Those who loved Luther didn’t rush perfection. His vocal skills and his ability to connect to every human emotion was truly Gods gift to our world. Nobody did it better than Luther Vandross!!
That he was a music teacher and backup singer for Chaka Khan and then lead for the group CHANGE and was so humble. He is missed. 🕊🕊👑👑🕊🕊 - he was a Vocal Bible❤
This concert was at Wembley Arena, not the Stadium. It held about 11,500 people, and in March/April 1989 Luther performed 10 sold-out shows there as part of his 'Any Love' album tour. 'Live At Wembley' is on DVD and features songs from one of the 10 concerts. I know these things because I was at one of these shows! It was the first of 5 times I saw Luther live at Wembley Arena. He was in a class of his own - Luther was (and always will be) the greatest male vocalist I've ever heard, and to see him live was a huge privilege. Thank you for reacting to this performance, it brings back wonderful memories. Check out his rendition of this song as a tribute to Dionne Warwick at the NAACP awards in 1988 - Luther is singing live to a backing track of the studio recording, and his vocal mastery is astonishing, the audience are in raptures over it. Also, Luther's rendition of 'Superstar' live at Wembley is another showstopper 👏❤🇬🇧
I cannot listen to a slow ballad by Luther if I'm traveling on public transportation, because I start to tear up. Luther was an amazing singer. I had the honor of seeing him at Madison Square Garden. I never screamed and clapped so much. I am a true Luther fan.
Oh my God, same. Saw him at the garden with Anita. He sang Superstar and it was one of the top 10 spiritual experiences of my life. I tear up thinking about it. 👑
I saw him in concert a couple of times. He was amazingly gifted and talented. You sat quietly and allowed his silky voice to caress and wrap around you. I'm so grateful for the gift of music he left for us to enjoy.
Now check out Luther singing A House Is Not A Home at the NAACP Awards show, I believe it was in 1988. He sang it in dedication to Dionne Warwick. He gave a masterclass on standing flat footed and sangin! Some people's faves in today's music could neva😂 RIParadise Luther "The Best R&B Male Vocalist Ever" Vandross🙏🏽❤️
I’m 66 and I’ve never been on a cruise and I’ve never been out of the country but I have been on the front row to see Luther perform live; I don’t feel cheated!
I love Luther Vandross. I got to attend one of his concerts not too long before he died. He was amazing. My big sister got us tickets when I went to visit her in California. Best visit ever. Thanks for reacting to this incredible live performance.
Dionne Warwick originally recorded this song in 1964, so in a tribute to her, Luther sang it to her at the NAACP Awards. It was an EPIC performance. Here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/2nOA9Fw8AZI/видео.htmlsi=gbzs_zkWd67wJQ5B
That he was a music teacher and backup singer for Chaka Khan and then lead for the group CHANGE and was so humble. He is missed. 🕊🕊👑👑🕊🕊 - he was a Vocal Bible❤
Outside of Marvin Gaye Luther is the next Smoothie Song singer in this year side of town evidently your side cuz Marvin is smooth and Luther came right behind him that was just what we needed
You guys have to react to superstar live from the same show I believe. Incredible vocals from Luther and his background singers, especially lisa fischer.
Amazing performance. One of the greatest singers ever. I like the video of House is not a Home that he did at the 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards event with Dionne Warwick reacting in the audience. He just goes off into a massive adaptation of the song and improvised sections of the song. It gives you chills how he commands the audience with Berry Gordy and Quincy Jones in attendance watching and absolutely mesmerized by how he delivers the song. The greatest performance ever!
The world is filled with so much hatred and ugliness that one can't help but feel despondent at times but then you hear Luther's gifted voice and are reminded that there is also good and beauty in the world too.
This whole concert is great.Not only is Lisa Fisher on stage singing backup Ava Cherry, who sang backup with Luther on David Bowie's Young American is also on stage.
I'm 46 and Luther , Anita Baker , Phylis Hyman and Gwen Guthrie was played constantly at home by mum. Is it just me....when i hear luthet...my eyes just start to water...his voice goes through you , goes up yr spine and you just exhale because his voice is so soothing.
