The reason why I love Luther Vandross live performances is because he knew how to sing it "just like the album". I even remember seeing him live once and he said, "I'm going to sing every song I got, and I"m going to sing them" "JUST LIKE THE ALBUM" Most artists today, can't do that, or don't realize how important that is..........
I Love Luther. For me he was one of the greatest ever. My sister and I saw him at the Forum, drove to San Diego to see him the next day, front row seats, revolving stage, it was like he was performing just for us. I will never forget that evening ❤❤❤
Not only is Luther vocal ability once in a lifetime, but so is his articulation as a singer. He, like Whitney Houston, are singers that articulate so clearly - SPECIFICALLY with the vocalizations of vowels, that there is no ambiguity in what they are singing. Ever. Non-English speakers have sited them both as musicians that helped them learn English.
Having the please of seeing Luther live 5 times, I can say without doubt that he was Truly GREAT. He was the ONLY artist I've ever seen whose voice was actually BETTER Live than on his albums ( I'm old - what's an album?). He was an exquisite showman and a phenom vocalist. Tragic to lose him so early. To anyone out there...get his music as he is one of the all time GREATS. When you go to see a concert and people like Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, and other big name artists are IN THE AUDIANCE, you know it is something special (Luther in Long Beach, Ca). I also sat next to a little guy named Magic Johnson at a concert in the old 'in the round' theater in Orange, Ca (Celebrity Theater I think it was called?). RIP
I was just saying the same thing to a friend. I saw Luther in the round (along with Vanessa Williams as his opening act) at the old Capitol Centre in Landover, Maryland back in ‘97 or ‘98 (I can’t remember the exact year) and was AMAZED at what I heard because I said to my date that Luther sounded EXACTLY and sometimes better live then the album version (yes I’m old school too). What a talent. What a voice. R.I.P. LV
There is something completely magical about this track and Luther's amazing voice. I remember buying it on 12" and also had a brochure from a camera manufacturer. On the back of the camera pamphlet was an incredible photo of a setting sun over the Alps. When playing this beautiful track I was engrossed looking into the colours of nature on that mountain. Something truly universal struck a chord inside like divine sonic light. Completely timeless Music that reaches inside in a very special way.
Years before mom put me in voice lessons (after I convinced her it wasn't a waste of money), Luther literally was my voice coach. Singing his songs, and rewinding the tape to replay every note and vocal nuance. He taught me how to belt, flip to head from chest voice, dig deep and hold high notes, and hardest of all, the breath control to sing softly. He was a master vocalist, a technician. I learned so much from him, Peabo, and Donny alone in my bedroom, singing into the mirror. I only wish I got to thank him.
Every single one of today's singers just got handed their *ss on a platter. Luther was one in a billion and there never was, certainly is not and probably never will be another quite like him. RIP Luther Vandross, we miss you for your music and your personality.
I'm 73 and partying with Luther for the last 4 days he brings out all my feelings happy sad forgotten lovers I miss and love him sooo much!❤ RIP Luther❤😂🎉❤❤❤❤
Lisa Fisher, Ava Cherry & Kevin Owen.. unbelievable backing singers Kevin lead singer of Ray Goodman & Brown… live on a two way street as a great song by them
Before all the background video help and tons of dancers, and microphone assists…still a great show! WISH Luther had been around long enough for this kind of concert!
This reminds of the time I had just got back from LA celebrating my 17th birthday my mother busts through the front door people were running out the back door and going out windows after she left the party was back on & popping I'm 73 now but when I hear this song it takes me right back there LOL!! Thanks for your fabulous music which is timeless Luther!! RIP❤❤❤❤❤❤
Luther was so influenced by Motown's Diana Ross and The Supreme's and The Temptations prime time television specials. He constantly emulated them in staging his own shows...from the costumes to the choreography....so evident and brilliant. 👍✔️💖🎤
@@dtrn254 If someone worshipped Jackson 5, they would definitely have Michael Jackson at the center: I really meant Diana Ross. To prove that he really worshipped her, you never heared him say so in interviews as an influence. Instea, he mentioned Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin etc. That was just a decoy. I actually remember hearing a Supremes song, where I believe he got his style of harmonizing from.
@@zingydee8092 Luther MOST DEFINITELY LOVED Diana Ross' voice since childhood. It wasn't the Supremes' voices collectively, it was specifically 'Diana Ross's voice' Luther adored. Diana Ross is one of Luther's top 3 female singers of all-time (including Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin). PROOF: Listen below to Luther himself on video (in his own words) talk about how much he was in love with Diana Ross' voice and why 👇: (Go to mark 3:39 - 6:56) th-cam.com/video/AYlFfpT1QjE/w-d-xo.html
Luther is a legend and was a very skilled singer and writer. Though we should note how fame can also have such a destructive effect on some people! It is sad but ironic that the best songs of all time were often written but then ALSO sung by the author! These people tend to live within a realm that is much more receptive than the rest of us. Likewise they then have to deal with emotion at a much deeper level than most of us! RIP Luthor!
I so wish Luther had taken care of himself with the weight, high blood pressure and diabetes. He looks so tired up there. I wish he had taken time off from performing and spent 6 months or so getting healthy. He would still be with us, sharing his great talent with the world. RIP Luther. You are sorely missed.
No disrespect but how much do you know about Luther? Because he did take care of himself & it's well known how much he struggled with his weight & self image (mentally & physically). Also, he did take time off from performing & appearances. He even refused to host an award show with Dionne because he had gained weight & was working on losing it again.
Man I get SO homesick listening to Luther Vandross (ESPECIALLY this song right here!), Anita Baker, Alexander O'Neil, EWF, Prince, and every gospel song that was on heavy rotation in the 80's 90's and early 2000's. This world is so crazy now. I thank God for timeless music and the nostalgia that takes me to such a happiness.
3:15 I can't decide if my favorite part is that sexy, Lovely, Lovely (can I say Lovely one more time?) Lovely singer/dancer, the killer guitar work, or Luther Vandross singing! It's all great! FANTASTIC!!! 🤩
Luther Vandross is one of my favorite singers of all-time, and this is a live performance that I like with him singing at Wembley, and it's also a live performance that I like more than the one with him singing live at Royal Albert Hall from 1994. And this is also a live performance that I have on video tape with Luther singing and I would sometimes watch it every now and then. I have to say that it's great to see Luther and his 3 backup sing live and party to this song with the audience, and it's also great see them all dressed up, wearing sparkling gold after wearing all black sparkling that they wore before, including Luther. From this live performance, I even find that Luther looks his best wearing that sparkling gold suit jacket that his 3 backup singers bought back for him to change in, and his 3 backup singers also does look their best wearing their all white sparkling outfits as well. And I also have to say that I don't like the 1994 live performance with Luther singing at Royal Albert Hall, and that's a live performance with him I would never watch because some of the songs I don't like and his look appearance. But I do like this live performance with him singing alot better and with him looking his best.
Inoubliable une voix en or et les choriste super lisa ficher je ne connais pas le de l'autre choriste elles ont une voix magnifique super concert je voudrais savoir le nom de l'autre choriste merci merci aux musiciens 🥰🥰🥰
TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY November 15, 1986 - 32 Years Ago Today: Luther Vandross debuted at No. 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with his single, "Stop To Love." This Vandross/Nate Adderley, Jr.-penned song was the R&B singer/songwriter/producer's 7th entry on the Hot 100 and was his highest charted single to date when it peaked at No. 15 on February 14, 1987. The single was also his 2nd of 7 chart-toppers on the Billboard R&B Chart where it spent 2 weeks at No. 1. Between 1981-2003, Vandross scored 25 singles on the Hot 100 which included 12 Top 40's and 5 Top Tens. [11/15/2018]
I remember this video back then and there was an Asian long hair guitarist playing the solo ....... Why was he removed and I can't find any information on him.
😂😂😂 love Luther, but why in the beginning of this song, he hit those notes better than the blue lady from fifth element with bruce willis and chris tucker😂
The best male soul vocalist of all times right here.
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In 2025 ...! Love and miss you, Luther. Rest in peace, sir.
The reason why I love Luther Vandross live performances is because he knew how to sing it "just like the album". I even remember seeing him live once and he said, "I'm going to sing every song I got, and I"m going to sing them" "JUST LIKE THE ALBUM" Most artists today, can't do that, or don't realize how important that is..........
Right, I dislike it when artists sing their songs live in a different way that throw folks off.
Um, if you listen to the studio versions and what's on these concerts, the tempos are often different and the performances slightly more economical.
Absolutely
I Love Luther. For me he was one of the greatest ever. My sister and I saw him at the Forum, drove to San Diego to see him the next day, front row seats, revolving stage, it was like he was performing just for us. I will never forget that evening ❤❤❤
Agree. 99.99% of artists aren't capable of that, Luther was a genius with a god given gift.
Not only is Luther vocal ability once in a lifetime, but so is his articulation as a singer. He, like Whitney Houston, are singers that articulate so clearly - SPECIFICALLY with the vocalizations of vowels, that there is no ambiguity in what they are singing. Ever. Non-English speakers have sited them both as musicians that helped them learn English.
ONE OF THE GREATEST VOICES OF ALL TIME.....
Tasha Dixon Facts 👍🏾
Yaaasss, Luther. Let the guitarist and the background singers/dancers get their shine, too. Luther’s voice is epic.
That was absolutely amazing! That gentleman could sing, made it look so casual too. 🙏🏻
Luther died before this time, this man was a musical genius, so thankful for his contribution to music.
Having the please of seeing Luther live 5 times, I can say without doubt that he was Truly GREAT. He was the ONLY artist I've ever seen whose voice was actually BETTER Live than on his albums ( I'm old - what's an album?). He was an exquisite showman and a phenom vocalist. Tragic to lose him so early. To anyone out there...get his music as he is one of the all time GREATS. When you go to see a concert and people like Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, and other big name artists are IN THE AUDIANCE, you know it is something special (Luther in Long Beach, Ca). I also sat next to a little guy named Magic Johnson at a concert in the old 'in the round' theater in Orange, Ca (Celebrity Theater I think it was called?). RIP
I was just saying the same thing to a friend. I saw Luther in the round (along with Vanessa Williams as his opening act) at the old Capitol Centre in Landover, Maryland back in ‘97 or ‘98 (I can’t remember the exact year) and was AMAZED at what I heard because I said to my date that Luther sounded EXACTLY and sometimes better live then the album version (yes I’m old school too). What a talent. What a voice. R.I.P. LV
I AM JEALOUS!! His NCAAP rendition of A House is not a Home, makes me cry!
There is something completely magical about this track and Luther's amazing voice.
I remember buying it on 12" and also had a brochure from a camera manufacturer.
On the back of the camera pamphlet was an incredible photo of a setting sun over the Alps.
When playing this beautiful track I was engrossed looking into the colours of nature on that mountain.
Something truly universal struck a chord inside like divine sonic light.
Completely timeless Music that reaches inside in a very special way.
Why doesn't these videos have more than 1 million views? Luther was a phenomenal singer.
Music tastes today have changed ... for the worse. These songs are too "tame" for people who listen to lust songs/music instead of love songs/music.
A lot of the people who knew this music the first time around have the albums and probably still play then so hence no need for them to use You Tube.
memomgirl Because people are lost when it comes to knowing classic music
@ 3:38 Lisa got so into the music that she forgot where she was supposed to be :D So funny! And Luther thought so too!
😂
54 years old and boy do I miss the 80s and 90s when real music performed by classy talented people was the norm.
Say it again! 80s baby here!!❤
Years before mom put me in voice lessons (after I convinced her it wasn't a waste of money), Luther literally was my voice coach. Singing his songs, and rewinding the tape to replay every note and vocal nuance. He taught me how to belt, flip to head from chest voice, dig deep and hold high notes, and hardest of all, the breath control to sing softly. He was a master vocalist, a technician. I learned so much from him, Peabo, and Donny alone in my bedroom, singing into the mirror. I only wish I got to thank him.
Every single one of today's singers just got handed their *ss on a platter. Luther was one in a billion and there never was, certainly is not and probably never will be another quite like him. RIP Luther Vandross, we miss you for your music and your personality.
Blazemonger AMEN
I saw him in 1987 in uk, Glad I did , 1 of a kind and he will be missed but remembered with so much love
I'm 73 and partying with Luther for the last 4 days he brings out all my feelings happy sad forgotten lovers I miss and love him sooo much!❤ RIP Luther❤😂🎉❤❤❤❤
One of the best performers of all times! A True Legendary King!
Those dancers are just marvellous.
Showtime big time very professional his back ground singer
Lisa Fisher, Ava Cherry & Kevin Owen.. unbelievable backing singers Kevin lead singer of Ray Goodman & Brown… live on a two way street as a great song by them
They are amazing!
There will never be another Luther Vandross❤❤❤❤
Love those costumes, dancers, Kevin Owens - so awesome. Luther Vandross is spectacular. I can never get enough of him. Damn ... gone way too soon!
R.I.P Mr Luther Vandross.... Your music will live forever
Before all the background video help and tons of dancers, and microphone assists…still a great show! WISH Luther had been around long enough for this kind of concert!
Lisa Fischer is too damn FINE!!!!! How can I easy the pain...Honey for starters just by looking at you. One of his background Singers....
she use to be fine!
@@ericdavis6261 Lisa Fischer still is fine! Beautiful inside and out.
This reminds of the time I had just got back from LA celebrating my 17th birthday my mother busts through the front door people were running out the back door and going out windows after she left the party was back on & popping
I'm 73 now but when I hear this song it takes me right back there LOL!!
