This dude is a vocal cheat code. The timing of the ad libs,the breathing,the intonation. Just a vocal cheat code. No weakness as a singer. Nobody better. Oooh Baby Baby was a clinic in timing,mouth formation on vowel sounds and blending head voice into chest voice. Crazy.
SERIOUSLY WILLIAM SMOKEY JOE ROBINSON WAS IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE "THE KING" OF THE MOTOWN ERA, WHEN EVER ANYONE LQQKS AT THE MOUNT RUSHMORE MONUMENT SMOKEY JOE ROBINSON SHOULD BE THE FIRST IMAGE THAT THEY SEE FOR ALL OF ETERNITY ❤ SMOKEY IS THE BEST OF THE VERY VERY VERY VERY BEST, HE ISN'T 1 IN A MILLION, HE IS DEFINITELY 1 IN A LIFETIME WITH OUT A DOUBT ❤ !!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE SMOKEY JOE'S FRIENDS FANS AND FOLLOWERS AND WE THANK HIM FOR ALL OF THE AWESOME GREAT TUNES AND THE PRICELESS MEMORIES FOR ALL OF THE YEAR'S AND DECADE'S. SMOKEY JOE WILL BE 85 YEAR'S YOUNG ON FEBRUARY 19TH 2025 AND HE IS STILL GOING STRONG AND LQQKING GREAT 😊 WE LOVE YOU SMOKEY JOE YOU ARE THE SHITTS ❤ !!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-))
They’re still out there but these greedy corporations who run the record labels don’t give a $hit about real art only money & profits, they only wanna invest in artists who they think will go viral on tiktok cause that’s the only way they can still make a ton of money with minimal effort in the record industry today, there will never be another album like thriller where it’s just as amazing of a piece of art as it is a commercial success
@Wandah Whetstone Yeeeeeeees You couldn't have said it any better. There will never be another Luther. These little young singers out here today is no comparison in any way.
Yeah luther my boy. but that natural falsetto is very hard.. love Luther but love smoke's falsetto voice. Luther can do anybody love him too. it's a tribute 😉 luther does good work. But smokey songs are original to Smokey.
Yeah luther my boy. but that natural falsetto is very hard.. love Luther but love smoke's falsetto voice. Luther can do anybody love him too. it's a tribute 😉 luther does good work. But smokey songs are original to Smokey.
Yeeeeeeeees Girl You couldn't have said it any better thank you so much for speaking the truth. Yes Luther could take anybody's song and make it his own. I miss him so much.💔💔💔
Pamela Green, how right you are! Luther was gived with one of those rare voices, that most men who sing don't have. Many women have had a voice with a range like his. But not many men. God bless you 🙏!
Smokey just gave the best tribute to the ancestors I have ever heard. We must always remember those words. Our ancestors gave their all - blood, sweat, tears, and ultimately their lives so that we could go on. Please don't ever forget that. We owe them everything so please don't take whatever gains we have for granted. Don't ever give up the fight.
I see you Laurence Fishburn, I had the same look on my face when I saw Luther in the 80's at the Staple Center in LA as he hit those notes that made you get out of your seat!
@ Tina/Yes!!🙄😪 Excellent/ Profound Question....How far we have fallen,as a people in our Communities / the Entertainment field( lewd displays of performances/ lyrics.)...blood shed in our communties!!Our Ancestors/ Civil Rights Leaders are turning in their graves😪🥺 The struggle is real....Power to the People...🙏🏿☝🏿👊🏾🤝🏿 Black is still beautiful in any hue....There are still those in the entertainment field who perform with Class and Dignity and Community Leaders /.. Brothas and Sistas,..who care and are as Rev.Jackson always stated...".Keep( Keeping )Hope ....Alive " Many Blessings to you,during the Holidays and beyond.🙏🏿😔💫🍂
❤❤ tears to my eyes Smokey Robinson I've been hearing about Smokey Robinson since I was at my baby find my mom and dad Diana Ross intercourse Luther Vandross no matter what his condition was Luther Vandross from the very best that's one thing I love about my people no matter what they show up no matter what anybody say or do or say about us it doesn't matter because we show up for one another we always have somehow some way big congratulate I own because we love you we truly love you all Smokey Robinson my heart was saved his eyes she called him pretty eyes he had beautiful eyes Diana Ross fashion pure class Luther Vandross music that will put you in another space and time and I'm going to say it again I love all of my Afro-American people who stood and Kane and just did so many wonderful things whatever their path was and music such Beauty to the art of music and I want to thank you for all the beautiful music that I've heard since I've been a little girl into my teenager than my Adele Hood each and every one of you and Smokey Robinson oh my goodness he just took the torch and passed it and just kept helping and kept bringing it kept bringing it and giving and get briefing it's just wonderful it is so wonderful you would cry if you really really think about what on musical Geniuses have done they are all legends and they earned it the old fashioned way they didn't take the elevator they took his step-by-step God bless you and keep you forever you may B❤
Wow,, begs the question Will this new generation have LEGENDS? Mr Smokey Robinson a lyrical genius and a quiet storm, ms Diana Ross The Diva of Life and Electrifying Entertainer, Mr LUTHER VANDROSS as ms Ross introduced him THE MASTERFUL , his voice is unmatched and his ability to draw you in without being extra in fact without even trying...
