Those who loved Luther didn’t rush perfection. His vocal skills and his ability to connect to every human emotion was truly Gods gift to our world. Nobody did it better than Luther Vandross!!
This concert was at Wembley Arena, not the Stadium. It held about 11,500 people, and in March/April 1989 Luther performed 10 sold-out shows there as part of his 'Any Love' album tour. 'Live At Wembley' is on DVD and features songs from one of the 10 concerts. I know these things because I was at one of these shows! It was the first of 5 times I saw Luther live at Wembley Arena. He was in a class of his own - Luther was (and always will be) the greatest male vocalist I've ever heard, and to see him live was a huge privilege. Thank you for reacting to this performance, it brings back wonderful memories. Check out his rendition of this song as a tribute to Dionne Warwick at the NAACP awards in 1988 - Luther is singing live to a backing track of the studio recording, and his vocal mastery is astonishing, the audience are in raptures over it. Also, Luther's rendition of 'Superstar' live at Wembley is another showstopper 👏❤🇬🇧
That he was a music teacher and backup singer for Chaka Khan and then lead for the group CHANGE and was so humble. He is missed. 🕊🕊👑👑🕊🕊 - he was a Vocal Bible❤
I cannot listen to a slow ballad by Luther if I'm traveling on public transportation, because I start to tear up. Luther was an amazing singer. I had the honor of seeing him at Madison Square Garden. I never screamed and clapped so much. I am a true Luther fan.
Oh my God, same. Saw him at the garden with Anita. He sang Superstar and it was one of the top 10 spiritual experiences of my life. I tear up thinking about it. 👑
I saw him in concert a couple of times. He was amazingly gifted and talented. You sat quietly and allowed his silky voice to caress and wrap around you. I'm so grateful for the gift of music he left for us to enjoy.
This is the first time I have seen your podcast! I have to say it was quite satisfying watching you two list and appreciate luther!! You need to listen to the entire live concert with your headphones on blasting! You didn't see how many backup singers, choirs, full Orchestra and Luther's band ! Just amazing! Also he had all their costumes made by hand that cost 20k each. I just saw the new biography at the theater two days ago and it was awesome!! He is the man! You should learn about the ups and downs of his life. I saw him four different times at different venues. Unfortunately he was a very lonely man 🫶
That he was a music teacher and backup singer for Chaka Khan and then lead for the group CHANGE and was so humble. He is missed. 🕊🕊👑👑🕊🕊 - he was a Vocal Bible❤
I’m 66 and I’ve never been on a cruise and I’ve never been out of the country but I have been on the front row to see Luther perform live; I don’t feel cheated!
Now check out Luther singing A House Is Not A Home at the NAACP Awards show, I believe it was in 1988. He sang it in dedication to Dionne Warwick. He gave a masterclass on standing flat footed and sangin! Some people's faves in today's music could neva😂 RIParadise Luther "The Best R&B Male Vocalist Ever" Vandross🙏🏽❤️
I love Luther Vandross. I got to attend one of his concerts not too long before he died. He was amazing. My big sister got us tickets when I went to visit her in California. Best visit ever. Thanks for reacting to this incredible live performance.
Dionne Warwick originally recorded this song in 1964, so in a tribute to her, Luther sang it to her at the NAACP Awards. It was an EPIC performance. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/2nOA9Fw8AZI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gbzs_zkWd67wJQ5B
Amazing performance. One of the greatest singers ever. I like the video of House is not a Home that he did at the 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards event with Dionne Warwick reacting in the audience. He just goes off into a massive adaptation of the song and improvised sections of the song. It gives you chills how he commands the audience with Berry Gordy and Quincy Jones in attendance watching and absolutely mesmerized by how he delivers the song. The greatest performance ever!
The world is filled with so much hatred and ugliness that one can't help but feel despondent at times but then you hear Luther's gifted voice and are reminded that there is also good and beauty in the world too.
You guys have to react to superstar live from the same show I believe. Incredible vocals from Luther and his background singers, especially lisa fischer.
Outside of Marvin Gaye Luther is the next Smoothie Song singer in this year side of town evidently your side cuz Marvin is smooth and Luther came right behind him that was just what we needed
I’ve seen Luther at least 10 times in Detroit at the Masonic Temple in the 80s and 90s, and every show was outstanding! I really miss going to his concerts.
I saw Luther at Nissan Pavillon on a beautiful warm summer night. It’s was phenomenal to see him outside, full moon and Luther at his absolute best. #perfection
Luther's was one of the few concerts I've attended where the audience was mostly silent aside from cheers or applause and didn't dare try to sing with the artist.
Luther's music has the ability to touch each and every person soul with his music! I see how you were touching your heart he touched you too! Thank you for sharing! Luther Vandross my favorite singer ever! ❤
I've been listening to the song since I was in elementary school. And I've never heard a backup singer. During this performance 💜💜💪🏾💯💪🏾💪🏾 I really miss these days.
