If the galaxy had a singing contest, Luther Vandross would represent Earth.

@chrisbardwell39

Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a beautiful expression of Luther and his voice. I love the way you stated this. Awesone🎉🎉🎉

@stephaniedory5608

Жыл бұрын

The Song Bird. Amen. 🐦

@AlishaBradford

Жыл бұрын

on god 😂

@joycemartin2120

Жыл бұрын

Sho nuff

@fidelnwaka9701

6 ай бұрын

@joenicedj Powerful words...and I 100% agree!

One of Luther slept on records masterpiece

@joannberzat7920

2 жыл бұрын

I think my son was conceived off this song!🥰🥰😛😛

@terrylouierussell4053

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! The entire album is the truth!

@lemuelmalik8347

2 жыл бұрын

We knew about in the hood. And in Black neighborhood bars across the country. It doesn't matter what city or small town I was in this song Believe Me plays it was slept on by the pop and and daytime radio but at night on black private owned radio stations this thing played. And let it be known that this was number one on the R&B and soul charts don't get it messed up nor twisted you looking at mainstream pop music they might have slept but the R&B charts didn't sleep on this song it stayed on the charts check it out for quite a while this album stayed on the charts for weeks so the only people that slept on it is people that either listen to regular white radio stations or Mega radio stations and not small Hometown radio station because when this came out a lot of black-owned station still existed so it played it just didn't play on regular pop contemporary popular music radio station so if you listen to that you didn't get it if you didn't go into Hood bars or until Hood stablish meds and I don't mean Hood meaning ratchet at me I'm talkin about when this came out late 70s early 80s you have to remember black business establishments were still heavily populated throughout cities in America so we got to listen to our music I'm not sure your age range but we heard it in Chicago we heard it in Milwaukee we heard it in Detroit we heard it and Philly we heard and DC we heard those are the cities that I frequent that the most as a teenager but I travel to places like la just not as much believe me hard it'll make quiet storms and they late-night you know love situations you heard the song I don't know what your generation is what region of the country you came up in but this phone and he won you know black awards for it so it depends on who you saying it was not his most popular this thing was phenomenal

@musicartlover963

2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful song

@bmw3842

2 жыл бұрын

@@lemuelmalik8347 Break it down Lemuel .

Luther knew the importance of singing songs live “just like the album”……

Luther sings in a way that makes you want to love someone even if the relationship doesn't work out. Simply captivating is his gift.

LMBO the world didnt care if he was or wasn't gay, this dude's singing was and is so diplomatically engaging that it removes mental hostility, political judgement and emotional mayhem. Luther Varonzoni Vandross Esq. World renowned musical diplomat.

@lemuelmalik8347

2 жыл бұрын

So well stated! Ronnie truly was a gentleman first and what's even more interesting he was more of a Dandy than a queen... but most wouldn't get that so that's where you get a diplomat someone who over stood that who he is not based on who he loves. Especially when it came to the Arts. He overstood that not that people wouldn't accept him but that he didn't want to impede his personal with his art because they were one in the same to him. One of his books explains this to a science. Those of us that got to know him personally in his home got to see this beautiful human being be loving at the same time Stern and that's how he was onstage a perfectionist that's how he was in his life despite whatever was going down he was go put his best foot forward. An example for many of us to taking our own lives and purposes

@musicartlover963

2 жыл бұрын

@@lemuelmalik8347 so well said. I got an opportunity to see him in concert a consummate professional.....i miss him, he's beautiful music lives on forever.

@lemuelmalik8347

2 жыл бұрын

@@musicartlover963 indeed

@lorebay2593

2 жыл бұрын

I was sleep on Luther, but always loved house is not a home, he knew how to use the instrument GOD gave him for His gifts are without repentance. We all have something special that we are gifted to do. I too heard the rumors and it hurts to know that all this beautiful love, in love, wait for love, don’t you remember you told me you love me…was he talking about another man? my my my .

@lemuelmalik8347

Жыл бұрын

Ase

This song deserved more acclaim. Excellent!

@graylonperson9012

4 жыл бұрын

It's my favorite Luther song

@cedriclashar8905

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite...I bought this back in 82 just for this song

@joannberzat7920

2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss

The quality and tone of Luther voice is out of this world. With all the billions of people on this earth there was only one Luther and you knew it as soon as you heard him.

@chrisbardwell39

Жыл бұрын

Speak!

@andrewright4185

Жыл бұрын

Fashow 👍👍👍

I don't care if his gay or not,i still love him...his talent is Gods gift,his music is one of a kind no one but Luther..rest in peace my love..

@Stankfunkmusic74

Жыл бұрын

Any true human, wouldn't give a damn about his sexual preference.... the man could SANG!!

He was so in touch with his vocals he knew what to do and when to do it to get his audience mesmerized. He is missed!

Luther: Don’t you love me? Audience: YEESS! Moral of the story he’s the greatest to do it

There has never been a shortage of great R&B male vocalists but in my opinion hands down Luther was the greatest 💯

@lemuelmalik8347

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾He did his thang while here

@chrisbardwell39

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he did! Still here listening in 2023!!!!

@angelacooper3812

Жыл бұрын

@howellw47 I second that emotion ‼️❤️❤️❤️

@lavorissparks2327

Жыл бұрын

That. My.favorie Song

@davidhunt8932

Жыл бұрын

One of the GREATEST!!!!!! Hands down!!!

Luther was a musical prophet.

When the heart loves, it's not looking at genitalia. The heart looks with and looks for/at the SOUL. This is how he sang...with his heart and soul. THIS IS MUSIC.

"Promise me you'll leave me NEVER...That we'll be in love FOREVER....Let's make it all BRAND NEW." I swear....If I close my eyes....I FEEL LIKE I WAS RIGHT THERE!! *** OH HOW I MISS U LUTHER!

@leeroygrisby6456

4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Gazouly saw tha late great Luther sang that song live queen 👸 in Houston Texas

@EnigmaKLTV

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@christineboyd5726

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

How can one person sing this damn good?

Whitney and Luther both have the same singing style there is no one else

Out of ALL the Luther songs, this one is my favorite. I found my voice singing these lyrics.

@irislong5832

Жыл бұрын

Me too

Sounds better live than on records

The best male singer since Nat King Cole. A one of a kind voice that is responsible for 5 of my six children being here. Thank you Luther, and I look foward to singing with you after the resurrection.

The Man,,,,, The best voice in the history of R&B. Superstar

@stephenmccall4769

7 жыл бұрын

Donavee Chappell I agree

@derekrucker3992

7 жыл бұрын

Donavee Chappell to me not the best but he's right up their. I have a couple others.. just my opinion😊

@lesruiz4634

7 жыл бұрын

100% agree...my favorite singer of all time! I saw him live 11 times. Miss this brother!

@milesdeering4658

2 жыл бұрын

Hands down !!! Like .. no one even close

@ronjenkins1455

2 жыл бұрын

I agree he's right up there but that's all Teddy Pendergrass live and God damn that man could go

1st time winning anything on the radio. I won 2 front row tickets to see this Gentlemen at the Circle Star arena in the Bay Area, CA it was awesome. The rotated in a Circle!!! Best night ever💕💕

@Stankfunkmusic74

5 жыл бұрын

And this one was from the Anaheim show (Celebrity Theater), same set up. He walked down the aisle to start the show & sister grabbed him.

@OH2CA2GA

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stankfunkmusic74 I was front row at this concert in Anaheim. The Elden Campbell era Lakers were behind me. So we're the Calloway brothers of Midnight Star. Best concert ever.

@Stankfunkmusic74

3 жыл бұрын

@@OH2CA2GA The Celebrity Theater or the Pond? I only have pictures & audio from the Celebrity Theater. I got the full video from the Pond.

@OH2CA2GA

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stankfunkmusic74 The Celebrity Theater in Anaheim.

@Stankfunkmusic74

2 жыл бұрын

@@OH2CA2GA I liked that little spot. Not a bad seat, the sound was rumbling..... my kind of place.

Ronnie was the master at wooing The Females.

I call him "The Sorcerer of Soul"......'cuz his voice is magical. And he always did things with it, that NO ONE else could do.

when that beat drop the ladies go crazy Luther was the ultimate capturer!!!

@Mad-UpperCuts

4 жыл бұрын

All them panties dropped. Luther Vandross was the original pantie dropper.

@sylviamaua745

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mad-UpperCuts wasn't that Teddy Pendergrass?

@Mad-UpperCuts

3 жыл бұрын

@@sylviamaua745 😆 teddy P was too but luther was one of the 1st

@joycewilliams7393

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mad-UpperCuts Luther didn't play the panty throwing. He made one woman come on stage to pick hers up.

@Mad-UpperCuts

2 жыл бұрын

@@joycewilliams7393 😆😆😆😆

Listening to this with your eyes closed, AirPods on the highest volume, and a little “lit” is one of the most beautiful musical experiences ever. 😍😍😍😍😍

Luther music will be forever

This song is fire 🔥 2020 they have no good love songs now sucks

I have no words!!! Luther did that!

@lemuelmalik8347

2 жыл бұрын

Ronnie was a natural arranger of vocals💜💜💜

...I have no words . The voice of this man make the world feeling better . Peace , joy , love and happiness for you all .

@bimestman

5 жыл бұрын

HIM and Teddy Pendergrass are my Favorites!

@felicitefranklin7941

3 жыл бұрын

Makes you want to return to times of just a nice dance ( more swaying back and forth of I'm being honest; I have 2 left feet...lol) and some candlelight and a drink

When I hear Luther sing I think this is what singing will sound like in Heaven.

In my opinion Luther was the Best! Unmatchable when it came to singing..HANDS DOWN!

That live instrumental is the shit!!!

Luther showing off his Aretha Skills

There will never be another Luther, love and miss this man so much.

Miss this man so much.....................life is so different when you don't have much real singers to enjoy live in concert, Luther Vandross was the real thing, may he rest in peace, love ya forever.

Me too, my mom gave me her Luther collection when she divorced my dad...BEST GIFT EVER!!!

Who in the hell are the 11 people that didn't like this song....WOW

@Stankfunkmusic74

9 жыл бұрын

Sad aint it? 11 Idiots that does not know music & pure singing.

@toryryan2476

9 жыл бұрын

They some ass holes

@DarellJHunt

9 жыл бұрын

R.C. Harrison They evidently don't know real music!! I hate the imbalance of the background mics, but they are amazing singers!! This is magic to me!!

@ale060511

8 жыл бұрын

I know right LOL...

@derricksonnier7521

6 жыл бұрын

Milli Vanilli fans.

If you never had a chance to see Luther in concert.. you missed a good concert.. . Glad i got that chance .

I can only speak for the things I've been through....

The Legendary King, Mr. Vandross, vocal Bible

This song right here, the ultimate jam!!!!! Man I miss Luther! The BEST In his field! No one can touch him!!!

@winninginlife

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏!!!!!

This sounded really good live. Whew!

@Stankfunkmusic74

4 жыл бұрын

Lutha was nothing to mess with.

One of my favorite songs by him, just one of my favorites, I have soooo many. My only regret is that I didn't go to any of his concerts. My sister did back in 1985 and she still talks about how wonderful it was, and she's soooo grateful to have had that opportunity back then. Miss him so much, r.i.p Luther Vandross.

@chrisbardwell39

Жыл бұрын

I went to as many shows of his as I could and they are unforgettable! Singer extraordinaire- never to be forgotten for sure!

@user-ho7un7nh7c

7 ай бұрын

😢🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹

When he broke out with this classic means class was in session and Luther V was putting on a vocal clinic to not be matched! Peace!

@carolynforge8586

4 жыл бұрын

From the minute he took the stage.

We miss you Ronnie💜💜💜

@musicartlover963

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Lemuel Malik it is a blessing when God allows us to meet and connect with wonderful people that touch our souls forever with their heart, love, knowledge, just "them" being who they are. It sounds like you and the late great Mr. Vandross had a beautiful friendship

Everyone should speak for ONLY the things they can speak upon.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯♂️♀️♨️☑️🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

Promise Me Your Love..... Anything this man SUNG about was a JAM.

I so love this song... I love my mom for introducing to me 1 of the greatest singers of ALLLLL TIME!!

OMG - I am in Heaven. I have never heard him sing this live - thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lord he gives me goosebumps - no other like Luther!

@Stankfunkmusic74

9 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

LUTHER Vandross is alrite with me♨️🔥

His "Greatness " is missed. Forever!!!

I ain't never heard this live! my favorite song by Luther!😍

@Stankfunkmusic74

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@tiffanybrazier8418

7 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜💜💙💙😘

When I hear the piano intro it just takes me to another place....

@justaman3874

7 жыл бұрын

I know right!

@1958lrjpgms

5 жыл бұрын

Ladonna Sutton I totally agree.

Luther was/is the best. It makes you want to be in love. The best. RIP

The range of his wonderful voice!!! I really miss him, rest well.

Still miss him so much in 2023. The Voice only Heaven could send down. Give him back, LORD. Still miss his presence now and forever. ❤

Luther Vandross Best of his Songs hands down R.I.P.

He was singing it to me me and only me. I visualized this when this Man came to the 🌎

Just can't get enough of my LUTHER!!

What is fire about Luther is the crowd goes nuts throughout he really works the crowd....hell I'm trying to not throw this phone Lue and that Bass c'mon 🙌

@Stankfunkmusic74

2 жыл бұрын

And my sister was the one screaming that she would drink his bath water.... and if you could've seen his reaction.... priceless. 🤣

@Stankfunkmusic74

2 жыл бұрын

Wait..... or was that during Here & Now?? She yelled it during one of 'em. 🤣

I'm convinced Luther is the greatest male vocalist. I've spent the past 4 years trying to prove it wrong. No one came close. Range, runs, breath control, soul, passion, diction, tone, phrasing....he is unmatched!

@Stankfunkmusic74

2 ай бұрын

You are not wrong.

In my opinion the best singer, song writer ive ever heard and ever will what a man

@tiffanyrobinson8785

5 жыл бұрын

yes he was

@nathanieltubbs3092

4 жыл бұрын

@@tiffanyrobinson8785 ,,, ;

@trillisgraham4339

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree

@vandross1

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

I keep this on repeat... My, my my.. promise me you'll leave me never, that we'll be in love~~~♥️♥️♥️.

I just close my eyes and smile. GONE TO SOON. Still listening in 2021.

I listen to this song multiple times a day. Timeless ❤

His voice with music 🎶 is so sweet

Top Notch singer-songwriter Entertainer and human being! God give me the blessing to meet this man many times in his personal spaces and I have always been blessed because of it

Beautiful vocals

One of my favorite songs of his

Why have I never thought to hear this song live?!?!? One of my favorites of Luther! M

NEVER EVEN KNEW THIS EXIST!!!! One if my favorite songs by Luther and this LIVE version OMGGGGG

@canderson1111

10 жыл бұрын

Nice...

@moneybaggs3237

7 жыл бұрын

Black Buttafli 😉💯

@bowdenlarry6921

6 жыл бұрын

theres another live verion called{wait for love}check it out

@leeroygrisby6456

4 жыл бұрын

Black Buttafli Ms butterfly 🦋 saw him sang that song live in Houston Texas mamma 👸

My ALL TIME FAVORITE Luther Vandross song!!!!

This Man Was The Greatest Of All Time,What A Perfect Instrument.

Excellent song, it never received a lot of radio play, but it's one of my all time favs.....

I love me some Luther Vandross .. You been Missed 😢😢😢😢

I just remembered how fine being in love is.....SHIT...Thank you Luther for the reminder....almost lost that feeling...

@rosilynmakeba1092

7 жыл бұрын

terry mason It's been a minute.....ah, well charge it to the game.

Like I have this on several playlists....but this LIVE....wow

@Stankfunkmusic74

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're enjoying it. I recorded it from the local radio station back in 88, but I didn't realize the live version was so rare. This is my 7th different YT account (others got the boot for uploading tv shows), but I had this on those too. Again, I'm glad you enjoy it.

It is truly amazing how great he sounds live. That band is serving it. I'd have been up carrying on if I had been there.

Hands down the best to ever do it. Continue to rest peacefully!

Wow i have had the honor of seeing Luther in concert many times but never heard him do this live

@Stankfunkmusic74

3 жыл бұрын

He performed Sugar & Spice right before this one. I think I uploaded that one on here??? If not, I'll upload that one. I had several accounts that got banned, but this one has been on here the longest.

@seddrock

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stankfunkmusic74 oh cool, I gotta hear that one too, thanks 😊

@Stankfunkmusic74

3 жыл бұрын

@@seddrock I'll check right now. If not, it'll be uploaded in a few minutes.

@leo123722

10 ай бұрын

Im 25 and loved this guy his truly special if you got more please uplaod more @@Stankfunkmusic74

The incomparable voice of Luther Vandross 💝💙💛💛💚💎👑🤗

Luther, the incomparable singer.

I woke up singing this song. Had to hear it. CLASSIC!!

Shame he didn't have more visual recordings of his live performances. So love them on audio, and would love to see them on video

@Stankfunkmusic74

5 жыл бұрын

The thing is..... "Most of his concerts were recorded, because he had cameras all over the place." Even the one at Radio City Music Hall was supposed to be released on DVD because it was a Valentine's Day Show, but when he had that stroke, the release was put on hold in the hopes he would pull through. After he died, his mama still wanted to have it released, but then she passed away, so it's been left in limbo ever since. Now i took my camera inside two concerts, the first one, I was sitting right next to where they walked out, so I couldn't record without getting busted. I thought I had recorded him right in front of me singing Superstar & A House Is Not A Home, but when I got home, I realized I had most of the lights & rafters instead of him. But I did get the audio. So I went to the next show & I purposely sat in the nose bleeds so I could record the entire concert. I did upload some video on here, but my account kept getting shutdown thanks to Prince. BUT... if you go to my IG page, you'll see some of the clips from that concert because I made a DVD for another fan. My IG is stankfunkmusic. You won't have to scroll far because I did it last week.

@dawnstarr3148

4 жыл бұрын

@@Stankfunkmusic74 forgot to thanks you for this audio. His voice was the same whether live or recorded: perfect, soulful, and emotive. Subscribed to your posts

My favorite singer EVER!

So blessed to have lived through the golden age of r&b! I remember when Luther sang tv ad jingles and background for other artists. Before he became Stevie Wonder and Jeffrey Osborne's equal vocally(in my opinion).Today is Vandross Sunday in my House!

@Stankfunkmusic74

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Him & Peabo were the go to guys for background singers in the 70's. This man was dropped from Atlantic & had to fund his own way through Epic. I learned when I started in the music business, that you can have all the talent in the world & someone's not gonna like you. It's amazing how that happens & what's crazier, is the music you never hear from these same artists.... due to record label BS.

Luther's music brings me joy and pain. Joy for the incredible unmatched talent he possessed. Pain for the fact that he's no longer with us. I saw him in concert once, and it was an experience I will remeber and cherish forever. May he rest in peace! So happy his music lives on to this day - 2023 and counting!!!😇😇

@Stankfunkmusic74

Жыл бұрын

It's ironic that my 1st born was born on this day, & she got to meet him a bunch of times, all the while not knowing they shared the same birthday. When he last performed at the Universal Amphitheater, we ran into him backstage & she told him they have the same birthday, they high-fived & we took our seat. About 5 songs in, the spotlight hit her, she waved, he waved back & she lost it.... "HE WAVED AT MEEEEEEE!" I didn't miss a concert in the LA area with from '85 until he passed. Anywhere near here I was going. I share your sentiment.

The best Luther Song of all time

@waynetaylor6262

6 жыл бұрын

Stacy Johnson fhfhhfhfbfe

Promise Me...this is one of the best songs ive written and SUNG! Ive listened to this live performance for months now, when my brother died in September '14, this was the last song we sung together in the car :(,...THANKS FOR SHARING

@jiztel

9 жыл бұрын

***** lol naw man....I didn't even reread what I said before I posted it. I meant to say "ever" not "ive" sorry man

@OriannaDixon

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about your brother

That's how I use to sound singing in the high school hallways. Lmmfao! ! ! I'm bullshit n. Get em luther R.i.p

@Stankfunkmusic74

7 жыл бұрын

You'd be a very rich man. If I had this voice, I'd be singing ho.

Promise Me, you'll never leave me never, forever a great singer, one of the best songs Luther has ever written.

Yessss Luther. Just sends chills up my spine

@leeroygrisby6456

4 жыл бұрын

dawn lowe don’t he queen 👸 seen sang it live in Houston Texas mamma

This thing STILL thumps! Have mercy...

One of the best to ever do it!

that's my mellow out jam..mood setter..

One of my favorite Luther songs! The chorus is enchanting!

This will forever be my all time favorite top 3 Luther Vandross songs...promise me

OMG..I miss this man soooo much! and he sounds exactly like his album...

that we'll be together forever

Promise Me Your Love.