Wow, his voice. The crowd can't even keep silent, they're spontaneously hooting and hollering through the whole thing. Not every performer can cause that kind of reaction. He's got so much soul, he's pouring his heart into it. Wow wow, wow. Is there anyone today that even comes close to having a voice that rich and soulful?
The song was originally by Dionne Warwick (in the audience 0:30 ) back in 1963, but she says as soon as she heard Luther's version of the song, she knew it wasn't hers anymore.
I saw Luther Vandross live in concert before he died. Best concert I’ve ever been to ever! He sang for 2 hours without missing one note. Luther was the greatest of all time - the GOAT! Concert of a lifetime.
I am so happy you reacted to one of his live versions. He was a master in making you feel each word he sang. He will forever live in us older folks hearts. Enjoy grandma's music...it's your gift to her.💓
The LORD Broke the mold when he made Luther! The most amazing talent listening in the audience included a very ypund Janet Jackson blown away!! Speachless!!😭💜👍
Gosh this opened the flood gates of tears. I love Luther from the 80s he was their singing of my joy of love to my pain I felt in a marriage and the end of it in 2001. Him and Elvis are my two top male singers.nobody touches them .nobody.
YOUNG MAN YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!! ONLY ONE LIKE LUTHER IN A LIFETIME!!!!!!DAUGHTER & SONS, YOU ONLY GET ONE!!!! ONE LUTHER IN A LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!!TRUTH.
Wow. His voice is so beautiful and soulful. I know I've heard his name lots of times, but I'm not sure I ever really listened to him before. Not even sure of the best way to describe the emotion I feel listening.
He seemed to sing so effortlessly. His voice was one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. Went to his concert and could hardly stay in my seat. He was mesmerizing!
OH WOW I'M SOOO GLAD U DISCOVERED HIM... one of the legends gone😣😭😭... rest easy Luther... dance with my father again is another AMAZING song of his... LOOK UP AARON NEVEVILLE...
Young man, Ive got tears in my heart, getting choked up watching you hear luther van dross sing. It does my heart good to see the young generation appreciate the music I grew up with. Im 65, and Im still loving his music!
I'm 58 years old. I've seen him in concert before. His songs are amazing. He's passed away now. He had issues with his weight. So sad he's gone. One of a kind.
That was Mr. Luther Vandross. You cannot duplicate that. He had a gift from the Lord. I am so glad we are able to listen and appreciate it. RIP Luther Vandross.
LUTHER!!! The most beautiful person, singer, soul, this earth has ever experienced!! No one, no one...can you hear me??? No one can top, not then, not now. I'm going to go melt now into his voice. RIP LUTHER💜💜💜💜💜
Saw Luther back in the late 80's as a teen. Went to his concert as a family event with parents, my sister, and an aunt. The emotions I felt were indescribable. Our whole family was in tears. His voice was mezmerizing. To think that someone could sound even better live on stage than in studio recording...it was just amazing. It was the whole package-live musicians playing on stage and everything. Of course, back then, that was the norm anyway.
Love Luther! I was 8 months pregnant in 1993 and he was performing in Memphis. My OB wouldn’t let me drive to see him and I’ve regretted not going all these years. Now that he’s gone, I think about that all the time. 💙
Hi julie .. saw this lovely man in concert in wembley arena u.k. back in the 90s ... miss that man , miss that voice .. was a memory will never forget 💕from u.k.
@Julie Ford, I was eight months pregnant also in 1993 when I saw him at Madison Square Garden. I camped out all night to get tickets and it was well worth it. The concert was amazing. I’ve seen him every single time he has ever performed in New York❤️
Luther just captivates the meaning of love and wording it in a way you will feel it inside, I tell you, I'm 63, I still cry and feel like it's the first time I hear it. Then it's his voice. Like satin, like nothing I ever could compare him to. I love your reactions, I think you're a sentimental young man and sincere in your reactions. Thank you for being you!!! Enjoy this "time travel" it's a spectacular ride....
There’s some singers that just transcend everything with their voice! Mr Vandross is the ULTIMATE CROONER! Just close your eyes and feel everything he’s singing completely. You’ve felt or feel what he’s singing. Thank you Sir for the emotional journey through life! No one I’d rather hear expressing life’s ups and downs. Thank you!
When you can make The Great Dionne Warwick smile and cry in the same same song, you are special. Luther’s voice is/was so complex. He would tease his notes, and then release them so perfectly. Special special talent.
Every time I see this performance it gives me chills. Luther was a hell of a talent. Massively talented. I’m talking HUGE talent. There is NO modern day equivalent
You should see him live at Wembley Stadium! He gives an amazing performance! I saw him on Valentine's Day at Radio City Music Hall, center section about 50' from the stage! He delivered a riveting performance from beginning to end!
I've been asking many people who do reactions on here lately to please react to Luther. It's hard to find them. It's like many forgot about him or don't know of him in regards to the people who do reactions to musicians on here
Luther Vandross is one of the greatest performers to ever perform and there will never be another Luther he is an icon and we were blessed to be around to enjoy his music and see his live performance on TV. Those moments can never be Live Again by this generation. My generation was definitely blessed to be apart of Luther Vandross Legacy.
Yes, my first time watching this many years ago left me unable to find words to express just how amazing it was, but simply to say it is the greatest male vocal live performance I have heard or seen is sufficient. I've lost count how many times I've watched it but it never grows old. What a talent. Thank you Luther ❤👏
At the age of 69 this is still my go to Album during those Intimate Moments. Love me some Luther. Brother passed way to young, but left Humanity Treasures for the Ages. Keep it going Bro and much Love to Grandma🥰, rayray ✊✌️
Dionne Warwick did House is not a Home in "64?? And shes very impressed by Luther's singing...You're right about his voice...there is no one better than LUTHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luther the Man... Vocal control like no other.... Powerful... I love some great voices Johnny Mathis, Teddy Pendagrass, Nat King Cole and Al Green... But Luther will take you some places...
Just watched this reaction. I felt your tears.. Because Luther was an icon. I saw him live .. TWICE ... He was amazing . Please react to more of his songs !
Dionne Warwick recorded one of the original versions of this song in the mid 1960s ~ Luther had said his favorite female singers were Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Diana Ross. In addition to Luther, there were Teddy Pendergrass (prior to his car accident), Al Green, Peabo Bryson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder...to name a few of the great male soul singers. PEACE ~*
Luther Vandross is one of the greatest singer of all time. His singing speak for it's self. There is another one I would like you to play is a beautiful lady Phyllis Hyman singing You Know How to Love Me. Thank you. Thumb up to you.
I know you are only about 24 or 25 years old and haven't seen it all..............but, dude, I'm an old 76 year old white man, and I totally agree with you that it is possibly the best performance by anyone........EVER! OMG!
I have a long list of singers I love but Luther is on a list all by himself...no one as far as I'm concerned can come close...his vocals are AMAZING!!!! I saw him in concert 3 times and believe this or not...he sounded even better in person!! I cried when he died...RIH LUTHER
Luther is the greatest in my book...and I have alot of singers I love but hes in a category all by himself!! I was blessed to have seen him in concert 3 times and believe it or not he sounds better in person!!!
I felt that Luther was singing the song to Dionne Warwick and from her reaction i think there was mutual love ❤️and respect there. An absolutely amazing live performance, Luther was a vocal maestro and no one can match his vocal skills and ability. He was truly amazing❣️
My favorite song by Burt Bacharach. Luther had always said he wanted to do an entire album of Bacharach/David songs. He never did. What a shame. That of course is Dionne Warkick, Whitney Houston's aunt with the biggest smile on her face. She was the first to do the song.
Did you know that David Bowie discovered and kicked off Luther’s musical career? David hired Luther as a backup singer on the Young Americans album. There is an incredible track you must see that displays both their talents. Luther has said it was the hardest session because of the structure David had in his own head, but the end result is nothing short of obsession with the song. It’s called “Right”. Find it! I promise you will not be disappointed! 💫⚡️🔥
There is almost no one that Luther Vandross did not sing background for . He also did a lot of arranging of the background vocals . He was a master at it. And if you ever went to his live concerts, the background singers were part of the show period they were so choreographed every move they made was part of the show every note they sang had a bodily movement that went with it period his shows were so glamorous, because the background singers were acting like such divas, it was almost done in cheek. So good. he actually had too early albums before his well-known first album period one under the name Luther, and "This Close to You. Both had some very good tracks.
Dionne Warwick said she could never sing it again because it became Luther's signature song....she looked so proud watching him
She was being honored at that NAACP event, which is why the camera was on her so much. Wonderfully moving.
His voice always brings tears to my eyes. It’s involuntary. It’s so beautiful.
Wow, his voice. The crowd can't even keep silent, they're spontaneously hooting and hollering through the whole thing. Not every performer can cause that kind of reaction. He's got so much soul, he's pouring his heart into it. Wow wow, wow. Is there anyone today that even comes close to having a voice that rich and soulful?
The song was originally by Dionne Warwick (in the audience 0:30 ) back in 1963, but she says as soon as she heard Luther's version of the song, she knew it wasn't hers anymore.
