Luther Vandross

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Having the vocal skills to be able to sing the phonebook doesn't necessarily mean that one should. Over the course of his last few albums, singer extraordinaire Luther Vandross has been saddled with material not nearly as magnificent as his silken, impeccably romantic voice. Luckily for fans of Luther, and for anyone who hungers for grown-up polished R&B/pop, the king of the love song is back. Though nowhere near his early classics, this eponymous release is definitely his best since 1991's Power of Love. From aching ballads to uptempo finger poppers, Luther lets the magic of his supple voice weave a spell. Even if his chart-topping days are behind him, Vandross's ability to croon is firmly in effect. This is solid and satisfying stuff. --Amy Linden

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Average customer rating: What a Luther compilation should be Luther Vandross: Greatest HIts Awesome The true king of R&B Long ago... and oh so far away...

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Tracks:

1. Never Too Much
2. Don't Want To Be A Fool
3. Here And Now
4. Love The One You're With
5. Any Love
6. Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
7. A House Is Not A Home
8. Give Me The Reason
9. There's Nothing Better Than Love
10. Creepin'
11. So Amazing
12. Stop To Love
13. Power Of Love/Love Power
14. How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye

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The best-of-Luther thing has been done a couple of times before, but Greatest Hits lays it down well. The single-disc format means that one of your favorites might not be here, but among the well-chosen gems present are "Never Too Much," "A House Is Not a Home," "So Amazing," and "Any Love." Vandross, of course, was the reigning king of '80s R&B romance; while he was never as troubled as Marvin Gaye or as downright eccentric as Al Green, he did have that voice. Before hip-hop split the audience generationally, it was the favored accompaniment to seduction for many fans, whose number grew even greater when 1986's "Stop to Love" pushed him through the pop-crossover barrier once and for all. Greatest Hits summarizes the days when he ruled the world. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

What a Luther compilation should be.......2007-05-21

This CD is a terrific collection of some of his best songs, with one great classic after another and it's put together well.

Luther Vandross: Greatest HIts.......2007-03-19

It arrived in excellent condition - sealed, although for the shipping fee rate I would have expected it a little sooner.

Awesome .......2006-12-28

I was never really a Luther Vandross fan because my sister played him so much. I do have to say that this is a Great CD and he was a wonderful singer. I would buy more of his CD's.

The true king of R&B.......2006-04-14

Luther was the king from the moment of his first ALBUM (remember those) release. Many artists have tried to and none of them has even come close to the magic Luther could do with a song. There are a lot of babies and marriages in this world thanks to Luther and I know for one, I'm going to miss him. There no point of listing my faves on this CD since I love them all.

Long ago... and oh so far away..........2005-11-19

I fell in love with you, before the second show. Don't you remember you told me you love me baby?

The version of Songbird that Luther pulls off in this compilation is heartfelt, soulful, and oh so sweet.

The world has certainly lost one of the great musical talents of our era.

A must have.

Average customer rating: Review of Luther Vandross Great music, poor album title though!!! The Ultimate Luther Vandross The Ultimate Luther Vandross 4.5 star collection of hits

The Ultimate Luther Vandross Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Coming Home The Essential Luther Vandross B'day Dance With My Father Luther Vandross: Greatest Hits ASIN: B000GPIPVA Release Date: 2006-08-22

Tracks:

1. Shine
2. Got You Home
3. Never Too Much
4. Take You Out
5. Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
6. Here And Now
7. Dance With My Father
8. A House Is Not A Home
9. Give Me The Reason
10. I'd Rather
11. Any Love
12. Power Of Love/Love Power
13. Think About You
14. Wait For Love
15. Your Secret Love
16. The Closer I Get To You ( featuring Beyonce Knowles )
17. Buy Me A Rose
18. Endless Love (Duet with Mariah Carey)

Customer Reviews:

Review of Luther Vandross.......2007-07-16

Some of his best work! He had such a smoothe yet dynamic voice. He is missed by all who enjoy good, soulful, heart stirring music!

Great music, poor album title though!!!.......2007-06-09

When a disc has the word "ultimate" in its title, it should be expected to encompass the best, if not all, in an artist's collection. Sadly, though the release is representative of many of the hits in Vandross's lengthy and stellar career, it is lacking so many others that the title is a misnomer.

Boasting only two "new" tracks, the others, as has been stated before, can be found on other compilations, along with the ones that should've been included here.

Luther deserved a better "tribute." Hopefully, a real ULTIMATE PACKAGE will be forthcoming!

The Ultimate Luther Vandross.......2007-02-07

The CD is great. Was in great condition and arrived on the date that it was promised to be delivered on.

The Ultimate Luther Vandross.......2007-01-03

There wwereas only two new songs on the CD, cost too much for so many old songs. I was dissapointed

4.5 star collection of hits .......2006-12-20

There is no denying that the man can sing his @$# off. Now most of the music I listen to is hip-hop I love some of the R&B/oldies/Motown music and Luther is one of my favorites. Since most of his material was out shortly before I was born or when I was still a little kid I knew a lot of his songs and this Hits collection was a good one for me to have. While he has many of fine songs and as with most hits albums, there are some I'd have liked on here and a few I don't like as much. With 18 songs on here spanning his great career, you get 3 classics, 1 almost classic song, 6 I think are average, and the rest are good or mostly real good songs. Production on here is nice as well and I still think my favorites of his is how he takes more upbeat tracks and makes them love songs (I think he does this better than anyone else ever has), but he still has some nice slower ones and some great duets (even though I'm not really a fan of these type of songs there's no question they were huge hits). This is a must have from an R&B legend.

#1 - 9 (a nice upbeat new song)
#2 - 8.5 (another unreleased one)
#3 - 10 (CLASSIC - great upbeat party track)
#4 - 9
#5 - 6.5
#6 - 10 (CLASSIC and my personal favorite of his - great beat)
#7 - 10 (CLASSIC - very deep and personal song dedicated tyo his Dad)
#8 - 7
#9 - 9 (another upbeat one)
#10 - 9
#11 - 9 (a nice upbeat one again)
#12 - 8.5 (another upbeat good one)
#13 - 8
#14 - 6.5
#15 - 9.5
#16 - 7 (duet with Beyonce)
#17 - 7
#18 - 6 (duet with Mariah Carey)

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Average customer rating: Wowo's Review Luther's Last Gift To Us Very enjoyable listening experience Dance with My Father is by far the greatest CD A Few Bright Moments

Dance With My Father Luther Vandross Manufacturer: J-Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Luther Vandross: Greatest Hits The Essential Luther Vandross The Best of Luther Vandross Always & Forever: The Classics So Amazing...An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross ASIN: B000099J41 Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. If I Didn't Know Better
2. Think About You
3. If It Ain't One Thing... (featuring Foxy Brown)
4. Buy Me A Rose
5. The Closer I Get To You
6. Lovely Day (featuring Busta Rhymes)
7. Dance With My Father
8. She Saw You
9. Apologize
10. Hit It Again (featuring Queen Latifah)
11. Right In The Middle
12. Once Were Lovers
13. Lovely Day (remix)
14. They Said You Needed Me

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Given Luther Vandross's precarious state of health at the time of its release, Dance With My Father's title track--a tale of yearning for a lost loved one--takes on added poignancy. It's something of a centerpiece on an album that moves in several directions, reaching for varied constituencies, while ultimately staying focused on Vandross's trademark buttery vocals. In addition to "Dance," there's more adult-contemporary balladry ("Buy Me a Rose"), lightly sassy soul ("If I Didn't Know Better"), and a number of collaborations with hip-hoppers that often work surprisingly well. While suspending disbelief is hard when considering Luther and Foxy Brown as a couple ("If It Ain't One Thing"), remakes of soft-R&B classics with Beyonce Knowles and Busta Rhymes prove to be highlights. With the Destiny's Child singer, Vandross actually improves on the familiar Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway take of "The Closer I Get to You," turning in a cut that recalls his slow-burning signature reworking of "A House is Not a Home." A languid turn at "Lovely Day," with a purring Busta, works almost as well. (The "Part II" remix is superfluous, however.) Otherwise, Dance is in the vein of post-`80s Vandross discs, and guaranteed to please fans. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Wowo's Review.......2007-01-17

If you are a great fan of Luther, you MUST have this CD...his last project before he left us! Listen to his career song - Dance with my father and you would definitely cry!

Luther's Last Gift To Us.......2007-01-10

"DANCE WITH MY FATHER" is Luther's last gift to us. It is an extraorinary CD. Some of the songs have awesome lyrics i.e. "Buy Me A Rose". The multi-facited CD features a number of artists including: Foxy Brown, Busta Rhymes, Queen Latifah and a duet with Beyonce. The insert is wonderfully detailed and includes all the song lyrics. If you are a collector of Luther, then "DANCE WITH MY FATHER" (2003) is the album to finish off your collection as this is the final album recorded by Luther Ronzoni Vandross.

Very enjoyable listening experience.......2006-09-25

I liked this CD a lot. I especially liked "Dance With My Father" & "The Closer I Get to You". Since this was Luther's last cd, it was especially poignant to hear all these songs. I'd recommend this to every Luther fan, although I suspect all his die hard fans already have it, if only for sentimental reasons.

Dance with My Father is by far the greatest CD .......2006-07-02

Ultimately Amazing. Luther showed the world that not only is he a talented singer but a talented songwriter as well.I would have paid full price for just the 1st cut alone! "If I Didn't Know Better" is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes, I wondered if I would get to the rest of the CD. When I did, I knew I had to do something that I've never done! That was this! This CD is worth the time it takes to log on and write a review, Luther deserves phrase for this masterpiece!

The people who appear on this CD are inspirational and come across in ways that never caught my attention before. Beyonce is a treasure and has never sounded better to me, than when her voice blends so perfectly with Luther's voice. What they did with," The Closer I Get To You" is mind blowing!!! I never thought that song could be better than the original version! The bass was a great touch. If you never purchased a Luther Vandross CD before, don't miss this one!

A Few Bright Moments.......2006-03-03

This album was Luther Vandross's last original album prior to his death in 2005. This album has moments where it reaches for something special. The rest of the album is okay, but just average.

The best songs on this album are "If It Ain't One Thing" with guest singer Foxy Brown, "Buy Me a Rose," "The Closer I get to You" with guest singer Beyonce Knowles, "Lovely Day" with guest singer Busta Rhymes, which may be the best song on this CD, "Dance with My Father," "Hit It Again" with Queen Latifah, and "They Said You Needed Me." These are only seven of the fourteen songs. Of these seven songs, four have featured artists. The problem I have with this album is that the rest of the music is average and unremarkable.

Luther managed to put enough power into the song "Dance with My Father" to gain the 2004 Grammy for "Song of the Year," deservedly so. This album also gained Vandross his fourth and final Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Grammy in 2004. This album was also Vandross's first to reach number one on the Billboard chart. This recognition is for the powerful music on this CD.

Luther Vandross has always been a crooner with an incredible ability to appeal to female listeners. I suspect that the better songs on this album will provide appeal to Luther Vandross's traditional fans and many casual fans. However, Luther Vandross failed to put himself into many of these songs, and the lack of inspiration shows. I recommend you borrow a copy of this album or listen to samples before buying it. Good luck!