This whole concert is great.Not only is Lisa Fisher on stage singing backup Ava Cherry, who sang backup with Luther on David Bowie's Young American is also on stage.
Luthers voice was the silkiest voice that ever put his vocal cords to sing notes. He has the best voice play and the best runs ever sung! I saw Luther in concert and it was one of the best concerts I had ever attended!
THE best male vocalist to have ever lived, PERIOD! BIG UPS to you guys for helping keep Luther's legacy alive!
Yes! Why nobody talks about Luther anymore is beyond me.
👑🙏🏿💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
It ain't even close.
Yes. It's is, Fat Freddy Jackson...
I'd say 2nd only to the anointed late Rev Daryl Coley.
Luther did a mic drive-by! 🎤 That was hard-core, vocally gangster!!!!!
LMAO It took me out! Was not expecting that.
You got that right...OG!
😂😂😂 the mic drive by. Perfect 👌🏾
😂😂😂
Straight facts. There was only one LV.
His voice should be in the library of congress
Every elevator in the world ❤
I’m just impressed by the fact that he knew there was a “big Luther” era and a “Little Luther” era 😂
RIGHT😂😂😂😂
Yeah, caught that!
Me too!
🤣🤣🤣
Yes!
Luther Vandross knew how to put on a show.The audience hung on to each note.Silence out of respect for the genius of this man.
Gone too soon.
Luther hypnotized the audience every time’
RIP Luther 🕊️
It’s quiet because you don’t want to miss one single note!!! Luther was and is phenomenal; no one can even compare!!!!
Totally
Those who loved Luther didn’t rush perfection. His vocal skills and his ability to connect to every human emotion was truly Gods gift to our world. Nobody did it better than Luther Vandross!!
Preach now! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I grew up with Luther, he was phenomenal and you guys are hilarious.
This concert was at Wembley Arena, not the Stadium. It held about 11,500 people, and in March/April 1989 Luther performed 10 sold-out shows there as part of his 'Any Love' album tour. 'Live At Wembley' is on DVD and features songs from one of the 10 concerts. I know these things because I was at one of these shows! It was the first of 5 times I saw Luther live at Wembley Arena. He was in a class of his own - Luther was (and always will be) the greatest male vocalist I've ever heard, and to see him live was a huge privilege. Thank you for reacting to this performance, it brings back wonderful memories. Check out his rendition of this song as a tribute to Dionne Warwick at the NAACP awards in 1988 - Luther is singing live to a backing track of the studio recording, and his vocal mastery is astonishing, the audience are in raptures over it. Also, Luther's rendition of 'Superstar' live at Wembley is another showstopper 👏❤🇬🇧
Yessss , Luther Vandross was and still is the baddest...us Luther fans truly miss him, his music is timeless❤....
I remember waving my aunty off to go and watch this concert. She loved it. We have always been a huge Luther family.
I wasn't too thrilled with their comments on various Wembley's he was "really" performing.
Funny.. .. I was going to say to listen to the NAACP time he sang that.
Superstar is above and beyond!
Luther’s vocal cords were made of steel & iron and polished with a gold finish.
That he was a music teacher and backup singer for Chaka Khan and then lead for the group CHANGE and was so humble. He is missed. 🕊🕊👑👑🕊🕊 - he was a Vocal Bible❤
Well said!
@@kimberlybecoatstudio7020I loved the group CHANGE.
OMG!! That first note with him walking past the mic made me spit out my drink. Full belly laugh. I love it. LMAO - rip LV
I cannot listen to a slow ballad by Luther if I'm traveling on public transportation, because I start to tear up. Luther was an amazing singer. I had the honor of seeing him at Madison Square Garden. I never screamed and clapped so much. I am a true Luther fan.
Oh my God, same. Saw him at the garden with Anita. He sang Superstar and it was one of the top 10 spiritual experiences of my life. I tear up thinking about it. 👑
When he said “This is Big Luther,” I was like YES!! HE KNOW!!
I was like, he's bloody rude.
He is One Of the Greatest Entertainers PERIOD 💯
Luther's estate owes a LOTTA Brothas money for child support, because you KNOW tens of thousands of babies were born because of his music! 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣 FAAACCCCCTTTTTTSSSSS 🤣🤣🤣
LISTENNNNNN
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i was at the anita baker / luther tour in '88 or '89. luther said that some of yall will be making babies tonight 🤣🤣🤣🤣
There should be thousands of jokers named lil Luther all over the 🌎
This man sold out Madison square garden, The Atlanta dome. 30,000 and 40.000 strong. He is a super star. many Grammys.
even THE Mariah Carey said she would literally be scared to sing beside Luther & that was the only singer she felt that way about
Well, she did just fine - Endless Love
@@brynneholt1990 ....she was the one who recommended the song...and to duet with him ....she is a GENIUS for that....