They may have their own “legends” but they won’t be a patch on the legends that we have and they will be far and few between with the “cancelling” culture of today
Luther Van dross is simply one of the all time great singers. Smokey Robinson is the genius who wrote much of the soundtrack of my life. Superstars do not come any bigger than Diana Ross. She was a great host & this is the show on which she sang "If We Hold On Together" to Steven Spielberg to introduce his award, and he could not hide his delight. Great legends on a great evening!
Kenneth Hamlett🤗 Good Comment, they all were great⭐ some of my favorites🎤🎶 It's hard for me to believe Diana Ross was so cut throat, vicious and mean to other singers like they have claimed that she was to get to the top by any means that she thought was necessary. But she's still 1 of my fav female singers💃🏾💋💅🎤🎶
Luther Vandross is an absolute legend. Im a rock and metal guy but when I need some feel good tunes I turn on the soulful sounds of Luther Vandross, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, AL Green and the Temptations
There will only be One & Only One Luther Vandross. Gorgeous Voice & Gorgeous Songs, Any songs he sings. R I P Luther, U are Truly, Deeply & Sadly Missed. ❤️😘🙏
Amen. Smokey was great in his own right, but to sing like that and give credit and honor to those that'll gone on before takes a really special man. You could also see the love in Luther's heart as he sang this tribute. Peace and love going out to all of my brothers and sisters
Oh Luther my man, your so sadly missed, singing these Smokey tunes brings tears to my eyes, why you went so early broke a lots of hearts, this from a 74 Yr old Brit RIP Luther.
A phenomenal tribute to Mr. Smokey Robinson a living legend, from Mr. Luther Vandross who is gone but will never be forgotten. We are a proud race, who has produced some of the finest singers in the world!!
You made this comment 2 yrs ago but I am in tears today as well. Life is magnificent and all its glory. Those words he sang really hit different when you’re older. Someone died so we can live. 🙏🏾❤️
I miss Luther so, so😢much. That would have been a wonderful Album. Luther singing Smokey song. RIP Luther. You left us some great memories. I love this video. Thanks for sharing…❤
This was simply beautiful. I never saw this before. Or maybe I did see it and it's just now grasping me. Smokey sang "Somebody Died so that we could live". We should all remember that.
Not only was Luther blessed with an amazing voice, he was also blessed with the mastery of making any song sang his own! And with that talent he blessed us. Rest in heaven Luther 🙏
I keep coming back to this .. one of the best tributes for me.. Luther did Smokey songs as they were Luther Songs.. A legend singing to a Legend.. this was music! Good music, with the perfect lyrics, and an amazing voice.. perfection!!!!