Indeed. Luther VanDross was premier balladeer of his time. He's voice and the way he rendered was absolutely captivating.
Luther VanDross is the truth! The real deal. No one even comes close.
I saw Luther Vandross live in concert before he died. Best concert I’ve ever been to ever! He sang for 2 hours without missing one note. Luther was the greatest of all time - the GOAT! Concert of a lifetime.
Luther was one in a million.
His live performance was equally as good as his albums. His music was for mature audences. Grown folk
His live version was better than the album!
R.I.P LUTHER
Written by Burt Bacharach, recorded by Dionne Warwick and sung beautifully by the late, great Luther Vandross. What a voice.
Not only could he sing but that face!!! So handsome xx
One of Luther's finest! Get chills every time!
Don’t laugh, but I cry every time I hear this song.
I am so happy you reacted to one of his live versions. He was a master in making you feel each word he sang. He will forever live in us older folks hearts. Enjoy grandma's music...it's your gift to her.💓
Oh my...Luther. What. A. Voice. Of course loved listening to him, but also watch how easy he makes it look...a gift.
Ugh my favorite singer hands down!
MINE too!!!!
His voice was an instrument. He used it masterfully and skillfully. He was amazing.
The LORD Broke the mold when he made Luther! The most amazing talent listening in the audience included a very ypund Janet Jackson blown away!! Speachless!!😭💜👍
Gosh this opened the flood gates of tears. I love Luther from the 80s he was their singing of my joy of love to my pain I felt in a marriage and the end of it in 2001. Him and Elvis are my two top male singers.nobody touches them .nobody.
Best romantic singer of all times. Got two kids from off that album.
It's a rarity these days to have music, lyrics and a beautiful voice move you to tears.
THANNNNNK YOOOOOU!!! MY KING!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Look how handsome he is! 😍😍
He is gorgeous, a beautiful looking man with the most amazing voice
YOUNG MAN YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!! ONLY ONE LIKE LUTHER IN A LIFETIME!!!!!!DAUGHTER & SONS, YOU ONLY GET ONE!!!! ONE LUTHER IN A LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!!TRUTH.
Luther is and was the BEST vocalist EVER!!! It just seems too easy for him!!! Thanks for a great reaction!
Effortless smooth as silk
Wow. His voice is so beautiful and soulful. I know I've heard his name lots of times, but I'm not sure I ever really listened to him before. Not even sure of the best way to describe the emotion I feel listening.
I Played This Song over and over For Two Hours Straight What could I Say I Love it Luther. Wow. Big Daddy Pete Sr
He seemed to sing so effortlessly. His voice was one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. Went to his concert and could hardly stay in my seat. He was mesmerizing!
Luther is a beautiful miracle to behold! He makes you feel like you are experiencing everything he sings! A true gift of love ❤️
Luther Vandross was a legend. Anyone who can make Dionne Warwick smile from ear to ear in the audience, you know they're great.
We lost him too soon.
Way too soon.
OH WOW I'M SOOO GLAD U DISCOVERED HIM... one of the legends gone😣😭😭... rest easy Luther... dance with my father again is another AMAZING song of his... LOOK UP AARON NEVEVILLE...
Definite, my first seeing anyone mentioning the legend Aaron Neville, the voice of an angel!
Young man, Ive got tears in my heart, getting choked up watching you hear luther van dross sing. It does my heart good to see the young generation appreciate the music I grew up with. Im 65, and Im still loving his music!
I'm 58 years old. I've seen him in concert before. His songs are amazing. He's passed away now. He had issues with his weight. So sad he's gone. One of a kind.
That was Mr. Luther Vandross. You cannot duplicate that. He had a gift from the Lord. I am so glad we are able to listen and appreciate it. RIP Luther Vandross.
This may be the best live vocal ever. He was amazing. R.I.P., dear Luther.
LUTHER!!! The most beautiful person, singer, soul, this earth has ever experienced!! No one, no one...can you hear me??? No one can top, not then, not now. I'm going to go melt now into his voice. RIP LUTHER💜💜💜💜💜
this speaks about your good taste man, Luther is timeless. New subscriber right here, sorry for my bad english, greetings from Argentina!
Your English is very good 👍.
Saw luther 3 times back in the 90s at wembley arena lovely man beautiful voice great memories ❤
Saw Luther back in the late 80's as a teen. Went to his concert as a family event with parents, my sister, and an aunt. The emotions I felt were indescribable. Our whole family was in tears. His voice was mezmerizing. To think that someone could sound even better live on stage than in studio recording...it was just amazing. It was the whole package-live musicians playing on stage and everything. Of course, back then, that was the norm anyway.
One of my biggest regrets is that I never went to one of his concerts
Love Luther! I was 8 months pregnant in 1993 and he was performing in Memphis. My OB wouldn’t let me drive to see him and I’ve regretted not going all these years. Now that he’s gone, I think about that all the time. 💙
Hi julie .. saw this lovely man in concert in wembley arena u.k. back in the 90s ... miss that man , miss that voice .. was a memory will never forget 💕from u.k.
@Julie Ford, I was eight months pregnant also in 1993 when I saw him at Madison Square Garden. I camped out all night to get tickets and it was well worth it. The concert was amazing. I’ve seen him every single time he has ever performed in New York❤️
Luther just captivates the meaning of love and wording it in a way you will feel it inside, I tell you, I'm 63, I still cry and feel like it's the first time I hear it. Then it's his voice. Like satin, like nothing I ever could compare him to. I love your reactions, I think you're a sentimental young man and sincere in your reactions. Thank you for being you!!!
Enjoy this "time travel" it's a spectacular ride....
One of the best remakes ever, he sang it with so much more passion than original hit
Beautiful reaction...Luther was a class act! Artists today rely too much on technology...pure, raw talent seems to be a thing of the past :(
Bruno Mars?
Nothing like classic Luther....still not over his passing. RIP brother.
Luther the voice the soul gets me emotional evrytime
Man luther has always been one of my faves.Love this song
Always been My favorite by far ,,,,, Great reaction.
Luther has his own category!!!! ❤❤❤❤
I could listen to Luther all day every day.........❤️🇨🇦
That man can make you feel the holy ghost! Love him. R.i.p
I love Luther....this song was sung with such passion...he had the most smooth, sexy voice ever!!!!
Luther is the best there is. So glad you like him. You've now witnessed GREATNESS!
Luther was a bad bad man!! Voice 2nd to none!
One of the great crooners....
There’s some singers that just transcend everything with their voice! Mr Vandross is the ULTIMATE CROONER! Just close your eyes and feel everything he’s singing completely. You’ve felt or feel what he’s singing. Thank you Sir for the emotional journey through life! No one I’d rather hear expressing life’s ups and downs. Thank you!
When you can make The Great Dionne Warwick smile and cry in the same same song, you are special. Luther’s voice is/was so complex. He would tease his notes, and then release them so perfectly. Special special talent.
Every time I see this performance it gives me chills. Luther was a hell of a talent. Massively talented. I’m talking HUGE talent. There is NO modern day equivalent
Wonder if younger viewers realize he is singing to the great Dionne Warwick in this video (she is first cousin to great Whitney Houston btw)
Love Luther😊💜🎶🎤..one of the best singers ever! So much control..beautiful tone..so smooth..we lost a great talent..that was sanging!!❤🙏
What a voice he had. This is one of my favorites by him.
You should see him live at Wembley Stadium! He gives an amazing performance! I saw him on Valentine's Day at Radio City Music Hall, center section about 50' from the stage! He delivered a riveting performance from beginning to end!
Awesome bro,...hes amazing, this is a classic performance of his.
Luther is a god when singing. RIP Luther. You are sorely missed in this world of untalented singers.
Please do more. No one even covers him they can’t!
I've been asking many people who do reactions on here lately to please react to Luther. It's hard to find them. It's like many forgot about him or don't know of him in regards to the people who do reactions to musicians on here
Luther Vandross is one of the greatest performers to ever perform and there will never be another Luther he is an icon and we were blessed to be around to enjoy his music and see his live performance on TV. Those moments can never be Live Again by this generation. My generation was definitely blessed to be apart of Luther Vandross Legacy.
I remember watching this and and my mother getting all dressed up to see him in concert. Love Luther.
Ms. Dionne Warwick is just mesmerized by Luther Vandross. He (Luther) was our greatest male vocalist. No one can sing like Luther Vandross!
Where have the singers gone,like him. Live baby. It don’t get better. Wow
His voice is absolute GOLD just stunning, beautiful, not enough adjectives to describe it.
Yes, my first time watching this many years ago left me unable to find words to express just how amazing it was, but simply to say it is the greatest male vocal live performance I have heard or seen is sufficient. I've lost count how many times I've watched it but it never grows old. What a talent. Thank you Luther ❤👏
My all time favorite Luther song. I sad tears to know he’s no longer with us. But joys when I hear him.
At the age of 69 this is still my go to Album during those Intimate Moments. Love me some Luther. Brother passed way to young, but left Humanity Treasures for the Ages. Keep it going Bro and much Love to Grandma🥰, rayray ✊✌️
Dionne Warwick did House is not a Home in "64?? And shes very impressed by Luther's singing...You're right about his voice...there is no one better than LUTHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luther the Man... Vocal control like no other.... Powerful... I love some great voices Johnny Mathis, Teddy Pendagrass, Nat King Cole and Al Green... But Luther will take you some places...
Just watched this reaction. I felt your tears.. Because Luther was an icon. I saw him live .. TWICE ... He was amazing .
Please react to more of his songs !
Dionne Warwick recorded one of the original versions of this song in the mid 1960s ~ Luther had said his favorite female singers were Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan
and Diana Ross. In addition to Luther, there were Teddy Pendergrass (prior to his car accident), Al Green, Peabo Bryson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder...to name a few of the great male soul singers. PEACE ~*
Luther Vandross is one of the greatest singer of all time. His singing speak for it's self. There is another one I would like you to play is a beautiful lady Phyllis Hyman singing You Know How to Love Me. Thank you. Thumb up to you.
That was truly stupendous! One of my favourite all time male singers. RIP Luther. You are missed terribly.
When music was still music.....
Yes! The greatest performance ever!
My opinion THE GREATEST MALE SINGER OF ALL TIME. I grow up hear him on local nyc radio commercial in the early 80's. LOVE YOUR REACTION BRUH. R.I.P.
I know you are only about 24 or 25 years old and haven't seen it all..............but, dude, I'm an old 76 year old white man, and I totally agree with you that it is possibly the best performance by anyone........EVER! OMG!
I have a long list of singers I love but Luther is on a list all by himself...no one as far as I'm concerned can come close...his vocals are AMAZING!!!! I saw him in concert 3 times and believe this or not...he sounded even better in person!! I cried when he died...RIH LUTHER
My favorite singer of ALL TIME!!! Miss him soooooo much! Looked soooooo handsome😍😍😍😍
This man was too pure for this world….too angelic…he was needed in heaven but we sure do face a loss down here 🥹
So glad that you discovered and enjoyed this masterpiece. You reaction was many of ours when it was first broadcast. Peace
no autotune
he was amazing! heck IS amazing, he is still here in my heart! THIS IS LIVE
Luther is the greatest in my book...and I have alot of singers I love but hes in a category all by himself!! I was blessed to have seen him in concert 3 times and believe it or not he sounds better in person!!!
Beautiful voice. Beautiful man.RIP Luther.
The look on your face as you listen to this song is PRICELESS!!!!!
I felt that Luther was singing the song to Dionne Warwick and from her reaction i think there was mutual love ❤️and respect there. An absolutely amazing live performance, Luther was a vocal maestro and no one can match his vocal skills and ability. He was truly amazing❣️
My favorite song by Burt Bacharach. Luther had always said he wanted to do an entire album of Bacharach/David songs. He never did. What a shame. That of course is Dionne Warkick, Whitney Houston's aunt with the biggest smile on her face. She was the first to do the song.
RIP Luther Vandross
This is one of my favourite songs of all time given a fabulous performance here. Good to see you so deeply touched. Love it..
You should hear his Christmas album. This live performance always gives me the chills
darcyann66 My very favorite Christmas album!
The legend that is Dionne in awe of the mighty Luther
One of the greatest performances EVER!!!
I agree, I have never ever seen a performance quite like this. Masterclass right there.
Luther... to this day... Still the greatest.
Did you know that David Bowie discovered and kicked off Luther’s musical career? David hired Luther as a backup singer on the Young Americans album.
There is an incredible track you must see that displays both their talents. Luther has said it was the hardest session because of the structure David had in his own head, but the end result is nothing short of obsession with the song.
It’s called “Right”.
Find it! I promise you will not be disappointed! 💫⚡️🔥
Yep. I knew that!
Roberta Flack kicked off his career. He sang backup for her and one day she told him he was fired, because he sings too good to back up anybody.
He also performed a few Chsnge songs... The Glow of Love and Searching to note...
@Danelle Covey Luther's story can be seen here: ruclips.net/video/XQPQeNPEvWk/видео.html
There is almost no one that Luther Vandross did not sing background for . He also did a lot of arranging of the background vocals . He was a master at it. And if you ever went to his live concerts, the background singers were part of the show period they were so choreographed every move they made was part of the show every note they sang had a bodily movement that went with it period his shows were so glamorous, because the background singers were acting like such divas, it was almost done in cheek. So good. he actually had too early albums before his well-known first album period one under the name Luther, and "This Close to You. Both had some very good tracks.