The days when black people and award shows were classy...these times are deeply missed 😢

@RBLACKPEARL7

2 ай бұрын

Amen

@markpeter4304

2 ай бұрын

Talk truth.....

@knighthonor44

2 ай бұрын

Facts!!!

@dianejohnson2644

2 ай бұрын

Preach!

@michelleguy2918

2 ай бұрын

Yes Lord!

I'm so glad they gave him his roses before he passed

@moreflowfalls2404

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said!!!

@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469

2 жыл бұрын

Agree.💐🙏🏿💯😪

@msladylibra8373

3 ай бұрын

He deserved that before he passed i 😢 when this first aired

@RogerMagloireESSOMBE-gb4jc

2 ай бұрын

Ikikokoi'iiooi😊😊o😊i​@@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469

We didn't know how good we had it.

@JohnPalermo-wp5df

Жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@msladylibra8373

Жыл бұрын

Sure didn't 😫😥

@anitasmith4559

10 ай бұрын

Amen. As the old saying goes: "You never miss your water until the well runs dry."

@onelove1657

10 ай бұрын

Yes we did , Kenny Latimore is the last of a hand full of pure singers.

@kaararolle1994

8 ай бұрын

Not at all

Oh how this world misses Luther and Whitney 💖💖

@greeneyedwarlock882

Жыл бұрын

TELLLLLLL US ABOUT IT‼️‼️💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@amazonwoman3867

2 ай бұрын

5:20. 😭❤️

@DocAbdelLucmanGastroMD

Ай бұрын

Definitely!!! ❤❤❤

@boulevarda.aladetoyinbo4773

Ай бұрын

They do. Really do.

THE TRUE VOICE CAME OUT. JOHNNY GILL IS ONE OF THE GREATEST UNSUNG SINGERS IN HISTORY!!!

@pricelesslive

7 ай бұрын

Facts!

@80sn90sRnBMusic

2 ай бұрын

I hear ya 🎉❤

@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484

2 ай бұрын

Nah

@LakeishaYoung-jg9lk

2 ай бұрын

I totally agree not only dose his voice stands out but it’s the depth , energy ,emotions and vocal acrobatic I love this man’s voice ,Luther was like Hell yeah in his head when Johnny Gill steps in.When Whitney just glides on the stage with incomparable amazing voice Icing on the cake but Kenny,Eldabarge did amazing as welll it was a Great Tribute RIP to The Voice and The Platinum Voice Whitney & Luther 🙏❤️

@marquitashiver6141

Ай бұрын

I went back to his part in that song a few times lol

Whitney Houston could interpret ANY SONG…….and make it even more beautiful THAN IT WAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@stevendatts4032

2 ай бұрын

Say that again and again, Please!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@reinajalana

2 ай бұрын

Maaannnn the more I hear her covers of songs, the more I'm realizing we didn't get nearly enough of her covers of songs!!!!! They're always so 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

@steppinin9086

2 ай бұрын

Let me tell yall… Whitney is anointed. It’s beyond performance, it’s beyond earthly explanation.

@jackieellis241

15 күн бұрын

Yes she could

@mckenziecolclough8547

13 күн бұрын

I don't agree

Kenny Latimore was soooooooo slept on when it came to vocals. That man can sang. 😩♥️🤞🏽

@HansumTrini

2 жыл бұрын

The REAL ones know! "Never too Busy" still one of the best R&B groovesssss

@earlmillerjr.272

2 жыл бұрын

Yup Kenny could go back then and still got the pipes. This generation of vocalist had to be the truth back then. Great performance.

@larhondaburchett3271

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I've always felt he shoulda been more mainstream than what he was! His vocals are AMAZINGLY amazing!!

@carolynbratton7827

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Kenny is a great singer. I will give him that.

@anthonymeans7439

2 жыл бұрын

SAY THAT AGAIN!!

That damn Whitney…my gosh I miss her. How she interprets the lyrics..genius.

@m.waymire

Жыл бұрын

I know every time I see her I'm like poor Whitney but God dont make any mistake that I know for sure.

@stevendatts4032

2 ай бұрын

Speak!!❤❤

@gperr2716

Ай бұрын

She is so damn elegant

This is when shows were shows!!!💕💕💕

@dreameryoung38

2 жыл бұрын

Aaaaamen

@robinlove2452

2 жыл бұрын

You telling the truth!! Now I don't even Watch it's sooo fake Now!!

@angelaharkness5030

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@jazzman688

2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right straight ability no nonsense just come out sing and get off.

@LanaWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Say it again!!! 💯💯💯💯💯

Damn the glory days of real R&B. What beautiful tribute!!!

@ellisisland1374

Жыл бұрын

Facts!🙂

@robmorrison1043

Жыл бұрын

The glory days were way earlier!

It's a shame today's kids will never have this quality of soul and R & B to look back on

They were all good but how many feel Luther favored Johnny Gill’s vocals?

@marcosmith4764

6 ай бұрын

Luther loved them all, respectively. Johnny just had more of a connection with Luther, as in he made it very known publicly that Luther was his mentor and inspiration, which is amazing that he got to actually have that relationship with his idol. Everyone knows how serious Luther Vandross and specific he is about vocals and actually doing a live performance, so Johnny just wanted to actually tribute Luther, one for the books. Johnny Gill is a very aggressive performer and that’s not a bad thing, it’s just that with someone who shares the stage with him.. that may be a bit passive or know how to work the stage like that will look lackluster. Johnny has the IT factor, the stuff you can’t teach. He knows what/how to do everything in any given moment, no matter what happens. Johnny was very much in charge of the boys, all those little inflections and ad libs he added.. and tbh.. 😂 I don’t think he actually stayed in position like they rehearsed. All of the guys song well though all jokes aside.

@reinajalana

2 ай бұрын

​@@marcosmith4764I also think they are more vocally alike than Debarge and Latimore. I could easily see Luther and Johnny singing each other's songs and it not being a huge difference. Annnnd... I'm not sure how much they thought about it, but Luther was known to be in the closet, and I and have others have long suspected Johnny to be as well. So, just seemed they both could relate on a lot of things! They even look alike!

@ava7802

Ай бұрын

Luther really favored Johnny Gill😊

@thesaintst1851

Ай бұрын

Johnny and Luther were really good friends

Ghezzz Still hard to believe Whitney, Luther, Prince, Aretha, MJ are all gone Way too soon. Thankful for clips like this & there music will live on to INFINITY & Beyond.

@silvabrothersmusic

2 жыл бұрын

I know, also James Brown, the Godfather. There are very few artists to fill their shoes. We can thankful that Stevie Wonder is still around.

@reneemcguire3394

2 жыл бұрын

True legends. Those are singers.

@anthonymeans7439

2 жыл бұрын

I KNOW!!

@chariotwofilthy8374

2 жыл бұрын

Hi edagdwg thanks You tube for sharing this story and history of respect for each other God bless them all never coming back the joy of true love God is always around pray changes everything and people linda j.☮️☮️☮️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🍨🍿🍭

@MrILES-gu3xb

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. We need El Debarge to hold on 🙏🏽

Black Americans are truly the most beautiful of people! ❤️

This was magical, all these major heavy hitters on deck, love them all immensely, R.I.P. Luther and Whitney. ♥️

@southtexashustler

2 жыл бұрын

I know… Looking and listening to this woman sing is beautiful… To this day, I still can’t get over her being gone and her baby followed her too…🙏🏾

@olubukonla7352

2 жыл бұрын

N.E. 4 Life!

These newer artists can't hold a candle to one of these phenomenal singer's string of hair, let alone their entire person. They tore the house down! One of the best tributes ever!

Johnny is DAMN good...Jeez

@carolynbratton7827

2 жыл бұрын

I love it when Johnny Gill roars. He can hit those high notes.

@ForeverFit72

2 жыл бұрын

His voice is amazing!

@jonjonharreld5774

2 жыл бұрын

My Big Bro Bro J.G. Kills It Everytime...Yep...Yep...One Love Fam...

@steveraglin7607

2 жыл бұрын

Strong vocals AND build (didn't realize)....

I was a seat filler at this show. Lol. All those powerful vocalist on one stage honoring the Legendary Luther was amazing to witness in person.

@kdotmichelleluv

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I can only imagine😩🙌🏾

@at9546

3 ай бұрын

Great memory for you.

@Desmasheadspace

2 ай бұрын

How do you get to become a seat filler?

@Hemp3

2 ай бұрын

❤I know that it was Awesome

@ava7802

Ай бұрын

You were lucky and blessed too see that show😊

I swear eldra debarge was looking so perfect in this performance his voice, the way he moves and what he had on ....he is so gorgeous ❤️👑

@aliciasilva5963

Жыл бұрын

*EL DEBARGE 😌

@roxanap.1732

Жыл бұрын

​@@aliciasilva5963 Eĺdra, más conocido como El

@BowTieAndaDot

Жыл бұрын

Eldra is lucky to be alive.

@m.waymire

Жыл бұрын

He dont have 12 kids for nothin I guess lol... he's fine.