WOW! What a performance. I was lucky to see Luther in concert 2 times and he was by far the greatest male vocalist I've witnessed live. I just wish he'd recorded a Smokey tribute album having heard this tribute medley. Smokey's acapella performance at the end was very moving- you really could've heard a pin drop. This is a masterclass in Talent and class
I used to play Smokey over and over when I was a teen. To hear Luther sing these songs 🎵 is just fantastic. RIP Luther 🙏 You truly are the man loved by so many.🌹❤😥
I was on a flight from Pittsburgh to LaGuardia NY in November of 2018. I had noticed a gentleman standing by the check in desk and after several times staring and thinking this man has very unusual eyes where have I seen them before. Well we boarded and I had the aisle seat second row on the right. Smokey had sat in the wrong seat so he to move he the window seat next to me. Before he sat down he said to me excuse me I think your in the wrong seat I said I don't think so what seat number do you have so he ended up by the window. Now again I am staring at this gentleman's eyes and thinking where have I seen this man before.,he was modestly dressed was wearing a tight fitting hat. Finally my curiosity got the best of me and I said to him where have I seen you before. He replied who do you think I am, I replied a little hesitantly Smokey Robinson to which he replied jokingly aw go on. He then said yes I am Smokey Robinson and your name is, to which I replied James. We had brief but very cordial conversation I not wanting to annoy him or impose on his space. Brief as it was it was long enough that there is nothing phony about William Smokey Robinson he is a humble and kind and as I told him leaving the plane a National treasure. James Keeney keeneyj1953@gmail.com
Luther could sing any any any song and completely own it. 2022 his voice I so smooth. RIP. Luther. We miss you. Diana Ross still the queen with a soothing beautiful voice. Respect to legend Smokey Robinson. Legends of our time giving us real music.❤❤👏👏
Wow! Those are great songs that were great as originally sung and Luther just so effortlessly recreated them. A true master at work! And I was not expecting Smokey to top it off with that stirring tribute!
I remember that night that show came on TV. Because when Luther was singing Ohh baby baby me and my late husband was slow dancing to it. I'll never forget that night. Looking at this brought tears to my eyes.💔💔💔💔💔
I am 66 and most of the people on the Black Award shows today, I don't even know who they are. And mostly rappers and I can't understand nothing they are saying. I am definitely old school.🥰🥰🥰
Yeah, that’s something, they went from beauty and class to ass and trash. I was done when I turned on one show and niki had her ass in the air, I said now ain’t that a b-- and have not seen one since.
Their are no singers around today who can compare with the amazing great soul singers of yesterday ❤️❤️ RIP Luther and all the other great soul singers who have left us with amazing music and memories 🌹🌹🌹
This tribute to Smokey Robinson with Luther Vandross being the superbly magnificent vocal master of all songs he sings, Lord Luther, makes the lyrics his own, there is none, no one to pattern his voice….. He may be gone but never forgotten…..
I don't care what anyone says about Diana Ross I like Mrs. Diana Ross. She is a classy lady. Love!!!! Motown music. Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Four Tops, etc.
SMOKEY'S TRIBUTE TO OUR ANCESTORS!!!!!!!!!!!! DIDNT YA'LL HEAR HIM????? OMGGGGGG!!!!!!! IM EMOTIONAL!!!!!!!! HE WAS DEEP IN THE SPIRIT ON THAT ONE!!!!!!!
My heart is breaking and filled with joy at the same time! 💕💖What a treasure we had in Luther and how we are blessed to still have Smokey and Diana ….it all seemed like a better time…..what happened? Of course it’s 2021 now. Lord we need you….🙏🏾
Great Tribute,thank you Smokey for that song of acceptance for our ancestors and a thank you to the late Luther Vandross he were great and to Mrs Dianna Ross she we're a great host thank ,you all for the music and you all hard work legends.
These Artists are L❤️ved Deeply because they made their fans a big part of their lifes by singing their hearts out about something everyone goes through in some way. Don't ever stop creating and singing Diana and Smokey because in a big way your helping zillions come in to greater things for all in their lives. Thank you!
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You should put Luther’s name in the title too. Many of his fans would love to find this. 🎶
Kary Babii Thank you!
This actually was the BEST video version bc you started off with the Diana Ross introduction. Other videos don't show it.
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Absolutely, Luther Vandross made those songs his own with his great voice. Fabulous tribute!
He should be in rock and roll Hall of Fame
Luther could sing flat footed no gimmicks, just that voice, I am blessed to be born when he walked this earth..
I listen all the time love the old R & B so much soul, feelings and compassion
There is nothing good anybody can write about Mr.luther vandross that has not been written.He is simply a genius
This dude is a vocal cheat code. The timing of the ad libs,the breathing,the intonation. Just a vocal cheat code. No weakness as a singer. Nobody better. Oooh Baby Baby was a clinic in timing,mouth formation on vowel sounds and blending head voice into chest voice. Crazy.
He made smokey so proud I miss that man he was someone special.
Once Luther sang an artist song, it became his. Rest easy Luther, rest easy.
OmG!! Bravo!
