IM GONNA TELL YOU PEOPLE SOMETHING RIGHT NOW’ IM A FULL GROWN MAN AND I FOUND MY SELF IN TEARS LISTENING TO THIS BROTHER , NOT BECAUSE IM SOFT BUT JUST BECAUSE MY HEART JUST SIMPLY RECOGNIZES HOW GIFTED THIS BROTHER WAS ! !!!! SALUTE LUTHER!!!
Nothing wrong with that at all...his voice was pure emotion...the fact that you appreciate it the way you do speaks to your heart...blessings to you brother man.
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤
The man is literally just standing there singing, no dancing, no theatrics and I'm captivated. I could not move or look away for a second. I miss you, Luther!
I have witnessed the best singer in concert... Luther Vandross. He has the voice of an angel that is so beautiful..I love Luther and his music will live on forever.He was a kind, caring and beautiful soul. R.I.P dear Luther.🙏♥️
I had the Honour of Witnessing Luther Vandross Live in Concert in 1998. It was Beautiful Warm Evening Outdoors in Durban Kings Park Stadium South Africa. The Memory I Will Cherish Forever.
@ed k, imagine how Dionne Warwick felt sitting there listening to Luther singing this difficult song that *only* she had done justice to until Luther. You could see it on her face that she was so proud of him.
No pyrotechnics, no light show, no dancers. Just raw, beautiful talent from our creator. He had the audience enthralled, and gave me chills. No one better. Ever.
Calm down. I was referring to some “singers” these days who need a bunch of stuff during their performance to make up for their lack of true talent. Luther didn’t need any of that because he has real talent.
Actually it is correct bc his comment was 7 months ago and this performance was how many years ago? So it was indeed correct. Also even tho he did sing the song he surely was saaaangin that thang! Have a good day!
Coming back to watch in 2024. How amazing do you have to be to literally play with the audience while you make them smile and laugh and cry? If there’s another side, I’d be honored to shake your hand Mr Luther; you’re an angel.
@@diepiriyehappy Blk history month I be 45 next month and I will always love my era of music and I miss him and all of our great wonderful singers and he still makes me feel gd after 20 plus yrs ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Well said. Luther grabs your ears and your heart automatically follows and he opens it up to receive what he is giving, leaving your spirit fulfilled for the moment while your ears ache for more. Ain’t no one does a song like Luther before or since.
Dionne looks so stunning smiling at him from the audience, as he kills her song! He's so tall, handsome and sounds so beautiful, don't you agree? Love you so Luther!
I opened for Luther at the 17,500 seat Rosemount Horizon in Chicago. Sinbad had to shoot a television project and Luther approved me to take his place for 3 cities - in particular that New Year’s Eve 1989 in Chi-Town. Anita Baker was on that tour as well. He taught me so much about playing to larger crowds, was wonderful and generous to my mother, providing a limo and accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton. And every single show he was on THIS level. I cry every time I watch this missing those bygone days that I got to share that level of success with Mommy and it was this gentleman that made it all happen.
So I'm sitting here watching this and thinking he doesn't have any ear pieces or any background singers and he has everyones attention. They're looking at him like I'll be dammed if I'm singing after that performance 😂
Love how he sings to Dionne Warwick here…such a tribute and she is amazed. She recorded this song first and he covered it in tribute to her as a fan. ❤️❤️❤️💗💗💗🥰🥰🥰
@@davidesmeyer9825 You probably meant to say Luther sung the song as his legacy song, but he did not write it. Actually, Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote this song. If you go back in history, Dionne Warwick was one of Bacharach's favorite singers and he wrote many songs for her to sing, one iconic song being "Walk On By" among many others. To be honest, I never knew Burt wrote this song but I happen to be watching a PBS special on his history of song writing and "A House Is Not A Home" was included in his anthology of songs. Here is the story from Wakipaedia: "A House Is Not a Home" is a 1964 ballad written by the team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1964 film of the same name, starring Shelley Winters and Robert Taylor. The song was recorded by American singer Dionne Warwick at Bell Sound Studios in New York City, and was a modest hit in the United States for the singer, peaking at #71 on the pop singles chart as the B-side of the top 40 single, "You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)". Another version of the song, by Brook Benton, which was the version that appeared in the film, was released at nearly the same time. It debuted two weeks earlier on the Billboard Hot 100. Benton's version split airplay with Warwick's, and ultimately peaked at #75. Warwick was the first to sing it which is why she was so filled with joy with Luther's version. Nobody could have done it better; he made the song "iconic".
So true! Luther had God giving smoothe pipes NO ONE can compare! I'm a concert queen, I've seen so many artists, my regrets are Mr. Luther, Ms. Donna Summer, & Mr.Teddy P.! I'm trying to see in concert Ms. Gladys Knight & Anthony Hamilton!😇🎼🎵🎙🎶
Not at all. You gotta be joking right. Justin Bieber is the man that should give you chills, this guy vandross he's average at best, he needed to learn to just sing the song not throw his words all over the place
So true listening to one of Luther's songs on the radio couldn't even get out the car reminiscing when I went to his concert here in H-town he put on a spectacular shoe that's when tickets were $50.00 for 5th row seats
So true listening to one of Luther's songs on the radio couldn't even get out the car reminiscing when I went to his concert here in H-town he put on a spectacular show that's when tickets were $50.00 for 5th row seats
His voice, his appearance and his God given talent. I just keep listening to this over and over again. I think about my husband who passed and wish he was here with me. I wish t could dance with him to this song 😢
This whole video is iconic, from the intro by Denzel to the looks of awe from iconic vocalists like Anita Baker and Dionne Warwick, Janet Jackson being smitten -- and finally, the performance itself, the likes of which has never been seen before or since.
