@dontesmith1996 July 22! That's a good birthday! Lol Glad we both have Luther appreciation! We are 2 different generations but glad to Vandross is celebrated by both!
I was there the night this was filmed. Luther Vandross live at Wembley Arena 1987 - I think he did four or five nights there and he packed the place. Earlier that year (February, I think), before these Wembley dates, Luther had done a week at the (fka) Hammersmith Odeon - the tickets for those gigs sold out in minutes. So everyone was relieved when he booked Wembley for later that year. This was the time frame when Luther went from having a niche audience to international soul superstar. As a lifelong admirer of Luther, I'm so grateful that me and my friends saw this Wembley concert, which is on TH-cam in its entirety. Luther... the greatest male vocalist of all time, plus a truly gifted songwriter and producer. Icon of soul music...
@PrinceFluffy You were so blessed to get tickets to one of Luther's Hammersmith Odeon shows, which have gone down in soul music history as legendary. One of those nights was broadcast by one of the London radio stations, and it sounded like an electrifying show. I wonder if you could please share your memories of the night you saw him at Hammersmith Odeon? Many thanks, and I hope I'm not imposing...
@@mikecdiaz That Hammersmith odeon gig was unbelievable! I have recorded on a cd from the radio broadcast and the version of ‘A house is not a home’ is the best one I ever heard. At the beginning he add libs ‘Fly me to moon and let me play among the stars, let me see what life is like on Jupiter and Mars’ from the frank sinatra song which adds to the layers of the track. You can hear the crowd are frenzied and cannot contain themselves. He also sings ‘See me’ which I’ve never heard live before other than this Hammersmith concert. I don’t understand why they don’t release more live concerts by Luther. Even the Wembley gig that was shown on the BBC should be remastered and released, I’d be more than happy to pay for a copy.
@djlevi1 Yep - that "fly me to the moon" adlib during the intro to House Is Not A Home is just breathtakingly emotional - I was listening to the live radio broadcast (whilst recording it to cassette) and I gasped. You could hear a pin drop - the crowd was silent in pure reverence at certain key moments on all the ballads. His performance of Superstar that night also has some incredibly emotional peaks. If you search, you'll find each one of the Hammersmith Odeon live tracks on TH-cam as separate tracks. Hit me up if you want the links. I'm hoping they're still on here. Many thanks for your reply - it's always great to talk about Luther :-)
Beyond what you see here is something magical. The 80's were a glossy period, but Luther took that sound to a much higher place than most. He had an uncanny ear for sexy cord changes and an unearthly sophistication unheard of today. I honor and love the contribution this man gave to us. Beautiful !!! 🩷❤️🩷☮️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1 of a kind/ unique has his picture next to definition in my mind. It's to often artist such as he never know the magnitude of love fans has or had. I love Luther VanDross from Eternity to Infiniti ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Saw Luther in Philly with Ready for the World and Jesse Johnson. He sang for like three hours. Great concert... wish i had one of those sparkly jackets! 🥰
Love Luther. Was soooo lucky I was able to see him in concert. An amazing show. Luther brought it. He was FIRE in concert. That voice still gives me chills. He had a beautiful voice. RIP Luther.❤❤❤❤❤❤
He is always in our hearts 💕 we will never forget you sir Luther,do you know I heard you every 3 hours from 2000 until now for 24 years.i'm your Life time lover 🎉,thank you Luther
I miss Luther so much! I am very happy he blessed us with his talent, and we can still enjoy it even though he is gone. Gone but never forgotten. His music is timeless. ❤
Absolutely was a number 1 Luther fan....can't even listen to one of his slow songs outside, because the tears start flowing. Miss you Mr. Vandross 🎉❤😢.
Really miss Luther and his amazing voice. This live performance is stunning. Unfortunately I never got to see him in concert. Must have been fabulous to see him in concert?!
Luther❤ My high school days were filled with his beautiful music circa 1983 and I finally got to see him in concert in Houston in 1995. What a talent and gift to us all❤
I love Luther Vandross. His voice is one of a kind. His articulate , soothing voice, relax you, and comfort into a good mood.. I miss his, but I am grateful for his sound tracks.❤
This message is for my Mr hunnie boo my endless love out there , I miss u ,let's leave our yeasterdays in yeasterdays for our future luv u FM ❤🎉This message is for my Mr. Hunnie boo man out there , Psalm 37 vr 23 We've all been in mess before demonic obligations threats and distraction were sent an use to keep us bound ,nevervto experience or walk in your destiny, just false manipulated circumstances we chose or was ma manipulated into , thank God for prayer Grace and repentance, an his protection to pursue regain your soul, an life back, . No money ,fame ,status , can obtain Gods plan for you i luv you FM ❤
I miss Luther so much. He was my favorite singer ever, and always will be ❤
Mine too😊
The guy was gorgeous, I wish I was one of the backing singers.😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
❤🙏🏾❤️
Luther was my all time favorite artist. Thank you for showing this concert footage. One of the best! Luther, you are missed.❤❤
I'm 28 years old born July 22 1996 and im here to tell y'all luther is the goat. Friday September 6, 2024
@dontesmith1996 July 22! That's a good birthday! Lol
Glad we both have Luther appreciation! We are 2 different generations but glad to Vandross is celebrated by both!
Thrue .dat
We share the same birthday date...I've loved Luther Always &Forever!!!
@dontesmith I was born July 22, 1969😊
It's not a big deal that young people like older acts. Music is music.
Wow he has been gone for 19 years! Never ever forgotten. Rest your soul king!❤
20th year documentary film being released early 2025 I understand.
One of the best voices that ever was..we miss you Luther ❤️
There will never be another
@@Barbara-m2y7rEVER! Luther was truly one of a kind.
He’s still one of my favorites. May his memory continue to shine in my life forever ♾️ through his music 🎵. Music will never be same.
There will never be a great singer like Luther. You are truly missed.
True his live singing was 🔥
I called his back-up singers, "Song birds." He is truly missed!
I was there the night this was filmed. Luther Vandross live at Wembley Arena 1987 - I think he did four or five nights there and he packed the place.
Earlier that year (February, I think), before these Wembley dates, Luther had done a week at the (fka) Hammersmith Odeon - the tickets for those gigs sold out in minutes. So everyone was relieved when he booked Wembley for later that year.
This was the time frame when Luther went from having a niche audience to international soul superstar. As a lifelong admirer of Luther, I'm so grateful that me and my friends saw this Wembley concert, which is on TH-cam in its entirety.
Luther... the greatest male vocalist of all time, plus a truly gifted songwriter and producer. Icon of soul music...
I was at this concert and I was also at one of the Hammersmith Odeon shows...
@PrinceFluffy You were so blessed to get tickets to one of Luther's Hammersmith Odeon shows, which have gone down in soul music history as legendary. One of those nights was broadcast by one of the London radio stations, and it sounded like an electrifying show. I wonder if you could please share your memories of the night you saw him at Hammersmith Odeon? Many thanks, and I hope I'm not imposing...
@@mikecdiaz That Hammersmith odeon gig was unbelievable! I have recorded on a cd from the radio broadcast and the version of ‘A house is not a home’ is the best one I ever heard. At the beginning he add libs ‘Fly me to moon and let me play among the stars, let me see what life is like on Jupiter and Mars’ from the frank sinatra song which adds to the layers of the track. You can hear the crowd are frenzied and cannot contain themselves.
He also sings ‘See me’ which I’ve never heard live before other than this Hammersmith concert.
I don’t understand why they don’t release more live concerts by Luther. Even the Wembley gig that was shown on the BBC should be remastered and released, I’d be more than happy to pay for a copy.
@djlevi1 Yep - that "fly me to the moon" adlib during the intro to House Is Not A Home is just breathtakingly emotional - I was listening to the live radio broadcast (whilst recording it to cassette) and I gasped. You could hear a pin drop - the crowd was silent in pure reverence at certain key moments on all the ballads. His performance of Superstar that night also has some incredibly emotional peaks.
If you search, you'll find each one of the Hammersmith Odeon live tracks on TH-cam as separate tracks. Hit me up if you want the links. I'm hoping they're still on here. Many thanks for your reply - it's always great to talk about Luther :-)
I was at the Wembley arena show too.. he was legendary in the round.
Luthaaaa , We miss you dearly❤
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Beyond what you see here is something magical. The 80's were a glossy period, but Luther took that sound to a much higher place than most. He had an uncanny ear for sexy cord changes and an unearthly sophistication unheard of today. I honor and love the contribution this man gave to us. Beautiful !!! 🩷❤️🩷☮️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Luther Vandross was everything😢❤❤❤
His background singers (incl. Lisa Fischer) were some of the baddest and best to ever do it!!! They complimented Luther perfectly!
That makes sense!
Yes indeed and the ones off stage were fire! Oh to hear them one more time with Luther...
Yes they did
I love Lisa Fischer. Luther was that dude. I loved and still love his music
i thought that was mikki howard but then realized mikki wouldve been a teen back then
Those Background Singers !!!
Yes they are some of the best❤
Miss you Luther Vandrosss
THE GOAT OF MUSIC
Exudes nothing but class in every way. A consummate professional.
Lisa, Kevin and Alfa? on stage. LUTHER we miss you!!!
The Voice 🙏🏾
Luther Vandross will forever be my favourite. 😢😢😢
I am a FAN from CHILE...There are many here! 🇨🇱
The best that ever was and ever will be. 🎶💕🎉
1 of a kind/ unique has his picture next to definition in my mind. It's to often artist such as he never know the magnitude of love fans has or had. I love Luther VanDross from Eternity to Infiniti ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just missed it ! By
37 years 😂
I was 6 when this dropped,I'm 44 now and still jamm'n to it. R.I.P Luther we miss ya!!!
Yes he will be missed he is a great singer rest in peace Luther. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
The 80’s were a blast…missing you Luther, no one can take your place!
Saw Luther in Philly with Ready for the World and Jesse Johnson. He sang for like three hours. Great concert... wish i had one of those sparkly jackets! 🥰
Thank you for restoring this which such clarity on screen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤ still listening this-
Fantastico ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love Luther. Was soooo lucky I was able to see him in concert. An amazing show. Luther brought it. He was FIRE in concert. That voice still gives me chills. He had a beautiful voice. RIP Luther.❤❤❤❤❤❤
He is always in our hearts 💕 we will never forget you sir Luther,do you know I heard you every 3 hours from 2000 until now for 24 years.i'm your Life time lover 🎉,thank you Luther
He’s one of the main reasons I started a music career! My mom loved him!!!!
Music will live with us forever 😊❤
I can't wait for his doc to drop come New Years Day.
Luther was the ultimate entertainer, not only could he write and sing, but his shows were spectacular. I was fortunate to she him perform live 3 times
Can't stop listening voice of an angel.
This was my mom's favorite song by Luther may they both rest well 😢❤ ❤❤❤❤❤
And the back ground singer were angel also God sent
My heart hurts watching this because I miss him so much. 💔❤️
I’m a huge Luther fan! The first live concert that I ever attended was a Luther Vandross concert 🎶 floor seat (I was so excited 1987)
He’s class.
Miss you dearly❤
I love this song (and the movie). Luther sings great live. A true on-key singer.
The 80s were the best, my 20’s, my son loves Luther through my love of his music, nobody can compare ❤
Pure class! And that voice is simply beautiful...Rest in Paradise!❤
Danke für dieses Video! Der WAHRE, der EINZIGE!❤ Und die großartige Lisa Fischer!
I sure miss Luther.... An amazing voice and artist. So glad I saw him in several concerts.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇺🇲🇺🇲 a pure voice! Bless GOD ❤
Le meilleur à jamais❤ 😢
Il grande Luther voce fantastica sarai sempre nei nostri i cuori ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Artista Magnifico 🫶
I miss Luther so much! I am very happy he blessed us with his talent, and we can still enjoy it even though he is gone. Gone but never forgotten. His music is timeless. ❤
Hi ! Thanks for the archive ! I wonder do you also have footages of Isley Jasper Isley ? I know that the were on tour with him as the opening act !
Absolutely was a number 1 Luther fan....can't even listen to one of his slow songs outside, because the tears start flowing. Miss you Mr. Vandross 🎉❤😢.
This song still makes me dance , even all years passed
Never looked more handsome or sounded so good.
The angels are shining down on you Luther ,you truely were a bright star ,always shine bright .
I Love this Beautiful Lovely Songs ❤️😊🙏
Really miss Luther and his amazing voice. This live performance is stunning. Unfortunately I never got to see him in concert. Must have been fabulous to see him in concert?!
Miss you Luther!! Such a class act!! Solid Gold inside & out!! Love you always!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of GOD'S GREATEST GIFTS TO ALL OF US. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS THROUGH THE YEARS 😊❤💯😇🎶🔮👆🏻😘
The greatest to ever do it. Luther will forever be iconic. Top salute to the voice of love.
I remember this concert ❤
Still one of my all time favorite songs. I bought the movie, “Ruthless People,” sing it when I have stage time, and my daily playlist!!!! ❤
Luther❤ My high school days were filled with his beautiful music circa 1983 and I finally got to see him in concert in Houston in 1995. What a talent and gift to us all❤
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I miss you lurth
I love Luther Vandross. His voice is one of a kind. His articulate , soothing voice, relax you, and comfort into a good mood..
I miss his, but I am grateful for his sound tracks.❤
I'm 1980 and I remember this video I remember these days and they were the good ones
I love his music, ❤❤❤😅
I went to Luther in London what a voice
I was 12 days old on the day of this concert,,love this song!!!
You’ll always be in my heart…forever in love with you Sir Luther. 💯☝🏽🔥
Voice from heaven
I miss Luther and Donna
Luther - the ONE and ONLY!
R.I.P. Alfa
Love him
Luther!
Very few artists sound better live than the actual recorded studio version. He accomplishes that.
This is spectacular. Pure perfection! Miss you Luther♥️
This is what you call music..
This message is for my Mr hunnie boo my endless love out there ,
I miss u ,let's leave our yeasterdays in yeasterdays for our future luv u FM ❤🎉This message is for my Mr. Hunnie boo man out there , Psalm 37 vr 23
We've all been in mess before demonic obligations threats and distraction were sent an use to keep us bound ,nevervto experience or walk in your destiny, just false manipulated circumstances we chose or was ma manipulated into , thank God for prayer Grace and repentance, an his protection to pursue regain your soul, an life back, .
No money ,fame ,status , can obtain Gods plan for you i luv you FM ❤
I Miss you LV❤❤❤
old school hero he always on point😊
One of my favorite singers ❤❤.
Oh saudade meu Deus , ele era incrível demais 😍😍😍😍👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
One of the greatest performancer❤🎉
O mestre se foi mas deixou sua obra voz inesquecível amo ❤🇧🇷
Seen him in concert many times my favorite performer
This is fire 🎉. I just wish the intro was included. ❤
I saw him once. Great show. Fantastic Singer!
My man 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Luther ♥️💞🤗
Era lindo , que voz! RIP Ms Vandross! 😢
This is such a great video. I appreciate the work they put into the stage work. The audience must have had such a great time!
te amooo luther
Love Alfa Anderson, formerly of Chic. She is giving in those bugle beads!