And Aretha 😊
Goat, went to 7 of his concerts
Bummer, I only saw him five times.
Bummer I only see him three times @@WenD-md9lb
I saw him in concert a couple of times. He was amazingly gifted and talented. You sat quietly and allowed his silky voice to caress and wrap around you. I'm so grateful for the gift of music he left for us to enjoy.
The 80s were all about sequins, shoulder pads, and spangles.
This is the first time I have seen your podcast! I have to say it was quite satisfying watching you two list and appreciate luther!! You need to listen to the entire live concert with your headphones on blasting! You didn't see how many backup singers, choirs, full Orchestra and Luther's band ! Just amazing! Also he had all their costumes made by hand that cost 20k each. I just saw the new biography at the theater two days ago and it was awesome!!
He is the man! You should learn about the ups and downs of his life. I saw him four different times at different venues. Unfortunately he was a very lonely man 🫶
Luther was one of a kind. There is no one smoother. May he RIEP.
The way men always get so excited about what the bass guitars and drums are doing in a song never ceases to make me chuckle.
Doc Powell was the man.💯 Him and Luther together were a powerhouse. Legendary.
That he was a music teacher and backup singer for Chaka Khan and then lead for the group CHANGE and was so humble. He is missed. 🕊🕊👑👑🕊🕊 - he was a Vocal Bible❤
He was also Bowie's back up singer and musical director. Along with making dozens of commercial jingles in the 70s - 80s.
My good Lord, I love this man. Miss his voice so much.
I am tearing up, and he hasn't started to sing.
I know Luther fans remember "Searching"....
This man's vocals are insane
The NAACP live was crazy
EXACTLY 🥹
I’m 66 and I’ve never been on a cruise and I’ve never been out of the country but I have been on the front row to see Luther perform live; I don’t feel cheated!
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Luther is love forever ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
They are taking in every word .Now that's respect.
He was the embodiment of talent , artistry, and style. Missed so much. No one could top him and it was without enhancements, too. ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
His musical director was the great Nat Adderley Jr.
Luther singing Lionel Richie's HELLO
Luther singing THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
Luther with Whitney, Dionne and Stevie singing THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
Luther singing the phone book is fine with me, especially the yellow pages ......LOL :)
Those were phenomenal ❤
Now check out Luther singing A House Is Not A Home at the NAACP Awards show, I believe it was in 1988. He sang it in dedication to Dionne Warwick. He gave a masterclass on standing flat footed and sangin! Some people's faves in today's music could neva😂 RIParadise Luther "The Best R&B Male Vocalist Ever" Vandross🙏🏽❤️
I was going to ask this as well
He sang it to Dionne because she recorded it first. He was a huge fan of hers.
It’s for stage presence instead of jeans and a tshirt. It’s a cultural thing in our 🖤community.
Fun fact : Luther Vandross was the first singer artist to appear on sesame street when he was younger . Check it out
They can't teach you THAT kind singing in school!!!
This and Superstar are the two best covers by Luther ever 👏🏾
I forgot they were covers lololol he made them HIS.
@@cb4664 I always hear Karen Carpenter in my head first
I saw Luther at Wembley Arena, and it was really magnificent. I still remember it well.
The 🐐 🎵🎶
This was my first concert, I was 12 🙏🏼🙏🏼
The audience was hanging on every note and syllable.
PURE SILK!
Saw him live at The Garden ...ridiculously talented, thee backgroundsingers, thee band, everything!!!
Not you doing a Home Depot ad as Luther! I am SCREAMING!🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
That was epic!
The end of this video was hilarious.
I love Luther Vandross. I got to attend one of his concerts not too long before he died. He was amazing. My big sister got us tickets when I went to visit her in California. Best visit ever. Thanks for reacting to this incredible live performance.
He was an amazing person n singer❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Love his voice
I get goose bumps and stank face everytime I hear this version of the song❤️❤️❤️❤️
Luther and Whitney were absolute professionals when it came to singing. They aspired to be unique and the best.
Wonderful! I'm so glad you finally discovered, the incomparable Luther!
I was fortunate to see him (big Lutha) live at the Fox theater in Atlanta #bucketlistmoment
Dionne Warwick originally recorded this song in 1964, so in a tribute to her, Luther sang it to her at the NAACP Awards. It was an EPIC performance. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/2nOA9Fw8AZI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gbzs_zkWd67wJQ5B
And here is another phenomenal live performance of “Superstar” th-cam.com/video/YeGY1NQ8aBU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_OxJAk1gDNnoV4wC
Thanks❤
I love when we can embrace and appreciate each other's cultures....the world is so much better for it.
Amazing performance. One of the greatest singers ever. I like the video of House is not a Home that he did at the 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards event with Dionne Warwick reacting in the audience. He just goes off into a massive adaptation of the song and improvised sections of the song. It gives you chills how he commands the audience with Berry Gordy and Quincy Jones in attendance watching and absolutely mesmerized by how he delivers the song. The greatest performance ever!
The world is filled with so much hatred and ugliness that one can't help but feel despondent at times but then you hear Luther's gifted voice and are reminded that there is also good and beauty in the world too.
Amen
You guys have to react to superstar live from the same show I believe. Incredible vocals from Luther and his background singers, especially lisa fischer.
Love him, saw him twice in concert
my god , what a talent ! The man is Brilliant !................RIP you 'super star ".
A Master at work! Sing Luther SING! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏
Luther Vandross -Superstar Radio City
Luther's music can be credited for the birth of a lot of babies. No one can compare. He's still number one in my book.
I saw him every time he came to the Chicago area. Rosemont.
For years Luther honed his craft from singing backup for various artist, from rock to R n' B
You guys are entertaining
Outside of Marvin Gaye Luther is the next Smoothie Song singer in this year side of town evidently your side cuz Marvin is smooth and Luther came right behind him that was just what we needed
Do not forget Teddy Pendergrass
Hey do t forget Alexander O’neal his version of this song is crazy
Or Frankie Beverly
It was at Wembley Arena, a smaller and more intimate venue, with fantastic acoustics. The best concert I have ever been to. ❤
I’ve seen Luther at least 10 times in Detroit at the Masonic Temple in the 80s and 90s, and every show was outstanding! I really miss going to his concerts.
1st saw Luther in NOLA ‘86. He opened for Patti LaBelle. Shed some tears when he died. What incomparable talent! 🌍🎶🌟
The pure joy and admiration in this reaction made me happy too! Loved it! Do Peabo if you haven’t already 🙂.
I love that this came on my feed. The home depot part is hilarious. Now I am gonna go to the super market asking for my snow crab legs. 😂
Love this so much and love yall acting a fool!! Yall ain’t right about that glitter jacket!!!🤣🤣
Yessir!! Do urselves a favor & watch the ENTIRE Luther @ Wembley concert!! I promise u won't regret it!!!!!
I saw Luther at Nissan Pavillon on a beautiful warm summer night. It’s was phenomenal to see him outside, full moon and Luther at his absolute best. #perfection
Luther's was one of the few concerts I've attended where the audience was mostly silent aside from cheers or applause and didn't dare try to sing with the artist.
And pre phones out. So they were really focused and in the moment
I was blessed to see Luther at Wembley when Sheila E was on percussion. OMG that was a set.
I’ve seen Luther in concert many times and each time that man’s would give me chills!! A Legend!!❤
Luther's music has the ability to touch each and every person soul with his music! I see how you were touching your heart he touched you too! Thank you for sharing! Luther Vandross my favorite singer ever! ❤
This is what I miss, this is what singing is all about.
LUTHER!!!! No other. I miss him so. RIH 💔
I've been listening to the song since I was in elementary school. And I've never heard a backup singer. During this performance 💜💜💪🏾💯💪🏾💪🏾 I really miss these days.
What an amazing, magnificent voice! Luther's voice was the best!
Luther did not play with nobody! So glad I saw him in concert!
I adore this song and this man. We lost a great talent. Thank you, Luther for all the beauty.
One of the many covers of his all time favorite artist, Dionne Warwick, but makes the songs his own.
Luther was at Wembley in 1989. There were 10 sold out shows and I was lucky enough to be at one of them in the audience. He was phenomenal live ! ❤
This whole concert is great.Not only is Lisa Fisher on stage singing backup Ava Cherry, who sang backup with Luther on David Bowie's Young American is also on stage.
Lisa Fisher …another exceptional vocalist 🎤
Thank you Lord for Luther.
Luthers voice was the silkiest voice that ever put his vocal cords to sing notes. He has the best voice play and the best runs ever sung! I saw Luther in concert and it was one of the best concerts I had ever attended!
If you guys loved this. Same concert there is a song called “Superstar” and maaaaannnnn!!! You guys would love the dynamics on that song!!!! Wheeewww
The BEST live song Luther sang to me was THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM!!!!!! KILLLLLLLLED IT
Drive By Luther, a vocationally velvet variety hour vocal
Dionne Warwick was so surprised when she heard Luther sing her song he sang it and it was his . A house is not a home 🏡🏠❤
I miss him so much❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 There will never be another one!!!!
Hearing him live in Atlanta NYE in the 90s at the Peach Drop was everything!!!
The best man to ever do it
Thank you guys for this. There is not another!!
One of the BEST
The hush fell over Wembley because Luther could mesmerize an audience into stunned silence...I know because he did it to me when I saw him live.