... DO NOT overlook that's also the GREAT!! Debbie Allen w/Denzel! Nothing but greatness in this clip! The NAACP has been legendary & consistent in featuring accomplished Black individuals. Paul Winfield & other Black industry luminaries -- all captivated by Luther!
The main difference with vocalists then and now is not the notes they can hit. It's the RICHNESS, FULLNESS and RESONANCE of the voices of old, due to proper development of the chest voice (which singers today do not fully develop anymore). Just listen to the QUALITY of this man's tone. It's full, rich and resonant throughout his singing range. This is real singing, folks. LEGENDARY VOICE.
He was better than most of the vocalists back then, too. It's synonymous to watching Jordan, LeBron, Peyton Manning, or Serena Williams dominating in their respective sports. They were the elite of the elite during their times.
@@Freewarrior2 I agree but I feel like he’s the greatest of all time. I’ll admit, I’m only in my late 30s so I’m hardly qualified to make such a statement but to me, Luther topped the Teddy P’s and Marvin Gayes of the world. Thoughts?
Amazing. He was locked in. The audience was locked in. Everybody there was aware of how special the moment was and everyone gave themselves to the moment. You felt the synergy between the performer and audience. It was one man singing, but you felt the communal effort behind it. It was spiritual. Such an elevated level of performance art. This is the Book of Luther in the Bible of Performance.
I am 64 and white and when I die and have to come back down to earth again, I will ask God to bless me with a voice like Luther!!❤️☮️🙏🏻 There ain’t no other!
Im 69 and white too but would wAnt to go back in time to be able to see the greats like Luther Teddy Pendergrass they were cruelly taken far too soon i love them proper singing the right way nothing these days compares even slightly to these greatsproper singers with proper words and music not the s, t that gets pumped into kids these days thats just some p,,,k talking s.,t
Yes he is. If music like this were played instead of the stuff they call music now, I truly believe the world would be a better place. This just fills up my heart.
I've said this rarely, but I don't believe anyone can learn to sing with such 'feel'...I believe he was simply born with the gift! Thanks for such wonderful vocal ability.
Hearing this in 2022 , amazing pitch, voice, a true performer with class! Incredible, Absolutely one of the greatest live performances ever recorded in my opinion .. gone but not at all forgotten .we are all better for hearing this. wow! RIP Mr Vandross
Can we please get this man inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for next year please he deserve it straight up Luther Vandross deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The hell with Rock an Roll Hall of Fame, Luther Vandross is way above them and so is James Brown Aretha Frankin and Whitney Houston. Legends don't need handouts.
It’s 2022 and Luther still isn’t in the Rock Hall with Michael Marvin and Sam Cooke. He’s been eligible since 2009. Madonna got in first ballot that year. He’s never been nominated
Why should we place all these great singers into this nonsense when they are dead? Why can't we recognise their giftings and talents whilst alive? Furthermore, I would not be at all surprised if Luther's family have to pay for the priviledge! Just stop....
What can I say I've always been infatuated with this man from the first time I ever heard his voice, still today when I listen to his music he melts my heart ❤️ looks so dreamy sounds the same, absolutely there is no singer ever that can compete with LUTHER
He sung, not lip synched, he SANG. I remember the first time I heard this and so many other songs of his. Had the honor of seeing Luther live multiple times. He gave us so much amazing music for many lifetimes. There will never be another...
there are so many more; approaching 50 and im like damn. Every one can sang, but I can crow a little but I dont earn from it. I learn; you here me. I learn.
I am here in March of 2024 and I remember when this aired. I still feel full of joy, romance and passion. This is a timeless classic. RIP Luther 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
There are good singers and then there are voices that can never be replicated even if you're a fantastic singer. This man, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, (imo) Otis Redding... iconic voices.
Before he started to sing, I like how he looked around the entire auditorium. He was looking at the audience like you guys have no idea what is coming. I'm about to mess all of you guys up for life. Many years later, I still believe this is the best performance I've ever seen....just an incredibly talented voice and a microphone alone on stage.
That’s professional by every sense of the word. Range, pitch, tempo is all precise. Dude was a legend and taken far too soon. Cannot think of any recent vocalists that can come close to this.
By far one of the most impressive vocal performances of all time. Just an absolute clinic… Not to sound cliche, but none today can really hold a candle to this, and that’s very depressing.. RIP
❤ 🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever
"I had the incredible fortune of attending Luther's concert not once, but twice. The first time, I was just 15 years old, and he graced Beaumont, TX, with his presence at our civic center. His vocal prowess astounded me and left a mark on my memory. Luther's talent is truly incomparable; there's simply no one else like him. It was a privilege to witness both 'big Luther' and 'little Luther' in action. His performances were nothing short of legendary, each one leaving me in awe."