Average customer rating: Great CD! BUY IT! The one Luther cd to have. The Essential Luther Vandross Amen to that!

The Essential Luther Vandross Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dance With My Father Live at Radio City Music Hall 2003 The Best of Luther Vandross Luther Vandross: Greatest Hits The Ultimate Luther Vandross ASIN: B00009P1LW Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Any Love
2. So Amazing
3. Wait For Love
4. For You To Love
5. I (Who Have Nothing)- Duet With Martha Wash
6. Anyone Who Had A Heart
7. A House Is Not A Home
8. Never Too Much
9. Since I Lost My Baby
10. Stop To Love
11. It's Over Now
12. Your Secret Love
13. Superstar
14. Here And Now

Tracks:

1. Knocks Me Off My Feet
2. Goin' Out Of My Head
3. If Only For One Night
4. Creepin'
5. She's So Good to Me
6. Give Me The Reason
7. She Loves Me Back
8. The Night I Fell In Love
9. If This World Were Mine Single Version Cheryl Lynn (Featuring Luther
10. Vandross)
11. Don't Want To Be A Fool
12. There's Nothing Better Than Love- with Gregory Hines
13. How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye- Duet With Dionne Warwick
14. Love The One You're With
15. Endless Love- Duet With Mariah Carey
16. I Want The Night To Stay

Customer Reviews:

Great CD!.......2007-01-22

I purchased this CD as a gift and they loved it!! CD arrived on time and in great condition!

BUY IT!.......2006-11-03

It's Luther what more of a recommendation do you want. BUY IT if u r in love or want to be.

The one Luther cd to have........2006-10-23

This is the one to get, to hear all of Luther's hits, as well as some other gems that were not as popular, but just as terrific. Luther is in fine form on each song & his duets, with such people as Dionne Warwick, Mariah Carey, Gregory Hines & Cheryl Lynn are some of the best songs on here. Get this one today, you will be thrilled that you did.

The Essential Luther Vandross.......2006-08-08

Great CD. Heard a few tracks while in my sister-in-law's car and decided that I just had to have it. Was not disappointed when I heard the whole CD. My sister just picked up her copy recently.

Amen to that!.......2006-06-18

I'd have to agree wholeheartedly with the review submitted by Distant Voyaguer. Unfortunately, Luther Vandross has passed on since, but what's the purpose of having all these various compilations of his music, and TWO 2-disc versions of his music. Everyone who isn't totally deaf knows that Luther Vandross' singing was phenomenal, spectacular, amazing, but come on! Even the most timeless songs can get tiring if they appear on 50 different albums. There is some variation between what songs you can get from either 2-disc compilation, but think for a second. Both have:
1. So Amazing
2. Any Love
3. There's Nothing Better Than Love
4. Here and Now
5. Give Me The Reason
6. So Amazing
7. If This World Were Mine
8. Never Too Much
9. A House Is Not a Home
10. Since I Lost My Baby
11. If Only for One Night

There are probably more, but those eleven are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head. You really couldn't go wrong with either collection, but having both would be incredibly redundant. 'She's So Good To Me', which I hadn't heard in 18 years until this album was released, has a lot do to with my preference for this one. There are also songs from the Power Of Love album, not yet released when the first 2-disc set was released, as well as 'For You To Love', and 'Wait for Love' that tipped the scales in this album's favor. Either album is great, but I wouldn't recommend getting both unless you're an absolute Luther Vandross completionist.

Average customer rating: Luther's Early Years Revisited The Best Luther is the man GREAT DEBUT FROM A GREAT SINGER/WRITER/ARRANGER/ARTIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stellar Solo Debut!!

Never Too Much Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Forever, For Always, For Love Give Me the Reason The Night I Fell in Love Busy Body Any Love ASIN: B00005MKDZ Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

1. Never Too Much
2. Sugar And Spice (I Found Me A Girl)
3. Don't You Know That?
4. I've Been Working
5. She's A Super Lady
6. You Stopped Loving Me
7. A House Is Not A Home

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With this 1981 debut, former session and jingle singer Luther Vandross ushered in a new, lush, and shamelessly romantic era of male R&B--from the opening kick of "Never Too Much" to the sweeping ecstasy of his cover of "A House Is Not a Home" (covering pop standards would become one of Luther's trademarks). Never Too Much showcases seamless song craft, impeccable arrangements, and a voice that defines nuanced passion. Listen to Luther work his sensual magic and imagine a young Maxwell listening to Mom and Pop's albums and knowing that this is the way to get the girls. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

Luther's Early Years Revisited.......2007-07-30

For those who collect EVERYTHING Luther has done, I offer the following info in case you don't already have it. Luther did so much session work as a backup singer and/or arranger, that it would take days to list it all. So I am just listing the highlights. In 1973 Luther recorded a duet with Delores Hall on her LP "HALL MARK". The song is "WHO'S GONNA MAKE IT EASIER FOR ME?". In 1976 Luther formed a quintet and released an album on the Cotillion label called "LUTHER". Then as a trio, Luther released another LP called "LUTHER- THIS CLOSE TO YOU" in 1977. In 1979 Luther appeared on the following soundtrack- "SUNNYSIDE - THE NEW YORK CITY BAND" (a movie starring John Travolta's brother Joey in a teen drama). I don't know if it is a solo song or what. I do know he was part of the group THE NEW YORK CITY BAND and sang lead on some of their songs. And of course it is well-known he sang lead on a couple songs when he was part of the group CHANGE. He sings lead on 2 songs from their 1980 debut album- "THE GLOW OF LOVE", and those songs are "SEARCHING" and "THE GLOW OF LOVE". The following year he released his debut album "NEVER TOO MUCH". And what a debut.

