Forever, for Always, for Luther

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This star-studded smooth-jazz tribute to Luther Vandross adds credence to the idea that the saxophone is the instrument that comes closest to mimicking the human voice. The passion that these reed players--including Kirk Whalum, Boney James, Mindi Abair, and Dave Koz--pour into their respective tracks makes it seems like they're speaking right from the heart. Guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. does a very funky turn on "Never Too Much," and two of the most underrated singers in contemporary urban music, Lalah Hathaway and Ledisi, also provide highlights. But the sax players steal the show, trying to match Vandross's fiery intensity, while much of the rest of the cast seem content to offer basic remakes. That's not necessarily a bad thing; co-producer and keyboard whiz Rex Rideout has delivered a thoroughly enjoyable listen from beginning to end, allowing smooth-jazz fans to sing along with Vandross's very familiar catalog. --Mark Ruffin

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Average customer rating: This is a wonderful cd by far. ALL THAT AND SOME!! Forever, for Always, for Luther II ...for Luther II Forever, For Always, For Luther II

Forever, for Always, for Luther II (Dig) Various Artists Manufacturer: Rendezvous ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Forever, for Always, for Luther Shine At the Movies Givin' It Up Stay with Me ASIN: B000JBXN4K Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. "Give Me The Reason" featuring Kirk Whalum
2. "So Amazing" featuring Patti Austin
3. "For You To Love" featuring Jeff Lorber
4. "If This World Were Mine" featuring Gerald Albright
5. "Glow Of Love" featuring Wayman Tisdale
6. "There's Nothing Better Than Love" featuring Maysa & Kevin Whalum
7. "Til My Baby Comes Home" featuring Norman Brown & Everette Harp
8. "The Night I Fell In Love" featuring Najee
9. "Don't Want To Be A Fool" featuring Jonathan Butler
10. "Superstar" featuring Will Downing

Customer Reviews:

This is a wonderful cd by far........2007-06-08

I am glad that you had it . I enjoyed listening to it.
signed David Haskins

ALL THAT AND SOME!!.......2007-05-21

I absolutely LOVE THIS.......It is ALL THAT I hoped for! What a FABULOUS TRIBUTE to LUTHER!!!!!!!!

Forever, for Always, for Luther II.......2007-05-12

I wanted to purchase this cd when it first came out but I procastinated and I was sorry because it is an excellent cd. I especially love all of the jazz rendentions of Luther's compositions. I listen to this cd almost every day. I loved Luther singing the songs and now I love listening to the music.

...for Luther II.......2007-03-11

I loved it. Anything by Luther Vandross, and particularly by these musicians, is wonderful and soothing to the soul. Thank God he left us so much of his music.

Forever, For Always, For Luther II.......2007-03-09

I was alright. Not as good as the first.

Average customer rating: Forever, for Always, for Luther The Luther Van Dross Tribute Alubum is Great The Music of Love Forever, for Always, for Luther this is it!

Forever, for Always, for Luther Various Artists Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Forever, for Always, for Luther II (Dig) Smooth Sax Tribute to Luther Vandross So Amazing...An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross At Last...The Duets Album Marvin, Teddy and Luther: A Smooth Urban Jazz Love ASIN: B0002B258C Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. Any Love - Kirk Whalum
2. Never Too Much - Paul Jackson, Jr.
3. Wait For Love - Boney James
4. Forever, For Always, For Love - Lalah Hathaway
5. Stop To Love - Mindi Abair
6. If Only For One Night - Dave Koz
7. My Sensitivity (Gets In The Way) - Ledisi
8. Your Secret Love - Richard Elliot
9. Take You Out - George Benson
10. Dance With My Father - Rick Braun

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This star-studded smooth-jazz tribute to Luther Vandross adds credence to the idea that the saxophone is the instrument that comes closest to mimicking the human voice. The passion that these reed players--including Kirk Whalum, Boney James, Mindi Abair, and Dave Koz--pour into their respective tracks makes it seems like they're speaking right from the heart. Guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. does a very funky turn on "Never Too Much," and two of the most underrated singers in contemporary urban music, Lalah Hathaway and Ledisi, also provide highlights. But the sax players steal the show, trying to match Vandross's fiery intensity, while much of the rest of the cast seem content to offer basic remakes. That's not necessarily a bad thing; co-producer and keyboard whiz Rex Rideout has delivered a thoroughly enjoyable listen from beginning to end, allowing smooth-jazz fans to sing along with Vandross's very familiar catalog. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

Forever, for Always, for Luther.......2007-07-12

Terrific softer jazz CD. I really enjoy the variety of the different artists and almost every cut gets you humming his old songs.

The Luther Van Dross Tribute Alubum is Great.......2007-05-14

I think that the Luther Van Dross tribute album was one of the best tribute albums I have ever heard! The artists on the CD did an amazing job of paying tribute to Luther Van Dross, and I probably will buy the next For Always, For Ever, For Luther vol. II.

The Music of Love.......2007-03-06

Love every minute of this. Great music to unwind to. Classic Luther Vandross songs to entertain to. Well worth the money.

Forever, for Always, for Luther.......2007-01-19

I am truly enjoying my CD. I have always been a Luther fan, but having jazz versions of his songs is like the icing on the cake. I highly recommend the CD for jazz lovers!

this is it!.......2006-10-07

This is a tribute recording of luther vandross recording various artist giving props to the man who knew how make a song listenable. This recording is the one to own if you want to hear some of luther best songs that he wrote not by him done in a way that you can enjoy get this.

