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I Never Felt Like This Before

"I Never Felt Like This Before" is a song by British singer-songwriter Mica Paris. Released in March 1993 by Island Records and 4th & Broadway as the lead single from her third studio album, Whisper a Prayer (1993), it became her second top-20 hit on the UK Singles Chart and the highest-placing release from the album. The song was written by Narada Michael Walden and Sally Jo Dakota, and produced by Walden with Mike Mani.

"I Never Felt Like This Before"
Single by Mica Paris
from the album Whisper a Prayer
B-side"Call Me by My Name"
Released22 March 1993 (1993-03-22)[1]
StudioTarpan (San Rafael, California)[2]
Length4:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Narada Michael Walden
  • Mike Mani[2]
Mica Paris singles chronology
"Young Soul Rebels"
(1991) 		"I Never Felt Like This Before"
(1993) 		"I Wanna Hold on to You"
(1993)
Music video
"I Never Felt Like This Before" on YouTube

Critical reception

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Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "Together with Walden, Paris has "Americanised" her sound considerably. Now we all know who Whitney's main competitor will be." Head of music Clive Dickens at Chiltern Network/UK said, "This is a returning to form by Mica Paris, who always had a lot of credit here. Walden managed to get the very best out of her. It's an exceptional song that should have wide appeal. It should cross over from dance to hot ACE and EHR. It's a really great record to start the hour with."[3] James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update described it as a "sultry wailer".[4]

Track listing

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UK 7-inch single[5]

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Never Felt Like This Before" (radio edit)Narada Michael Walden, Mica Paris, Sally Jo DakotaNarada Michael Walden, Mike Mani, Monty Seward4:15
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Call Me by My Name"Glen Goldsmith, Paul Johnson, Phil EdwardsGlen Goldsmith, Paul Johnson, Phil Edwards, Mica Paris4:01

UK 12-inch single[6]

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Never Felt Like This Before" (classic club mix)Narada Michael Walden, Mica Paris, Sally Jo DakotaFrankie Knuckles6:38
2."I Should've Known Better"Mica Paris, OmarOmar5:38
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Call Me by My Name"Glen Goldsmith, Paul Johnson, Phil EdwardsGlen Goldsmith, Paul Johnson, Phil Edwards, Mica Paris5:10
2."I Never Felt Like This Before"Narada Michael Walden, Mica Paris, Sally Jo Dakota  

UK CD single[2][7]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Never Felt Like This Before" (radio edit)Narada Michael Walden, Mica Paris, Sally Jo DakotaAbsolute4:15
2."I Never Felt Like This Before" (classic club mix)Narada Michael Walden, Mica Paris, Sally Jo DakotaNarada Michael Walden, Mike Mani6:38
3."I Should've Known Better"Mica Paris, OmarOmar5:38
4."Call Me by My Name"Glen Goldsmith, Paul Johnson, Phil EdwardsGlen Goldsmith, Paul Johnson, Phil Edwards, Mica Paris4:01

Personnel

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Personnel are obtained from the Whisper a Prayer liner notes.[2]

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 20 March 1993. p. 19.
  2. ^ a b c d e Whisper a Prayer (CD booklet). Mica Paris. 4th & B'way Records. 1993.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 15. 10 April 1993. p. 13. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  4. ^ Hamilton, James (3 April 1993). "Djdirectory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 2. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Mica Paris – I Never Felt Like This Before (7")". Discogs. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Mica Paris – I Never Felt Like This Before (12")". Discogs. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  7. ^ "I Never Felt Like This Before". Spotify. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 17. 24 April 1993. p. 21. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  9. ^ "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 18. 1 May 1993. p. 20. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  10. ^ "EHR Top 40" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 17. 24 April 1993. p. 26. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Mica Paris – I Never Felt Like This Before" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  12. ^ "Mica Paris: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  13. ^ "Top 50 Airplay Chart" (PDF). Music Week. 24 April 1993. p. 16. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 3 April 1993. p. 18. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  15. ^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 3 April 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  16. ^ "The RM Club Chart 93" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). 25 December 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
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