Not The tracks of my tears...sorry but no one can sing that like Smokey Robinson can, no one can sing any of Smokey songs but Smokey
SERIOUSLY WILLIAM SMOKEY JOE ROBINSON WAS IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE "THE KING" OF THE MOTOWN ERA, WHEN EVER ANYONE LQQKS AT THE MOUNT RUSHMORE MONUMENT SMOKEY JOE ROBINSON SHOULD BE THE FIRST IMAGE THAT THEY SEE FOR ALL OF ETERNITY ❤ SMOKEY IS THE BEST OF THE VERY VERY VERY VERY BEST, HE ISN'T 1 IN A MILLION, HE IS DEFINITELY 1 IN A LIFETIME WITH OUT A DOUBT ❤ !!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE SMOKEY JOE'S FRIENDS FANS AND FOLLOWERS AND WE THANK HIM FOR ALL OF THE AWESOME GREAT TUNES AND THE PRICELESS MEMORIES FOR ALL OF THE YEAR'S AND DECADE'S. SMOKEY JOE WILL BE 85 YEAR'S YOUNG ON FEBRUARY 19TH 2025 AND HE IS STILL GOING STRONG AND LQQKING GREAT 😊 WE LOVE YOU SMOKEY JOE YOU ARE THE SHITTS ❤ !!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-))
Who Still Listening In 2024
Me as often as possible 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🫶🫶
I miss Luther so much
Yes. What are the names of the songs that Luther sings?
Me
I wish I can hear the whole song sang by Luther..he tore these snippets up!!!!! If he had done them first...watch out Smokey....
JUS SAYIN'!!!!!!!
who is here in 2022.....i`m screaming....where are those velvet voices today to remind us of love?
They’re still out there but these greedy corporations who run the record labels don’t give a $hit about real art only money & profits, they only wanna invest in artists who they think will go viral on tiktok cause that’s the only way they can still make a ton of money with minimal effort in the record industry today, there will never be another album like thriller where it’s just as amazing of a piece of art as it is a commercial success
Luther was sick and still sang his heart out!
I miss him so much
@@adrianbreland7174 🤗 I Do Too!!! 😢💔
RIP Luther Vandross 💐🎤🎶🌎⭐😍🙏🏽
He wasn't sick with aids. He sued the British tabloids for spreading that rumor
@@GIGI-hz7ps this is after his bypass surgery
Jordan Davis
Luther made anyone's song sound like a Luther song! I miss him!
@Wandah Whetstone
Yeeeeeeees
You couldn't have said it any better. There will never be another Luther. These little young singers out here today is no comparison in any way.
THAT'S EXAAACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!!!!
I agree with you 💯%
Yeah luther my boy. but that natural falsetto is very hard.. love Luther but love smoke's falsetto voice. Luther can do anybody love him too. it's a tribute 😉 luther does good work. But smokey songs are original to Smokey.
Yeah luther my boy. but that natural falsetto is very hard.. love Luther but love smoke's falsetto voice. Luther can do anybody love him too. it's a tribute 😉 luther does good work. But smokey songs are original to Smokey.
There can never be another Luther "Mr Smooth" Vandross ❤❤
Luther's voice is heavenly. Smokey's songs are perfect for his voice. Rest in heaven Luther!
Sharon Jefferson 🤗I agree with u about Luther, it's saddening 😢💔 that he's no longer here. RIP Luther 💐🎤🎶🌎⭐😍
I feel the same. DREAMY voice and masterful, melodic vocal styling. 🥹❤️
Most artists can not touch a “Smokey” song but when Luther gets a hold of ANY song, he’s not giving it back and by far; he doesn’t even have to! ♥️
ok..... Luther put his flavor in it, sound dam good.
Yeeeeeeeees Girl
You couldn't have said it any better thank you so much for speaking the truth. Yes Luther could take anybody's song and make it his own. I miss him so much.💔💔💔
Totally Breath Taking:))))))🤭🤭
Gladys Knight is the same way. When she touch your song and put her twist on it...it's hers
Pamela Green, how right you are! Luther was gived with one of those rare voices, that most men who sing don't have. Many women have had a voice with a range like his. But not many men. God bless you 🙏!
Luther's vocals are perfection. I could listen all day!
God I miss this man. What a gift he was to the world.
Yes he was!!!
Amen
I miss Luther!
