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CaughtInTheAct | Stephanie Mills “Never Knew Love Like This Before”
This is a totally feel-good performance by ultra talented Stephanie Mills performing one of her R&B Classics. Be advised… The energy is amazing, electric and appreciated by the audiiece, and is captured in this video.
August 9, 1980 – 41 Years Ago, Stephanie Mills debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her single, “Never Knew Love Like This Before.” This was Mills’ third chart entry and her first Top Ten when it peaked at No. 6 on November 15, 1980.
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Of Mills’ 7 charted singles, she scored 3 Top 40’s on the Hot 100 and one No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Chart. “Never Knew Love” was certified Gold for sales exceeding one million copies. It earned Grammys for Best R&B Song (awarded to songwriters Reggie Lucas and Mtume) and Best R&B Female Vocal.
About Mills and her cachet, a fan, Eric Honeycker stated: “Amazing Lady , amazing song, amazing audience. Thank you, Stephanie.” Another fan, David Green said…”It is rare to see soul and grace laced with love come together on and off the stage. Stephanie gave a sold out crowd her heart authentically and we protected her heart by loving every moment of her show!”