The Best.......2007-07-17

This is still Luther's best CD. Many of his other CDs come close, but this is still the best overall. I recommend this CD to all, especially to aspiring singers. This CD is the blueprint to singing.

Luther is the man.......2007-04-10

This album came out when I was a junior in high school, growing up in Atlanta, a time when the black population there was growing into a more sophisticated, classy style. I had already heard Luther with Change (I LOVE Change!) and was getting into that style of music. Buying this CD brought back all the memories. The music, of course, was a hint of the smooth, sophisticated style Luther, Nat Adderly Jr and Marcus Miller would perfect. The songs are amazing for their freshness and ability to make women swoon. I love it. I can't give it 5 stars because it isn't as good as "Forever, For Always, For Love" or "The Night I Fell In Love," but it is magnificent in its own right.

GREAT DEBUT FROM A GREAT SINGER/WRITER/ARRANGER/ARTIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-08-05

It wasn't his first debut on album.But it was his debut as
the leader of his own thang.Hooking up with some of the best session musicians and singers in the business.A hookup lasting through later and many albums.Which is one of the things i liked about Luther.Keepin' the same group or core of people on each album.There's a security to that.A familiar/particular sound.
One of those musicians---Marcus Miller(The best bassist ever)
Leads those grooves on this album and many to come.Luther's partner in crime.When they get together. It's magic.

Never too much-Maybe Luther's sig.song. Is a classic

Sugar and Spice-Great anthem about finding your love and doin' what it takes to be wit' them

Don't you know that?-Confessing your love and devotion

I've been workin'-Needing love after the workday is through
Killer bassline. Hell! All Marcus's are killer

She's a superlady-Title says it all.A Woman all man must have and need

Until you stopped loving me-Breakup and Heartbreak

A House is not a home-A beautiful remake in a line of others that Luther will do on every album.It had me weeping months ago.
Cause his death finally sunk in.

This album is the first in what I like to call "Gettin' to know Luther trilogy"Which are his first four albums.They sum up the fact that he's "LUTHER"

Luther was- Hell! Is my fav.sing.Every since I could walk,I knew of this man from my parents.I'm 25 now.So Luther was apart of my 80's /90's childhood.His passing makes you appreaciate him more.But for me.I always appreaciated him when he was alive.
Listening to all his albums back to back ,all day,non-stop.
He had a voice like no other.Original and cool.I liked his style and approached to the music.I'll miss him and forever and for always. Buy this album y'all!!!!
RIP Luther!!!!!!!!!!

Stellar Solo Debut!!.......2005-11-19

What is there to say about this project that has not been said before? It is nothing short of a work of soul music classic. It is by far one of Luther's best project. This actual purchase for this project will personally be my 3rd time buying it. the 1st time of course was on vinyl, the 2nd was on the first compact disc version, now the 3rd copy will be a REMASTERED VERSION!!
the record company finally heard my prayers, I wonder will Warner Bros start REMASTERING early Prince Projects...

Average customer rating: My Number One AN AWESOME END TO A STELLAR CAREER Good Luther A Non-Believer My Secret Love

Live at Radio City Music Hall 2003 Luther Vandross Manufacturer: J-Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live at Wembley An Evening of Songs Luther Vandross - From Luther with Love: The Videos Journeys in Black: Luther Vandross The Essential Luther Vandross ASIN: B0000C9ZLA Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

1. Never Too Much
2. Here And Now
3. Take You Out
4. Love Wont Let Me Wait
5. Superstar
6. Stop To Love
7. If Only For One Night
8. Creepin
9. Id Rather
10. A House Is Not A Home
11. Glow Of Love

Customer Reviews:

My Number One.......2007-06-20

I live in a little village in a small country many thousand miles away from Luther. But from the first day I listened to him singing the song 'Here and Now' many years ago, he has remained My Number One.No male vocalist today can match the sheer talent he was gifted with.

And I especially treasure this 'live album' because I never had the chance to see him perform on stage.Disappointed initially that it wasn't made into a music video, I found that with no visual distractions, the senses are more alert to every word, every pause, every scream in the crowd.To just hear him talk was thrilling. And I was laughing at his jokes!

This album is like Luther's musical history. Opening with 'Never Too Much', the song which catapulted him to fame, then a slower version of 'Here and Now' and then sharing some jokes with Kevin Owens and his
background singers before continuing with the seductive 'Take You Out'.
The ballads 'Love Won't Let Me Wait' and 'superstar' are stunningly beautifully ( there won't be enough adjectives to describe them ) sung as only Luther can do.

The audience was screaming ' We love you Luther' throughout the performance and I felt like doing the same too.By the time he had finished 'If Only For One Night', 'A House Is Not A Home' and 'Glow Of Love' and said "goodnight everybody, thanks for coming" , I was left speechless and breathless as if I was sitting right there in the audience.

It's been two years since he's been gone but he's still My Number One.

AN AWESOME END TO A STELLAR CAREER.......2007-02-21

I've always loved Luther, although I wouldn't consider myself a fanatic.
Suffice it to say I've enjoyed MOST of his output. Vocally, he is the
last of the great male R&B vocalists, IMHO. No one since has come close
to his silky, sensitive yet powerful vocalizing. That said, I think this
CD stands as one of LV's very best. It has everything you want in a
live CD: great sound, great song selection, AMAZING vocals and that vibe
that makes you wish you'd been there that night. I highly recommend it
to Luther fans everywhere. Listen to the soundclips and see for yourself.
We miss you Luther, and we'll never forget you!

