Love, Luther

Luther Vandross · 2007

285 min · 56 tracks · funk · soul

A sumptuous collection of smooth soul and sophisticated funk that showcases Vandross' velvety vocals and emotive storytelling.

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Why this album works

Best for: velvety vocals for romantic evenings wave-like pacing for reflective moments emotive storytelling in smooth transitions
Context: Released posthumously in 2007, 'Love, Luther' encapsulates Luther Vandross' legacy just two years after his passing. This collection compiles his most beloved tracks alongside unreleased demos, reflecting his impact on the R&B genre during a prolific career that began in the late 1970s.
If you like: funk, soul

Love, Luther is an album by Luther Vandross, released in 2007. A sumptuous collection of smooth soul and sophisticated funk that showcases Vandross' velvety vocals and emotive storytelling. This album serves as a tribute to Vandross' enduring influence in soul music, charting at number 4 on the US Billboard 200. It highlights his significant contributions with classics like 'Dance With My Father,' which won a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2004, further solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary soul. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Love, Luther sound like?

A sumptuous collection of smooth soul and sophisticated funk that showcases Vandross' velvety vocals and emotive storytelling. Rooted in funk and soul.

What makes Love, Luther by Luther Vandross notable?

This album serves as a tribute to Vandross' enduring influence in soul music, charting at number 4 on the US Billboard 200. It highlights his significant contributions with classics like 'Dance With My Father,' which won a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2004, further solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary soul. Released posthumously in 2007, 'Love, Luther' encapsulates Luther Vandross' legacy just two years after his passing. This collection compiles his most beloved tracks alongside unreleased demos, reflecting his impact on the R&B genre during a prolific career that began in the late 1970s.

Who is Love, Luther for?

Love, Luther works well if you're into velvety vocals for romantic evenings, wave-like pacing for reflective moments and emotive storytelling in smooth transitions.

How many songs are on Love, Luther?

Love, Luther has 56 tracks, running approximately 285 minutes.

Tracklist

56 tracks·285:35

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Disc 1

1 Ready for Love (demo) 2:52
2 If You Can’t Dance (demo) 2:28
3 Meet Luther Vandross (promotional single introducing LV to radio programmers) 1:47
4 The Glow of Love 6:12
5 Never Too Much (extended version) 5:41
6 Don’t You Know That? 4:03
7 A House Is Not a Home Standout 7:08
8 Bad Boy / Having a Party 5:17
9 Since I Lost My Baby 5:29
10 She Loves Me Back 6:10
11 Who’s Gonna Make It Easier for Me 3:21
12 If This World Were Mine 5:25
13 How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye 3:27
14 Superstar / Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) (album mix) 9:15

Disc 2

1 If Only for One Night 4:16
2 Creepin’ 4:04
3 Wait for Love 5:18
4 ’Til My Baby Comes Home 5:33
5 It’s Over Now 6:09
6 The Night I Fell in Love 6:06
7 There’s Only You 4:54
8 Anyone Who Had a Heart 5:59
9 So Amazing 3:57
10 Give Me the Reason 4:46
11 Stop to Love 5:12
12 There’s Nothing Better Than Love 4:44
13 So Amazing 3:42
14 For You to Love 5:39
15 Here and Now 5:23

Disc 3

1 Love the One You’re With 5:04
2 Funky Music (Is a Part of Me) 3:33
3 Georgy Porgy 7:28
4 Power of Love / Love Power 6:43
5 Don’t Want to Be a Fool 4:37
6 I Want the Night to Stay 5:27
7 Endless Love 4:20
8 Any Love 5:03
9 Knocks Me Off My Feet 3:46
10 Your Secret Love 4:13
11 Never Let Me Go 4:32
12 Can Heaven Wait 5:38
13 The Closer I Get to You 6:26

Disc 4

1 Isn’t There Someone 4:42
2 Dance With My Father Standout 4:27
3 Take You Out 3:28
4 I’d Rather 4:53
5 Buy Me a Rose 3:50
6 Shine 4:52
7 Got You Home 3:40
8 Jump to It 6:40
9 Hot Butterfly 8:22
10 Searching (live at Wembley Arena, London) 4:37
11 Always and Forever (live at the Royal Albert Hall, London) 5:04
12 Medley: The Windows of the World / What the World Needs Now (live at Hammerstein Ballroom, New York) 6:03
13 The Lady Is a Tramp 3:25
14 A House Is Not a Home (live at Radio City Music Hall, New York / alternate mix) 10:25