The Greatest Hits

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a b c d e f g Leeds, Jeff (July 2, 2005). "Luther Vandross, Smooth Crooner of R&B, Is Dead at 54". The New York Times . Retrieved May 24, 2014. A second greatest hits album, released in 1997, compiled most of his 1990s hits and was his final album released through Epic Records. After releasing I Know on Virgin Records, he signed with J Records. [44] His first album on Clive Davis's new label, titled Luther Vandross, was released in 2001, and it produced the hits "Take You Out" (#7 R&B/#26 Pop), and "I'd Rather" (#17 Adult Contemporary/#40 R&B/#83 Pop). Vandross scored at least one top 10 R&B hit every year from 1981 to 1994. The Charlotte News, 29 March 1984". The Charlotte News. March 29, 1984. p.41 . Retrieved January 7, 2021. Vandross has been cited as an inspiration on a number of other artists, including 112, Boyz II Men, D'Angelo, Hootie & the Blowfish, Jaheim, John Legend, Mint Condition, Ne-Yo, Ruben Studdard, and Usher. [71] [72] Stokley Williams, the lead singer of Mint Condition, has said that he has "studied Luther for such a long time because he was the epitome of perfect tone." On his influence, John Legend has said, "All us people making slow jams now, we was inspired by the slow jams Luther Vandross was making."

Stay with Me" ( Darkchild version) – James Napier, William Phillips& Sam Smith (songwriters) (2014)It’s no wonder why this song has become one of Vandross’ signature hits, as it perfectly captures his unparalleled ability to craft timeless love songs. Best Luther Vandross Songs – Final Thoughts Luther Vandross". The Telegraph. July 4, 2005. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022 . Retrieved November 15, 2015. George, Lynell (July 2, 2005). "Luther Vandross, 54; 'Soul Balladeer' Sang With Eloquence and Restraint". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved November 19, 2015. Bookbinder, Adam (April 21, 2014). "Luther Vandross' Top 5 Smooth R&B Songs". 94.7 The WAVE. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015 . Retrieved November 18, 2015.

Johnson, Phil (October 23, 2011). "Barry may be the walrus of love. But Luther is the real thing". The Independent . Retrieved November 15, 2015. Luther Vandross Injured in Three-Car Collision; One Passenger Killed". Jet. Vol.69, no.19. Johnson Publishing Company. January 27, 1986. p.14 . Retrieved January 20, 2014. In 2008, Vandross was ranked No. 54 on Rolling Stone magazine's List of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Mariah Carey stated in several interviews that standing next to Vandross while recording their duet "Endless Love" was intimidating. [73] In 2010, NPR included Vandross in its 50 Greatest Voices in recorded history, saying Vandross represents "the platinum standard for R&B song stylings." The announcement was made on NPR's All Things Considered on November 29, 2010. [74] Tribute [ edit ] Vandross was never married and had no children. His mother outlived all of her four children, and his three elder siblings along with his father all predeceased him [55] due to diabetes and asthma. [56] Luther Vandross Signs with Clive Davis' New Label, J Records". Jet. Vol.98, no.20. Johnson Publishing Company. October 23, 2000. p.38 . Retrieved November 18, 2015.Weinstein, Steve (April 2006). "The Secret Gay Life of Luther Vandross". Out. pp.60–64 . Retrieved September 5, 2016. He made two public appearances at Diana Ross's Return to Love Tour: at its opening in Philadelphia at First Union Spectrum and its final stop at Madison Square Garden on July 6, 2000. [45]

Possessing a tenor vocal range, [10] [16] [68] [69] Vandross was commonly referred to as "The Velvet Voice", and was sometimes called "The Best Voice of a Generation". He was also regarded as the " Pavarotti of Pop" by many critics. [70] Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by American R&B/ soul singer Luther Vandross, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). a b c d Seymour, Craig (September 2001). "Searching". Vibe. Vol.9, no.9. Vibe Media Group. pp.166–170. ISSN 1070-4701 . Retrieved September 21, 2014. a b c Grein, Paul (February 13, 1982). "Vandross Cooks Up a Storm". Billboard. Vol.94, no.6. pp.6, 53 . Retrieved November 15, 2015. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "British certifications – Luther Vandross". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved November 3, 2023. Type Luther Vandross in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.

a b c d e f g h i j k l "US Billboard Charts". AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 21, 2013 . Retrieved May 28, 2016.