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Stephanie Mills was in the music business from a very young age, performing in the Broadway play, “Maggie Flynn,” at the age of nine. That same year, she won first prize at New York’s Apollo Theater at the ‘Amateur Hour’ competition, which led to her being chosen as the opening act for the Isley Brothers. Her debut album, “Moving in the Right Direction,” for ABC Records was released in 1974. Her rich, soulful voice won her the role as Dorothy in the hit Broadway production, “The Wiz,” in 1975, whom she performed with for a number of years.
Mills moved to Motown in 1976, releasing her second album, “For the First Time,” which was written and produced by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The album was full of sweet, tender songs showcasing her emotive voice. In 1978, Mills moved labels again to 20th Century Records, releasing “Watcha Gonna Do with my Lovin’” which went Gold and peaked at number 12 in the R&B charts and number 22 in the Billboard 200 in 1979. Her next releases, “Sweet Sensation” and “Stephanie” kept Mills’ music in the Top 40, receiving significant airplay with tracks such as “Two Hearts,” a duet with Teddy Pendergrass and “Don’t Stop Doin’ What Cha Do.”
Mills continued to have hit albums and singles throughout the 80s, having moved to MCA Records in 1983. Hits include “I have Learned to Respect the Power of love” (1985) spent two weeks at the R&B chart’s top spot, whereas “I Feel Good All Over” (1987) bettered that record with three weeks spent at number one. In the 90s, her recorded output lessened and also moved towards a more gospel-influenced sound, with her 1995 record, “Personal Inspirations.” Mills made a comeback in 2008, having recorded songs with BeBe Winans and DMX, as well as her independently released record, “Born For This” in 2004. She was also given the opportunity to display her talents to Pope Benedict XVI in 2008, when she performed in front of him at the Yankee Stadium in New York, USA. In 2012, she released a Christmas themed single, “So In Love This Christmas,” available as a download on ITunes.
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I have always liked the music from Stephanie Mills, it's something about her soulful, sultry voice that I like. She's been around for awhile and has been a favorite of many people. Seeing that her music stills continues to touch the heart of many means she is thought of as a great singer.
I got the chance to see her in person while she was performing at a summer concert. The day was rain free and the weather totally cooperated making the show a hit. Had the rain been falling and the heat intense I still don't think it would have changed one person's opinion of the concert that day. She was a hit and the song selection fit very well for the occasion.
She has a strong voice and it carries over well outdoor. Her smooth R&B sounds take you back in time when a lot of girl groups and single performers lit up the bars and lounges nightly. She's a brilliant singer and performer she still has it to this day. She killed all the songs she sang that night and everyone loved her tribute to Micheal Jackson, forever the king of pop. I'm so glad we still have singers like her this day.
I would love to see Stephanie Mills live.... Richmond Virginia at the Altria with the Richmond Symphony would be beautiful.... themed A Night out with Stephanie “ There was a similar show here titled a night out with Whitney Houston and it was backed with the Richmond symphony and it was not Whitney Houston, but the young lady doing the show with the symphony was amazing....So imagine having that with it actually bring Stephanie Mills.... my boyfriend and I would be front and center being that we both grew up listening to Stephanie..., and actually went to see the Wiz st the drive in with out parents.....THAT WOULD BE THE BEST EVENING out here in the RVA..... come on Stephanie it would be a sell out for as many shows you would feel Ike doing...:::
sonja-4
Stephanie, If I could see you so much I would want to say, since I was young, your melodious voice, always brightened my day, your fantastic smile, your awesome personality, Stephanie, my favorite entertainer I wish you would bring your tour back to Washington DC. We have so much love for a girl, so much you will never know, Stephanie Mills, the classy lady, girl, you can blow. I'm creative myself, I can write you a song, only because your voice is off the chain, powerful and strong. Keep doing what you do, you will be loved, we can never get enough, You are not just a singer but a wonderful entertainer, girl keep doing your stuff. Sincerely, your #1 Fan, Vera
PearlBlack
Ms.Stephnie Mills was wonderful as always she always give 100%. As far as the Venue it totally Suck!!!the seats were too damn close together I had someone in a wheelchair the Opera House is Not wheelchair accessible. The restrooms are in the basement how can a person in a wheelchair get to the basement to go to the bathroom this is truly unacceptable. We paid a lot of money for the seats we had big ass speakers blocking our view because we were on the end of the front row. Every time Miss Stephanie Mills went to the right of the stage we could not see her. I will never stepped foot again in the Detroit Opera House. L Mitchell
Lee337mitchelltoni00
Overall I've been to about 10 performances.I always try to see her whenever she appears in the Metro. area.She is a fantastic performer. The first time I saw her perform was on the "Original Cerebel Palsy Telethon w/ Dennis James as the host." From that moment on I fell in love with her.Caught her on Broadway in the "Wiz" and all her performances in the Metro area thus far. In fact I have tickets for her upcoming Mothers Day Concert 2017 in AC.Luv's me some Stephanie Mills.
jamespickering
I love Ms.Stephnie Mills I have been going to her concerts since the 80's. Ms.Stephnie Mills always give 100% at her shows,I have never been to a bad concert from Ms.Stephnie Mills.
How ever I'm sure this concert at Andiamo's WOULD Have Been a great show if the show wasn't cancelled. Andiamo's staff had no information about why its cancelled,nor did they know if the show would be rescheduled. I hope all is well with Ms.Mills.
Thanks,
JLM
Lee337mitchelltoni00
I loVe My SiSter ..Ms.StephaniE..From daY 1 wheN l firsT hearD heR sinG..GifteD witH a VoicE oF an Angel..
BeeN folloWinG heR career everY sinCe..
GoDs BlessinG to hER AlwaYs n Her soN AlwaYs.! Love the 2 like. Apart of mY FamilY.
ListeNinG to heR ChrisTmas cD as I write..
BeeN listeNing to iT all monTh..
LovE all her SonGs..
GoD Bless.! #1faN
HappY HolidayS froM mY FamilY to YourS .!
jane-bass
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lonniehaynes1953
Fantastic show and hearing her live for the first time was absolutely amazing. Unlike any artist I've heard before, she sounded so true to her album voice! She was spot-on vocally. We flew from Oakland to Long Beach and it wasore than woeth the flight,hotel, etc. I can't wait to see her again.
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