Essence,I'm just picking on you today and giving you a hard time...lol...but here in the U.S.,Luther's latest CD has been his most successful album in years.Of course,it helps to have Clive Davis in his corner too.

DavidEye said:

It's cool. The only thing I've seen/heard from his latest album though is a promo video of he and what looks like his niece walking around in a park.

I watched the live at Wembley 1989 home video yesterday. Not messing with Alexander O'Neal's Wembley video of same year but it's nice.

DavidEye said:

you got that Right.Clive 9 out of 10 times can get anybody's career Rolling, but there are Exceptions.but rarely though.

mistermaxxx said:

And I know we all know ONE we could name...

Essence said:

Elton John suffered the same fate when he came out...his sales took a nose dive. Look at him now!

As far as Tevin Campbell being gay? Has he actually said that? Has he come out? Essence, u need 2 back that one up with some facts!

I think in the long run, one's sexual orientation will only turn u off 2 a very slim minority. If ur product is good, it will sell...hey, controversy also sells!

June7 said:

I couldn't care less if Tevin sees himself as gay or not, he was caught in a compromising situation hence his mention in the article. I didn't write the article, it basically just focussed on the need for R&B/Soul singers stereotypically to be a macho flood of testosterone fuelled heterosexuality.

WHAT DO U THINK OF HIS LIVE PERFORMANCES?
i'm thinking of seeing the video from one of his shows live.

subyduby said:

I have two videos of his concerts. Both feature he and another male vocalist with two female vocalists in the forefront. Plenty of light hearted banter and pairing off. It's all very glitzy and glamorous, plenty of sequined suits and dresses.

He pays massive amount for the outfits, really busts the bank, to put on a spectacle.

Essence said:

thankyou.

I don't know much about Luther's sexual preferences.
I believe he had a thing for Lisa Fischer. I have
seen him with his arm around females backstage.
He has held my hand...twice!!! (sigh)!!!
He has never "come out" as they say like Elton J.

But for those who say he is gay...How was it?
Did U watch or did U participate?

That's the way I feel about ALL rumors. They are just
that... unless U WERE THERE...or maybe U have a video?

But again it's all about the music...
and it is beautiful.
Luther has a beautiful heart.
One time when the "dignitaries" had not shown up for
the special seats up front, he refused to start the
show until they filled those seats with paying fans.
He is just so nice.

As far as difficulties with opening acts...they should
have known that they were "opening acts". Most of
them were relatively new compared to Luther's 20
years and many platinum albums. Though I wanted to
see the other acts...I PAID to hear Luther!


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Oh yes, there was a widely circulated rumor that
Luther had died last year. Even his close friends,
Ashford and Simpson and Dion Warwick believed it
because they heard it on radio/news.
They were frantic and finally got in touch with him.
Dion said..."I heard U were dead, honey." Luther said,
"I just heard that."
On a television interview, Luther was visibly
distressed by all the rumors and just shook his head
and said..."I did not die."
In answer to the question about his sexuality, he said,
"I won't even dignify that question with a response."
Rumors...rumors...rumors

SensualMelody said:

That is SO true! Luther in live performances really had that "thing" in his voice that had a lot of men looking at their wives and girlfriends like "and what the hell am I ? Chopped liver, or what?!?

DavidEye said:

And to that I say AMEN and GOOD EVENIN'! I can hardly remember a time back in the day when that song wouldn't set people's toes to tapping and fingers snapping! Also, on the "supporting player" tip, a friend of mine recently played Chaka Kahn's "Papillon/Hot Butterflies" at a house party, and lo and behold, if I didn't hear Mr. Luther himself on bacrkound vocals...outsinging Cissy Houston! That man has been a part of some great r&B moments, for real!

WoW! I've truly enjoyed reading this thread...thanks, everyone! And, SensualMelody, you love Luther Vandross...I'll never forget that fact...lol

All of Luther's greatest hits have been mentioned, but another song that I adore is one in which Luther sings a duet with dancer/actor Gregrory Hines titled "There's Nothing Better Than Love"...it's on GH's self-titled album released in 1988. It's very nice.

Oh, and, has anyone ever enjoyed eating "Luther" Burgers? Fun! Instead of burger buns you eat the pattie(beef/veggie) between 2 jelly-filled donuts!...lol...

"Never Too Much" is an 80's soul classic.

He's coming to the UK this fall for a tour. Has anyone seen one of his shows recently. Is it worth going?

Knowing my luck it will probably clash with the Prince gig (not that there is anything confirmed yet).

mdn7 said:

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Everytime I convince someone to go and see Luther, they
think the tickets are too high.

Then when the concert is over, they are saying..."I did
not pay enough! I feel like I owe the man some more!!"
The performane is a well choreographed performance...
not a run-of-the-mill concert.

His voice and emotional expression reaches inside and
caresses your heart and soul. You will be elated!...


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TRON said:

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Yeah...blasphemy!!!..

In light of everything that's going on with Luther these days,I felt it would be appropriate to re-vive this thread and show our love for this incredible artist.

Here's my list(in no special order):

I'm Gonna Miss You In The Morning(W/Patti Austin)
Never Too Much
See Me
She's A Super Lady
I've Been Working Out
Don't You Know That?
Are You There (With Another Guy)(from his 2001 release)

What do you guys think of his new song "Dance With My Father"? It's a very,very sad song,isn't it?

DavidEye said:

I've been searching it since 4eva,,do you know where I could downloud it?

There is not another voice on the planet like Luther's. His concert at Wembley is one of my favorite concert films. I am never disappointed seeing him perform live. My favorite Luther Vandross song of all time is "You Stopped Lovin' Me" off his first album. My other favorites are:

So Amazing
Make Me A Believer
Wait For Love
Give Me The Reason
There's Nothing Better Than Love
For You To Love
Sometimes It's Only Love

God Bless Luther and well wishes for a speedy recovery.