The original by Marvin & Tammi:



The cover by Luther & Cheryl:



Here's something amazing about this song: Marvin Gaye himself wrote it solely.

Nothing beats Marvin & Tammi, and it's ridiculous to suggest that it can be done

VoicesCarry said:

I have to agree.

I like both versions, but I love the 1982 version

bboy87 said:

There's something more urgent about Lynn and Vandross' delivery that gets me from Luther's FIRST note. Definitely sexier.

Tammi Terrell was soooo cute. Did ya'll know she was hooked up with James Brown and David (crazy ass) Ruffin of the Temptations and they both were physically abusive to her??? She had the sweetest voice. Too bad it was silenced so young.
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I would have to say, Lutha's as much as I resent covers,,,,Luther is one of the few artists who re-wrote the cover songs completely to fit his own sound. Dionne Warwick's "A House Is Not A Home" is another example of what I'm talking about. He def breaths a new life into the songs he cover,,,,this(Marvin's song) is one of 'em.

Of course minus the disastrous cover "Album" he made in the early 90's. What a hot mess

Luthers, whe he starts it off, its over!!

Harlepolis said:

I agree,and I definitely prefer his cover of "If This World Were Mine" with Cheryl Lynn.It's more soulful.Throughout the 80s,Luther was a master at remaking songs and taking them to another whole level.His remake of "Creepin" is at least as good as Stevie's original.



Again,I agree with you.Luther's remakes are usually superb,but that 'Songs' album is a snoozefest,especially the "Endless Love" remake with Mariah Carey

SoulAlive said:

I hate the original as well

Harlepolis said:

I love the original I actually like sappy love songs,but only when they're done right.

Luther and Cheryl for me

Speaking of remakes, you know you a bad mofo when you take The Carpenters version of superstar and make it ridiculously soulful. Luther, even when doing covers, was a COMPLETE original. I still cry when I hear his songs on the radio. I miss him. Since I Lost My Baby is another classic remake from Luther. That voice Simply effortless.

It's a shame that in today's music industry a guy that looks like Luther would never get a record deal because of the mold that all male and female singers MUST fit into (literally and figuratively). Sadly, the world will probably miss out on many great talents because they're not overly attractive with washboard abs and the public will continue to be forcefed the likes of Rihanna and Usher.

The Carpenters



Luther


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Marvin & Tammi


Not taking anything away from Luther and Cheryl.. but the original always did it for me

Marvin & Tammi.

VoicesCarry said:

Nobody could sing like Marvin and nobody could sing with Marvin like Tammi.

Luther and Cheryl

AlexdeParis said: