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Did You Know Luther Vandross Once Guest Starred ‘In Living Color?’
On this night in 1994, Luther appeared on an episode of In Living Color. In this hilarious sketch, all bets are off when a bidding war erupts over a date with Luther for a charity auction!
#FANDROSSFriday: Fierceness with Tawatha Agee
For over two decades Tawatha’s insane-sultry soprano voice has infused into the unparalleled Luther background sound. Luther needed Tawatha’s perfect blend on everything he did both in the recording studio and on tour.
Now this powerhouse has agreed to perform her megahit “Juicy Fruit” at our FANDROSS Midnight After-Show Special, wow!!
Luther Vandross Sold Out 10 Shows At Wembley In 1989
DID YOU KNOW? Luther sold out 10 shows at London’s Wembley Arena in April 1989. Did you ever see him perform there?
Luther Vandross ‘Treat You Right’ Hit R&B Top 10 In 1990
On this day in 1990, “Treat You Right” became the second Top 10 R&B hit from The Best of Luther Vandross…The Best of Love, peaking at #5 on Billboard‘s chart.
”Til My Baby Comes Home’ Reached #4 On R&B Chart
“‘Til My Baby Comes Home” landed at #4 on the Billboard R&B chart on this day in 1985. The lead single from Luther’s fourth album, The Night I Fell In Love, this song features an organ solo by Billy Preston!
Hear Luther Vandross ‘My Body’ Remix – #FandrossFriday
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Louie Vega sends the biggest bumping Happy Birthday to Luther with an incredible remix of “My Body,” a never released song recorded in 1979 by Luther! FANDROSS guests will be dancing in the aisles.
“Luther and I met in the late 90s to work on a dance track called ‘Are You Using Me.’ We flowed together like melted butter, so we co-wrote and produced another song ‘When You’re A Woman.’ It was like class was in session watching Luther work his magic. This created unforgettable moments in my career.
It was truly an honor to work with the Great Luther Vandross.” – Louie Vega
Take a sneak listen to “My Body” before its April 13th release date .. Party on! https://fandross.com
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Luther Vandross ‘Songs’ Certified 2x Platinum In 1996
Luther scored his fifth multi-platinum album on this day in 1996, when Songs was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Did You Know Luther Sang Back-Up Vocals For Evelyn “Champagne” King?
If you picked up Evelyn “Champagne” King’s Music Box, released on this day in 1979, you heard one of Luther’s many appearances as background vocalist! If you didn’t, why not give it a listen now?
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Y9djrZNSUaQy9aO7zrSVd
“Here and Now” Peaked at #3 On This Day in 1990
“Your love is all I need…” The powerful “Here and Now” peaked at #3 on Billboard’s R&B chart on this day in 1990. Share the video with someone you love!