Luthers voice was the silkiest voice that ever put his vocal cords to sing notes. He has the best voice play and the best runs ever sung! I saw Luther in concert and it was one of the best concerts I had ever attended!
Luther's was one of the few concerts I've attended where the audience was mostly silent aside from cheers or applause and didn't dare try to sing with the artist.
I’ve seen Luther at least 10 times in Detroit at the Masonic Temple in the 80s and 90s, and every show was outstanding! I really miss going to his concerts.
I've been listening to the song since I was in elementary school. And I've never heard a backup singer. During this performance 💜💜💪🏾💯💪🏾💪🏾 I really miss these days.
This is the first time I have seen your podcast! I have to say it was quite satisfying watching you two list and appreciate luther!! You need to listen to the entire live concert with your headphones on blasting! You didn't see how many backup singers, choirs, full Orchestra and Luther's band ! Just amazing! Also he had all their costumes made by hand that cost 20k each. I just saw the new biography at the theater two days ago and it was awesome!! He is the man! You should learn about the ups and downs of his life. I saw him four different times at different venues. Unfortunately he was a very lonely man 🫶
Luther's music has the ability to touch each and every person soul with his music! I see how you were touching your heart he touched you too! Thank you for sharing! Luther Vandross my favorite singer ever! ❤
I saw Luther at Nissan Pavillon on a beautiful warm summer night. It’s was phenomenal to see him outside, full moon and Luther at his absolute best. #perfection
I was fortunate enough to see Luther live. I’ll never forget it. Don’t know if it’s already been recommended, but check out my fav by him - “If Only for One Night”. Love your appreciation for Luther. He was a one of a kind artist. RIP 🕊️
When I was 7, we rented this on VHS at our local video store so many times that we ended up buying it a few years later, lol. The song that burned into memory was Superstar. It's the song right before this one. If you thought the microphone part was nuts, the things that happen leading up to that are BONKERS on so many levels. Luther is unmatched. Superstar, it's 13 minutes long
You know you went to his inside shows because everyone came out like they been in a sauna. He would insist they turn the A/C off,to not hurt his vocal cords
Thank you very much.🤔🧐It makes PERFECT sense ALTHOUGH I NEVER KNEW THAT. I PERSONALLY NEVER ENJOYED THE PLEASURE OF SEEING LUTHER VANDROSS PERFORM LIVE AND IN PERSON. AFTER GROWING UP FALLING IN LOVE WITH MY GRANDDAD, MY UNCLE, MY SISTER AND BROTHER SINGING IN THE HOUSE....VERY WELL I MUST ADD. WDAS WAS ON ONE DAY WHEN I GOT A WHIFF OF HIS TRACK "SEARCHING" ON WDAS FM WITH MY COUSIN CARL HELM AD LIBBING AND TALKING OVER THE MUSICAL PORTION OF THE RECORD NEAR THE END. THIS WAS AROUND 1980 OR 1982 I THINK?!🤔🧐🙄 THERE WAS NO TURNING BACK. BECAUSE I WAS BUILDING ALREADY WITH SAM COOKE, DAVID RUFFIN, MARVIN GAYE AND I HAD A ODD NICHE FOR NAT KING COLE. ANDY WILLIAMS LED TO BIG BAND MOMENTS. THAT LED TO CABARETS AND LAWRENCE WELK. I STARTED SEARCHING "FOR A SOUND OR A SINGER" A HE SUNG A PIECE FOR "THE ELECTRIC COMPANY" CHILDREN'S SHOW.....I BELIEVE. I KNEW SAW HIM ACTUALLY PERFORM BEFORE HE WAS SINGING ON A 4PM TALK SHOW? MAYBE MERV GRIFFIN? BECAUSE IT DAMN SURE WASN'T OPRAH WINFREY?💀
THE best male vocalist to have ever lived, PERIOD! BIG UPS to you guys for helping keep Luther's legacy alive!
Yes! Why nobody talks about Luther anymore is beyond me.
👑🙏🏿💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
It ain't even close.
Yes. It's is, Fat Freddy Jackson...
I'd say 2nd only to the anointed late Rev Daryl Coley.
Luther did a mic drive-by! 🎤 That was hard-core, vocally gangster!!!!!
LMAO It took me out! Was not expecting that.
You got that right...OG!
😂😂😂 the mic drive by. Perfect 👌🏾
😂😂😂
Straight facts. There was only one LV.
His voice should be in the library of congress
Every elevator in the world ❤
I’m just impressed by the fact that he knew there was a “big Luther” era and a “Little Luther” era 😂
RIGHT😂😂😂😂
Yeah, caught that!
Me too!
🤣🤣🤣
Yes!
Luther Vandross knew how to put on a show.The audience hung on to each note.Silence out of respect for the genius of this man.
Gone too soon.
With minimal movement too….thats hard to do….unless you’re Luther.
It’s quiet because you don’t want to miss one single note!!! Luther was and is phenomenal; no one can even compare!!!!
Totally
Luther hypnotized the audience every time’
RIP Luther 🕊️
OMG!! That first note with him walking past the mic made me spit out my drink. Full belly laugh. I love it. LMAO - rip LV
I grew up with Luther, he was phenomenal and you guys are hilarious.
Those who loved Luther didn’t rush perfection. His vocal skills and his ability to connect to every human emotion was truly Gods gift to our world. Nobody did it better than Luther Vandross!!
Preach now! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Luther’s vocal cords were made of steel & iron and polished with a gold finish.
That he was a music teacher and backup singer for Chaka Khan and then lead for the group CHANGE and was so humble. He is missed. 🕊🕊👑👑🕊🕊 - he was a Vocal Bible❤
Well said!
@@kimberlybecoatstudio7020I loved the group CHANGE.
This concert was at Wembley Arena, not the Stadium. It held about 11,500 people, and in March/April 1989 Luther performed 10 sold-out shows there as part of his 'Any Love' album tour. 'Live At Wembley' is on DVD and features songs from one of the 10 concerts. I know these things because I was at one of these shows! It was the first of 5 times I saw Luther live at Wembley Arena. He was in a class of his own - Luther was (and always will be) the greatest male vocalist I've ever heard, and to see him live was a huge privilege. Thank you for reacting to this performance, it brings back wonderful memories. Check out his rendition of this song as a tribute to Dionne Warwick at the NAACP awards in 1988 - Luther is singing live to a backing track of the studio recording, and his vocal mastery is astonishing, the audience are in raptures over it. Also, Luther's rendition of 'Superstar' live at Wembley is another showstopper 👏❤🇬🇧
Yessss , Luther Vandross was and still is the baddest...us Luther fans truly miss him, his music is timeless❤....
I remember waving my aunty off to go and watch this concert. She loved it. We have always been a huge Luther family.
I wasn't too thrilled with their comments on various Wembley's he was "really" performing.
Funny.. .. I was going to say to listen to the NAACP time he sang that.
Superstar is above and beyond!
I cannot listen to a slow ballad by Luther if I'm traveling on public transportation, because I start to tear up. Luther was an amazing singer. I had the honor of seeing him at Madison Square Garden. I never screamed and clapped so much. I am a true Luther fan.
Oh my God, same. Saw him at the garden with Anita. He sang Superstar and it was one of the top 10 spiritual experiences of my life. I tear up thinking about it. 👑
He is One Of the Greatest Entertainers PERIOD 💯
This man sold out Madison square garden, The Atlanta dome. 30,000 and 40.000 strong. He is a super star. many Grammys.
My good Lord, I love this man. Miss his voice so much.
I am tearing up, and he hasn't started to sing.
Luther's estate owes a LOTTA Brothas money for child support, because you KNOW tens of thousands of babies were born because of his music! 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣 FAAACCCCCTTTTTTSSSSS 🤣🤣🤣
LISTENNNNNN
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i was at the anita baker / luther tour in '88 or '89. luther said that some of yall will be making babies tonight 🤣🤣🤣🤣
There should be thousands of jokers named lil Luther all over the 🌎
His musical director was the great Nat Adderley Jr.
even THE Mariah Carey said she would literally be scared to sing beside Luther & that was the only singer she felt that way about
Well, she did just fine - Endless Love
@@brynneholt1990 ....she was the one who recommended the song...and to duet with him ....she is a GENIUS for that....
And Aretha 😊
Goat, went to 7 of his concerts
Bummer, I only saw him five times.
Bummer I only see him three times @@WenD-md9lb
Luther was one of a kind. There is no one smoother. May he RIEP.
I saw him in concert a couple of times. He was amazingly gifted and talented. You sat quietly and allowed his silky voice to caress and wrap around you. I'm so grateful for the gift of music he left for us to enjoy.
When he said “This is Big Luther,” I was like YES!! HE KNOW!!
I was like, he's bloody rude.
He was the embodiment of talent , artistry, and style. Missed so much. No one could top him and it was without enhancements, too. ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
This man's vocals are insane
The way men always get so excited about what the bass guitars and drums are doing in a song never ceases to make me chuckle.
Doc Powell was the man.💯 Him and Luther together were a powerhouse. Legendary.
The NAACP live was crazy
EXACTLY 🥹
Now check out Luther singing A House Is Not A Home at the NAACP Awards show, I believe it was in 1988. He sang it in dedication to Dionne Warwick. He gave a masterclass on standing flat footed and sangin! Some people's faves in today's music could neva😂 RIParadise Luther "The Best R&B Male Vocalist Ever" Vandross🙏🏽❤️
I was going to ask this as well
He sang it to Dionne because she recorded it first. He was a huge fan of hers.
I’m 66 and I’ve never been on a cruise and I’ve never been out of the country but I have been on the front row to see Luther perform live; I don’t feel cheated!
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They are taking in every word .Now that's respect.
The 80s were all about sequins, shoulder pads, and spangles.
Luther singing Lionel Richie's HELLO
Luther singing THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
Luther with Whitney, Dionne and Stevie singing THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
Luther singing the phone book is fine with me, especially the yellow pages ......LOL :)
Those were phenomenal ❤
I know Luther fans remember "Searching"....
I saw Luther at Wembley Arena, and it was really magnificent. I still remember it well.
I get goose bumps and stank face everytime I hear this version of the song❤️❤️❤️❤️
They can't teach you THAT kind singing in school!!!
Dionne Warwick was so surprised when she heard Luther sing her song he sang it and it was his . A house is not a home 🏡🏠❤
I love Luther Vandross. I got to attend one of his concerts not too long before he died. He was amazing. My big sister got us tickets when I went to visit her in California. Best visit ever. Thanks for reacting to this incredible live performance.
It’s for stage presence instead of jeans and a tshirt. It’s a cultural thing in our 🖤community.
Luther’s voice is an instrument.
Fun fact : Luther Vandross was the first singer artist to appear on sesame street when he was younger . Check it out
I was fortunate to see him (big Lutha) live at the Fox theater in Atlanta #bucketlistmoment
The audience was hanging on every note and syllable.
He was an amazing person n singer❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Love his voice
Luther and Whitney were absolute professionals when it came to singing. They aspired to be unique and the best.
Dionne Warwick originally recorded this song in 1964, so in a tribute to her, Luther sang it to her at the NAACP Awards. It was an EPIC performance. Here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/2nOA9Fw8AZI/видео.htmlsi=gbzs_zkWd67wJQ5B
And here is another phenomenal live performance of “Superstar” ruclips.net/video/YeGY1NQ8aBU/видео.htmlsi=_OxJAk1gDNnoV4wC
Thanks❤
That he was a music teacher and backup singer for Chaka Khan and then lead for the group CHANGE and was so humble. He is missed. 🕊🕊👑👑🕊🕊 - he was a Vocal Bible❤
He was also Bowie's back up singer and musical director. Along with making dozens of commercial jingles in the 70s - 80s.
Not you doing a Home Depot ad as Luther! I am SCREAMING!🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
That was epic!
The end of this video was hilarious.
Luther is love forever ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Outside of Marvin Gaye Luther is the next Smoothie Song singer in this year side of town evidently your side cuz Marvin is smooth and Luther came right behind him that was just what we needed
Do not forget Teddy Pendergrass
Hey do t forget Alexander O’neal his version of this song is crazy
Or Frankie Beverly
This and Superstar are the two best covers by Luther ever 👏🏾
I forgot they were covers lololol he made them HIS.
@@cb4664 I always hear Karen Carpenter in my head first
Yessir!! Do urselves a favor & watch the ENTIRE Luther @ Wembley concert!! I promise u won't regret it!!!!!
You guys have to react to superstar live from the same show I believe. Incredible vocals from Luther and his background singers, especially lisa fischer.
It was at Wembley Arena, a smaller and more intimate venue, with fantastic acoustics. The best concert I have ever been to. ❤
Amazing performance. One of the greatest singers ever. I like the video of House is not a Home that he did at the 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards event with Dionne Warwick reacting in the audience. He just goes off into a massive adaptation of the song and improvised sections of the song. It gives you chills how he commands the audience with Berry Gordy and Quincy Jones in attendance watching and absolutely mesmerized by how he delivers the song. The greatest performance ever!
The world is filled with so much hatred and ugliness that one can't help but feel despondent at times but then you hear Luther's gifted voice and are reminded that there is also good and beauty in the world too.
Amen
my god , what a talent ! The man is Brilliant !................RIP you 'super star ".
A Master at work! Sing Luther SING! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏
For years Luther honed his craft from singing backup for various artist, from rock to R n' B
The 🐐 🎵🎶
The BEST live song Luther sang to me was THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM!!!!!! KILLLLLLLLED IT
This whole concert is great.Not only is Lisa Fisher on stage singing backup Ava Cherry, who sang backup with Luther on David Bowie's Young American is also on stage.
Lisa Fisher …another exceptional vocalist 🎤
I’ve seen Luther in concert many times and each time that man’s would give me chills!! A Legend!!❤
I'm 46 and Luther , Anita Baker , Phylis Hyman and Gwen Guthrie was played constantly at home by mum.
Is it just me....when i hear luthet...my eyes just start to water...his voice goes through you , goes up yr spine and you just exhale because his voice is so soothing.
Luthers voice was the silkiest voice that ever put his vocal cords to sing notes. He has the best voice play and the best runs ever sung! I saw Luther in concert and it was one of the best concerts I had ever attended!
Luther's was one of the few concerts I've attended where the audience was mostly silent aside from cheers or applause and didn't dare try to sing with the artist.
And pre phones out. So they were really focused and in the moment
😂😂😂😂 The ad libs were everything!! Headed to HD!
One of the many covers of his all time favorite artist, Dionne Warwick, but makes the songs his own.
Luther was at Wembley in 1989. There were 10 sold out shows and I was lucky enough to be at one of them in the audience. He was phenomenal live ! ❤
Drive By Luther, a vocationally velvet variety hour vocal
The hush fell over Wembley because Luther could mesmerize an audience into stunned silence...I know because he did it to me when I saw him live.
Luther did not play with nobody! So glad I saw him in concert!
LUTHER!!!! No other. I miss him so. RIH 💔
I’ve seen Luther at least 10 times in Detroit at the Masonic Temple in the 80s and 90s, and every show was outstanding! I really miss going to his concerts.
He said “oh this big Luther!” That’s how you know!!! 😂😂
I've been listening to the song since I was in elementary school. And I've never heard a backup singer. During this performance 💜💜💪🏾💯💪🏾💪🏾 I really miss these days.
1st saw Luther in NOLA ‘86. He opened for Patti LaBelle. Shed some tears when he died. What incomparable talent! 🌍🎶🌟
This is the first time I have seen your podcast! I have to say it was quite satisfying watching you two list and appreciate luther!! You need to listen to the entire live concert with your headphones on blasting! You didn't see how many backup singers, choirs, full Orchestra and Luther's band ! Just amazing! Also he had all their costumes made by hand that cost 20k each. I just saw the new biography at the theater two days ago and it was awesome!!