Good Luther.......2007-01-18

This is ok. For some reason of allmy Luther, this wasnt as Great as i expected. Could be longer with more songs and is about an 80%.
I expected more just looking at the cover.
Not Bad, just Not as Super as I ecpected. Buy the Wembly Stadium Live show Its Just what you want and Superb Live.

A Non-Believer .......2007-01-09

I must admit that I had heard Mr Vandross coming to my city to do a concert. Scores of people would go...for what I asked? I was talking to a relative and she said he likes to do concerts. So what was all the fuss about? Then I heard "A House Is Not A Home." I knew Dionne Warwick had me enticed when she did it...but this man......He gave this song new meaning. Fortunately, for me my Aunt called me up and said Luther is coming to town. Well, Well, so Mr. Vandross will be here. I must go and hear him sing this 'signature song'. I called up and nearly dropped when I heard the price of the tickets. Decided against going until the lady said I have Front Row Center Seats !!!!!! Did I buy my ticket...yes I did!!
Front row center can have you spellbound....but I will admit...His concert was good...but I didn't know a single song, except "A House Is Not A Home" !! I was shamed...and... I was not a fan of his. So I went with a looking and inquiring mind to hear this creamy voiced singer.

I was not disappointed... but kept waiting for the signature song. It finally came with the theatrics and Mr. Vandross walking across the stage from left to right with intermittenent sounds of ""Oh""... in front of the microphone then to the other side and back in front of the microphone with another loud ""Oh"". My mind said..... He's setting us up for the kill...and he did more than that. I felt like someone just had made love to me, begged me. seduced me, and caressed my mind...first...then body ...and then soul. This man knew how to use his voice , was truly Gifted and A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. His backup singers were absent and the soul catching , dramatic voice and sounds of Luther were there alone on the stage (not to forget the band).

I came thee seeking, and I found... However while the crowd gave him a standing ovation for his intrepretation of a song of a man in love with a woman that had made a mistake.......I just melted in my resolve and knew that I would be a life long believer and fan of Luther Vandross.

Being in the front row center seat...Mr Vandross had a good view of my calm reactions (being I didn't know any of the songs he sang...so I just relaxed and sat back in my seat to be entertained.) When the evening was over...he clapped with the audience....thanked them for coming...and before he left the stage...Mr Luther Vandross looked RIGHT AT ME....SMILED HIS PEARLY WHITES AND SAID """GOODNIGHT"""................. Now I must admit the concert and A House Is Not A Home ..blew me away, but for him to say Goodnight......left no doubt in my mind...I was looked at and smiled by a celebrity last....and by a GENTLEMAN first!!!!!

Now you have read my story of me and Mr.Luther Vandross. I went out after that concert and bought mostof all the songs he recorded..and played them until they got scratched up. The DVD at Wembly was EXCELLENT.....the man can dance when he wants too.(smile) I just wish someone would make a dvd of this cd available...so far I have heard nothing...but I brought this cd and it's **7 STAR PERFECT**. I've played it over and over and over again. Superstar is his favorite to do and Nat Adderly is.....out of this world.... and nobody does it better than Luther..someone on here wrote "Only Luther can outdo Luther." Then I accidently left it at my daughter's house, but not to be dismayed...just got another copy. So I will eventually have 2 copies of this magnificent cd of the Late Luther Vandross. I have the studio version of most of these songs on this cd. but hearing him do it ""Live "", packs such a powerful punch !!!!I know that he danced with his father again... when he saw him ....and is now waiting for his mother so that they all can dance together again ...... FOR ETERNITY.

Thanks for reading my long review....My favorite songs...they all are..but "Stop... to Love" and his Signature song are echoed in my mind FOREVER !!!

My Secret Love.......2007-01-06

Simply the greatest Luther CD ever put out. You really do experience the magic of being at one of his concerts. What other R&B star has a live CD that sounds just as good, if not better then the original studio version? Not many!

Average customer rating: Luther would love it So Amazing! Ok CD Great Collabration Thanks for a Job Well Done

So Amazing...An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross Various Artists Manufacturer: J-Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Time To Love Unplugged Libra Forever, for Always, for Luther Guilty Pleasures ASIN: B000AOENL8 Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Mary J Blige Never Too Much
2. Usher Superstar
3. Fantasia "Til My Baby Comes Home"
4. Beyonce & Stevie Wonder So Amazing
5. Aretha Franklin A House Is Not A Home
6. Donna Summer "Power of Love"
7. Alicia Keys (feat Jermaine Paul) If This World Were Mine
8. Elton John & Luther Vandross Anyone Who Had A Heart
9. Celine Dion Dance With My Father
10. Wyclef "Always & Forever"
11. Babyface "If Only For One Night"
12. Patti Labelle "Here & Now"
13. John Legend "Love Won't Let Me Wait"
14. Angie Stone "Since I Lost My Baby"
15. Jamie Foxx "Creepin"

Album Description

"So Amazing" is a collection of the most memorable hits from Vandross' musical legacy. Artists and songs featured on the album include Mary J. Blige ("Never Too Much"), Aretha Franklin ("A House Is Not A Home"), Usher ("Superstar"), Beyonce & Stevie Wonder ("So Amazing"), Alicia Keys ("If This World Was Mine" - duet with Jermaine Paul), Donna Summer ("Power of Love"), Celine Dion ("Dance With My Father"), Patti LaBelle ("Here and Now"), Jamie Foxx ("Creepin"), Elton John ("Anyone Who Had A Heart" - duet with Luther's original vocals), Fantasia ("Til My Baby Comes Home"), John Legend ("Love Won't Let Me Wait"), Babyface ("If Only For One Night"), Angie Stone ("Since I Lost my baby") and Wyclef Jean ("Always and Forever").

Luther Vandross was undeniably one of the most significant balladeers of our time. Since the 1981 platinum-selling release of "Never Too Much," Luther's recording career spanned over two decades and resulted in a lifetime of chart topping hits. Through the 1980's, he recorded a string of platinum albums, including "Forever, For Always, For Love," "Busy Body" and "The Night I Fell In Love." He scored his first Grammy Award in 1989 with "Here And Now." His last studio album, 2003's "Dance With My Father," received 4 Grammy Awards (including Song of the Year for the title song "Dance With My Father") and has generated worldwide sales exceeding 3 million copies. Collectively, Luther's body of work has sold in excess of 30 millions records worldwide, winning eight Grammy Awards, numerous Soul Train, BET, NAACP Image Awards and American Music Awards. Vandross died on July 1, 2005 from complications from the stroke he suffered in 2003. He was 54.

Customer Reviews:

Luther would love it.......2007-06-28

I don't know if the album was finished in time for Luther to hear it, but he would have loved it. Let's bow down for the Queen of Soul's "House is Not a Home"- with her bluesy-gospel styling- this alone is worth the price of admission. I can see myself standing on the concert hall chair screaming "sang girl!"

There is variety-"Anyone who had a heart" is sung along with Luther, a la Natalie Cole/NK Cole (Unforgettable), a reggae beat covers one song, a disco beat covers another. A myriad of styles abound, and you'll think "Oh, that's a cool way to redo that song!" Luther would move and groove to it, he would smile and be proud, as I am.

So Amazing!.......2007-05-12

An absolute must for all Luther fans. I was very impressed with Usher singing Superstar and of course the haunting voice of Stevie Wonder on So Amazing is awesome. A real gem for the collection.

Ok CD.......2007-03-08

This CD is not as great as I thought it would be...not all the guest artist's on this CD did justice to Luther's tunes, it would almost appear that I'm judging contestants on American Idol.

Great Collabration.......2007-03-06

Well, this CD really does do Luther Vandross justice. All the artists have done him proud. Recommend this to all Luther Vandross followers.

Thanks for a Job Well Done.......2007-01-10

This is an excellent tribute to Mr. Luther Vandross from very talented Musicians! You could feel the respect for his music done in a way that I think Luther would have been very proud to hear.

Average customer rating: Luther's first taste of Pop/Crossover success. Decent but I expected more from a great singer Second Time Around Makes The CD Any Love Excellent!

Any Love Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Quiet Storm | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Quiet Storm | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Night I Fell in Love Give Me the Reason Never Let Me Go Your Secret Love Forever, For Always, For Love ASIN: B0000026KO Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. I Wonder
2. She Won't Talk To Me
3. I Know You Want To
4. Come Back
5. Any Love
6. Love Won't Let Me Wait
7. Are You Gonna Love Me
8. For You To Love
9. Second Time Around

Amazon.com

Not his best record--then again, none of them are, though every single one ought to be. Vandross was the first one to come down with Whitney's Syndrome, meaning he's got the chops, but not the taste. Not that he's got the chops to be Al Green (or, for that matter, Barry White), but Vandross on this disc is more frustrating than exhilarating. The man's got it in him, and sometimes, you wonder if he'll ever find it. --Robert Wilonsky

Customer Reviews:

Luther's first taste of Pop/Crossover success........2007-01-07

This multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated CD was Luther's first album ever to spawn a major Pop hit--thanks to the title track. It's best numbers, however, are the groovy "She Won't Talk To Me", "Come Back" and "For You To Love" All the other tracks range from merely-acceptable to enjoyable but lack distinction and at times sound too "studio". The voice is there--too bad you can't say the same about the production, orchestration and choice of material.

Decent but I expected more from a great singer.......2006-12-14

Luther Vandross is one of the few singers who has a voice that allows him to sing anything and still sound good. Any Love isn't his strongest CD but does feature classic songs such as the title track and his cover of Major Harris's Love Won't Let Me Wait that out-does the oringial.

Second Time Around Makes The CD.......2006-06-12

Track #9, Second Time Around makes this album/ cd worth the purchase.
In 1976 Luther Vandross first released this song, then titled "The 2nd Time Around" for the now defunct Cotillion Record label. Cotillion operated from 1960 - 1985 as a subsidiary of Atlantic Records.
Luther and his then three member group, recorded two albums on the Cotillion label under the name LUTHER. The album containing this song (Cotillion SD 9907) was self titled "Luther" also, and contained seven songs, all written by Mr Vandross. The most memorable song was "The 2nd Time Around", (side one, song #2, six minutes, twenty five seconds long).
After receiving much fan fare and questions as a solo artist about The 2nd Time Around, Luther decided to re-release the song. I guess that explains the slight change in the title of the song. However, the words and music are still the same. Needless to say, the song is priceless and pure Luther!
Now, if you go waaaaay back with Luther as I do, even before the group Change and songs The Glow of Love and Searching, this cd is a must.
The re-release of track #9 is timeless. It makes the cd a FIVE! Currently this song is not available elsewhere, on any other Luther cds or boxed sets.

Any Love.......2005-10-01

I disagree. I feel this was Luther's best album from beginning to end. And I own all of Luther's previous LP's and most of the subsequent.

Excellent!.......2005-08-16

I was born in the 50's so I am a Luther fan. I had this cd but unfortunately someone remove it from my home. Purchase this cd. You will not be sorry.

