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Printablepaligap said: He's credited as one of the background vocalists , but his voice just towers over the rest of 'em (David Lasley, Diva Gray, Jim Gilstrap, etc.)... Seems he's one of the BG vocalists on the Wiz, too, if I listened correctly. Also Quincy related, doesn't he do If I Ever Lose this Heaven? My Legacy
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NDRU said: paligap said: He's credited as one of the background vocalists , but his voice just towers over the rest of 'em (David Lasley, Diva Gray, Jim Gilstrap, etc.)... Seems he's one of the BG vocalists on the Wiz, too, if I listened correctly. Also Quincy related, doesn't he do If I Ever Lose this Heaven? I know that was Al Jarreau, Leon Ware, and Minnie Riperton were trading lead vocals on If I Ever Lose This Heaven, but I don't remember if Luther was singing backgrounds or not...I know he's all over Quincy's "Sounds...And Stuff Like That" album ('78), and Once again, he towers above all the others.... ... [Edited 5/30/07 14:49pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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SunnySkies said: paligap said: He's credited as one of the background vocalists , but his voice just towers over the rest of 'em (David Lasley, Diva Gray, Jim Gilstrap, etc.)...
 Who`s that?Background session vocalist, and part-time member of Chic from 1977 to 1980. also sang for the group Change (just like Luther!).... ... [Edited 5/30/07 14:41pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: NDRU said: Also Quincy related, doesn't he do If I Ever Lose this Heaven? I know that was Al Jarreau, Leon Ware, and Minnie Riperton trading lead vocals what album is this from... please? I asked about a month ago what album of Quincy's Minnie was featured on and nobody answered  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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DirtyChris said: paligap said: I know that was Al Jarreau, Leon Ware, and Minnie Riperton trading lead vocals what album is this from... please? I asked about a month ago what album of Quincy's Minnie was featured on and nobody answered I think he was referring to the Wiz soundtrack My Legacy
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paligap said: NDRU said: Seems he's one of the BG vocalists on the Wiz, too, if I listened correctly. Also Quincy related, doesn't he do If I Ever Lose this Heaven? I know that was Al Jarreau, Leon Ware, and Minnie Riperton trading lead vocals, but I don't remember if Luther was singing backgrounds or not...I know he's all over Quincy's "Sounds...And Stuff Like That" album ('78), and Once again, he towers above all the others.... ... [Edited 5/30/07 11:58am] I'm trying to remember in my head, but I may have mistaken I'm Gonna Miss You In The Morning for If I Ever Lose this Heaven? My Legacy
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SoulAlive said: vainandy said: From Luther himself, my favorite is the very funky "She's A Super Lady". Also, the following:
Never Too Much She Loves Me Back However, my favorite Luther Vandross is the work he did with Change on "Searchin'" and the production work he did for Aretha Franklin on "Jump To It" and "Get It Right". I also like his work with the BB&Q Band. See, I bet y'all had forgotten that Luther had a funky side since he is mainly known these days only for his boring songs of the late 1980s and 1990s. 
so,you're gonna sit up here and pretend that you don't like any of his slow songs?? Come on....I ain't buying that  Every Luther fan appreciates his slow jams and ballads!Maybe one or two. The main one that comes to mind that I like is "A House Is Not A Home". The three Luther Vandross albums I have, I purchased strictly because I wanted a particular fast song that was on the album. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: Maybe one or two. The main one that comes to mind that I like is "A House Is Not A Home". The three Luther Vandross albums I have, I purchased strictly because I wanted a particular fast song that was on the album. I like his ballads, but I prefer his fast songs, too.  My Legacy
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DirtyChris said: paligap said: I know that was Al Jarreau, Leon Ware, and Minnie Riperton trading lead vocals what album is this from... please? I asked about a month ago what album of Quincy's Minnie was featured on and nobody answered Sorry, I must've missed that the first time around! Quincy Jones, Body Heat (1974) 
... [Edited 5/30/07 14:43pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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NDRU said: DirtyChris said: what album is this from... please? I asked about a month ago what album of Quincy's Minnie was featured on and nobody answered I think he was referring to the Wiz soundtrack oh, no, I meant on the song, "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" (From "Body Heat") Al Jarreau, Leon Ware and Minnie all trade lead vocals on that tune.... ... [Edited 5/30/07 14:45pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: DirtyChris said: what album is this from... please? I asked about a month ago what album of Quincy's Minnie was featured on and nobody answered Sorry, I must've missed that the first time around! Quincy Jones, Body Heat (1974) GREAT! I have this one in the crates thank you much, at least I don't have to go out & look for it I knew I won't crazy... another Minnie fan told me a few years ago that she was on one of Q's albums I just couldn't remember which one he said merci beaucoup!  [Edited 5/30/07 15:17pm] because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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paligap said: NDRU said: I think he was referring to the Wiz soundtrack oh, no, I meant on the song, "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" (From "Body Heat") Al Jarreau, Leon Ware and Minnie all trade lead vocals on that tune.... ... [Edited 5/30/07 14:45pm] gotcha, when I reread it I wasn't sure. What about the Wiz? anyone know if he's on there? My Legacy
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NDRU said: paligap said: oh, no, I meant on the song, "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" (From "Body Heat") Al Jarreau, Leon Ware and Minnie all trade lead vocals on that tune.... ... [Edited 5/30/07 14:45pm] gotcha, when I reread it I wasn't sure. What about the Wiz? anyone know if he's on there? from what I understand OUI... Vandross wrote "Everybody Rejoice" for the 1975 Broadway musical and 1978 movie The Wiz. He also appeared as a choir member in the movie.
(got that from Wikipedia) because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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vainandy said: Maybe one or two. The main one that comes to mind that I like is "A House Is Not A Home". The three Luther Vandross albums I have, I purchased strictly because I wanted a particular fast song that was on the album.
cool It would be odd if you were a Luther fan without liking any of his ballads,lol.He was the ultimate soul balladeer!
I like his uptempo jams too...my favorites are "Never Too Much","Sugar And Spice","I'll Let You Slide" and "Stop To Love".I notice that he did more fast songs at the beginning of his career (early 80s).By the time the 90s rolled around,it was hard to find alot of uptempo stuff on his albums. | |
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"chanson papillon
when we were very young like butterflies like a hot butterfly yeah..."  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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DirtyChris said: "chanson papillon
when we were very young like butterflies like a hot butterfly yeah..." I never heard Luther's version of this song....what album is it on??  | |
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SoulAlive said: DirtyChris said: "chanson papillon
when we were very young like butterflies like a hot butterfly yeah..." I never heard Luther's version of this song....what album is it on?? 
Gregg Diamond/Bionic Boogie because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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Some of yall weren't lyin when yall talk abouts lists. I totally forgot to add "Make Me A Beliver" and "If This World Were Mine" with Cheryl Lynn."Say I'm lookin' at you, from the corner of my eye..."  | |
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Most people NEVER mention this song (tho it was a hit) when discussing Luther, but my #1 favorite song by him is "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye." The duet he did with Dionne Warwick  | |
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DirtyChris said: SoulAlive said: I never heard Luther's version of this song....what album is it on??
Gregg Diamond/Bionic Boogie never heard that album...is it any good? What year is it from? | |
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DadeCounty305 said: Some of yall weren't lyin when yall talk abouts lists.
I totally forgot to add "Make Me A Beliver" and "If This World Were Mine" with Cheryl Lynn."Make Me A Believer" is so dreamy,so hypnotic....a beautiful song!! | |
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SoulAlive said: DirtyChris said:
Gregg Diamond/Bionic Boogie never heard that album...is it any good? What year is it from?never heard it myself either it's almost impossible to find this album anywhere it's from 1978 there's said to be a song titled "When The Shit Hits The Fan" that I am DYING to hear 
"Hot Butterfly" was the only one that I could find when searching my source
I'll keep you in mind if/when I run across it  [Edited 6/2/07 20:42pm] because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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Knocks me off my feet
She's so good to me Give me the reason | |
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NDRU said: vainandy said: Maybe one or two. The main one that comes to mind that I like is "A House Is Not A Home". The three Luther Vandross albums I have, I purchased strictly because I wanted a particular fast song that was on the album. I like his ballads, but I prefer his fast songs, too. let me take this further...I HATE his ballads and LOVE his fast songs.  Space for sale... | |
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never too much "we make our heroes in America only to destroy them" | |
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I read an interesting comment by a reviewer on amazon:
"Vandross was the first one to come down with Whitney's Syndrome, meaning he's got the chops, but not the taste" | |
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vainandy said: From Luther himself, my favorite is the very funky "She's A Super Lady". Also, the following:
Never Too Much She Loves Me Back However, my favorite Luther Vandross is the work he did with Change on "Searchin'" and the production work he did for Aretha Franklin on "Jump To It" and "Get It Right". I also like his work with the BB&Q Band. See, I bet y'all had forgotten that Luther had a funky side since he is mainly known these days only for his boring songs of the late 1980s and 1990s.
. . [Edited 5/29/07 14:34pm] BTW, did you know that Luther was credited as a backing vocalist for CHIC's self-titled debut album? LV was already known within the disco & funk audience. | |
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TonyVanDam said: vainandy said: From Luther himself, my favorite is the very funky "She's A Super Lady". Also, the following:
Never Too Much She Loves Me Back However, my favorite Luther Vandross is the work he did with Change on "Searchin'" and the production work he did for Aretha Franklin on "Jump To It" and "Get It Right". I also like his work with the BB&Q Band. See, I bet y'all had forgotten that Luther had a funky side since he is mainly known these days only for his boring songs of the late 1980s and 1990s.
. . [Edited 5/29/07 14:34pm] BTW, did you know that Luther was credited as a backing vocalist for CHIC's self-titled debut album? LV was already known within the disco & funk audience. Yeah, he said he had done some background work for Chic in an interview once. In that same interview, he went even further back.....to "Sesame Street". Andy is a four letter word. | |
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On the first album Luther ever put out with his name, this first song on the thang was titled "Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)"  ...though that was a part which was seen sparingly..."Say I'm lookin' at you, from the corner of my eye..." | |
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Depends on the day....
"I Can Make it Better" "Creep" "A House is Not a Home" "If Only For One Night" "This Time the Heart Is Mine" "I'd Rather" "Amazing" "Here and Now" "If This World Were Mine" "Other Side of the World" "Hello" "The Impossible Dream" and all the rest of them. So...how's everybody doing?  | |
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