Amen
Smokey just gave the best tribute to the ancestors I have ever heard. We must always remember those words. Our ancestors gave their all - blood, sweat, tears, and ultimately their lives so that we could go on. Please don't ever forget that. We owe them everything so please don't take whatever gains we have for granted. Don't ever give up the fight.
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Smokey is the man!
I stop here often for inspiration. What a tribute and what a soul. Smokey Robinson is a light that never fades.
I concur! ❤️
Much Respect on High Power to the People 💪🏿🖤
The way he sang "ooh baby baby" 👍🏿
What is the name of the others song excepted the track of my tears
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
@@ericmoore1173 Hi Eric! How are you?
@@ericmoore1173 I'm well, Thanks!
Hope your day goes good.
@@arethawalker1724 I'm good thank you
Mr Luther is so smooth; what a tribute. He sung these Smokey songs with his own unique styling. He put the LUTHER on SMOKE 💓💓💓🎶🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤🌠🌠🌠
Hello, how is you and the entire family and friends
Master Luther. Heavenly!!
@@jonahgerfin4409All is well.
@@juniorfrancis4586Yes 🎶🎵🎼🎤🎙
I see you Laurence Fishburn, I had the same look on my face when I saw Luther in the 80's at the Staple Center in LA as he hit those notes that made you get out of your seat!
Luther Vandross was such a masterful vocalist - What a rare and amazing talent!!! His vocal control is crazy!!!
absolutely
To sound like Luther is to sound like one of the greatest male vocalists of all time!!!!
Smokey’s song at the end should be the new Black folks anthem! When did we as Black folks forget our struggle?
@ Tina/Yes!!🙄😪
Excellent/ Profound Question....How far we have fallen,as a people in our Communities / the Entertainment field( lewd displays of performances/ lyrics.)...blood shed in our communties!!Our Ancestors/ Civil Rights Leaders are turning in their graves😪🥺
The struggle is real....Power to the People...🙏🏿☝🏿👊🏾🤝🏿
Black is still beautiful in any hue....There are still those in the entertainment field who perform with Class and Dignity and Community Leaders /..
Brothas and Sistas,..who care and are as Rev.Jackson always stated...".Keep( Keeping )Hope ....Alive "
Many Blessings to you,during the Holidays and beyond.🙏🏿😔💫🍂
I’m a grown ass man, but when I hear Luther I melt
❤❤ tears to my eyes Smokey Robinson I've been hearing about Smokey Robinson since I was at my baby find my mom and dad Diana Ross intercourse Luther Vandross no matter what his condition was Luther Vandross from the very best that's one thing I love about my people no matter what they show up no matter what anybody say or do or say about us it doesn't matter because we show up for one another we always have somehow some way big congratulate I own because we love you we truly love you all Smokey Robinson my heart was saved his eyes she called him pretty eyes he had beautiful eyes Diana Ross fashion pure class Luther Vandross music that will put you in another space and time and I'm going to say it again I love all of my Afro-American people who stood and Kane and just did so many wonderful things whatever their path was and music such Beauty to the art of music and I want to thank you for all the beautiful music that I've heard since I've been a little girl into my teenager than my Adele Hood each and every one of you and Smokey Robinson oh my goodness he just took the torch and passed it and just kept helping and kept bringing it kept bringing it and giving and get briefing it's just wonderful it is so wonderful you would cry if you really really think about what on musical Geniuses have done they are all legends and they earned it the old fashioned way they didn't take the elevator they took his step-by-step God bless you and keep you forever you may B❤
lol❤😂
Omg Luther did such a great tribute. My Hannah how can I love you anymore?
Rest in peace Luther, you were a Legend of your own, beautiful beautiful soul 😢
DIANA ROSS LOOKS GORGEOUS!!
Luther's voice is so pure. He's so sure of himself.
Wow,, begs the question Will this new generation have LEGENDS? Mr Smokey Robinson a lyrical genius and a quiet storm, ms Diana Ross The Diva of Life and Electrifying Entertainer, Mr LUTHER VANDROSS as ms Ross introduced him THE MASTERFUL , his voice is unmatched and his ability to draw you in without being extra in fact without even trying...
They may have their own “legends” but they won’t be a patch on the legends that we have and they will be far and few between with the “cancelling” culture of today
Really sad that Luther is gone. It was way to soon. Thankful we have this type of show to feel his presence just a while longer.
