What Cha' Gonna Do with My Lovin'
Stephanie Mills · 1979
68 min · 14 tracks · soul
A sultry blend of soul and disco that radiates warmth and sensuality through Mills' powerful vocals.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its successful fusion of soul and disco, showcasing Mills' vocal prowess and earning her a spot on the R&B charts. The title track became a signature song for Mills, reaching No. 1 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and solidifying her presence in the music industry.
- Best for
- sultry dance floor energy wave-like pacing with remixes warmth radiating from vocals
- Context
- Released in 1979, 'What Cha' Gonna Do with My Lovin'' was Stephanie Mills' debut album, marking her transition from Broadway performer to a recording artist. At this point, she was gaining traction after her role in the musical 'The Wiz', which set the stage for her burgeoning music career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R. Stevie Moore· Harry Nilsson· Sparks· Nancy Sinatra· Cher· Elvis Presley· Dolly Parton· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin' Standout 4:06
- 2 You Can Get Over Standout 5:01
- 3 Deeper Inside Your Love 3:57
- 4 Feel the Fire Standout 4:57
- 5 Put Your Body in It 4:06
- 6 Starlight 3:35
- 7 You and I 4:49
- 8 Don't Stop Dancin' 3:32
- 9 Better Than Ever 3:51
- 10 What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin' (12" remix) 8:06
- 11 Put Your Body in It (12" remix) 6:03
- 12 You Can Get Over (12" remix) 8:49
- 13 What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin' (single version) 3:25
- 14 You Can Get Over (single version) 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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