Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross - Dance with my Father by Joseph McElderry Read More »

And while I'm in the Christmas spirit, I thought I'd go ahead and post one of my Luther Vandross holiday albums. After getting out my 98° Christmas album, I figured I'd put this one on, too, since it's been a while since I've played it. One thing Read More »

Here I go again posting albums out of chronological sequence, but I couldn't help but to post Luther's final studio album right here at this juncture. I've been hearing a bunch of songs from 2003's "Dance With My Father" on the radio a lot lately, w Read More »

Going quite a long ways back with this one! I can't believe I didn't post this Luther Vandross album before posting his others! It was actually the very first one I heard, and the first track, "Stop To Love", was the very first song that I recall h Read More »

 PA Produced in understated fashion by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the set revels in a creamy, sunlit variant on quiet-storm music. Studdard often seems to be picking up where the late Luther Vandross left off, but occasionally he veers into a ...

 TN - Myron Mays Q: “I know there have been artists who have remade songs by Luther Vandross, has he ever done any remakes himself?” A: Oh yes. Luther Vandross has done many remakes. As a matter of fact, Luther did a whole album of remakes back in 1994 called, “Songs”, ...

 LA - David Dinsmore Kel finds a lot of inspiration in classic R&B and soul artists like Earth, Wind and Fire and Luther Vandross, he said. Kel does not discount modern artists, however, especially those who focus on the art of hip hop. "A lot of new cats are coming into ...

BestWeekEver.tv (satire), NY - Michelle Collins HILTER (The way my middle school history teacher used to spell it so as not to honor him with his correct name. Needless to say, this was in a public school.) 8. Luther Vandross, 1951 Sadly, Mr. Vandross passed away suddenly in 2005. ...

 OH The absolute worst part of the show came during a weird slideshow featuring dead rappers and other deceased musical talents—everyone from Tupac and Aaliyah to Frank Sinatra and Luther Vandross—while the song “We’ll miss you,” played in the background. ...

 Netherlands The 25-track Classic R&B collection features Earth, Wind & Fire, Luther Vandross and The Supremes, among others. The collection concept works for getting some popular tracks at a lower price, but I was kind of hoping for a treasure hunt of sorts. ...

By Gregory Lewis When Aretha Franklin recorded Respect,t,an Otis Redding written soul jam, it became her signature song. Even the late Otis Redding, who also recorded the song, admitted "That girl done stole my song." Aretha, the Queen of Soul, needs no last... When Aretha Franklin recorded Respect,t,an Ot...

 AZ By Pitchfork Nation, April 7th, 2009 11:04 AM That fellow to the left is, of course, Luther Vandross, the legendary crooner who penned and performed such hits as “Power Of Love”, “Here and Now” and “Dance With My Father.” He also performed, along with ... One Shining Moment WBAL Radio

NYP2003041812 - NEW YORK, APRIL 18 (UPI)--Singer Luther Vandross shown in this April 10, 2003 photo was admitted to a New York City hospital after suffering a stroke on April 17, 2003. Vandross will celebrate his 52nd birthday on April 20th. jg/ep/Ezio ...

By Bol WHAT IF I TRIED The requisite song for the bitches, on an album where there's hardly a song suitable for a man to listen to. The girl who does the chorus sounds like a budget Alicia Keys. The shit she sings even kinda reminds me of "No One." Sorta.

 CT The program, “Something’s Coming — The Best of Broadway,” opens with the song “Everybody Rejoice” from the musical The Wiz by Luther Vandross and includes music from West Side Story, Big River, Beauty and the Beast, High School Musical, The Lion King, ...

Q&A: Chicago rapper GLC  MO I looked up to Luther, 'cause anytime I turned his music on as a young man, I turned on Luther Vandross, and that'd be less mackin' for me to do, because he'd say all the stuff to the woman for me. I wouldn't even have to say it! I was amazed by that, ...