Average customer rating: LV:The Golden Years. the perfect Christmas present Quick service Mixed Blessing Luther: Tried and True

The Best of Luther Vandross Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Always & Forever: The Classics The Essential Luther Vandross Dance With My Father Luther Vandross: Greatest Hits The Night I Fell in Love ASIN: B0000026V9 Release Date: 1989-10-04

Tracks:

1. Searching
2. The Glow Of Love
3. Never Too Much
4. If This World Were Mine
5. A House Is Not A Home
6. Bad Boy/Having A Party
7. Since I Lost My Baby
8. Promise Me
9. 'Til My Baby Comes Home
10. If Only For One Night/Creepin'

Tracks:

1. Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me
2. Stop To Love
3. So Amazing
4. There's Nothing Better Than Love
5. Give Me The Reason
6. Any Love
7. I Really Didn't Mean It
8. Love Won't Let Me Wait
9. Treat You Right
10. Here And Now

Amazon.com essential recording

The classiest of R&B's lover men, Luther Vandross eschews the sweaty soul intensity of his predecessors for a silky-smooth sound that achieves its romantic aims nonetheless. In the hands of a lesser artist, Vandross's narrow focus on love songs would seem restrictive, but he somehow finds endlessly entertaining ways of conveying simple messages like "I love you," "I miss you," and "Why did you leave me?" The Best of Love is just that--a 20-song retrospective that clocks Vandross's brilliant career through its first decade, including such gems as his gorgeous reworking of the Bacharach-David chestnut "A House Is Not a Home," Smokey Robinson's "Since I Lost My Baby," and his own early hit "Never Too Much." Vandross was a staple on the R&B charts throughout the '80s, but the set culminates with "Here and Now," his 1989 crossover smash. Since then, Luther has belonged to everyone; this set shows it should have been that way all along. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

LV:The Golden Years........2007-03-20

There are plenty LV compilations out there,but I've had this one since it was released.And it sounds pretty good to me.I could complain about this song or that song not being on here but instead I'll talk about what IS here.This collection was released in 1989 so it covers LV 1981-1989.A couple of Change tracks from 1980 make it 1980-1989.
Can you honestly look at the song listing above and say something like "Yuck,that don't sound like it's right..." Yeah,right.

In closing I'll say this:Of the 20 tracks,the weakest selection in my opinion is "Treat You Right".Next to the other 19 tracks,it's a litle lacking.

LV:
RIP

the perfect Christmas present.......2007-01-11

I bought this CD for my dad for Christmas and he loved it! It's such a good price for the amount of songs on it.

Quick service.......2006-11-03

I purchased this used and it arrived in about 5 days - it was in very good condition. Would purchase again from this vendor.

Mixed Blessing.......2006-05-30

The death of Marvin Gaye left a hole in the R&B community that has never been filled, and R&B has been in decline ever since. Babyface is frankly too effeminate to step up; Luther Vandross was our best hope. Vandross was irrefutably male, had a great voice, and possessed amazing sensitivity. Unfortunately he was the victim of inconsistent material and goopy overproduction. This 2-CD anthology demonstrates the syndrome, when it's good, it's frighteningly good, but it's frequently bad and sometimes awful.

The cover of Marvin Gaye's If This World Were Mine sounds like it's on Quaaludes, simply soporific. The same could be said of Superstar, which is a dreadful song to begin with and here is stretched to the point where you're begging it to stop. A House Is Not A Home is equally slow, but the production is sparse and Vandross is free to nurse the genuine emotion from it. The jewel on Disk One is `Til My Baby Comes Home, good funk and purpose. Disk Two provides much more to be happy about. Stop To Love cooks, So Amazing is a three-hankie masterpiece, Give Me A Reason is one of those satisfying feeling-bitter kickers, and Any Love has a beautiful, anthemic quality. In short, this two-CD anthology embodies Luther's career perfectly. With better management and material Vandross really could have deserved a 2-CD Best Of anthology. As it is, what you have here is enough material to fill a superb single CD Best Of anthology. As far as I'm concerned, that still makes it a value, and well worth getting.

Luther: Tried and True.......2006-01-31

It's the rich, full voice of "classic" Luther all in one collection. The tracks aren't digitally remastered so the older ones sound a little flat. But I still recommend it as part of any "old school" collection.

Average customer rating: My first Luther Vandross cd BUY THIS CD FOR THESE SONGS: Luther's return to form On top form... LUTHER BACK ON FORM

Your Secret Love Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Quiet Storm | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Quiet Storm | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Never Let Me Go I Know Any Love Songs Power of Love ASIN: B000002BHM Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

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 Wait No Longer (Let's Do This)
8. Nobody To Love
9. Whether Or Not The World Gets Better
10. This Time I'm Right
11. Knocks Me Off My Feet
12. Goin' Out Of My Head

Amazon.com

In a way, it's a shame that Luther Vandross' Songs, his 1994 album of other people's hits, became the biggest hit of his career, for it obscured one of his greatest talents: songwriting. The best soul singer of the '80s is back with Your Secret Love, his first album of original, non-Christmas songs since 1993's Never Let Me Go. He hasn't lost his knack for big, emotional melodies and for scenarios that find happiness tantalizingly close, but still out of reach. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

My first Luther Vandross cd.......2007-06-10

One Saturday, I had to made a choice between 2 cds in the record shop. It would be either 'Never let me go' or 'Your secret love'. I did not know any of the two, so, Mike (the shop manager and personal friend) let me listen to bits of all tracks from both until I made my decision. It couldn't be 'Never let me go' because I did not like the way it sounded. I was not into upbeat or mid tempo songs.. I did not think it really suited Luther Vandross' style, although I love 'Power of Love/Love power' to date, and still think of it as a powerful track to dance to. So I opted for the ballad-loaded 'Your secret love'. It was too compelling for me not to make this choice, and I would lie if I said I ever regretted my choice.