Thanks for your fabulous music which is timeless Luther!!
RIP❤❤❤❤❤❤
He has one of the best voices I have ever heard.
The angels in heaven will be listening to his beautiful voice . The greatest singer in my lifetime !😪Miss you luther !
I just cant stop dancing
Watch this everyday after school on VHS can't get enough of these life performances with Luther,Kevin Ava and Lisa
I saw this tour in Birmingham, UK a few nights later, 5 rows from Luther 😍 I will never forget that night 💖🎶
Luther was so influenced by Motown's Diana Ross and The Supreme's and The Temptations prime time television specials. He constantly emulated them in staging his own shows...from the costumes to the choreography....so evident and brilliant. 👍✔️💖🎤
I suspected this. More so the Supremes.
@@zingydee8092 Actually more so Diana Ross specifically. Sure he was an absolute Motown addict, but Luther WORSHIPPED DIANA ROSS.
@@dtrn254 If someone worshipped Jackson 5, they would definitely have Michael Jackson at the center: I really meant Diana Ross. To prove that he really worshipped her, you never heared him say so in interviews as an influence. Instea, he mentioned Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin etc. That was just a decoy. I actually remember hearing a Supremes song, where I believe he got his style of harmonizing from.
@@zingydee8092 Luther MOST DEFINITELY LOVED Diana Ross' voice since childhood. It wasn't the Supremes' voices collectively, it was specifically 'Diana Ross's voice' Luther adored.
Diana Ross is one of Luther's top 3 female singers of all-time (including Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin).
PROOF: Listen below to Luther himself on video (in his own words) talk about how much he was in love with Diana Ross' voice and why 👇:
(Go to mark 3:39 - 6:56)
th-cam.com/video/AYlFfpT1QjE/w-d-xo.html
@@dtrn254 Cool! I will watch later. Remember, I am not saying he didn't. Just that I never saw him admit it.
Luther is a legend and was a very skilled singer and writer. Though we should note how fame can also have such a destructive effect on some people! It is sad but ironic that the best songs of all time were often written but then ALSO sung by the author! These people tend to live within a realm that is much more receptive than the rest of us. Likewise they then have to deal with emotion at a much deeper level than most of us! RIP Luthor!
That VOICE, what a god given gift....
He sounded exquisite live. Like so perfect
I so wish Luther had taken care of himself with the weight, high blood pressure and diabetes. He looks so tired up there. I wish he had taken time off from performing and spent 6 months or so getting healthy. He would still be with us, sharing his great talent with the world.
RIP Luther. You are sorely missed.
No disrespect but how much do you know about Luther? Because he did take care of himself & it's well known how much he struggled with his weight & self image (mentally & physically). Also, he did take time off from performing & appearances. He even refused to host an award show with Dionne because he had gained weight & was working on losing it again.
❤❤❤😢😢😢
It's crazy that the people in the UK loved Luther vandross also! If you're playing at Wembley stadium, you're playing to
90,000 people!!!
Vocalists to a tee. Talent! Live performance - can't get no better. Natural talent for sure.
He gave the best live shows ever!!!!!!
I loooove💘this song!!!🤗💕 Luther!!!! The biggest SMILE is on my face right now👈🏾
Rip so talented great song
Man I get SO homesick listening to Luther Vandross (ESPECIALLY this song right here!), Anita Baker, Alexander O'Neil, EWF, Prince, and every gospel song that was on heavy rotation in the 80's 90's and early 2000's. This world is so crazy now. I thank God for timeless music and the nostalgia that takes me to such a happiness.
Talk about a feel good song ! Man oh man… thank u sir may u continue to rest in power 🔥👍🏽🙏🏾❤️
Luther, a top singer for all people, who can understand him. RIP Luther
I can understand him
Best R&B singer of all time
3:15 I can't decide if my favorite part is that sexy, Lovely, Lovely (can I say Lovely one more time?) Lovely singer/dancer, the killer guitar work, or Luther Vandross singing! It's all great! FANTASTIC!!! 🤩
And it’s all so effortless.
Wow. That man could SANG. No auto-tunes.
Musical, Romantic American icon! Love and miss you Luther, there will never be another like you!
Luther working up a sweat!
i was lucky to see him in concert...........6 times :D i hope you are in heaven singing to the angels and showing what a genius you was r.i.p
Now this is a concert I would have loved to go to. My mom had this concert on VHS, and we used to beg her to let us watch it. Lol
+zanatra Doret it's on dvd
I still have it on VHS 😊
Same! My parents played it a lot when I was younger and when I got older, I would watch on my own.
Cannot stop to listen
Sinatra who? Luther is the real "The Voice"!
Luther Vandross... One of the greatest male voices of all time, love you Ava shout me back andrew from London xxx
SotaProductions1
14 years and missing you always.what soul. God truly blessed us having you in our life time.
Miss u beloved the late great Mr. Luther Vandross. RIP 🙏✝️✌️💜
Superstar !
I always loved this guy but I am in tears this is not talent this a calling a rare gift
I’m here in 2020 during the pandemic still taking the time to stop to love. I Just rediscovered this song.
Goddamit those back up singers/ dancers. Thanks forever, Luther! :) Synchronicity rules!
Sounds just like the record!! Omg
STILL an AWESOME song!!
Dem gurls can sangggggg n dat hair....yeassss
Prachtige stem en mooie danseressen,mooie combinatie !
He was so magical!
Vandross is in the platinum league - sheer pleasure to see him work 🤗🤗🤗
Unmistakable voice and legendary vocals. Wow!
Luther started to pork out around this time! Still sounds great thou!
Luther Vandross is one of my favorite singers of all-time, and this is a live performance that I like with him singing at Wembley, and it's also a live performance that I like more than the one with him singing live at Royal Albert Hall from 1994. And this is also a live performance that I have on video tape with Luther singing and I would sometimes watch it every now and then. I have to say that it's great to see Luther and his 3 backup sing live and party to this song with the audience, and it's also great see them all dressed up, wearing sparkling gold after wearing all black sparkling that they wore before, including Luther. From this live performance, I even find that Luther looks his best wearing that sparkling gold suit jacket that his 3 backup singers bought back for him to change in, and his 3 backup singers also does look their best wearing their all white sparkling outfits as well. And I also have to say that I don't like the 1994 live performance with Luther singing at Royal Albert Hall, and that's a live performance with him I would never watch because some of the songs I don't like and his look appearance. But I do like this live performance with him singing alot better and with him looking his best.
I love this performance! absolute perfection!
Luther forever❤️❤️❤️❤️
such a pity that the Stop to Love performance from the Royal Albert Hall 1994 concert was removed from TH-cam....it was the big deal
Why was it removed? I was wondering if they had performed it during that 94 concert or not!
We love you forever Mr. Luther Vandross . Rest in power .
Just as no one is ever born too soon....death is always on time!
Those are his background singers who were with him from day one until he became I'll history lesson on R&B real shit music and talent
You are So Right with that...I love all his music..I still cant believe he's gone..God Bles
I was at this he was brilliant. Spot on.
Beautiful warm voice
Effortless brilliance
I always go back to Lisa Fischer not making it back to the mic and Luther laughing about it.
Me too! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Make it happen, you go, yes
He gone but his music is forever !!! One between thousand
Man luther brought heaven on earth
The KING of RnB.
The dresses and hair 🔥♥️
My true love Lisa Fischer was as beautiful as ever back then - so was Ava Cherry
I know right. Such a flame LF is,now and forever :)
I miss you Luther X
Luther is THE MAN...RIP...
Happy birthday Luther
This goes out to all my famil and frinds.
Inoubliable une voix en or et les choriste super lisa ficher je ne connais pas le de l'autre choriste elles ont une voix magnifique super concert je voudrais savoir le nom de l'autre choriste merci merci aux musiciens 🥰🥰🥰
TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY November 15, 1986 - 32 Years Ago Today: Luther Vandross debuted at No. 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with his single, "Stop To Love." This Vandross/Nate Adderley, Jr.-penned song was the R&B singer/songwriter/producer's 7th entry on the Hot 100 and was his highest charted single to date when it peaked at No. 15 on February 14, 1987. The single was also his 2nd of 7 chart-toppers on the Billboard R&B Chart where it spent 2 weeks at No. 1. Between 1981-2003, Vandross scored 25 singles on the Hot 100 which included 12 Top 40's and 5 Top Tens. [11/15/2018]
GEANDIOSA VOZ D.E.P
I'm digging his stage jacket ✳️⭐✳️
Yes love this song rip
a tru artist
Can someone please give Luther a Towel good Lord !
I just want to say 0:20
I remember this video back then and there was an Asian long hair guitarist playing the solo ....... Why was he removed and I can't find any information on him.
😂😂😂 love Luther, but why in the beginning of this song, he hit those notes better than the blue lady from fifth element with bruce willis and chris tucker😂
Was this during the time this song came out? He was thinner in the video
Thats when back up singers could show off
fantastic, a big loss