By Gregory Lewis Stevie Wonder., Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Luther Vandross, Otis Redding, Earth Wind and Fire, and James Brown were single inductees. They were selected on a monthly basis. In July 2008 we began putting artists in twice a month. They were Isaac Hayes and Etta James (August), Ray Char...

in remakes by Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross. It is believed to be the last song Vandross recorded before his stroke and subsequent death. Towey's creativity was on display at virtually ever major sporting event during a 34-year career. ...

 CA Season 2 champ Ruben Studdard picked up a Grammy nom in 2004 for best male R&B vocal performance ("Superstar"), but he lost to his idol, Luther Vandross. His fourth album — "Love IS" — will be released on May 19. Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken has ...

 IL The show starts at 9 pm and ends at 11 pm In 2004, Marx won a Grammy Award for the song, "Dance With My Father," which he co-wrote with Luther Vandross. More than 30 million of his records have been sold worldwide. Marx is the first solo artist to have ...

 Malaysia TO me Luther Vandross is one of the best soul singers of his time. The man undoubtedly redefined romantic black American music over the last couple of decades. His vocal style has the emotional range and stylistic sensibility of female artistes like ...

 AZ - “The one thing I love to do is spin the records,” Devorce said, dancing as hard as anyone as he played “old-school R&B,” from Luther Vandross to Harold ...

 CA J. Holiday gives us a little commentary on his picks, proving that this Valentine’s Day, class reigns over crass. “If This World Were Mine” – Luther Vandross feat. Cheryl Lynn “You gotta play this at slow dance time after dinner. You might be at a nice ...

The festival began in 1995 as a one-time celebration of the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine. Over the years, it has hosted performances by Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, the Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, ...

 NY - Foxx likes his R&B romantic and cool with a dollop of testosterone. OK, OK, Luther Vandross-smooth he is not. And the music production is slick, ...

 OH - One of six, Musiq stands alongside Prince, Luther Vandross, Gerald Levert, R. Kelly and Brian McKnight in the annals of R&B history, and his string of ...

By Greg Hernandez And finally, here is one of my all-time faves. It's Aretha and Michael McDonald singing their hit duet "Everchanging Times" at the 1992 Grammy Awards. A short time later, she joins the late Luther Vandross on stage for a rocking finale. Aretha, in her Pebbles Flintsone on acid hairdo, lost th...

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CD Review: Jaheim 'Classic Jaheim, Vol. 1' (Warner Bros.)  OK - Dec 11, 2008 Often compared to other male soul hitmakers such as Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross, Jaheim joined former Naughty By Nature beat man Kay Gee’s Devine ...

By Gregory Lewis Stevie Wonder. Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Luther Vandross, Otis Redding, Earth Wind & Fire, James Brown, Etta James, Isaac Hayes, Ray Charles, Isley Brothers, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and Diana Ross and the Supremes.

By 30daysout MP3: “White Christmas” by the Drifters MP3: “Christmas Time” by Ray Charles MP3: “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway MP3: “May Christmas Bring You Happiness” by Luther Vandross MP3: “Soulful Christmas” by James Brown MP3: “My Grown Up Christmas List” by Aretha Franklin

Coming off its most successful year ever with more than 270,000 attendees this past July, the Essence Music Festival returns to New Orleans July 3, 4, and 5, 2009 with headliner Beyonc&eacute;. The annual weekend of entertainment and empowerment hailed by <em>USA Today<...

Las Vegas Review - Journal INTERVIEWS: Making Connections Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV - Nov 28, 2008 A lot of that more smooth jazzy stuff is more loosely based in R&B music," Botti says. The rhythm tracks would sound "more like a Luther Vandross record if ...