I'm 57 I saw him at the last cool jazz festival in San Diego 1985, He came on last, And even when the equipment malfunction The professional he is kept singing right on through. That comes from dedication and knowing that the show goes on.🤫🤔
I have heard Luther before and I knew his voice was incredible. But this is my first time seeing him performing. I love how is just him in front of a curtain, the orchestra obviously behind, following his improvs, but a one man show in complete control of his audience, completely natural, in the moment, in every word, radiating his personality and humor, all in perfect pitch. What results from all this is that you feel like you just witnessed a miracle happening. Everything this man performed live should have been recorded.
Over the years, this has become my favorite live vocal performance ever. I had the privilege of seeing Luther live in person many times, starting with his 1st solo tour way back in either 1980 or 1981. In this video, he was truly at the top of his game, which wasn't uncommon, but there's something otherworldly good about this performance. You can see what I mean just by looking at the faces of the famous talented people who were used to witnessing amazing talent. They are transfixed!
I was fortunate enough in my musical life to witness Luther Vandross LIVE ! at the Philadelphia "Spectrum" on 10/2/88 with opener Sinbad! and co-headliner Ms. Anita Baker on their "The Heat" tour. ❤🔥 Incredible night. Tightest backing bands Ever. In the presence of Greatness. 🏆 Rest In Paradise, Luther. 🙏 NEVER forgotten. 💙
HE IS ICONIC...I AM 62 Y/0...WILL ALWAYS LOVE THIS MAN AND HIS VOICE...HIS VOICE TOUCHES MY SOUL EVERYTIME....GOD BLESS MR LUTHER...THANK YOU FOR LIFITING MY SOUL....
Alycia Cooper I said the same thing years ago, to my best friend about Aretha Franklin. I loved her since I was a teenager. I still have the first Album she ever made…in nearly mint condition. Aretha was my favorite singer.
A performance like this transcends the mere concept of music. Such vocal control, timing and so much emotion poured into one seamless gift to the audience. I'm just glad we are able to enjoy perhaps one of the best vocalists to have ever lived.
Im 56 yrs old now, got saved at the age of 27. The first worship music I heard was Don Moen. I use your music in my House meetings. I was recently in hospital for 8 days with Covid. It was rough. My lungs were infected and my blood was clotting. It was the hardest eight days of my life. I woke early each morning and worshipped God, many of your worship songs came to me. God was with me every day until I got over. Thank you for your dedication and devotion, you have blessed so many. God bless you.
I saw Luther at the Celebrity Theater in Orange County back in the early 1990’s. I had front row seats and Luther held my hand while singing “If Only For One Night.” It is one of the most cherished moments that I will always remember❤. You shared an amazing gift with this world. Thank you ❤
I know loads have said this here, but... This is a true vocal masterclass! I mean the control, timing, pitch, traversing from throat to stomach, breathing, emotion... it's quite unbelievable how effortlessly Luther does this. On top of that, the subtle yet enthralling showmanship, everyone in that audience was touched! Simply Magnificent!
I agree with you 100%... I couldn't had said it better myself... A master class on how a true, exceptionally talented singer can hold hold an audience in the palm of his hand with just his vocal talent. Not auto tuned, no flashy dancers, no flashing lights. just him on stage with a mic!❤
2024 still 🔥🔥🔥 I used to listen to my daddy sing this to my mom I signed dance with my father song in American Sign Language class in college. I’m a millennial but I know good music when I hear it 😇💖✨🔥💕✨ Beautiful memories Get it Luther
Luther was one of a kind! He made us feel like he was singing to each of us individual! He worked the room. Watching him is pure joy!!!!! He hits straight to the soul! Standing in one spot and scanning the room from side to side with that silky, smooth voice. Oh how handsome to boot. That ending went right to the heart. I swear he was singing to me!!!!
Hello 👋 Brenda , how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Keating wood and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
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Who's still in love with this song? Its 2024, this song brings me to the moon :)
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I will say NO MORE. PERIOD. You’re dismissed.
@@SaulTeeBalls❤
The one and only Luther❤
Me
IM GONNA TELL YOU PEOPLE SOMETHING RIGHT NOW’ IM A FULL GROWN MAN AND I FOUND MY SELF IN TEARS LISTENING TO THIS BROTHER , NOT BECAUSE IM SOFT BUT JUST BECAUSE MY HEART JUST SIMPLY RECOGNIZES HOW GIFTED THIS BROTHER WAS ! !!!! SALUTE LUTHER!!!
He was awesome, right there with Barry White.
Every man deserves the spaces to be soft. 🫶🏾
I cry every time I hear his voice..I have all 16 ALBUMS and saw him 3 times in concert. It's ok to cry
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Nothing wrong with that at all...his voice was pure emotion...the fact that you appreciate it the way you do speaks to your heart...blessings to you brother man.
I’m Sorry young people. This was real music. This was a real singer. Please get educated
They already know.... No apologies necessary!
100% agree. I miss this music so much.
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤
I remind my “grown” kids ALL the time with NO apologies!!!!!
Luther has and will always be my favorite male singer of all time
Still listening to this gorgeous voice in 2024, so missed Mr. Vandross. Rest in God's peace.
Amen
RIP Luther. One of the greatest.
The man is literally just standing there singing, no dancing, no theatrics and I'm captivated. I could not move or look away for a second. I miss you, Luther!
He was and always will be one of the best as well as mt Teddy Pendergrass love them both so much
And he's so "there". I wonder what's in his mind throughout that song.
Singer he was today looks, moves and lyrics make's an Artist not there voices
Yup. No fluff.
All STUFF!!!
