identify a song - probably relatively easy

[eahearn]

sang by a woman, I think the name is "Without You" or "Without Your Love" - questioned asked by young (20something) coworker - can you help?
is it Stephanie Mills? Regina Bell? Help!

I wanna thank you Heavenly (or almighty?) Father
>>For shining your light on me
>>It took a long time
>>For me to find someone to love me
>>I owe my thanks to thee.
>>
>>I know, it couldn't've happened
>>without your love
>>
>>Oooh oooh oooh
>>without your love
>>
>>It took a long time for it to happen
>>But I knew those nights I prayed
>>That you would send me
>>Someone who's real, etc.

[Andy Farley]

The only version I know is by Robin S on Champion records from 1994 :D

[markydefad]

sounds like Alicia Myers' I Want To Thank You to me.....that is on one of the Rhino "Give Your Body Up to the Music: Club Classics and House Foundation" cds

update: it's on Volume 3.

[Andy Farley]

the lyrics are definitely on the Robin S track as I listened to an mp3 snip on Amazon, but not sure if there are other versions of it :-?

[markydefad]

yep it appears that Robin S. covered it also--same song by Kevin McCord.

[DJDynasty]

I know the lyrics are definetely
Alicia Meyers - I Want to Thank You

Song: I Want To Thank You ~~ 1981 ~~ 3:46
Artist: Alicia Myers
LP/CD: Alicia ~~ MCA ~~ 1981
Composers: Alicia Myers~Kevin McCord


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I want to thank You, heavenly Father
For shinin’ Your light on me
You sent me someone who really loves me
And not just my body

He keeps me happy, so very happy he loves me
I don’t know how to be
It’s been along time since I had someone who loves me
I owe my thanks to Thee

I know it cannot happen
Without your love, ooh, ooh
Without your love, oh, oh

It took along time for it to happen
But I knew those nights I prayed
That you would send me someone who’s real
And not the one for play

I kept the faith and didn’t worry
My nights grew longer than the days
Until one day it really happened
You sent true love my way

I know it could not happen
Without you, ooh, ooh
Without you

When the down is right
I’ll fill your life with love and care
Believe and He’ll be there
Just go on right, don’t do no wrong
And keep the faith

The Lord will shine His light your way
Thank you, Father
For shinin’ Your light on me
I prayed a long time for it to happen
I did ‘cause I believed

He makes me happy, so very happy
I don’t know how to be
It’s been a long time since I had someone who loves
I owe my thanks to Thee

I know it could not happen
Without you, ooh, ooh
Without you

I know it could not happen
Without your love, ooh, ooh
Without your love, oh, oh, I

I know it could not happen
Without you, ooh, ooh
Without you

I know it could not happen
Without you, ooh, ooh
Without you

I know it could not happen
Without you


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Transcribed by: Char Star