Overall, the mood is mellow on the I’ll Be Home For Christmas album.  The CD has a ‘quiet storm’ tone, with enough energy in the uptempo songs to provide good balance. Spread the news: “Brian McKnight Comes Home for Christmas!" I’ll Be Home For Christmas:

By themusicologist The group in today’s spotlight were formed in 1979, (in Bologna), by Italian producers Jacques Fred Petrus and Mauro Malavasi and with their first album ‘The Glow Of Love’ enjoyed instant success. Obviously Luther Vandross as lead singer played a part but more than that the group had ’sty...

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By Gregory Lewis There's no question Marvin Gaye is my favorite recording artist. I am sorry it took me so long to put him here where he belongs in the Old School Blues Hall of Fame, where he joins Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Luther Vandross, Otis Redding, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brow...

By vazan da don Luther Vandross - Your Secret Love-1996. 1 Your Secret Love 2 Love Don't Love You Anymore 3 It's Hard for Me to Say 4 Crazy Love 5 I Can Make It Better 6 Too Proud to Beg 7 I Can't Wait No Longer (Let's Do This) 8 Nobody to Love ...

 NY - Luther Vandross); in addition to Ms. Franklin's musical director HB Barnum. "This Christmas Aretha" is not only an outstanding record, but is also a ...

By Malik ARTIST : Mariah Carey TITLE : The Ballads LABEL : Legacy GENRE : R&B BITRATE : 183 kbps avg SOURCE : CD (LP) PLAYTIME : 01:13:57 SIZE : 102.MB STORE DATE : 2008-10-20 For the first time ever in a single CD version, Sony BMG October 2008 U.K. release of Mariah Carey æThe BalladsÆ.

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By Gregory Lewis Today we add Isaac Hayes into the Old School Blues Hall of Fame. He joins Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Luther Vandross, Otis Redding, Earth, Wind and Fire and James Brown. This month will be the first month in which we add two artists to the Old School Blues Hall.

By wwacn Quad Cities Illinois BIG BAKE Bio Ever since he can remember, music has has been a big part of his life. You can say that it started back when he was about 3, maybe 4, years old. he would wake up to Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, New Edition, and a host of other groups. Until he was li...

By Rickey more…) Chikezie performs “If Only For One Night” by Luther Vandross on American Idol Top 10 I agree, Chikezie, the Country-singer, was so much more interesting, but above all, fun. Chikezie is talking back to the judges again. Listen to the audio of Chikezie: Pre-Order Chikezie Top 10 - “If...

By Mike Joseph If you have to own just one Luther collection (and it’s my firm belief that everyone should have at least one Luther album), you can’t go wrong with this set.

By Donald Gibson When Luther Vandross died on July 1, 2005, soul music lost one its preeminent exponents. An incomparable vocalist as well as a consummate songwriter, producer, and arranger, Vandross instilled his gifts into songs that will forever symbolize authentic romance.Released on October 16,...

By Rolling Stone Sylvia’s Soul Food has been a favorite spot for locals — and the busloads of Japanese tourists that stop by every day — since it was founded forty-five years ago. Just a quick walk from the Apollo Theater, Sylvia’s attracted stars like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and James Brown before and a...

Luther Vandross Unreleased duets beloved R&B star Luther Vandross recorded with Beyonce Knowles and Frank Sinatra are to feature in a new box set of the late star's hits. => Read more!

By Nik Dirga Young Americans isn't David Bowie's most heralded album, but time has proven the 1975 disc to be a near-classic interpretation of white man's soul. Bowie was a huge fan of black soul music, and gathered together a crew (including a then-unknown backup singer named Luther Vandross) to hel...

Young Americans is easy to overlook, since David Bowie did most of these robot-soul space-funk tricks better two years later on Station to Station. But it broke him in the U.S., building on the Philly R&B style, with a young Luther Vandross debuting on background vocals. "Win," "Right?"...

By Dave Lifton Outside of maybe Frank Sinatra's work with Sammy Cahn and Jimmy van Heusen, it's hard to think of a more perfect marriage of singer and songwriting team than the partnership of Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, and Hal David. This Tuesday, Collector's Choice will release nine of the first t...