Imagine being in the audience, about to hear one of the greatest live performances that’s ever graced this side of the galaxy
THANK YOU! Well Said.
I have witnessed the best singer in concert... Luther Vandross. He has the voice of an angel that is so beautiful..I love Luther and his music will live on forever.He was a kind, caring and beautiful soul. R.I.P dear Luther.🙏♥️
My only ever regret,was not seeing this legendary singer live.the best voice to ever sing live
I had the Honour of Witnessing Luther Vandross Live in Concert in 1998. It was Beautiful Warm Evening Outdoors in Durban Kings Park Stadium South Africa. The Memory I Will Cherish Forever.
@ed k, imagine how Dionne Warwick felt sitting there listening to Luther singing this difficult song that *only* she had done justice to until Luther. You could see it on her face that she was so proud of him.
A message to the new generation....in case you didnt know, THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL TALENTED. PURE SOUL MUSIC, NO BULLSHIT!
Say it again for the people in the back please!
Right on, brother... NO BULLSHIT!!!!
I concur!
Greatest singers of All-Times:
Whitney Houston
Luther Vandross
EXACTLY
He stood there flat footed and sang the hell out of that song. That's a singer.
... to a karaoke track -- not a live band!
Luther Vandross was the most gifted R&B male singer that ever lived!!!
Can’t nobody touch it
Guess you never heard about Teddy Pendergrass.
Doubt it Wanya Morris from Boyz to Men is the Greatest and untouchable
Not at all, Justin Bieber had already surpassed him when JB was 17 with more views and more money and more platinum records
@@dkdebest oh yea Justin Bieber is the greatest
No pyrotechnics, no light show, no dancers. Just raw, beautiful talent from our creator. He had the audience enthralled, and gave me chills. No one better. Ever.
One of a kind, for sure.
Yes!
Why the fuck would there be a pyro showtechnic?
Calm down. I was referring to some “singers” these days who need a bunch of stuff during their performance to make up for their lack of true talent. Luther didn’t need any of that because he has real talent.
that's right!
Luther and Whitney will always be the All-Time-Greatest-Singers. No one could sing so effortlessly beautiful as they did…
Absolutely! They are incomparable!
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On earth !!!
Ever heard of David Ruffin
@@KMAAcademy2020 what about him you think he sings better THAN LUTHER VANDROSS ??😱😂🤷♂️💀😵
I'm in my car and I wanted to stand up while driving. This deserves a standing ovation even in 2023
Greatest singers of All-Times:
Whitney Houston
Luther Vandross
42 years later ... Still the best male performance I've ever heard !
This was 1980? Thought it was about 84..Who was that sitting in red beside Dionne Warwick?
I Concur With You.He Is The Best Male Performer of Our Times.
Yes Yes ❤❤❤
It was in 1987, honoring the best from 1986.
Yes, best male vocalist
Luther Vandross was one the greatest male vocalists of all time. Love it.
Facts
Is the greatest singer of all time.
We don't make singers like this anymore....
Indeed. I truly hate that my one chance to see him live at Stax tribute concert was when he fell ill 🙃 😔
Not one of but the Greatest
Luther Vandross was one of a kind! I feel blessed that I was about to see this man perform live! Who's still listening in 2024??
So amazing thank goodness I had a chance to see him live at Wembley arena London RIP mr Vandross
My ICONIC favorite hands down. It's bcuz im listening to it now that I happen to come across ur comment. 4/5/24 3:01am est
ALWAYS LUTHER …..💥😘🥰😘💥
Me and you
ME, all time favorite 'Once you know How'!
A rare breed of an artist where their live performance was better than their recorded song
In 2023 this performance still brings tears to my eyes. What a great singer and performer. Luther, you are truly missed.
Passed way too soon. Beautiful voice! Love hearing him singing these early seventies masterpieces first sung by Dion Warwick.
I’m still listening in 2023 too. In fact, I’m here every few months to get my fix of goodness! Love ya Luther!❤️👍👍👍
Amen 😭 😢
Rip, bro.
I miss him so
There will never be another...
This brother did not sing, but he SANG.. 🙋🏾♂️❤️🙏🏾
Sang is past tense of sing so your sentence is correct
True
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Actually it is correct bc his comment was 7 months ago and this performance was how many years ago? So it was indeed correct. Also even tho he did sing the song he surely was saaaangin that thang! Have a good day!
RUclips, never lose this recording ; this is just pure class.
Right?!?
Coming back to watch in 2024. How amazing do you have to be to literally play with the audience while you make them smile and laugh and cry? If there’s another side, I’d be honored to shake your hand Mr Luther; you’re an angel.
SAME here. happy Black History Month '24! THIS is a HUGE part of that history.
Exactly 🎉talented indeed
@@diepiriyehappy Blk history month I be 45 next month and I will always love my era of music and I miss him and all of our great wonderful singers and he still makes me feel gd after 20 plus yrs ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Greatest singers of All-Times:
Whitney Houston
Luther Vandross
Well said. Luther grabs your ears and your heart automatically follows and he opens it up to receive what he is giving, leaving your spirit fulfilled for the moment while your ears ache for more. Ain’t no one does a song like Luther before or since.
Dionne looks so stunning smiling at him from the audience, as he kills her song! He's so tall, handsome and sounds so beautiful, don't you agree? Love you so Luther!
I Agree....
♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Luther Vandross 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
Agreed!
