The best thing about Luther's live performances of this song and many other is that no two performances were ever the same. He had a profound skill for improvising that is still unmatched today. A true legend.
@@JackReacts904 .....it's the NAACP AWARDS....the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for the ADVANCEMENT of COLORED PEOPLE....to a certain generation of black people...it is an EXTREME HONOR to be nominated....win...or to perform...this video is on the NAACP TH-cam official channel as a symbol of EXCELLENCE....i CRIED when i saw it on the channel....i have seen LUTHER several times in concert...all i can say is....it was....ANOTHER DIMENSION....he SUSPENDED REALITY.....SPELLBINDING...MESMERIZING....
Luther, Luther, Luther!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 If you haven't already, you should do a reaction to him performing "Superstar" live at Wembley. He and his background singers, which includes singer Lisa Fischer ("How Can I Ease The Pain), basically gave a masterclass performance!!
This was Luther honoring Dionne Warwick that night. I watched this when it originally aired. Yes, I am 51yrs old & remember all of these live performances when they happened in real time.😂😂
You’ve just seen one of the greatest live performances you will ever see! The original arrangement to this song is complex, (Bacharach) 🥰 and when Luther recorded it he added to the original arrangement and made it his own. BTW … that beautiful lady the camera keeps panning to is the incomparable Ms. Dionne Warwick who recorded this song in 1964!! She is also Luther’s idol. ❤️
I should really do a reaction to Dionne Warwick singing Stevie Wonder’s “ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE” at her show from the 1970’s. I believe she was in Las Vegas.
....to a certain generation of African Americans...the NAACP...is the ultimate representation of black people in America...and to perform at the award show....was the PINNACLE....also Luther was an emotional eater....so him being slim...is him the way HE wanted to present himself...and the jewel is....the NAACP...has this video on IT'S TH-cam CHANNEL.....
The 80's is a time when you had to be talented in a sense there was no auto tune. So many of our great singers were from the 80's. Just my opinion., Luther, Lisa Fisher, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, Teddy Pendergrass, Stephanie Mills, Teena Marie, Kool& the Gang, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie,Freddy Jackson etc...
He's doing a tribute to Dionne Warwick... she recorded this song 1st... and he is performing a tribute to her... she is receiving an award that night... that's why they keep showing her during the performance!!!! But he had more success on the song than she did!!!
If you wanna see the greatest live RnB performance of all go and watch Lenny Williams 'Cause I Love You' live from 1978 (I think). This is a very very close 2nd though.
@@awparadoxx Yes. Type in Lenny Williams Cause I Love You live in the YT search bar. He's wearing an all black leather looking outfit and has a medium fro and beard. He sings it 100% live and DOESN'T MISS A NOTE. Hits all the high notes and everything. Even add about an extra 3 minutes of ad libs onto it. If you're an R&B fan and you enjoy genuine performances you're doing yourself a disservice by not watching that video. I would add the URL but YT always deleted it.
WHAT'S UP BROTHER JACK. COIN THAT PHRASE SWEAT IN THE FOREHEAD. MONEY 💰 SO NOW YOU HAVE TO DO LISA FISCHER HOW CAN I EASE THE PAIN LIVE? BTW, LISA FISCHER WAS ONE OF LUTHER VANDROSS BACKUP SINGERS SO, YOU KNOW HER PERFORMANCE WAS UNWWORDLY. HONESTLY SHE'S TOP FIVE FEMALE VOCALS
If there was any hell in this song it's out now cuz Luther sang the hell out of this song and Diane Warwick was having a panties off moment, and my briefs were a lil wet after this # so I totally understand 💯👍🏿!
Look at that swag. The confidence. Didn't need any gimmicks or distractions. Nothing on stage but Luther, the mic, and the damn curtains!!!!
and Real Class
On the Mount Rushmore of vocalists. Sensational.
Sweets! It is like listening to silk! 🎶😍 His music touched people's soul!
