and Verse chords are [B E F#/A# D#m7 G#m7 C#m9 E/F#], cycling through the diatonic Circle of fifths in the key of B major. The Chorus section chords are [Emaj7 D#m7 C#m7 Emaj7 D#m7 C#m7 Emaj7 D#m7 C#sus4 C#7 E].

"Never Knew Love Like This Before"
Single by Thomas Anders
from the album Souled
Released10 March 1995
Recorded1994
GenreRhythm & Blues, Disco
Length4:24 (album version) 3:50 (single version)
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)James Mtume/Reggie Lucas
Producer(s)Peter Wolf
Thomas Anders singles chronology
"Road To Higher Love"
(1994)		 "Never Knew Love Like This Before"
(1995)		 "A Little Bit Of Lovin'"
(1995)

Never Knew Love Like This Before (Thomas Anders cover)

Thomas Anders version of the song was released in album Souled. It also was released as a single in 10 March 1995.

Track listing
  1. Single Version (3:50)
  2. Will You Let Me Know (4:20)
  3. Choir Mix (4:23)

References
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  2. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8697016/?ref_=ttep_ep4
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  11. "South African Rock Lists Website SA Charts 1969 – 1989 Acts (M)". rock.co.za. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
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  17. "Jaaroverzichten 1980". Ultratop. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  18. "Songs from the Year 1980". Tsort.info. 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  19. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1980". www.top40.nl. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  20. "Jaaroverzichten - Single 1980". www.dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  21. "Chart File". Record Mirror. London, England: Spotlight Publications. 21 March 1981. p. 37.
  22. "Top Selling Singles of 1981 | The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Nztop40.co.nz. 1981-12-31. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  23. "Top 100 Year End Charts: 1980". Cashbox Magazine. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  24. https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Organiz%27&titel=I+Never+Knew+Love+Like+This+Before&cat=s
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