Rest in Heavenly Peace Luther. You had a voice of an "Angel" and now you are an "Angel".
Yes totally agree,such a brilliant singer so emotive,such a moving voice loved him ❤️
I opened for Luther at the 17,500 seat Rosemount Horizon in Chicago. Sinbad had to shoot a television project and Luther approved me to take his place for 3 cities - in particular that New Year’s Eve 1989 in Chi-Town. Anita Baker was on that tour as well. He taught me so much about playing to larger crowds, was wonderful and generous to my mother, providing a limo and accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton. And every single show he was on THIS level. I cry every time I watch this missing those bygone days that I got to share that level of success with Mommy and it was this gentleman that made it all happen.
❤❤❤❤ Salute
How fantastic. What a great memory to have.
I was there. Something I will never forget!
Greatest singers of All-Times:
Whitney Houston
Luther Vandross
BEAUTIFUL
Bruh a lot of us born in the 80’s owe our existence to Luther and this song! ❤😂😂😂
So I'm sitting here watching this and thinking he doesn't have any ear pieces or any background singers and he has everyones attention. They're looking at him like I'll be dammed if I'm singing after that performance 😂
I love his God given talent ❤❤
Literally all I can think about is ITS JUST HIM AND A INSTRUMENTAL!!! THAT MAN IS IMPECCABLE ❤❤❤❤
Kudos for saying that
Thanks for spilling
That's because he is the one and only Luther Vandross😢😢❤❤
such a sweet voice didn't need an airpeice luv it
Love how he sings to Dionne Warwick here…such a tribute and she is amazed. She recorded this song first and he covered it in tribute to her as a fan. ❤️❤️❤️💗💗💗🥰🥰🥰
Luther Vandross was one of a kind! Oh how I love seeing Dionne's face! Pure joy!
He started as her backup singer
He did not sing this first Luther wrote that song as his Legacy song where did you get that propaganda from quit it and quit it now
@@davidesmeyer9825 You probably meant to say Luther sung the song as his legacy song, but he did not write it. Actually, Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote this song. If you go back in history, Dionne Warwick was one of Bacharach's favorite singers and he wrote many songs for her to sing, one iconic song being "Walk On By" among many others. To be honest, I never knew Burt wrote this song but I happen to be watching a PBS special on his history of song writing and "A House Is Not A Home" was included in his anthology of songs. Here is the story from Wakipaedia: "A House Is Not a Home" is a 1964 ballad written by the team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1964 film of the same name, starring Shelley Winters and Robert Taylor. The song was recorded by American singer Dionne Warwick at Bell Sound Studios in New York City, and was a modest hit in the United States for the singer, peaking at #71 on the pop singles chart as the B-side of the top 40 single, "You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)". Another version of the song, by Brook Benton, which was the version that appeared in the film, was released at nearly the same time. It debuted two weeks earlier on the Billboard Hot 100. Benton's version split airplay with Warwick's, and ultimately peaked at #75. Warwick was the first to sing it which is why she was so filled with joy with Luther's version. Nobody could have done it better; he made the song "iconic".
Sorry babygirl but this song was recorded by a white woman in the sixties
That look on Dionne's face....priceless. Rest in peace Luther. ❤️🙏🏽🔥
Rest In Peace to both Legends 😢
And Janet n everyone in that buildin' Joe shockin' wi' him
So true! Luther had God giving smoothe pipes NO ONE can compare! I'm a concert queen, I've seen so many artists, my regrets are Mr. Luther, Ms. Donna Summer, & Mr.Teddy P.! I'm trying to see in concert Ms. Gladys Knight & Anthony Hamilton!😇🎼🎵🎙🎶
@@brianmolele7264dionne warwick is alive and well
Dionne is still alive@@brianmolele7264
Loved him always! He gives me chills. Can’t stop listening to his songs over & over! Does anyone else feel the same way?
He's my favorite male R&B singer. There will never be another artist like him.
Forever he’s the best
Yes❤
Not at all. You gotta be joking right. Justin Bieber is the man that should give you chills, this guy vandross he's average at best, he needed to learn to just sing the song not throw his words all over the place
He was the best and he still the best in my heart rest in peace the LEGEND
No in ears, no back up singers and no backing track or fills.
Just him & his voice.
We miss you Luther💙
Mr. Vandross. Enough said. There'll never be another. 👑👑👑👑👑👑
AMEN!
It’s gonna be me
So true listening to one of Luther's songs on the radio couldn't even get out the car
reminiscing when I went to his concert here in H-town he put on a spectacular shoe that's when tickets were $50.00 for 5th row seats
So true listening to one of Luther's songs on the radio couldn't even get out the car
reminiscing when I went to his concert here in H-town he put on a spectacular show that's when tickets were $50.00 for 5th row seats
Said and said well.
Man!!! I miss the days when I could NOT wait to watch award shows. I'm just glad I grew up during the musical genius years❤❤❤
It’s pure garbage on award shows now. ZERO true talent
@@MrsStrother Garbage is right!! Feels like something died in me when good music started to disappear 😮💨
Wow, I felt that message. I miss them too.
"If I could turn back the hands of time".....Kellz
His voice, his appearance and his God given talent. I just keep listening to this over and over again. I think about my husband who passed and wish he was here with me. I wish t could dance with him to this song 😢
The best ever! The love Dionne has for Luther by her face and appreciation! Two legends!
