Wow, sorry to hear that. I had hoped he was finally getting better. + Must be hard for his mother... I think he was about the only one she had left.
Wow.... thats crazy, one great artist everybody will remember wonder if their is going to be any special tribute tommorrow at Local 8? +
Saddened by his passing. His voice will be remembered for a long time. The best tribute to not be forgotten. His soul stirrring voice was powerful. RIP +
Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep Then up the stairs he would carry me And I knew for sure I was loved If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him I’d play a song that would never, ever end How I’d love, love, love To dance with my father again When I and my mother would disagree To get my way, I would run from her to him He’d make me laugh just to comfort me Then finally make me do just what my mama said Later that night when I was asleep He left a dollar under my sheet Never dreamed that he would be gone from me If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him I’d play a song that would never, ever end ‘Cause I’d love, love, love To dance with my father again Sometimes I’d listen outside her door And I’d hear how my mother cried for him I pray for her even more than me I pray for her even more than me I know I’m praying for much too much But could you send back the only man she loved I know you don’t do it usually But dear Lord she’s dying To dance with my father again Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream R.I.P.
One of the best in R&B and one of the most unique voices that I absolutely loved. I had a feeling it was going to happen, especially since you hardly ever heard anything about him since he fell ill other than bits and pieces.
rip, luther. and let me be the first to say "Oooooooooohhhhhhhhooohhhhhoohhhh!" (bad attempt at making luther's signature ooo'ing sound.) "power of love" was one of the songs that always made me feel happy for some reason... not because of me being in love or anything it's just one of those songs i guess. kinda like that song by one chick "you gotta be strong, you gotta be tough, you gotta be wiser." anyway, you'll be missed luther.
