Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Throughout his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide. [1]

Aug 12, 2020 · We've picked just 10 of his finest recordings, to make for the perfect Luther Vandross introduction. This song gave Luther a top 40 UK hit in 1986. It was used in the movie Ruthless People starring Danny DeVito and Bette Midler. Taken from the album of the same name, this was a number one R&B chart hit in the States in 1991.

Apr 2, 2014 · Luther Vandross was a singer and songwriter whose smooth style and voice lent themselves to romantic ballads. (1951-2005) Who Was Luther Vandross? In 1981, Luther Vandross released his debut...

Jan 5, 2025 · Luther Vandross was an American soul and pop singer, songwriter, and producer whose widespread popularity and reputation as a consummate stylist began in the early 1980s. His distinctive baritone, precise phrasing, and unabashedly romantic songs made him a leading artist in urban contemporary music.

For almost 25 years, from 1981 to 2005, Luther Vandross dominated the American R&B music charts like no other artist before or since. In that span he released eight #1 R&B albums, seven #1...

Luther Vandross. Soundtrack: The Goonies. Designated the "heartbeat" of R&B during the 1980s and 1990s, Luther Vandross led a productive singing and songwriting life before to this preeminence.

One of the most successful R&B artists of all time achieving best-selling albums, Grammys, and hits such as Never Too Much, Endless Love, and many others.

“A chair is still a chair…” Luther Vandross fans the world over know every little hum, dip, and run that follows those famous opening lyrics, and they’re rejoicing that the acclaimed 2024 ...

Feb 9, 2025 · LUTHER VANDROSS: (Singing) I believe in your love. So I'm glad to take the vow here and now. (Singing) So close your eyes, and you can feel it. Coming straight from above the power, it's the power ...

Luther Vandross (1951–2005) was a vocalist, songwriter, and performer whose musical compositions influenced Broadway, pop, and late-night radio formatting. Born in New York City to Luther Vandross Sr. and his wife Mary Ida, Luther Ronzoni Vandross grew up surrounded by the city’s rich culture.