Yup, THAT part! I remember even seeing this 'appreciation' as a kid.
Didn’t he sing backup for her at one time? I could be wrong
Luther was one of a kind! Every note was hit beautifully! We were blessed to hear this man sing! It’s 2023 and this song still brings me chills!
Yes I have chills and tears. Thinking about when I saw him in concert.
I love soul music... no matter what...
I first his voice in 1990 & I’m still loving his voice 2day as I did back then.
This whole video is iconic, from the intro by Denzel to the looks of awe from iconic vocalists like Anita Baker and Dionne Warwick, Janet Jackson being smitten -- and finally, the performance itself, the likes of which has never been seen before or since.
... DO NOT overlook that's also the GREAT!! Debbie Allen w/Denzel! Nothing but greatness in this clip! The NAACP has been legendary & consistent in featuring accomplished Black individuals. Paul Winfield & other Black industry luminaries -- all captivated by Luther!
Amen
Well, this was a tribute to Dionne. She recorded it in 1964.
Dionne recorded this in 1966.
Right ❤😂🎉😅😊
The main difference with vocalists then and now is not the notes they can hit. It's the RICHNESS, FULLNESS and RESONANCE of the voices of old, due to proper development of the chest voice (which singers today do not fully develop anymore). Just listen to the QUALITY of this man's tone. It's full, rich and resonant throughout his singing range. This is real singing, folks. LEGENDARY VOICE.
Thank you! I’ve been saying this for years! And don’t even get me started on that vibrato
@@kwicksand12 I hear you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
It depends on the person. Now, people get famous for song writing, and they happen to have a voice secondary. That's the difference.
He was better than most of the vocalists back then, too. It's synonymous to watching Jordan, LeBron, Peyton Manning, or Serena Williams dominating in their respective sports. They were the elite of the elite during their times.
@@Freewarrior2 I agree but I feel like he’s the greatest of all time. I’ll admit, I’m only in my late 30s so I’m hardly qualified to make such a statement but to me, Luther topped the Teddy P’s and Marvin Gayes of the world. Thoughts?
Luther is probably the best male singer of all time...swoon. He is so missed.
Amazing. He was locked in. The audience was locked in. Everybody there was aware of how special the moment was and everyone gave themselves to the moment. You felt the synergy between the performer and audience. It was one man singing, but you felt the communal effort behind it. It was spiritual. Such an elevated level of performance art. This is the Book of Luther in the Bible of Performance.
When R&B still had Soul....
Yeah... (Lonnnnnnnnnnnnng sigh...)
Amen
Facts💯
So true.
….right, not so much today….
I am 64 and white and when I die and have to come back down to earth again, I will ask God to bless me with a voice like Luther!!❤️☮️🙏🏻 There ain’t no other!
Amen. I am latino, but I will do the same. No one like him, still today, for me
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Im 69 and white too but would wAnt to go back in time to be able to see the greats like Luther Teddy Pendergrass they were cruelly taken far too soon i love them proper singing the right way nothing these days compares even slightly to these greatsproper singers with proper words and music not the s, t that gets pumped into kids these days thats just some p,,,k talking s.,t
All good, Dionne Warwick originally sang this, but it was written by two white guys.
That’s not how it works, brother!
His diction is perfect, he is sublime. ❤
Hello 👋 Kathy , how are you doing? Hope you are fine.
Yes he is. If music like this were played instead of the stuff they call music now, I truly believe the world would be a better place. This just fills up my heart.
@KeatingWoodman404 yes I'm fine
I've said this rarely, but I don't believe anyone can learn to sing with such 'feel'...I believe he was simply born with the gift!
Thanks for such wonderful vocal ability.
Hearing this in 2022 , amazing pitch, voice, a true performer with class! Incredible, Absolutely one of the greatest live performances ever recorded in my opinion .. gone but not at all forgotten .we are all better for hearing this. wow! RIP Mr Vandross
What happened to our real “soul music”??😂😂❤
Absolutely! When you sing live and your voice is just as amazing as the recording….GREATNESS!!! RIP Luther
God truly blessed him with this voice!
looks like he may have made Janet a little wet in her special little hairy hole...
NEVER Before and NEVER Again!!👏🏽❤️👏🏽
Can we please get this man inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for next year please he deserve it straight up Luther Vandross deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The hell with Rock an Roll Hall of Fame, Luther Vandross is way above them and so is James Brown Aretha Frankin and Whitney Houston. Legends don't need handouts.
@@marquewallace solid. But for the sake of his family and legacy, it would be great! Coming soon.
It’s 2022 and Luther still isn’t in the Rock Hall with Michael Marvin and Sam Cooke. He’s been eligible since 2009. Madonna got in first ballot that year. He’s never been nominated
@@marquewallace Genius all of them are in the Rock Hall that listed. It fing matters
Why should we place all these great singers into this nonsense when they are dead? Why can't we recognise their giftings and talents whilst alive? Furthermore, I would not be at all surprised if Luther's family have to pay for the priviledge! Just stop....
How far we have fallen so much CLASS wow. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Bring this back.
Always my favorite singer, saw him many times in concert, still grieving this fabulous man. So grateful for his music. Gone too soon💔💔💔
THE BEST MALE VOCALIST OF ALL TIME!!!!
I miss Luther Vandross to this day! He was an entertainer's entertainer.