Diana Ross is amazing, Luther is amazing as is Smokey.
Luther Van dross is simply one of the all time great singers. Smokey Robinson is the genius who wrote much of the soundtrack of my life. Superstars do not come any bigger than Diana Ross. She was a great host & this is the show on which she sang "If We Hold On Together" to Steven Spielberg to introduce his award, and he could not hide his delight. Great legends on a great evening!
They were and are Great. They don't make them like this anymore.
Q
Luther so so good to see
One of the best voices ever.
Kenneth Hamlett🤗 Good Comment, they all were great⭐ some of my favorites🎤🎶 It's hard for me to believe Diana Ross was so cut throat, vicious and mean to other singers like they have claimed that she was to get to the top by any means that she thought was necessary. But she's still 1 of my fav female singers💃🏾💋💅🎤🎶
Luther Vandross is an absolute legend. Im a rock and metal guy but when I need some feel good tunes I turn on the soulful sounds of Luther Vandross, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, AL Green and the Temptations
I hear you. Badass vocalist.💯🎶
Right with you all the way.
Perfect list I agree. I listen to the same singers🌹
What a flawless performance.....what a gentleman. Miss this guy.
There will only be One & Only One Luther Vandross. Gorgeous Voice & Gorgeous Songs, Any songs he sings. R I P Luther, U are Truly, Deeply & Sadly Missed. ❤️😘🙏
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Yes, no one else will ever sing like Luther
LOVE it!
Diana still has that voice, and Luther's voice is smooth as Butter!
Miss you Luther, you and Whitney we heavenly sent. Your voices were so out of this world.
Smokey don got me crying up in here!! Wow he gave it up for those whose shoulders he stands upon. Magnificent! Much respect.
Amen. Smokey was great in his own right, but to sing like that and give credit and honor to those that'll gone on before takes a really special man. You could also see the love in Luther's heart as he sang this tribute. Peace and love going out to all of my brothers and sisters
THAT MAN KNOW HE COULD SING....R.I.P LUTHER
Hello, how is you and the entire family and friends
Oh Luther my man, your so sadly missed, singing these Smokey tunes brings tears to my eyes, why you went so early broke a lots of hearts, this from a 74 Yr old Brit RIP Luther.
I love Luther and always will RIP friend gone but u will never be Forgot
Paul Nash 🤗 Good Comment!!! Brit
Many people do miss Luther😢💔🎤🎶
The feeling is mutual and I'm 75 years old
Smokie bust out basically with a freedom song , that just goes to show you how much of a genius he really is. Legendary
Exactly
I miss Luther he had a voice .No one copy him.
Nobody like Luther's voice to make any song turn into a love song!
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
A phenomenal tribute to Mr. Smokey Robinson a living legend, from Mr. Luther Vandross who is gone but will never be forgotten. We are a proud race, who has produced some of the finest singers in the world!!
Hello, how is you and the entire family and friends
I'm in tears from Smokey's performance....those words will reign true forever! We should never forget and live our lives accordingly!
You made this comment 2 yrs ago but I am in tears today as well. Life is magnificent and all its glory. Those words he sang really hit different when you’re older. Someone died so we can live. 🙏🏾❤️
R.I.P. Luther,Diana and Smokey. All of u had amazing voices. Always loved but never forgotten ❤
Flawless Luther❤️❤️❤️. Love you Smokey. Diana you are stunning. The band and background singers are outstanding!
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Luther's voice will forever live on, what a true blessing to find this post... Thank you
Hello, how is you and the entire family and friends
Ain’t nobody like Mr Luther he is a mission that we all appreciated
Smokey's face at 8:09 said it all. So gracious. That was a tribute. God bless them both.
If I was a musician I will never never let Luther and Marvin do my song ....they are too good.
Exactly. Amazing.
My favorite 2 musicians that were both gone too soon
Lolol
Yes, Luther is surely missed.
His voice was 'heavenly and intriguing' !!
I miss Luther so, so😢much. That would have been a wonderful Album. Luther singing Smokey song. RIP Luther. You left us some great memories. I love this video. Thanks for sharing…❤
When Lufa covers your songs.......🎉🌟🎉 R.I.P Legend Luther Vandross💟
You better SANG Luther!!!
Luther could sang anything and make it Marvelous🎤🎼♥️
He just didn't sing it... He sung it Honey☺️
A POET A SINGER A SONG WRITER A MASTER OF HIS CRAFT!!! And Luther Did Him Justice!!
The MASTERFUL Mr Luther Vandross,,, Ms Ross speaking voice is so sensual
This was simply beautiful. I never saw this before. Or maybe I did see it and it's just now grasping me. Smokey sang "Somebody Died so that we could live". We should all remember that.
William Smoky Robinson? Yes he is a miracle. Love to Diana Ross and Luther Van Dross too. 💃🏽 🎵🎼🎶🎙🎤🎧💜🧡💛💚💙🤎💧💐🌸💮🌹🌺🌷😎😉
Listening to Luther always send me in a beautiful trance .
Not only was Luther blessed with an amazing voice, he was also blessed with the mastery of making any song sang his own! And with that talent he blessed us. Rest in heaven Luther 🙏
I keep coming back to this .. one of the best tributes for me.. Luther did Smokey songs as they were Luther Songs.. A legend singing to a Legend.. this was music! Good music, with the perfect lyrics, and an amazing voice.. perfection!!!!
WOW! What a performance. I was lucky to see Luther in concert 2 times and he was by far the greatest male vocalist I've witnessed live. I just wish he'd recorded a Smokey tribute album having heard this tribute medley. Smokey's acapella performance at the end was very moving- you really could've heard a pin drop. This is a masterclass in Talent and class
It's August 2022 iam still listening to this tribute I love music 🎶.
How is you and the entire family and friends
WOW LUTHER ...AMAZING
THE ONE, THE ONLY, MR LUTHER VANDROSS. LEGEND. THIS MAN CAN SING ANYTHING AND OWN IT.
Luther had such a beautiful voice with high and low tones!!!
LUTHER. The Master Of Making Anyone's Song...His Very Own. 🤫💕💕💕
I used to play Smokey over and over when I was a teen. To hear Luther sing these songs 🎵 is just fantastic. RIP Luther 🙏 You truly are the man loved by so many.🌹❤😥
This made me cry.
07:07 HE GAVE ME LIFE.
DAMN, THOSE WANABE SINGER NOWADAYS CANT DO THIS.
Exactly, you couldn't have said it any better.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Luther Vandross...This would be one if allowed I would like over and over and over and over...just doesn't get old. What a vocalist-singer-psalter.
I was on a flight from Pittsburgh to LaGuardia NY in November of 2018. I had noticed a gentleman standing by the check in desk and after several times staring and thinking this man has very unusual eyes where have I seen them before. Well we boarded and I had the aisle seat second row on the right. Smokey had sat in the wrong seat so he to move he the window seat next to me. Before he sat down he said to me excuse me I think your in the wrong seat
I said I don't think so what seat number do you have so he ended up by the window. Now again I am staring at this gentleman's eyes and thinking where have I seen this man before.,he was modestly dressed was wearing a tight fitting hat. Finally my curiosity got the best of me and I said to him where have I seen you before. He replied who do you think I am, I replied a little hesitantly Smokey Robinson to which he replied jokingly aw go on. He then said yes I am Smokey Robinson and your name is, to which I replied James. We had brief but very cordial conversation I not wanting to annoy him or impose on his space. Brief as it was it was long enough that there is nothing phony about William Smokey Robinson he is a humble and kind and as I told him leaving the plane a National treasure. James Keeney keeneyj1953@gmail.com
Wow!
Great story! Thank you for sharing it, James! Happy New Year..
My Man Luther! Miss him. Sing Luther.
Yeeeeeeees girl yes. I miss the hell out of Luther.💔💔💔💔💔💔
Luther could sing any any any song and completely own it. 2022 his voice I so smooth. RIP. Luther. We miss you. Diana Ross still the queen with a soothing beautiful voice. Respect to legend Smokey Robinson. Legends of our time giving us real music.❤❤👏👏
Smokey Robinson,, Luther Vandross, and the very very Lovely Miss Diana Ross,, "" awesome "" music for many many years
Luther Vandross should have been cloned because they certainly don't make them like him anymore😫😫😫 What a genius of a man!!!
The drama in this statement 😂 but there’s no lie in it! 😊
...GENIUS??! The genius was SMOKY!
Bob Marley is right next to him coming strong 💪🏾
I agree 💯0%
Wow! Those are great songs that were great as originally sung and Luther just so effortlessly recreated them. A true master at work! And I was not expecting Smokey to top it off with that stirring tribute!
Luther Vandross and Diana Ross amazona singers!!!
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
I remember that night that show came on TV. Because when Luther was singing Ohh baby baby me and my late husband was slow dancing to it. I'll never forget that night. Looking at this brought tears to my eyes.💔💔💔💔💔
Watching this with tears in my eyes as I truly miss Luther!! Then hearing Smokey sing and thinking about his words.... 😫😫😫
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Black awards shows are not what they used to be 😔
@sweetbrown....No they aren't that's why I stopped watching them 🤔😤😭
Brown you are so right, and i,m glad that i was around to see the Greats at work.:-)
I am 66 and most of the people on the Black Award shows today, I don't even know who they are. And mostly rappers and I can't understand nothing they are saying. I am definitely old school.🥰🥰🥰
Yeah, that’s something, they went from beauty and class to ass and trash. I was done when I turned on one show and niki had her ass in the air, I said now ain’t that a b-- and have not seen one since.
@@lorebay2593 Facts I’m only 17 and I know all of Luther’s Music! I love oldies. There are some good new ones but OLDIES for life!!!!! 💗
Their are no singers around today who can compare with the amazing great soul singers of yesterday ❤️❤️
RIP Luther and all the other great soul singers who have left us with amazing music and memories 🌹🌹🌹
LV could never do wrong!!! The singer's singer. #RIPLutherVandross
David Richardson Luther still king....nobody will touch his craft
@@orlandoaguasvivas6580 The riffs and runs/layers/background vocals they credit Brandy and a few others (no shade) originated with him first.
Wow, this was a treat! Luther could SANG!
This tribute to Smokey Robinson with Luther Vandross being the superbly magnificent vocal master of all songs he sings, Lord Luther, makes the lyrics his own, there is none, no one to pattern his voice….. He may be gone but never forgotten…..
It gets no better than this
Beautiful remembrance Smokey 💙. Luther was brilliant! 💙🙏💙& Diana was sweet 🌹♥️🌹
I don't care what anyone says about Diana Ross I like Mrs. Diana Ross. She is a classy lady. Love!!!! Motown music. Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Four Tops, etc.
Hello, how is you and the entire family and friends
'Smokey wrote that for us'
She's so cute 🥰
Due to his talent in singing, songwriting and executive producing, Smokey has to be in the conversation as the GOAT!
SMOKEY'S TRIBUTE TO OUR ANCESTORS!!!!!!!!!!!! DIDNT YA'LL HEAR HIM????? OMGGGGGG!!!!!!! IM EMOTIONAL!!!!!!!! HE WAS DEEP IN THE SPIRIT ON THAT ONE!!!!!!!
Goosebumps...❤️🙏🏿🎶🤴🏾❤️✊🏿👌🏿
Listening to this on Election Day November 3, 2020. VOTE!!
@@winifredaffen7945 yeah, never take the right to vote for granted and never again tolerate any shenanigans that disenfranchise you, periodt 💯🔥
Luther's voice, as smooth as silk
My heart is breaking and filled with joy at the same time! 💕💖What a treasure we had in Luther and how we are blessed to still have Smokey and Diana ….it all seemed like a better time…..what happened? Of course it’s 2021 now. Lord we need you….🙏🏾
There will never be another Luther. God I miss that man.
I wish I was alive back then to see Luther perform. Just an awesome singer
Had the privilege of seeing Luther 6 times in my life! Every time was perfection!
Did Luther ever have a tribute to him . Luther was the voice of beauty ❤
They don't make music like that any more, what a Man and his music, a gift to America from the institution of Motown.
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Great Tribute,thank you Smokey for that song of acceptance for our ancestors and a thank you to the late Luther Vandross he were great and to Mrs Dianna Ross she we're a great host thank ,you all for the music and you all hard work legends.
Can u please tell me the title of Smokey'song?
Luther Vandross… I am speechless
I love so many good songs and singers but Luther simply was the master. The quality of the vocal cords are amazing. Just fantastic
These Artists are L❤️ved Deeply because they made their fans a big part of their lifes by singing their hearts out about something everyone goes through in some way. Don't ever stop creating and singing Diana and Smokey because in a big way your helping zillions come in to greater things for all in their lives. Thank you!
Luther CAN DO NO NO NO NO WRONG.
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