IM GONNA TELL YOU PEOPLE SOMETHING RIGHT NOW’ IM A FULL GROWN MAN AND I FOUND MY SELF IN TEARS LISTENING TO THIS BROTHER , NOT BECAUSE IM SOFT BUT JUST BECAUSE MY HEART JUST SIMPLY RECOGNIZES HOW GIFTED THIS BROTHER WAS ! !!!! SALUTE LUTHER!!!
Nothing wrong with that at all...his voice was pure emotion...the fact that you appreciate it the way you do speaks to your heart...blessings to you brother man.
@lisettegarvin5030🤗 I can't believe it either!! Yes, he had that awesome voice and I'm listening to it, Jan2025🗣🎤🎶💙💜❤💯🎉 No there will never be another like it...Gone But Never Forgotten😢💔May He RIP🥀🙏🏼🕊🕯
Luther is a gem but I have to say my beautiful black people Jaime Foxx got him beat pull Jaime Foxx up live and he sings his songs short version of course and geeez man GOD BLESSED US BLACK PEOPLE IN SOOO MANY WAYS WE ARE UNMATCHED BY ANY OTHER NATIONALLITY I AINT RACIST BY FAR JUST KEEPING IT REAL ....... I LOVE SOME US ITS TIME YALLL
The man is literally just standing there singing, no dancing, no theatrics and I'm captivated. I could not move or look away for a second. I miss you, Luther!
No pyrotechnics, no light show, no dancers. Just raw, beautiful talent from our creator. He had the audience enthralled, and gave me chills. No one better. Ever.
Calm down. I was referring to some “singers” these days who need a bunch of stuff during their performance to make up for their lack of true talent. Luther didn’t need any of that because he has real talent.
I have witnessed the best singer in concert... Luther Vandross. He has the voice of an angel that is so beautiful..I love Luther and his music will live on forever.He was a kind, caring and beautiful soul. R.I.P dear Luther.🙏♥️
I had the Honour of Witnessing Luther Vandross Live in Concert in 1998. It was Beautiful Warm Evening Outdoors in Durban Kings Park Stadium South Africa. The Memory I Will Cherish Forever.
@ed k, imagine how Dionne Warwick felt sitting there listening to Luther singing this difficult song that *only* she had done justice to until Luther. You could see it on her face that she was so proud of him.
"I had the incredible fortune of attending Luther's concert not once, but twice. The first time, I was just 15 years old, and he graced Beaumont, TX, with his presence at our civic center. His vocal prowess astounded me and left a mark on my memory. Luther's talent is truly incomparable; there's simply no one else like him. It was a privilege to witness both 'big Luther' and 'little Luther' in action. His performances were nothing short of legendary, each one leaving me in awe."
My mom always went to his concerts when he came here to Michigan. Him, sade, stephanie and a few others i wish i could have gone but i was too young in the 80's.
I am blessed to have seen him 4 times in Chicago Illinois,he was with peabo Bryson and the Jones girls my sister Sandra and I were in the front roll New Year's Eve cold night we got champagne 🍾🍾🍾🍾
I got to see him several times @ the Ohio Jazz Fest in Cinci back in the day. I also got to see him w/The Deele, Envogue Lisa Fischer was with him she sang How Can I Ease the Pain ....I almost didn't make it...and finally with Anita Baker....I ditched work for that last concert! Incredible shows all of them!
Dionne looks so stunning smiling at him from the audience, as he kills her song! He's so tall, handsome and sounds so beautiful, don't you agree? Love you so Luther!
19 years ago Luther left us... But his voice and his music will live forever. He's not only an amazing vocalist, but also an amazing songwriter & producer. RIP King of R&B/Soul 👑💖
The main difference with vocalists then and now is not the notes they can hit. It's the RICHNESS, FULLNESS and RESONANCE of the voices of old, due to proper development of the chest voice (which singers today do not fully develop anymore). Just listen to the QUALITY of this man's tone. It's full, rich and resonant throughout his singing range. This is real singing, folks. LEGENDARY VOICE.
He was better than most of the vocalists back then, too. It's synonymous to watching Jordan, LeBron, Peyton Manning, or Serena Williams dominating in their respective sports. They were the elite of the elite during their times.
@@Freewarrior2 I agree but I feel like he’s the greatest of all time. I’ll admit, I’m only in my late 30s so I’m hardly qualified to make such a statement but to me, Luther topped the Teddy P’s and Marvin Gayes of the world. Thoughts?
It’s November 14, 2024 and I’m listening to Luther perform at the 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards. How are old is this and how many times have I listened to this? He is simply dynamic. ❤
So true! Luther had God giving smoothe pipes NO ONE can compare! I'm a concert queen, I've seen so many artists, my regrets are Mr. Luther, Ms. Donna Summer, & Mr.Teddy P.! I'm trying to see in concert Ms. Gladys Knight & Anthony Hamilton!😇🎼🎵🎙🎶
I am 64 and white and when I die and have to come back down to earth again, I will ask God to bless me with a voice like Luther!!❤️☮️🙏🏻 There ain’t no other!
Im 69 and white too but would wAnt to go back in time to be able to see the greats like Luther Teddy Pendergrass they were cruelly taken far too soon i love them proper singing the right way nothing these days compares even slightly to these greatsproper singers with proper words and music not the s, t that gets pumped into kids these days thats just some p,,,k talking s.,t
Its 2025. And i needed to take a walk down memory lane on how real music looks and sounds like. Todays music blows. Thank goodness for these videos. Thank you Luther Vandross 👌👌💕
Can we please get this man inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for next year please he deserve it straight up Luther Vandross deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The hell with Rock an Roll Hall of Fame, Luther Vandross is way above them and so is James Brown Aretha Frankin and Whitney Houston. Legends don't need handouts.
It’s 2022 and Luther still isn’t in the Rock Hall with Michael Marvin and Sam Cooke. He’s been eligible since 2009. Madonna got in first ballot that year. He’s never been nominated
Why should we place all these great singers into this nonsense when they are dead? Why can't we recognise their giftings and talents whilst alive? Furthermore, I would not be at all surprised if Luther's family have to pay for the priviledge! Just stop....
So true listening to one of Luther's songs on the radio couldn't even get out the car reminiscing when I went to his concert here in H-town he put on a spectacular shoe that's when tickets were $50.00 for 5th row seats
So true listening to one of Luther's songs on the radio couldn't even get out the car reminiscing when I went to his concert here in H-town he put on a spectacular show that's when tickets were $50.00 for 5th row seats
This whole video is iconic, from the intro by Denzel to the looks of awe from iconic vocalists like Anita Baker and Dionne Warwick, Janet Jackson being smitten -- and finally, the performance itself, the likes of which has never been seen before or since.
... DO NOT overlook that's also the GREAT!! Debbie Allen w/Denzel! Nothing but greatness in this clip! The NAACP has been legendary & consistent in featuring accomplished Black individuals. Paul Winfield & other Black industry luminaries -- all captivated by Luther!
Hands down the best male vocalist of all time. The timing, breathe control, pitch, tone. Luther was and is still in a league of his own. Totally undefeatable.
Coming back to watch in 2024. How amazing do you have to be to literally play with the audience while you make them smile and laugh and cry? If there’s another side, I’d be honored to shake your hand Mr Luther; you’re an angel.
@@diepiriyehappy Blk history month I be 45 next month and I will always love my era of music and I miss him and all of our great wonderful singers and he still makes me feel gd after 20 plus yrs ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Well said. Luther grabs your ears and your heart automatically follows and he opens it up to receive what he is giving, leaving your spirit fulfilled for the moment while your ears ache for more. Ain’t no one does a song like Luther before or since.
He sung, not lip synched, he SANG. I remember the first time I heard this and so many other songs of his. Had the honor of seeing Luther live multiple times. He gave us so much amazing music for many lifetimes. There will never be another...
there are so many more; approaching 50 and im like damn. Every one can sang, but I can crow a little but I dont earn from it. I learn; you here me. I learn.
Before he started to sing, I like how he looked around the entire auditorium. He was looking at the audience like you guys have no idea what is coming. I'm about to mess all of you guys up for life. Many years later, I still believe this is the best performance I've ever seen....just an incredibly talented voice and a microphone alone on stage.
I opened for Luther at the 17,500 seat Rosemount Horizon in Chicago. Sinbad had to shoot a television project and Luther approved me to take his place for 3 cities - in particular that New Year’s Eve 1989 in Chi-Town. Anita Baker was on that tour as well. He taught me so much about playing to larger crowds, was wonderful and generous to my mother, providing a limo and accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton. And every single show he was on THIS level. I cry every time I watch this missing those bygone days that I got to share that level of success with Mommy and it was this gentleman that made it all happen.
Love how he sings to Dionne Warwick here…such a tribute and she is amazed. She recorded this song first and he covered it in tribute to her as a fan. ❤️❤️❤️💗💗💗🥰🥰🥰
@@davidesmeyer9825 You probably meant to say Luther sung the song as his legacy song, but he did not write it. Actually, Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote this song. If you go back in history, Dionne Warwick was one of Bacharach's favorite singers and he wrote many songs for her to sing, one iconic song being "Walk On By" among many others. To be honest, I never knew Burt wrote this song but I happen to be watching a PBS special on his history of song writing and "A House Is Not A Home" was included in his anthology of songs. Here is the story from Wakipaedia: "A House Is Not a Home" is a 1964 ballad written by the team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1964 film of the same name, starring Shelley Winters and Robert Taylor. The song was recorded by American singer Dionne Warwick at Bell Sound Studios in New York City, and was a modest hit in the United States for the singer, peaking at #71 on the pop singles chart as the B-side of the top 40 single, "You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)". Another version of the song, by Brook Benton, which was the version that appeared in the film, was released at nearly the same time. It debuted two weeks earlier on the Billboard Hot 100. Benton's version split airplay with Warwick's, and ultimately peaked at #75. Warwick was the first to sing it which is why she was so filled with joy with Luther's version. Nobody could have done it better; he made the song "iconic".
His voice, his appearance and his God given talent. I just keep listening to this over and over again. I think about my husband who passed and wish he was here with me. I wish t could dance with him to this song 😢
Hearing this in 2022 , amazing pitch, voice, a true performer with class! Incredible, Absolutely one of the greatest live performances ever recorded in my opinion .. gone but not at all forgotten .we are all better for hearing this. wow! RIP Mr Vandross
Not at all. You gotta be joking right. Justin Bieber is the man that should give you chills, this guy vandross he's average at best, he needed to learn to just sing the song not throw his words all over the place
This is what a real vocalist sounds like. A raw, untouched unapologetic voice with no additions needed. This man was awesome, we lost him way too soon. His voice is a lesson to so many that tries to sing on what to do and sound like. RIP
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤
The documentary brought me here because I just LOVE THIS VERSION!! It's 2025 & I'm just learning that Dionne originally sang this! Always a classic sang my an AMAZING talent! #LLLUTHER🕊🕊🕊
Actually it is correct bc his comment was 7 months ago and this performance was how many years ago? So it was indeed correct. Also even tho he did sing the song he surely was saaaangin that thang! Have a good day!
After watching the cnn special and realizing that his songs were a cry out for love, and how extremely sad he was even with an Angelic voice and God given gift but love alluded him his entire life made me so sad for him. RIP Luther hope you found peace and love.
What can I say I've always been infatuated with this man from the first time I ever heard his voice, still today when I listen to his music he melts my heart ❤️ looks so dreamy sounds the same, absolutely there is no singer ever that can compete with LUTHER
The look in Dionne's eyes when she says "Sang baby sang" at 2:20 ....inamored by the beauty and richness of Luther's voice...just something to get teary eyed from.
That’s professional by every sense of the word. Range, pitch, tempo is all precise. Dude was a legend and taken far too soon. Cannot think of any recent vocalists that can come close to this.
This man was one of the greatest live performers who ever lived. In my opinion, he's one of very few performers who could flawlessly reproduce the sound quality of his studio-recorded vocals, while still adding ad-libs and flourishes sung in perfect key and pitch during his live performances, to make them memorable and special, but also as enjoyable as the album version.
Amazing. He was locked in. The audience was locked in. Everybody there was aware of how special the moment was and everyone gave themselves to the moment. You felt the synergy between the performer and audience. It was one man singing, but you felt the communal effort behind it. It was spiritual. Such an elevated level of performance art. This is the Book of Luther in the Bible of Performance.
No auto tunes, no special effects of any kind, just raw talent, the voice pitch, baritone mixes and voice twists seperates Luther from the rest, he was simply the best make vocalist of that era.
Just imagine if Dionne Warwick told Luther he couldn’t make her song?! This was his first time singing it in front of her. Such an angelic voice. We miss you sir!
❤ 🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever
So I'm sitting here watching this and thinking he doesn't have any ear pieces or any background singers and he has everyones attention. They're looking at him like I'll be dammed if I'm singing after that performance 😂
No in ears Thank you for pointing that out. I wondered what that was I see in the performers today. I'm guess they song is playing while they sing. Wow
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Who's still listening this amazing performance & beautiful song in 2024?
I am...June 2024...He's absolutely amazing.
Me
I'm trying to perform it!!
My husband told me that he thought I LOVED LUTHER more than him.😂 IT WAS THIS SONG WHEN HE SUNG IT!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yessss
Who's still in love with this song? Its 2024, this song brings me to the moon :)
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I will say NO MORE. PERIOD. You’re dismissed.
@@JustLettuceBee❤
The one and only Luther❤
Me
THE BEST MALE VOCALIST OF ALL TIME!!!!
FACTS!!!!!!!!
There is no doubt about it 👌 💯
Absogoddamblutely
Definitely, for sure
Indeed
Today is January 1, 2025. CNN did a special on him tonight. Had to hear me some more Luther. If you watch this in 2025, let me know. Amazing!!
Love me some luther 90’s baby here, this that pure frequency that raises your vibration and hit the soul straight to the core 💚💚💚💚💚
Saw it yesterday and I’m in love with this performance all over again.
I missed it... Where can I watch it?
@@bacotell68 TH-cam TV - Luther, Never too much.
I did.
I couldn't miss it.
May he continue resting in peace!!!
It's 2024 and the song still sounds good Luther was amazing and a true legend
I Agree with that too...Amen!!!
Just awesome amazing God given Flat Foot" Sangin" 🎉❤😂❤❤❤
@OdellWells-e6m🤗 It's Jan 2025 and the song still sounds good🗣🎤🎶🎵💙💜❤💯🎉
@@patriciadbutcher2913🤗Jan2025 and the song still sounds good🗣🎤🎶🎵💙💜❤💯🎉
@@jackiewilson4137🤗Jan2025 and the song still sounds good🗣🎤🎶🎵💙💜❤💯🎉Flat Foot Sangin"😅😂🤣
IM GONNA TELL YOU PEOPLE SOMETHING RIGHT NOW’ IM A FULL GROWN MAN AND I FOUND MY SELF IN TEARS LISTENING TO THIS BROTHER , NOT BECAUSE IM SOFT BUT JUST BECAUSE MY HEART JUST SIMPLY RECOGNIZES HOW GIFTED THIS BROTHER WAS ! !!!! SALUTE LUTHER!!!
He was awesome, right there with Barry White.
Every man deserves the spaces to be soft. 🫶🏾
I cry every time I hear his voice..I have all 16 ALBUMS and saw him 3 times in concert. It's ok to cry
❤
Nothing wrong with that at all...his voice was pure emotion...the fact that you appreciate it the way you do speaks to your heart...blessings to you brother man.
TH-cam, never lose this recording ; this is just pure class.
Right?!?
it's impossible to "lose" ha ha good one
Never never never
Can't believe this year 2025 will be 20 years since Luther passed. That voice...there will never be another. Miss him.
@lisettegarvin5030🤗 I can't believe it either!! Yes, he had that awesome voice and I'm listening to it, Jan2025🗣🎤🎶💙💜❤💯🎉 No there will never be another like it...Gone But Never Forgotten😢💔May He RIP🥀🙏🏼🕊🕯
Beautiful voice and soul, handsome too
No it's not 20 years you got it wrong
No never.
Luther is a gem but I have to say my beautiful black people Jaime Foxx got him beat pull Jaime Foxx up live and he sings his songs short version of course and geeez man GOD BLESSED US BLACK PEOPLE IN SOOO MANY WAYS WE ARE UNMATCHED BY ANY OTHER NATIONALLITY I AINT RACIST BY FAR JUST KEEPING IT REAL ....... I LOVE SOME US ITS TIME YALLL
Luther Vandross was the most gifted R&B male singer that ever lived!!!
Can’t nobody touch it
Guess you never heard about Teddy Pendergrass.
Doubt it Wanya Morris from Boyz to Men is the Greatest and untouchable
Not at all, Justin Bieber had already surpassed him when JB was 17 with more views and more money and more platinum records
@@dkdebest oh yea Justin Bieber is the greatest
The man is literally just standing there singing, no dancing, no theatrics and I'm captivated. I could not move or look away for a second. I miss you, Luther!
He was and always will be one of the best as well as mt Teddy Pendergrass love them both so much
And he's so "there". I wonder what's in his mind throughout that song.
Singer he was today looks, moves and lyrics make's an Artist not there voices
Yup. No fluff.
All STUFF!!!
Luther Vandross was one the greatest male vocalists of all time. Love it.
Facts
Is the greatest singer of all time.
We don't make singers like this anymore....
Indeed. I truly hate that my one chance to see him live at Stax tribute concert was when he fell ill 🙃 😔
Not one of but the Greatest
It's Jan. 2025, who is still listening?.
Me ❤❤
Me too ❤❤❤
Not me😅
Me always
Leonardo D Moore!
42 years later ... Still the best male performance I've ever heard !
This was 1980? Thought it was about 84..Who was that sitting in red beside Dionne Warwick?
I Concur With You.He Is The Best Male Performer of Our Times.
Yes Yes ❤❤❤
It was in 1987, honoring the best from 1986.
Yes, best male vocalist
No pyrotechnics, no light show, no dancers. Just raw, beautiful talent from our creator. He had the audience enthralled, and gave me chills. No one better. Ever.
One of a kind, for sure.
Yes!
Why the fuck would there be a pyro showtechnic?
Calm down. I was referring to some “singers” these days who need a bunch of stuff during their performance to make up for their lack of true talent. Luther didn’t need any of that because he has real talent.
that's right!
I love Luther. I am 29 years old and I will take these classics over today’s music any day.
You were raised properly, love. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
You have a great ear, and know the classics, they truly last the test of time. Keep listening and enjoying.♥️♥️🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
😉 Enjoy😊❤
Good for you! It shows that you have good taste in real Music! 👍🏽🥰
Pick me 🙄
I’m still listening in almost 2025. That voice was angelical. ❤❤❤
Me too❤
Same here!❤
@takishabee4363🤗 Yes that voice was, And I'm listening in Jan2025🗣🎤🎶🎵💙💜❤💯🎉 Gone But Never Forgotten😢💔 May He RIP🥀🙏🏼🕊🕯
@@alb6804🤗 Jan8/2025🎶💙💜❤
@@CitizenVids🤗 Listening
Jan8/2025🗣🎤🎶💙💜❤💯🎉
Imagine being in the audience, about to hear one of the greatest live performances that’s ever graced this side of the galaxy
I have witnessed the best singer in concert... Luther Vandross. He has the voice of an angel that is so beautiful..I love Luther and his music will live on forever.He was a kind, caring and beautiful soul. R.I.P dear Luther.🙏♥️
My only ever regret,was not seeing this legendary singer live.the best voice to ever sing live
I had the Honour of Witnessing Luther Vandross Live in Concert in 1998. It was Beautiful Warm Evening Outdoors in Durban Kings Park Stadium South Africa. The Memory I Will Cherish Forever.
@ed k, imagine how Dionne Warwick felt sitting there listening to Luther singing this difficult song that *only* she had done justice to until Luther. You could see it on her face that she was so proud of him.
I saw him live. As incredible as advertised. Chills.
Still listening to this gorgeous voice in 2024, so missed Mr. Vandross. Rest in God's peace.
Amen
RIP Luther. One of the greatest.
There really has not been anyone like him since
❤
I miss him💔
"I had the incredible fortune of attending Luther's concert not once, but twice. The first time, I was just 15 years old, and he graced Beaumont, TX, with his presence at our civic center. His vocal prowess astounded me and left a mark on my memory. Luther's talent is truly incomparable; there's simply no one else like him. It was a privilege to witness both 'big Luther' and 'little Luther' in action. His performances were nothing short of legendary, each one leaving me in awe."
My mom always went to his concerts when he came here to Michigan. Him, sade, stephanie and a few others i wish i could have gone but i was too young in the 80's.
I am blessed to have seen him 4 times in Chicago Illinois,he was with peabo Bryson and the Jones girls my sister Sandra and I were in the front roll New Year's Eve cold night we got champagne 🍾🍾🍾🍾
I got to see him several times @ the Ohio Jazz Fest in Cinci back in the day. I also got to see him w/The Deele, Envogue Lisa Fischer was with him she sang How Can I Ease the Pain ....I almost didn't make it...and finally with Anita Baker....I ditched work for that last concert! Incredible shows all of them!
Simply AMAZING !!! THERE WAS AND NEVER WILL BE ANOTHER LIKE LUTHER.!!!! I LUV ALL OF HIS MUSIC.❤
I was lucky enough to see the late great Luther Vandross in the 90s.
He was simply amazing
Who's still in love with this song? Its 2025
💜
👋🏽
Meeeee🤩
Dionne looks so stunning smiling at him from the audience, as he kills her song! He's so tall, handsome and sounds so beautiful, don't you agree? Love you so Luther!
I Agree....
♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Luther Vandross 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
Agreed!
Rest in Heavenly Peace Luther. You had a voice of an "Angel" and now you are an "Angel".
Yes totally agree,such a brilliant singer so emotive,such a moving voice loved him ❤️
In 2023 this performance still brings tears to my eyes. What a great singer and performer. Luther, you are truly missed.
Passed way too soon. Beautiful voice! Love hearing him singing these early seventies masterpieces first sung by Dion Warwick.
I’m still listening in 2023 too. In fact, I’m here every few months to get my fix of goodness! Love ya Luther!❤️👍👍👍
Amen 😭 😢
Rip, bro.
I miss him so
There will never be another...
Luther and Whitney will always be the All-Time-Greatest-Singers. No one could sing so effortlessly beautiful as they did…
Absolutely! They are incomparable!
🎯🎤💯
On earth !!!
Ever heard of David Ruffin
@@KMAAcademy2020 what about him you think he sings better THAN LUTHER VANDROSS ??😱😂🤷♂️💀😵
I believe we are still in love with Luther in 2024 y’all! God rest his soul ❤
@leyahruizdeloreto6420🤗And In Jan2025🗣🎤🎶💙💜❤💯🎉 Gone But Not Forgotten😢💔May He RIP 🥀🙏🏼🕊🕯
A rare breed of an artist where their live performance was better than their recorded song
He stood there flat footed and sang the hell out of that song. That's a singer.
... to a karaoke track -- not a live band!
Lol why you shining the light on that baby's flat feet? What a performance huh? Lawd its unbeatable
Girl didn't he ❤❤
And sounded better than the recorded track…..that’s insane
My favourite performance ever! Stephen from Scotland👍
19 years ago Luther left us... But his voice and his music will live forever. He's not only an amazing vocalist, but also an amazing songwriter & producer. RIP King of R&B/Soul 👑💖
Amazingly Talented Luther 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️🎼🎤🕊️🕊️
He left us but he’s still with us in our hearts and minds.
@@GCMickens True.
Here after watching the documentary on CNN…simply masterful 😢😢🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The main difference with vocalists then and now is not the notes they can hit. It's the RICHNESS, FULLNESS and RESONANCE of the voices of old, due to proper development of the chest voice (which singers today do not fully develop anymore). Just listen to the QUALITY of this man's tone. It's full, rich and resonant throughout his singing range. This is real singing, folks. LEGENDARY VOICE.
Thank you! I’ve been saying this for years! And don’t even get me started on that vibrato
@@kwicksand12 I hear you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
It depends on the person. Now, people get famous for song writing, and they happen to have a voice secondary. That's the difference.
He was better than most of the vocalists back then, too. It's synonymous to watching Jordan, LeBron, Peyton Manning, or Serena Williams dominating in their respective sports. They were the elite of the elite during their times.
@@Freewarrior2 I agree but I feel like he’s the greatest of all time. I’ll admit, I’m only in my late 30s so I’m hardly qualified to make such a statement but to me, Luther topped the Teddy P’s and Marvin Gayes of the world. Thoughts?
No one sings this legendary and great as Mr Luther Vandross. He's exceptional and one of a kind. He'll forever be missed
The greatest male vocalist of all time 💯
It’s November 14, 2024 and I’m listening to Luther perform at the 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards. How are old is this and how many times have I listened to this? He is simply dynamic. ❤
It’s Sunday, November 17, 2024 and I’m still listening also!
On est le 19novembre 2024 et j'écoute ce diamant au milieu de la nuit 🙏😇
❤❤❤Just LUV his music
Me too❤❤❤
Nov 24th 2024 still listening
That look on Dionne's face....priceless. Rest in peace Luther. ❤️🙏🏽🔥
Rest In Peace to both Legends 😢
And Janet n everyone in that buildin' Joe shockin' wi' him
So true! Luther had God giving smoothe pipes NO ONE can compare! I'm a concert queen, I've seen so many artists, my regrets are Mr. Luther, Ms. Donna Summer, & Mr.Teddy P.! I'm trying to see in concert Ms. Gladys Knight & Anthony Hamilton!😇🎼🎵🎙🎶
@@brianmolele7264dionne warwick is alive and well
Dionne is still alive@@brianmolele7264
I'm in my car and I wanted to stand up while driving. This deserves a standing ovation even in 2023
Greatest singers of All-Times:
Whitney Houston
Luther Vandross
I am 64 and white and when I die and have to come back down to earth again, I will ask God to bless me with a voice like Luther!!❤️☮️🙏🏻 There ain’t no other!
Amen. I am latino, but I will do the same. No one like him, still today, for me
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Im 69 and white too but would wAnt to go back in time to be able to see the greats like Luther Teddy Pendergrass they were cruelly taken far too soon i love them proper singing the right way nothing these days compares even slightly to these greatsproper singers with proper words and music not the s, t that gets pumped into kids these days thats just some p,,,k talking s.,t
All good, Dionne Warwick originally sang this, but it was written by two white guys.
That’s not how it works, brother!
Its 2025. And i needed to take a walk down memory lane on how real music looks and sounds like. Todays music blows. Thank goodness for these videos. Thank you Luther Vandross 👌👌💕
@f-15eagle84🤗 Yes, I'm walking with u Jan8/2025🗣🎤🎶💙💜❤💯🎉 And Yes, thank goodness for these videos‼👀👁👁😍
Can we please get this man inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for next year please he deserve it straight up Luther Vandross deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The hell with Rock an Roll Hall of Fame, Luther Vandross is way above them and so is James Brown Aretha Frankin and Whitney Houston. Legends don't need handouts.
@@marquewallace solid. But for the sake of his family and legacy, it would be great! Coming soon.
It’s 2022 and Luther still isn’t in the Rock Hall with Michael Marvin and Sam Cooke. He’s been eligible since 2009. Madonna got in first ballot that year. He’s never been nominated
@@marquewallace Genius all of them are in the Rock Hall that listed. It fing matters
Why should we place all these great singers into this nonsense when they are dead? Why can't we recognise their giftings and talents whilst alive? Furthermore, I would not be at all surprised if Luther's family have to pay for the priviledge! Just stop....
Mr. Vandross. Enough said. There'll never be another. 👑👑👑👑👑👑
It’s gonna be me
So true listening to one of Luther's songs on the radio couldn't even get out the car
reminiscing when I went to his concert here in H-town he put on a spectacular shoe that's when tickets were $50.00 for 5th row seats
So true listening to one of Luther's songs on the radio couldn't even get out the car
reminiscing when I went to his concert here in H-town he put on a spectacular show that's when tickets were $50.00 for 5th row seats
Said and said well.
Ever!!!! A true legend... can't nobody sing it like luther
This whole video is iconic, from the intro by Denzel to the looks of awe from iconic vocalists like Anita Baker and Dionne Warwick, Janet Jackson being smitten -- and finally, the performance itself, the likes of which has never been seen before or since.
... DO NOT overlook that's also the GREAT!! Debbie Allen w/Denzel! Nothing but greatness in this clip! The NAACP has been legendary & consistent in featuring accomplished Black individuals. Paul Winfield & other Black industry luminaries -- all captivated by Luther!
Amen
Well, this was a tribute to Dionne. She recorded it in 1964.
Dionne recorded this in 1966.
Right ❤😂🎉😅😊
Hands down the best male vocalist of all time. The timing, breathe control, pitch, tone. Luther was and is still in a league of his own. Totally undefeatable.
Coming back to watch in 2024. How amazing do you have to be to literally play with the audience while you make them smile and laugh and cry? If there’s another side, I’d be honored to shake your hand Mr Luther; you’re an angel.
SAME here. happy Black History Month '24! THIS is a HUGE part of that history.
Exactly 🎉talented indeed
@@diepiriyehappy Blk history month I be 45 next month and I will always love my era of music and I miss him and all of our great wonderful singers and he still makes me feel gd after 20 plus yrs ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Greatest singers of All-Times:
Whitney Houston
Luther Vandross
Well said. Luther grabs your ears and your heart automatically follows and he opens it up to receive what he is giving, leaving your spirit fulfilled for the moment while your ears ache for more. Ain’t no one does a song like Luther before or since.
When R&B still had Soul....
Yeah... (Lonnnnnnnnnnnnng sigh...)
Amen
Facts💯
So true.
….right, not so much today….
Imagine ANYONE singing this good in today's music scene! THEY CAN'T!!
Brian McKnight
Rubben Studer from American Idol!
Eric Benet
@@toddsmith8835boy bye lol
@@LottieB-xu4spstop it lol
Drop a heart if u still groove to Luther in 2025!❤
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He sung, not lip synched, he SANG. I remember the first time I heard this and so many other songs of his. Had the honor of seeing Luther live multiple times. He gave us so much amazing music for many lifetimes.
There will never be another...
You don't see that very often anymore...
Luther never lip synched
there are so many more; approaching 50 and im like damn. Every one can sang, but I can crow a little but I dont earn from it. I learn; you here me. I learn.
Fascinating singer
LET ME BE CLEAR, AS PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA WOULD SAY: THERE IS ONLY ONE LUTHER VANDROSS!
Before he started to sing, I like how he looked around the entire auditorium. He was looking at the audience like you guys have no idea what is coming. I'm about to mess all of you guys up for life. Many years later, I still believe this is the best performance I've ever seen....just an incredibly talented voice and a microphone alone on stage.
Love your comment!
It's the way he narrows he's eyes just to say I'm now locked in and focused!! then history is made
Lucky u all that could be in flesh n bone
Off the chart charisma start to end
I opened for Luther at the 17,500 seat Rosemount Horizon in Chicago. Sinbad had to shoot a television project and Luther approved me to take his place for 3 cities - in particular that New Year’s Eve 1989 in Chi-Town. Anita Baker was on that tour as well. He taught me so much about playing to larger crowds, was wonderful and generous to my mother, providing a limo and accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton. And every single show he was on THIS level. I cry every time I watch this missing those bygone days that I got to share that level of success with Mommy and it was this gentleman that made it all happen.
❤❤❤❤ Salute
How fantastic. What a great memory to have.
I was there. Something I will never forget!
Greatest singers of All-Times:
Whitney Houston
Luther Vandross
BEAUTIFUL
This was my brother's theme song. We played it at his funeral 13 years ago. He lived this song.😢
Luther Vandross was one of a kind! I feel blessed that I was able to see this man perform live! Who's still listening in 2024??
So amazing thank goodness I had a chance to see him live at Wembley arena London RIP mr Vandross
My ICONIC favorite hands down. It's bcuz im listening to it now that I happen to come across ur comment. 4/5/24 3:01am est
ALWAYS LUTHER …..💥😘🥰😘💥
Me and you
ME, all time favorite 'Once you know How'!
Love how he sings to Dionne Warwick here…such a tribute and she is amazed. She recorded this song first and he covered it in tribute to her as a fan. ❤️❤️❤️💗💗💗🥰🥰🥰
Luther Vandross was one of a kind! Oh how I love seeing Dionne's face! Pure joy!
He started as her backup singer
He did not sing this first Luther wrote that song as his Legacy song where did you get that propaganda from quit it and quit it now
@@davidesmeyer9825 You probably meant to say Luther sung the song as his legacy song, but he did not write it. Actually, Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote this song. If you go back in history, Dionne Warwick was one of Bacharach's favorite singers and he wrote many songs for her to sing, one iconic song being "Walk On By" among many others. To be honest, I never knew Burt wrote this song but I happen to be watching a PBS special on his history of song writing and "A House Is Not A Home" was included in his anthology of songs. Here is the story from Wakipaedia: "A House Is Not a Home" is a 1964 ballad written by the team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1964 film of the same name, starring Shelley Winters and Robert Taylor. The song was recorded by American singer Dionne Warwick at Bell Sound Studios in New York City, and was a modest hit in the United States for the singer, peaking at #71 on the pop singles chart as the B-side of the top 40 single, "You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)". Another version of the song, by Brook Benton, which was the version that appeared in the film, was released at nearly the same time. It debuted two weeks earlier on the Billboard Hot 100. Benton's version split airplay with Warwick's, and ultimately peaked at #75. Warwick was the first to sing it which is why she was so filled with joy with Luther's version. Nobody could have done it better; he made the song "iconic".
Sorry babygirl but this song was recorded by a white woman in the sixties
Man!!! I miss the days when I could NOT wait to watch award shows. I'm just glad I grew up during the musical genius years❤❤❤
It’s pure garbage on award shows now. ZERO true talent
@@PEACEofGOD2day Garbage is right!! Feels like something died in me when good music started to disappear 😮💨
Wow, I felt that message. I miss them too.
"If I could turn back the hands of time".....Kellz
His voice, his appearance and his God given talent. I just keep listening to this over and over again. I think about my husband who passed and wish he was here with me. I wish t could dance with him to this song 😢
You’ll live another lifetime and never witness another Luther, that’s a fact. What a voice we have lost.
No one has ever done it better. The improvisation and the vocal gymnastics are impeccable, and just enough. Brilliant.
I KNOW ONE. PRINCE ROGERS NELSON. MR NELSON.
Hearing this in 2022 , amazing pitch, voice, a true performer with class! Incredible, Absolutely one of the greatest live performances ever recorded in my opinion .. gone but not at all forgotten .we are all better for hearing this. wow! RIP Mr Vandross
What happened to our real “soul music”??😂😂❤
Absolutely! When you sing live and your voice is just as amazing as the recording….GREATNESS!!! RIP Luther
God truly blessed him with this voice!
looks like he may have made Janet a little wet in her special little hairy hole...
NEVER Before and NEVER Again!!👏🏽❤️👏🏽
Loved him always! He gives me chills. Can’t stop listening to his songs over & over! Does anyone else feel the same way?
He's my favorite male R&B singer. There will never be another artist like him.
Forever he’s the best
Yes❤
Not at all. You gotta be joking right. Justin Bieber is the man that should give you chills, this guy vandross he's average at best, he needed to learn to just sing the song not throw his words all over the place
He was the best and he still the best in my heart rest in peace the LEGEND
Baby, that microphone was ON! Do you hear me?!! Such an incredibly talented singer he was.
This is what a real vocalist sounds like. A raw, untouched unapologetic voice with no additions needed. This man was awesome, we lost him way too soon. His voice is a lesson to so many that tries to sing on what to do and sound like. RIP
His amazing talent will live on forever 🙏🙏🎼❤️🕊️🕊️🎤
I’m Sorry young people. This was real music. This was a real singer. Please get educated
They already know.... No apologies necessary!
100% agree. I miss this music so much.
🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤
I remind my “grown” kids ALL the time with NO apologies!!!!!
Luther has and will always be my favorite male singer of all time
that mans voice was taken for granted by so many....miss him.
RiRi you think that his voice was taken for granted? Please explain. I think he's the greatest balladeer of all time.
Bullshit what are you about
Mr. Luther Vandross will always be my favorite male vocalist of all time !
Oh I don’t think so. Everyone knows he’s a diamond.
🤨 huh, whatchew talkin about Willis?? We knew this man this man would be a legend after his first album
The documentary brought me here because I just LOVE THIS VERSION!! It's 2025 & I'm just learning that Dionne originally sang this! Always a classic sang my an AMAZING talent! #LLLUTHER🕊🕊🕊
Actually
Ella Fitzgerald was the original singer 😊
I'm a 73 year old whhite woman who has always enjoyed Luthers talent. I'm so sad that he's gone.
Hello 👋Mary, how are you doing? Hope you are fine.
Hi Mary sending best wishes to you ❤
Being a white woman means what exactly?
@@derryckanthonyevery one can appreciate talent, don’t be a sick..
57 year old man , I cried too. Best live performances EVER !!! I Missed our great black men with great talent..Teddy Pendergrass can do it live too.
Brothas in this generation was everything 💯😍😍
67 here, still enjoy his music. STILL IN LOVE
Luther's generation was the last
This brother did not sing, but he SANG.. 🙋🏾♂️❤️🙏🏾
Sang is past tense of sing so your sentence is correct
True
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Actually it is correct bc his comment was 7 months ago and this performance was how many years ago? So it was indeed correct. Also even tho he did sing the song he surely was saaaangin that thang! Have a good day!
After watching the cnn special and realizing that his songs were a cry out for love, and how extremely sad he was even with an Angelic voice and God given gift but love alluded him his entire life made me so sad for him. RIP Luther hope you found peace and love.
Luther is probably the best male singer of all time...swoon. He is so missed.
Yes he is so miss R I P
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Bruh a lot of us born in the 80’s owe our existence to Luther and this song! ❤😂😂😂
Yep.
Love you luther❤❤❤❤
There was only one Luther. May he 🙏 RIP.
A true TALENT.
He is the reason why kid #1 got here
That was beautiful, who peeped young Janet Jackson smiling from ear to ear..😊
We were so blessed to have experienced Luther Vandross 🕊️🔥❤️
I miss Luther Vandross to this day! He was an entertainer's entertainer.
Irreplaceable. Beautiful spirit. Beautiful voice. ❤️
You are so right
What can I say I've always been infatuated with this man from the first time I ever heard his voice, still today when I listen to his music he melts my heart ❤️ looks so dreamy sounds the same, absolutely there is no singer ever that can compete with LUTHER
The G.O.A.T
I was blessed to see him in concert.
Miss him so much. May he RIP
Still one of the greatest vocal performances of all time!
Agree. One of the greatest live performances by an Artist.
@@polyprinz one of the greastest
looks like he may have made Janet a little wet in her special little hairy hole...
No one is perfect, but this performance was. I will give it a 100.
No,It’s a 120....
@@陳先生-b8i..and then some
Luther's voice and performance was indeed perfect though. I rate him 1000❤.
Who’s Still Here 2024 We All Are For Sure Folks You Bet cha!!!!!!!Love♥️
I’m here❤
I am here forever and ever
The look in Dionne's eyes when she says "Sang baby sang" at 2:20 ....inamored by the beauty and richness of Luther's voice...just something to get teary eyed from.
Dionne Warwick she wrote the song!❤
@@honesty2476 of course she did! He loves all her songs
They had dated for years
@@honesty2476 Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote that song.
This was a great moment for black men, but you couldn’t get these young R&B singers to do this today.
Amen to that!
Black excellence at its finest!!!!
It’s January 2025🎉 Still bringing Luther in❤👑🔥🕊️ Who’s still listening and watching?🤩
That’s professional by every sense of the word. Range, pitch, tempo is all precise.
Dude was a legend and taken far too soon.
Cannot think of any recent vocalists that can come close to this.
This man was one of the greatest live performers who ever lived. In my opinion, he's one of very few performers who could flawlessly reproduce the sound quality of his studio-recorded vocals, while still adding ad-libs and flourishes sung in perfect key and pitch during his live performances, to make them memorable and special, but also as enjoyable as the album version.
Never in my life will I ever get tired of hearing that voice. Luther love always
This is still his song, I miss all our legends are gone… I miss them all.. love in 2025!
Legends
There will never be another Luther Vandross
Amazing. He was locked in. The audience was locked in. Everybody there was aware of how special the moment was and everyone gave themselves to the moment. You felt the synergy between the performer and audience. It was one man singing, but you felt the communal effort behind it. It was spiritual. Such an elevated level of performance art. This is the Book of Luther in the Bible of Performance.
No male performer/singer could top this! We miss you Luther.
My Mom's favorite artist...R.I.P. Mommy and Luther
Man....they don't make music like this anymore. So glad I grew up during this era
I feel Good I'm 17 Now Turn it around I'm 71 So Blessed to still be around to hear dat Beautiful Song again
The way he caressed all those notes. Astounding performance from a talented trailblazer. Rest in the melodies Luther.
No auto tunes, no special effects of any kind, just raw talent, the voice pitch, baritone mixes and voice twists seperates Luther from the rest, he was simply the best make vocalist of that era.
sem duvida ❤
Wonderfully said! Btw, he's a Tenor.
There was no one like Luther! There will never be anyone else like him. We lost a treasure. He was a gift.
This man had the perfect pitch. He could always tell a story with his voice. R.I.P The one and only Luther Vandross.
One of the best music performances ever.
Yep. No argument
I can listen to this on repeat all day 🥹
Just imagine if Dionne Warwick told Luther he couldn’t make her song?! This was his first time singing it in front of her. Such an angelic voice. We miss you sir!
Velvet voice, a beautiful looking man...never a bad word after he has gone RIP
The most perfect singer
LEGEND!!!!!!!!;
Mercy!!
Vocally top 5 easily, that range is crazy. Rest easy Mr. Vandross.
And not 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd.
I love this performance. Luther looks so wonderful, healthy and handsome. The crowd is in heaven.
❤ 🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever
There will never be another Luther Vandross.
So I'm sitting here watching this and thinking he doesn't have any ear pieces or any background singers and he has everyones attention. They're looking at him like I'll be dammed if I'm singing after that performance 😂
I love his God given talent ❤❤
Literally all I can think about is ITS JUST HIM AND A INSTRUMENTAL!!! THAT MAN IS IMPECCABLE ❤❤❤❤
Kudos for saying that
Thanks for spilling
That's because he is the one and only Luther Vandross😢😢❤❤
such a sweet voice didn't need an airpeice luv it
This performance was dangerous!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
No in ears, no back up singers and no backing track or fills.
Just him & his voice.
We miss you Luther💙
No in ears Thank you for pointing that out. I wondered what that was I see in the performers today. I'm guess they song is playing while they sing. Wow
Absolutely GIFTED 🙏🙏🙏❤️🎶🕊️
You just cant get enough of this!!! One man a mic and HE IS HIM!!!!