Irreplaceable. Beautiful spirit. Beautiful voice. ❤️
You are so right
What can I say I've always been infatuated with this man from the first time I ever heard his voice, still today when I listen to his music he melts my heart ❤️ looks so dreamy sounds the same, absolutely there is no singer ever that can compete with LUTHER
The G.O.A.T
I was blessed to see him in concert.
Miss him so much. May he RIP
He sung, not lip synched, he SANG. I remember the first time I heard this and so many other songs of his. Had the honor of seeing Luther live multiple times. He gave us so much amazing music for many lifetimes.
There will never be another...
You don't see that very often anymore...
Luther never lip synched
there are so many more; approaching 50 and im like damn. Every one can sang, but I can crow a little but I dont earn from it. I learn; you here me. I learn.
Fascinating singer
LET ME BE CLEAR, AS PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA WOULD SAY: THERE IS ONLY ONE LUTHER VANDROSS!
I am here in March of 2024 and I remember when this aired. I still feel full of joy, romance and passion. This is a timeless classic. RIP Luther 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
There are good singers and then there are voices that can never be replicated even if you're a fantastic singer. This man, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, (imo) Otis Redding... iconic voices.
Not a single earpiece. We are talking about singing "not hog calling" This was my high school song
Otis Redding does NOT get the deserved love for his voice. It wasn't just his lyrics, that man could SANG.
Greatest singers of All-Times:
Whitney Houston
Luther Vandross
That was beautiful, who peeped young Janet Jackson smiling from ear to ear..😊
Before he started to sing, I like how he looked around the entire auditorium. He was looking at the audience like you guys have no idea what is coming. I'm about to mess all of you guys up for life. Many years later, I still believe this is the best performance I've ever seen....just an incredibly talented voice and a microphone alone on stage.
Love your comment!
It's the way he narrows he's eyes just to say I'm now locked in and focused!! then history is made
Lucky u all that could be in flesh n bone
Off the chart charisma start to end
NOBODYS better than Luther Vandross! Nobody❤️
Never in my life will I ever get tired of hearing that voice. Luther love always
I'm a 73 year old whhite woman who has always enjoyed Luthers talent. I'm so sad that he's gone.
Hello 👋Mary, how are you doing? Hope you are fine.
Hi Mary sending best wishes to you ❤
Being a white woman means what exactly?
That’s professional by every sense of the word. Range, pitch, tempo is all precise.
Dude was a legend and taken far too soon.
Cannot think of any recent vocalists that can come close to this.
This is when you actually had to have talent to be on stage. Everyone knows how great Luther is. This was a gift for that audience.
By far one of the most impressive vocal performances of all time. Just an absolute clinic… Not to sound cliche, but none today can really hold a candle to this, and that’s very depressing.. RIP
Still one of the greatest vocal performances of all time!
Agree. One of the greatest live performances by an Artist.
@@polyprinz one of the greastest
looks like he may have made Janet a little wet in her special little hairy hole...
57 year old man , I cried too. Best live performances EVER !!! I Missed our great black men with great talent..Teddy Pendergrass can do it live too.
Brothas in this generation was everything 💯😍😍
67 here, still enjoy his music. STILL IN LOVE
Luther's generation was the last
I love this performance. Luther looks so wonderful, healthy and handsome. The crowd is in heaven.
❤ 🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever
"I had the incredible fortune of attending Luther's concert not once, but twice. The first time, I was just 15 years old, and he graced Beaumont, TX, with his presence at our civic center. His vocal prowess astounded me and left a mark on my memory. Luther's talent is truly incomparable; there's simply no one else like him. It was a privilege to witness both 'big Luther' and 'little Luther' in action. His performances were nothing short of legendary, each one leaving me in awe."
that mans voice was taken for granted by so many....miss him.
RiRi you think that his voice was taken for granted? Please explain. I think he's the greatest balladeer of all time.
Bullshit what are you about
Mr. Luther Vandross will always be my favorite male vocalist of all time !
Oh I don’t think so. Everyone knows he’s a diamond.
🤨 huh, whatchew talkin about Willis?? We knew this man this man would be a legend after his first album
No one is perfect, but this performance was. I will give it a 100.
No,It’s a 120....
@@user-ir1gz7gl9x..and then some
April 2024, still watching
You’re not alone
Who's still listening in 2067?!
that's how dumb you sound
I can listen to this on repeat all day 🥹
At 49 years old I am probably the last generation that understands the quality of this type of artist .
M 35 & I understand it perfectly. All the way from SA🇿🇦
I'm 57 I saw him at the last cool jazz festival in San Diego 1985, He came on last, And even when the equipment malfunction The professional he is kept singing right on through. That comes from dedication and knowing that the show goes on.🤫🤔
25 here all in tears after watching this lol
I'm still in my mother's womb.
Who cares, we get it.
Black excellence at its finest!!!!
How dare make me cry like this???Rest in peace dear Luther Vandross 😍🥰🥰🥰
Luther was AN ABSOLUTE BEAST on that mic! ❤
This man had the perfect pitch. He could always tell a story with his voice. R.I.P The one and only Luther Vandross.
Man....they don't make music like this anymore. So glad I grew up during this era
I feel Good I'm 17 Now Turn it around I'm 71 So Blessed to still be around to hear dat Beautiful Song again
I have heard Luther before and I knew his voice was incredible. But this is my first time seeing him performing. I love how is just him in front of a curtain, the orchestra obviously behind, following his improvs, but a one man show in complete control of his audience, completely natural, in the moment, in every word, radiating his personality and humor, all in perfect pitch. What results from all this is that you feel like you just witnessed a miracle happening. Everything this man performed live should have been recorded.
Over the years, this has become my favorite live vocal performance ever. I had the privilege of seeing Luther live in person many times, starting with his 1st solo tour way back in either 1980 or 1981. In this video, he was truly at the top of his game, which wasn't uncommon, but there's something otherworldly good about this performance. You can see what I mean just by looking at the faces of the famous talented people who were used to witnessing amazing talent. They are transfixed!
No male performer/singer could top this! We miss you Luther.
Vocally top 5 easily, that range is crazy. Rest easy Mr. Vandross.
And not 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd.
Waaow!!! Luther Vandross born as the Lion King of Jazz, soul and R&B!!! Still in love and captured by love in Aug 2023!!!❤❤❤❤
I was fortunate enough in my musical life to witness Luther Vandross LIVE ! at the Philadelphia "Spectrum" on 10/2/88 with opener Sinbad! and co-headliner Ms. Anita Baker on their "The Heat" tour. ❤🔥 Incredible night. Tightest backing bands Ever. In the presence of Greatness. 🏆 Rest In Paradise, Luther. 🙏 NEVER forgotten. 💙
U can feel every note his song had meaning
Hello Tracy
How are you doing?
I always come back to see this performance. There will never be another Luther 😢❤
You are Absolutely RIGHT ‼️‼️
Now that I’m older, I appreciate this music
This is the greatest RNB performance of all time.
Damn…Luther made them feel every note of that song. Pure Gold 🔥
The way he caressed all those notes. Astounding performance from a talented trailblazer. Rest in the melodies Luther.
HE IS ICONIC...I AM 62 Y/0...WILL ALWAYS LOVE THIS MAN AND HIS VOICE...HIS VOICE TOUCHES MY SOUL EVERYTIME....GOD BLESS MR LUTHER...THANK YOU FOR LIFITING MY SOUL....
He was soooo handsome!!! And his voice was like melting butter!!! ❤
Everyone is drawn in when he sings.. Legendary
He and Whitney were the best live performers because they never sang a song the same way twice.
Alycia Cooper I said the same thing years ago, to my best friend about Aretha Franklin. I loved her since I was a teenager. I still have the first Album she ever made…in nearly mint condition. Aretha was my favorite singer.
I agree 100%.
Agreed
Whitney could not hold his jock strap
R. Kelly's live performances are also memorable especially "I believe I can fly"
A performance like this transcends the mere concept of music. Such vocal control, timing and so much emotion poured into one seamless gift to the audience. I'm just glad we are able to enjoy perhaps one of the best vocalists to have ever lived.
He was the very best, point blank and period. ❤❤❤❤
Velvet voice, a beautiful looking man...never a bad word after he has gone RIP
The most perfect singer
LEGEND!!!!!!!!;
Mercy!!
There will never be another Luther Vandross
Im 56 yrs old now, got saved at the age of 27. The first worship music I heard was Don Moen. I use your music in my House meetings. I was recently in hospital for 8 days with Covid. It was rough. My lungs were infected and my blood was clotting. It was the hardest eight days of my life. I woke early each morning and worshipped God, many of your worship songs came to me. God was with me every day until I got over. Thank you for your dedication and devotion, you have blessed so many. God bless you.
30 years old and this is my favorite song right now. This is real music
CLASSIC NAACP IMAGE AWARD SHOW REST MY BROTHER THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LUTHER VANDROSS 🏆
Ever!
House is not a home without The one you love, 😂
Yep, when those shows had class
This performance was dangerous!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I saw Luther at the Celebrity Theater in Orange County back in the early 1990’s. I had front row seats and Luther held my hand while singing “If Only For One Night.” It is one of the most cherished moments that I will always remember❤. You shared an amazing gift with this world. Thank you ❤
I HAVE to watch this video at least once a month because I loved and still love this man and his beautiful voice. RIP Luther. You are deeply missed. ❤
I know loads have said this here, but...
This is a true vocal masterclass! I mean the control, timing, pitch, traversing from throat to stomach, breathing, emotion... it's quite unbelievable how effortlessly Luther does this. On top of that, the subtle yet enthralling showmanship, everyone in that audience was touched!
Simply Magnificent!
Love your comment!
Amazingly gift artist...thanks be to God.
I agree with you 100%... I couldn't had said it better myself... A master class on how a true, exceptionally talented singer can hold hold an audience in the palm of his hand with just his vocal talent. Not auto tuned, no flashy dancers, no flashing lights. just him on stage with a mic!❤
When I tell you Luther's voice was one of a kind I mean it. Such amazing pitch, range , control, tone. Timeless!! The GOAT
2024 still 🔥🔥🔥
I used to listen to my daddy sing this to my mom
I signed dance with my father song in American Sign Language class in college. I’m a millennial but I know good music when I hear it 😇💖✨🔥💕✨
Beautiful memories
Get it Luther
Luther was one of a kind! He made us feel like he was singing to each of us individual! He worked the room. Watching him is pure joy!!!!! He hits straight to the soul! Standing in one spot and scanning the room from side to side with that silky, smooth voice. Oh how handsome to boot. That ending went right to the heart. I swear he was singing to me!!!!
Hello 👋 Brenda , how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Keating wood and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl