NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at for further information. Nova Safo, NPR News.Ĭopyright © 2005 NPR. SAFO: Luther Vandross died Friday afternoon at a hospital in New Jersey. And remember, when I say goodbye, it's never for long because I (singing) believe in the power of love. I want to thank everyone and-for your love and support. I wish I could be with you there tonight. In 2004, he won four Grammys, including for the sentimental favorite, "Dance With My Father." On his Web site, Vandross wrote that the title track is, quote, "Not just about losing one's father, but about missing someone who is gone for whatever reason." Vandross was too ill to attend the Grammys and taped an acceptance. The title track, "Jump To It," became a huge hit. SAFO: One of Luther Vandross' dreams came true when he produced an album by Aretha Franklin. VANDROSS: (Singing) But a chair is not a house, and a house is not a home when there's no one there to hold you tight and no one there you can kiss good night. (Music Director): My absolute favorite songs of his tend to be the real, real deep emotionalist, the ones that I hear for the first time and I'm home crying because I know, `Oh, my goodness, that really came from Luther. On the DVD documentary, he says Vandross drew from spirituality and deep personal experiences. Vandross surrounded himself with accomplished and versatile musicians. He also had a lucrative career singing jingles for everything from Juicy Fruit to Kentucky Fried Chicken. SAFO: Vandross worked as a writer and backup singer for some of the biggest stars of the 1970s, including David Bowie, Carly Simon, Bette Midler and Roberta Flack. Group: (Singing) Everybody come out and let's commence to singing joyfully. VANDROSS: (Singing) Everybody look around 'cause there's a reason to rejoice, you see. SAFO: Vandross' first break came when he wrote a song that appeared in the Broadway musical "The Wiz." I'm going, `Whoa!' You know, and I realized what that did emotionally, how that made a song better. OK, now she's going to go this note and no vibrato vibrato with now.' Right. He'd play me Dionne Warwick, and say, `Listen. SAFO: Marcus Miller worked with Vandross for more than 20 years as his bassist and co-writer and spoke about him on the DVD "From Luther With Love." MARCUS MILLER (Bassist, Song Co-writer): When I first met Luther, the thing that amazed me was that he was a expert on singing.
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LUTHER VANDROSS: (Singing) Here and now, I promise to love faithfully.
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From them, he learned about phrasing and how to deliver even the simplest of lyrics. As a kid, Vandross listened to the great female singers of the 1960s. Luther Vandross grew up the youngest of four kids on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He was also a gifted songwriter, arranger and producer who sold millions of albums around the world. Luther Vandross was best known for his silky, soulful tenor. Vandross suffered a stroke in his New York City apartment and never fully recovered. I'm Scott Simon.Ĭoming up, how to make money singing in a bar.īut first, rhythm and blues singer Luther Vandross has died.
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