That afternoon, I was the proud owner of my first cd by the Master.
Of course, his singing and I were old quite old friends. I owned several of his recordings on vinyl, but the record player was not in good shape any more.. Since then, I compensated by owning several 'collection' and 'best of' cds..

That was quite a long time ago, and since then, I have had the time to appreciate 'Your secret love'. The cd as a whole is really good contemporary music, and the ballads are wonderful, all of them winning my heart, and feel ever-new at every listening.
'It's hard for me to say' is my favourite song on the cd because the lyrics meant a lot to me at the time, but, above everything else, that powerful soul voice swept me off my feet. The whole album in fact is still a pleasant treat whenever I give it an attentive listening, which still is quite often. The epic ballad 'Crazy Love' still stops the world from revolving around me as the intense singing catches hold of me.. Well, as does the rest of the songs in this album. How could it be otherwise?

It was no secret for anyone who had an ear for music that Luther Vandross had the one of the best voice of the last decades, if not the best. But more than that was his incredible ability to mold with his unique velvet voice every ordinary word into a guilty pleasure for our senses. Did the man sing at home instead of talk? Abilities such as his were unique indeed, as he proved by giving new life to the songs he covered, and most importantly, by turning all his songs into his precious legacy to the world of music.
Sometimes, I think about him, but I guess I can't even wonder what it must have felt like for him knowing how well he could sing. Even now, it feels like it was too easy for him.. His own voice was his masterpiece, the very essence that would give birth to his everlasting songs.

Luther Vandross, wherever you are today, you will always be missed. And I shall always secretly wish I were you.

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The Best of Luther Vandross
Bring It on Home... The Soul Classics
Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind

BUY THIS CD FOR THESE SONGS:.......2005-07-15

YOUR SECRECT LOVE
NOBODY TO LOVE
WHETHER OR NOT THE WORLD GETS BETTER feat. Lisa Fischer
CRAZY LOVE
I CAN MAKE IT BETTER (5 stars by itself!!)

Luther wrote most of the songs on this CD and I am sure glad he did!!

Luther's return to form.......2004-08-03

This was Luther's first album of all-new material since 1993's underrated NEVER LET ME GO, and it's another successful recording that hit #9 on the Hot 200 and went Platinum in sales. YOUR SECRET LOVE was recorded and released right around the same time that Luther was ending his 15 year venture with Epic/Sony, which may account for bittersweet tone that runs throughout the entire disc. While it's definitely a bit ballad-heavy, YOUR SECRET LOVR finds Luther finally leaving behind techno-heavy trappings that dated portions of THE POWER OF LOVE and NEVER LET ME GO and returning to sound that made much of his earlier work so timeless.

There is some terrific material here, especially the yearning title track (#52 Pop, #5 R&B) and the old-fashioned "I Can Make It Better" (#80 Pop, #15 R&B) - both of which were justifiable single releases. "Love Don't Love You," "Hard For Me To Say," and "This Time I'm Right" are just as good, and the attempted hip hop crossover "I Can't Wait No Longer" works far better than it should. Interestingly, "Crazy Love" and "Too Proud To Beg" are not covers of the songs performed, respectively, by Van Morrison and the Temptations, but are well-written, original compositions that are impeccably performed and produced.

I wouldn't be surprised if the two actual cover songs, "Knocks Me Off My Feet" and "Goin' Out of My Head," were leftovers from the Songs sessions. However, that's not a complaint as both tracks are standouts - especially "Knocks Me Off My Feet," which will make you wish Luther would record an entire album of Stevie Wonder's material. Really, the only songs that miss the boat with me are the dragging "Nobody To Love" (which suffers from an ineffective hook) and the lame duet "Whether or Not the World Gets Better" (which features some of his lamest lyrics and Lisa Fischer doing a bad Mariah impression), however even these songs remain tolerable. During his 15 years with Sony Luther rarely released an album that wasn't a solid effort, and YOUR SECRET LOVE is no exception.

On top form..........2004-05-27

In 1994 Luther's album of covers `Songs' saved him from falling off the map. With his 1996 follow up `Your Secret Love', the big man returns with a set of mostly chilled love songs that ride over Marcus Millers smooth & slick grooves nicely. Like `Songs', the choice of material showcases his full vocal range, two of the highlights being the two singles `I Can Make It Better' and the title track. LV checks one of his heroes again with an impressive cover of Stevie Wonders classic `Knocks Me Off My Feet', and `Lets Do This' hooks him up with Pepa for a dance floor number with a hip hop beat that works surprisingly well. I guess Luther was trying to cover all bases, but the other numbers are basically a collection of sweet, understated ballads. The closing `Goin' Out Of My Head' is a beautiful heartfelt song that steals the show with its dramatic ending & yes I really dig the wanting someone who doesn't even know you exist theme.

Overall this is an impressive work from my man, an elegant album kind of in the Quiet Storm vein, playable with all moods and will easily please fans of `Songs' or just R&B in general.

LUTHER BACK ON FORM.......2002-03-03

this 1996 album undid most of the damage from 1993s horrible NEVER LET ME GO. unlike that album, the production on YOUR SECRET LOVE is top notch, and hes singing better than he has in years.

this is a soft, romantic album, with luther seeming happy and content, and it works in late night scenarios if you know what i mean. the higlights are the last 2 songs, "goin out of my head" and "knocks me off my feet", which are incredible. there are many other great songs present here too, including the title track.

the only blip is the "lets do this" track, with a poor female rapper, this is out of place and breaks up the flow of the cd.

but overall this is by far one of luthers most enjoyable albums.

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