He is the man! You should learn about the ups and downs of his life. I saw him four different times at different venues. Unfortunately he was a very lonely man 🫶
You guys are hilarious! Two peas in a pot! That Home Depot moment had me rolling on the floor laughing!!! 😂😅🤣😆
I love when we can embrace and appreciate each other's cultures....the world is so much better for it.
Hearing him live in Atlanta NYE in the 90s at the Peach Drop was everything!!!
Luther's music can be credited for the birth of a lot of babies. No one can compare. He's still number one in my book.
If you guys loved this. Same concert there is a song called “Superstar” and maaaaannnnn!!! You guys would love the dynamics on that song!!!! Wheeewww
I adore this song and this man. We lost a great talent. Thank you, Luther for all the beauty.
OMG u two are a hot mess! Love it.😂😂😂😂😂😂
Saw him live at The Garden ...ridiculously talented, thee backgroundsingers, thee band, everything!!!
Luther's music has the ability to touch each and every person soul with his music! I see how you were touching your heart he touched you too! Thank you for sharing! Luther Vandross my favorite singer ever! ❤
I miss him so much❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 There will never be another one!!!!
I love that this came on my feed. The home depot part is hilarious. Now I am gonna go to the super market asking for my snow crab legs. 😂
You guys are awesome! You just made me love and appreciate Luther even more, and I didn't even know that was possible. Thanks.
I saw Luther at Nissan Pavillon on a beautiful warm summer night. It’s was phenomenal to see him outside, full moon and Luther at his absolute best. #perfection
I was fortunate enough to see Luther live. I’ll never forget it. Don’t know if it’s already been recommended, but check out my fav by him - “If Only for One Night”. Love your appreciation for Luther. He was a one of a kind artist.
RIP 🕊️
Love this so much and love yall acting a fool!! Yall ain’t right about that glitter jacket!!!🤣🤣
Love him, saw him twice in concert
Luther Vandross & Martha Wash - I Who Have Nothing
Ima go find this
When I was 7, we rented this on VHS at our local video store so many times that we ended up buying it a few years later, lol. The song that burned into memory was Superstar. It's the song right before this one. If you thought the microphone part was nuts, the things that happen leading up to that are BONKERS on so many levels. Luther is unmatched. Superstar, it's 13 minutes long
Wonderful! I'm so glad you finally discovered, the incomparable Luther!
You know you went to his inside shows because everyone came out like they been in a sauna. He would insist they turn the A/C off,to not hurt his vocal cords
Thank you very much.🤔🧐It makes PERFECT sense ALTHOUGH I NEVER KNEW THAT. I PERSONALLY NEVER ENJOYED THE PLEASURE OF SEEING LUTHER VANDROSS PERFORM LIVE AND IN PERSON. AFTER GROWING UP FALLING IN LOVE WITH MY GRANDDAD, MY UNCLE, MY SISTER AND BROTHER SINGING IN THE HOUSE....VERY WELL I MUST ADD. WDAS WAS ON ONE DAY WHEN I GOT A WHIFF OF HIS TRACK "SEARCHING" ON WDAS FM WITH MY COUSIN CARL HELM AD LIBBING AND TALKING OVER THE MUSICAL PORTION OF THE RECORD NEAR THE END. THIS WAS AROUND 1980 OR 1982 I THINK?!🤔🧐🙄 THERE WAS NO TURNING BACK. BECAUSE I WAS BUILDING ALREADY WITH SAM COOKE, DAVID RUFFIN, MARVIN GAYE AND I HAD A ODD NICHE FOR NAT KING COLE. ANDY WILLIAMS LED TO BIG BAND MOMENTS. THAT LED TO CABARETS AND LAWRENCE WELK. I STARTED SEARCHING "FOR A SOUND OR A SINGER" A HE SUNG A PIECE FOR "THE ELECTRIC COMPANY" CHILDREN'S SHOW.....I BELIEVE. I KNEW SAW HIM ACTUALLY PERFORM BEFORE HE WAS SINGING ON A 4PM TALK SHOW? MAYBE MERV GRIFFIN? BECAUSE IT DAMN SURE WASN'T OPRAH WINFREY?💀
I’m lmao with the Luther at Home Depot 😂
I saw him every time he came to the Chicago area. Rosemont.