The best thing about Luther's live performances of this song and many other is that no two performances were ever the same. He had a profound skill for improvising that is still unmatched today. A true legend.
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He doesn't need anything added to his voice is so natural, singing so effortlessly
@@JackReacts904 .....it's the NAACP AWARDS....the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for the ADVANCEMENT of COLORED PEOPLE....to a certain generation of black people...it is an EXTREME HONOR to be nominated....win...or to perform...this video is on the NAACP TH-cam official channel as a symbol of EXCELLENCE....i CRIED when i saw it on the channel....i have seen LUTHER several times in concert...all i can say is....it was....ANOTHER DIMENSION....he SUSPENDED REALITY.....SPELLBINDING...MESMERIZING....
Luther, Luther, Luther!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 If you haven't already, you should do a reaction to him performing "Superstar" live at Wembley. He and his background singers, which includes singer Lisa Fischer ("How Can I Ease The Pain), basically gave a masterclass performance!!
Luther Vandross at his best👏👏👏💕🎶 Such a Classic performance 🥰🎶 Loved his look, singing, expressions, EVERYTHING!!!!
Oh yeah! Luther is from a time when you had to be legit talented to make it. No reverb on the mics!
Luther put on a master class for every artist ever!
This was Luther honoring Dionne Warwick that night. I watched this when it originally aired. Yes, I am 51yrs old & remember all of these live performances when they happened in real time.😂😂
Luther had the audience enthralled, floating on the notes
He did they vocal slide on an off key which is very hard to do! 😯🎶
Luther just makes you melt with that voice and smiling looking like he is sing to you.😁R.I.P. Luther Miss You So Much❤
You’ve just seen one of the greatest live performances you will ever see!
The original arrangement to this song is complex, (Bacharach) 🥰 and when Luther recorded it he added to the original arrangement and made it his own.
BTW … that beautiful lady the camera keeps panning to is the incomparable Ms. Dionne Warwick who recorded this song in 1964!!
She is also Luther’s idol. ❤️
And of course Dionne Warwick is also Whitney Houston's alder cousin. She is music Royalty. 👑
Jack rocking back and forth solidified how great this Luther performance is!
An absolutely brilliant performance from a legend
No entourage...dancing....just pure voice....nobody doing it like this these days.
Rest In Peace to Luther Vandross 🥺🥺this song so emotional 🥹
I should really do a reaction to Dionne Warwick singing Stevie Wonder’s “ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE” at her show from the 1970’s. I believe she was in Las Vegas.
Them honey toned vocals - the MAN!
“TOO MUCH HEAVEN” official video by the Bee Gees - don’t sleep on those iconic soulful harmonies.
....to a certain generation of African Americans...the NAACP...is the ultimate representation of black people in America...and to perform at the award show....was the PINNACLE....also Luther was an emotional eater....so him being slim...is him the way HE wanted to present himself...and the jewel is....the NAACP...has this video on IT'S TH-cam CHANNEL.....
One of a kind voice, no added effects.
The boys today could neva💯🥰🥰🥰
OMG I have been waiting for you to react to this AMAZING Performance. Sangin at its best!!!!!
I won tickets to his show in Newark NJ to see him sing that very song. This brings back serious memories.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
So happy to see your smiling face stinking all grooving to Luther.
He was wonderfully sanging to All of us it seemed individually. ❤
I remember this performance and it was spectacular
Master class performance 👏
Luther had sung this song like no other 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 wheww
I missed your live reaction to this. Had to run back and watch it. Goes without saying that Luther Vandross was supernatural! 🔥🔥🔥
Thx jack . Thismeans so much to me especially today 😢🥺😞😞🙏💓
No back track or in ears. Just straight up vibing wit the crowd.
OMG I LOVE the look, boy that barber did his thing ...he made you impossibly cuter
This is a tough song to sing because of the key changes. Burt Bacharach wrote intricate songs with several key changes.