@kaos2699

Жыл бұрын

Zoom in wife Pudsey now

R.I.P. Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross

Awesome!! Johnny Gill made Luther get out of his seat. El DeBarge & Kenny Latimore serenaded Luther. Whitney brought it full circle. There will never be another Luther Vandross with his amazing voice. So much talent on that stage. The love between Luther & Whitney priceless. RIP WHITNEY & LUTHER. GONE BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN!!❤️❤️✝️✝️🌹🌹🕊️🕊️🕊️

Luther said you better SANG the song Johnny at 3:38 😂 Luther is not one to jump up

For Luther to give Johnny Gill a standing praise! This sure brought a big smile to my face!

That smile on Luther's face!!!

All three men are great singers. And ofcourse Whitney. Love this video. Brings back beautiful memories. So sad to see that Whitney and Luther are gone. But they are not forgotten. Aren't black people just beautiful?

@brightemerald3924

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Yes Yes…….beautiful.

They mastered Luther’s music. You can see he enjoyed it.

@ladimu1

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@EBR1

Жыл бұрын

Nah. They sounded good, but their performance was hardly "masterful". Not on these songs. Once Luther records a song and makes it his, no artist can ever make it sound as good ever again.

@mimi-rk2qu

Жыл бұрын

These are true artists…singing in their own key but staying in tune…Mario Banks could probably pull this off today but not the rest…

3 powerful singers. Love you guys❤️❤️❤️

Luther’s signature sound cannot be replicated but love hearing El, Jonny & Lattimore serenading him 😊 Whitney though, whew, that was a magical rendition ❤️

The 80’s... Michael, Whitney, Luther, Prince...great talent, all gone too soon. I’m sure there is great singing going on in heaven

@jdfodio

Жыл бұрын

Only one of them is in heaven.

@sherrellgist5188

Жыл бұрын

Amen 2dat

@ArthurMorg4n

Ай бұрын

@@jdfodio How did you decide that?

@SUPERSPAZD

8 күн бұрын

@@jdfodio 🙄

@trinadeecraoksr2059

2 күн бұрын

@@jdfodiowhich one is that?

Who didn't love Luther Vandross, Just one of the Greatest! Johnny, El, Kenny and Whitney is just amazing!👏👏👏👏🎤🎶🎵💜

@dianedonald5404

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible the tribute too Luther is well deserved.

I love El, love Kenny, but Johnny Gill was where it was AT in this tribute. Mans NEVER sleeps on his vocals & there's a certain raw, church-like spirit to his tone & riffs that Luther obviously felt. lol. LOVE his reaction at 3:37; Johnny ain't come to play!

@louannjackson9416

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right!!!

@ksand1976

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss, he waited his whole life for that exact moment! 💯

@ernestagbemenu9906

Жыл бұрын

Very true, thought I was the only one that saw it.

@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484

2 ай бұрын

Nah, y’all think anybody who hollers can sing

@FireMadeFleshII

2 ай бұрын

​​@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 Nah, your ears are clearly missing what he was doing in that run. Trust, it was more than "hollering" & that's why he got that reaction from Luther & the audience. Slow it down if you need to

Whitney made them backup singers She can sing and interpret everything in her own way

Now this is a tribute!

@sheridanm7935

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Tabby.cat2

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Queenofsole100

2 жыл бұрын

Better than a lot of the struggle tributes I've seen lately 👀💯

And all of these brothers still look good to this day!

@bellestarr4040

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone had on white except Kenny ,wonder why

@shawnac5178

2 жыл бұрын

I see El Debarge with white and black on..so maybe somebody had to where all black

@joshuamcdowell9745

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnac5178 El's suit looked like it was too big and wasn't properly tailored

The Queen is really a star stellar, see how the crowd got crazy when she joins them. That's the calibre of this icon. 💚💖💗

@Queenofsole100

2 жыл бұрын

No lies told. When stars were stars.

@olubukonla7352

2 жыл бұрын

@@Queenofsole100 .

@olubukonla7352

2 жыл бұрын

@@Queenofsole100 .

Whitney with Johnny’s background vocal gave me goosebumps!

Rest in peace to both Luther and Whitney . Both were the best singers the world has ever seen and gone far to soon.

@carolynbratton7827

2 жыл бұрын

Please, let's not forget Teddy Pendergrass and Barry White. We've lost many of our great icons.

@TheLyric300

Жыл бұрын

​@Carolyn Bratton very true but female wise no female has topped whitney truly one of a kind

@ethajackson1672

10 ай бұрын

They gave him flowers while he was alive ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Rip Vandross

@SUPERSPAZD

8 күн бұрын

YES!!!!!!!! 🙌🏽💖🙌🏽

@cece1883

8 күн бұрын

I need El to get his flowers now! He is a legend as well and still holding on and fighting off those demons!!

The pleasure it is to see Whitney singing beautifully ❤ Love you forever Whitney

This was awesome! Johnny Gill was right at home vocally. He was the one that carried this performance. He made Luther get up at one point and at another made him smile. He knew Johnny put the runs and the growls in all the right places.

Whitney with that 🎶anywhere you take me🎶 Whew, she was it, it, it!!!

@ReallyLuv3

2 ай бұрын

Yessssssss❤❤❤

Didn’t realize how much I miss The Queen’s voice also Mr. Vandross.

@tlnicholas

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@bellatrix4943

2 ай бұрын

💯😭💔

This was wonderful, I remember watching it...Luther was so happy.

☺️ I smiled the ENTIRE time!

There will never be another Mr. Luther Vandross also Mrs. Whitney Houston (one of the standards for female singers). I love hearing Mr. Johnny Gil say," Take Your Time", when someone sings the late great Mr. Luther Vandross's song. These three mem are some of the best, Mr. Johnny Gil, Mr. Kenny Lattimore and El DeBarge- Is it just me, they need to do a tour together, peace.

Kenny Lattimore you have the voice and the control like Luther when it comes on to words and singing you are very close to Luther

I can’t believe I never seen this before. This is MAJOR!!! I miss real RnB man.💪🏾✊🏾💯

This is when u looked forward to watching the award shows…now I just scroll the guide to see what else is on🤦‍♀️

@larhondaburchett3271

2 жыл бұрын

Riiigghhhhtttt!!!! Smh!! I don’t even really watch tv anymore.

If ever there was to be a "Luther" bio movie, Johnny Gill would be an excellent Luther! (I also forgot how fine he used be! Lol) We lost our top musical legends all in a decade, what I mostly miss about them all, (Luther, Whitney, Micheal, Prince,Aretha, Natilie C, ) is they were the last generation to sing about "love" the love song eras seem no more. Now I wanna re-see this whole show♡

@ernestagbemenu9906

Жыл бұрын

Among all three make vocalist, Johnny was the only one that got Luther to his feet ,I believe he reminded Luther of his younger self. The others were phenomenal as well.

Wow El is so suave! All he has to do is stand still.

So sad we lost Whitney and Luther

When el was vibin to so amazing!!! Eyyyyyyyyy throwback to a throwback. Can’t get enough of these oldies..

I miss these classy, elegant, gifted performances. Luther looked so great! I miss him and Whitney soooo much. 😢

@whatadollslife

2 ай бұрын

wait for love is my favorite Luther song

We'll never have music like this again. 😢

Sooo Amazing 👏. The Voice, Ms Houston, RIP. Johnny was waiting all his life for this moment. Lol -great job all

Luther you are missed RIP!!!!❤❤❤ you live on with your music, I Love you!!!

J'ai pas vraiment connu ce temps là parce que j'étais enfant mais j'ai des frissons en écoutant et en les voyant. Ça sentait véritablement l'amour de la musique et en général l'Amour avec Grand A.Depuis la Côte d'Ivoire ❤❤❤

The R&B I grew up with💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

I miss the good old days, we have lost a lot of our best soul singers, just looking at this vclip reminds of this fact, LV, WH etc I guess their legacy lives on R.I.P Awesome tribute , they nailed this unique moment etc

This is was just incredible. Kenny should do a cover album of Luther’s best. But all three gentlemen should do an album together! Incredible 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I love this tribute the Luther Vandross! El, Johnny and Kenny are amazing and then there is Whitney Houston the most phenomenal songstress ever! ❤️

Man they literally gave this man a Home-Going Service right in his living presence! Talk about showing respect and honor.....wow

El is smooth

JOHHNY GILL BETTA SANG! Yk you da shit you got Luther Jumping up.

@SUPERSPAZD

8 күн бұрын

Indeed. 🙌🏽🌟🙌🏽

How have I not seen this before now? Can we get a trio of Gill,DeBarge,Lattimore in the studio?

This was REAL talent at its finest! ❤❤❤

@ellisisland1374

Жыл бұрын

Facts!🙂

This was beautiful! Nippy😩🙏🏾!! The voice, the poise, the slayage on that wig...flawless😩😩

I miss great talent like this coming together!! Great memories!! Thank you for posting🥰

@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469

2 жыл бұрын

Agree.🙏🏿💯😪🇨🇦🇧🇧🇯🇲💐

@denise0707

2 ай бұрын

I saw Johhny Gill perform live with Stevie Wonder a few years ago, in LA. It was fantastic 😊🎉

@SUPERSPAZD

8 күн бұрын

@@denise0707 LUCKY!!!! 🎵💖🎵

Damn.El on another level of fine. Love him

Damn near flawless tribute! Definitely one of the best Musical Tributes off all time!

NEVER gonna be another LOOTHA!

Seeing this made me so happy! Luther really enjoyed this tribute and Johnny Gill is looking too fine!!!!!

Everybody did great!! 🎶🎶👏🏽👏🏽 I love me some El singing in those dulcet tones 🎶😍😍

Whitney , por siempre ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤2024

Pure MAGIC on stage !!! 🎤❤️🎷🎺🎶. Love my El but they are all extremely gifted with angelic voices from God.

REAL SINGERS!!!!!!!!! Damn I Miss Whitney and Luther, two of the greatest ever!!!! Johnny, El, and Kenny are incredible as well

Johnny Gills, Johnny Gills, Johnny Gills.......There's no competition when it comes to his magical God-given voice!

@SUPERSPAZD

8 күн бұрын

*Gill 😁

Whitney....so effortlessy magnificent performance❤🎉

Johnny did amazing and looked so damn good!!! But Ms Whitney My girl ❤️❤️❤️

All, so wonderful and Johnny Gill, that something, that can't be denied, very young, it was said was that old an old child. He's all grownup, truly grown into. As I said All so wonderful.

Jobnny was shaking them sweet hips

@nssn6368

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, yes he was and he knows he was too!

Glory Days of music! No autotune, just brothers flowing!

3 men dat can SANG & honor 1 of the Greatest Male Singers, Mr.Luther RIP

Luther was a special kind. Ummm umm umm. His music ballads were sooo unique. Glad that he got his 🌹. They picked the best to sing for him! Well done. R.I.P Luther and Whitney.

Wow!Two angels with angelic Voices greatly missed! Whitney &Luther!💔

One of my favorite. I like Luther Vandross what a singer. They all so handsome. El looked so good in the white suit and black shirt.

Was für ne‘ tolle Zeit,die ist wird niemals vergessen sein 😊

Epic! El on Don’t Want to be a Fool - wonderful!

@needahandle

2 жыл бұрын

Love him. So handsome

All three of them voices are fire and they need to give these 3 R&B singers credit on the on accord. They did that tribute to Luther Vandross! Ooh child Johnny Gill body was looking good in his wife outfit.

I have to say I saw Kenny recently he did a Christmas concert in Boston and I had a front row seat! His voice is unbelievable. ! He doesn't require any technical tuning whatsoever, that man is amazing And this performance proves it.....

I met Kenny's dad when I was in high school when For You was on fire. His dad drove the metro bus that I rode often. They were literally twins. Kenny's still D.C's finest. 🔥💯🎶🎵

Still watching!!! You would Always be In our hearts....

Johnny Gill's baritone harmony at 5:17 - 5:25 🎵🔥🔥🔥...

Какие гармонии потрясающие, какие голоса... Были прекрасные времена❤

All of the Gentlemen did great but I ❤Johnny’s tone his voice makes me melt all the way down to the floor🙌🏿💯🔥

What a beautiful tribute while he was able to enjoy with his peers. He knew he was greatly admired in the present ✍🙏

Ain't nothing like SOULFUL balladeers such as these.......

Luther Vandross!! Awesome tribute for such a legend. I’m so blessed to know and be fan of every singer on this stage!!! My future kids will know of them all. 💯

THIS IS FRICKEN AWESOME, THAT WAS AN OUTSTANDING CHOICE BCUZ THOSE ARE 3 SAAANNNGGGIINN "MENSES" HOWEVER, EVEN THO "QUEEN THE VOICE" WILL INDEED ALWAYS & 4EVER BE MY FAVORITE FEMALE VOCALIST, BUT SHE WASN'T NEEDED OUT THERE ATCALL WHATSOVER AND AS SUCH THEY SHOULDA LEFT IT TO THE FELLAS 2 FINISH 'ER OUT, CUZ WHIT'S INTERPRETATION OF "DON'T WANNA BE A FOOL, THEY COULDA KEPT THAT & THREW IT OUT ON THE EDITING ROOM FLOOR!!!!!

@SUPERSPAZD

8 күн бұрын

No need to shout! 😂😁😂

@storiking650

8 күн бұрын

@SUPERSPAZD No shouting friend, I 4got to take off my caps & by time I realized it, I had gotten too far & wasn't starting over ☺️👍🏾.

1999 Soul Train Award and recipient was Luther Vandross.

A lovely tribute to Luther Vandross. His music will certainly live on.😊🥰🦋💕🌹