We need to give credit to the masters of songwriting Burt Bacharach and Hal David who created this amongst other true masterpieces.
He was playing to the back of the room with that performance
About 90% of Luther Vandross hits are covers. Which is amazing. He made them his own.
Two of Luther's most iconic songs are Never Too Much and The Power Of Love..Donna Summer did a cover for The Power of Love on a Luther tribute album
They don’t know Luther is your boy🤣❤️
Luther suffered from diabetes, the disease that ultimately took his life, and caused lifelong weight problems for him.
Yeah sad
Yaaaaas! I have been waiting for you to react to this performance :D
Fun fact This is Dionne's Warwick song
Damn music is missing so much today....
Also he did Endless Love with Mariah Carey
8:41 is fire 🔥
Luther!
Damn, you brought it back to Luthuh!!
The 80's is a time when you had to be talented in a sense there was no auto tune. So many of our great singers were from the 80's. Just my opinion., Luther, Lisa Fisher, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, Teddy Pendergrass, Stephanie Mills, Teena Marie, Kool& the Gang, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie,Freddy Jackson etc...
He's doing a tribute to Dionne Warwick... she recorded this song 1st... and he is performing a tribute to her... she is receiving an award that night... that's why they keep showing her during the performance!!!! But he had more success on the song than she did!!!
Actually they had stopped being friends and this was his way of apologizing so he chose this song.
@@Sirie7206 No... I saw this show... she was getting an award...
@Iris E Dionne was getting an award...
@Iris E I remember this... I was 18 years old...1988... He covered her song so he was chosen to do the tribute...
@@EddieDoezit2 calm down, I know this. But that was the background of that specific song choice.
If you wanna see the greatest live RnB performance of all go and watch Lenny Williams 'Cause I Love You' live from 1978 (I think). This is a very very close 2nd though.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion … but I’ve never heard anyone say Lenny’s performance was better than Luther’s!
IJS
@@awparadoxx Have you seen the performance I'm referring to?
@@SSJ2Phenom I’ve seen him perform that song many times. Do you have a vid of the performance you’re referring to?
@@awparadoxx Yes. Type in Lenny Williams Cause I Love You live in the YT search bar. He's wearing an all black leather looking outfit and has a medium fro and beard. He sings it 100% live and DOESN'T MISS A NOTE. Hits all the high notes and everything. Even add about an extra 3 minutes of ad libs onto it. If you're an R&B fan and you enjoy genuine performances you're doing yourself a disservice by not watching that video.
I would add the URL but YT always deleted it.
The sweat is the difference 😅😅😅
😍 mmm mmm MMM!
@JackReacts I haven't seen any Levert and Gerald Levert.
Can you please react to Luther Vandross and Gregory Hines Nothing Better than Live
WHAT'S UP BROTHER JACK. COIN THAT PHRASE SWEAT IN THE FOREHEAD. MONEY 💰
SO NOW YOU HAVE TO DO LISA FISCHER HOW CAN I EASE THE PAIN LIVE? BTW, LISA FISCHER WAS ONE OF LUTHER VANDROSS BACKUP SINGERS
SO, YOU KNOW HER PERFORMANCE WAS UNWWORDLY. HONESTLY SHE'S
TOP FIVE FEMALE VOCALS
Why did they keep showing Dionne more then luther 🤣
Dionne made it. Luther remade it
@@otis558 oooooh see.. I would've never knew this lmbo
It’s Dionne’s song. He’s paying tribute to her.
....also, he had just lost a bunch of weight...
I like Dionne's reactions to him performing her song. Perfect remake, perfect live performance in front of the originator.
Exactly 💯
It was a tribute to her.
If there was any hell in this song it's out now cuz Luther sang the hell out of this song and Diane Warwick was having a panties off moment, and my briefs were a lil wet after this # so I totally understand 💯👍🏿!