Average customer rating: LUTHER SURE LOOKED DIFFERENT BACK IN THE EARLY DAYS... Luther Forever And Always Continuation of the First Album So Amazing Luther Vandross Luther, for always

Forever, For Always, For Love Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Night I Fell in Love Never Too Much Busy Body Give Me the Reason Any Love ASIN: B00005MKE2 Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

1. Bad Boy/Having A Party
2. You're The Sweetest One
3. Since I Lost My Baby
4. Forever, For Always, For Love
5. Better Love
6. Promise Me
7. She Loves Me Back
8. Once You Know How

Customer Reviews:

LUTHER SURE LOOKED DIFFERENT BACK IN THE EARLY DAYS..........2007-03-26

... having worked for a prominent cosmetic surgeon, I tend to spot facial details that most people miss... for instance, Luther's ears here appear to be quite close to his head, while photos in more recent years make them appear to be more prominent... also, he had a more masculine look to his face here, but later in his career he appeared far more feminine-looking... these are just observations, not criticisms - none of this changes the fact that he was an awesome vocalist who, like Prince, wore many hats in the recording of his albums, serving as singer-songwriter-arranger-producer, although I would have loved to hear him pair up with Quincy Jones at least once just to see what they could have come up with together.

Luther Forever And Always.......2007-03-25

'Forever,For Always,For Love' is Luther's critical sophmore release from 1982.Luther Vandross is very much going out of his way to fasion a grand soul epic with this release where even the uptempo songs have a very cinematic feel to them.All eight of these longish songs are wonderful,beautiful and hoplessly romantic as always.My favorites are of course "Bad Boy/Having A Party",'You're The Sweetest One" and "She Gives Love Back",all of which are peppy dance tunes with great hooks and each one had an elegant house party atmosphere.The title cut is very beautiful and also extrodinarily melodramatic.And Luther REALLY lets his soul bare on "Since I Lost My Baby".As opposed to David Ruffin's more tortured tone on the original Luther gives the song a lot more meloncaughly and sadness.On the album cover Luther is leaning cowly up at you almost as if to say "come inside because I've got some great stories to tell".And this is an inviting album-Luther shares his musical and lyrical concepts of love and human relationships here and all the RSVP's are sent out.As always he makes the best use of Marcus Miller as writing partner and crucial bassist and keeps his links strong to classic R&B.This creamy smooth album stands somewhat in contrast to the slightly more groove oriented sounds of Never Too Much and Busy Body which this is sandwiched between but certainly being in the middle can be a wonderful advantage.

Continuation of the First Album.......2006-08-06

Luther keeps the great R+B songs coming.No sophmore jinx.
Just as good if not better than "Never Too Much".

Bad Bad/Having a Party-Night time.Party Groove.Feel good song.

Sweetest One-Lady so sweet.While u groove to the beat

Since I lost my Baby-Another great remake in Luther's repertoire.

Forever,For Always,For Love-A Nice slow jam.One of Luther's Best. Goin' thru the motions of love

Better Love-Sometimes the grass may seem greener on the other side.But he can't love u like me.Great tune

She Loves Me Back-Song about communicating wit' your lady

Promise Me-A Song of Plea about forever love

Once you know how-Everybody has the ability to fall in love.
It's easy to do.

The Second in what I like to call "Gettin' to know Luther trilogy"Which are his first four albums.They sum up the fact that he's "LUTHER"

1.Never Too Much
2.Forever,For Always,For love
3.Busy Body
4.The Night I fell in love

Definitely check this album out

So Amazing Luther Vandross.......2005-07-03

I just purchase this CD a couple years ago. In I want to get some of Luther earlier recordings. He has a voice the melts with not only his lyrics he is so in sync with the lyrics and his voice So Very, Very Richly compliments his songs, lyrics. What Amazing Talent. Every song from Bad Boy/Having a Party to Since I Lost My Baby are so Rich of his Velvet voice you actually touch his emotions and his delivery of each of his song. His Voice is what reachs so deep within your soul and spirit. I can't say enough about Luther Vandross. With his so very Recent Passing this commentary of this songs for me is so overdue from me. I really Admired his Talent and His Dreams. He voice will be so missed. The one thing I regret is that I never got to see Luther Vandros live I really regret that but his music lives on. The Legacy of Velvet Voice and Heart of a Champion. Ratings from 5 being the Highest to 1 being the Lowest
1. Bad Boy/Having a Party 5 Stars S0 Amazing
2. You're the Sweetest One 5 Stars
3. Since I Lost My Baby 5 Stars
4. Forever, for Always, for Love 4 Stars
5. Better Love 5 Stars
6. Promise Me 4 Stars
7. She Loves Me Back 5 Stars
8. Once You Know How 5 Stars

Luther, for always.......2004-10-14

Luther's sophomore release is every bit as exceptional as his debut outing, which was a tour de force itself. Luther was on his way to proving that he was finest male vocalist of the eighties, and this highly consistent, tightly-woven recording showcases his other considerable talents as well. The bravura medley of "Bad Boy" and "Having A Party" was the first track to prove that Luther has an undeniable gift for merging two seemingly different compositions, and actually making it work seamlessly. Luther's amazing versatile is really evident on this album, where he proves he can master nearly any emotion from the optimism of the delightful "She Loves Me Back," to the desperation of the intense "Promise Me."

No matter the tempo, Luther always instinctively knows how to interpret a song. The loosely-rendered title track, in particular, could have been a mess in the hands of a less capable performer, but the song is nothing less than stunning when graced with Luther's golden timbre and effortless phrasing.. And as always, his cover of choice (this time Smokey Robinson's "Since I Lost My Baby") gives both his vocal and his emotional range a thrilling showcase. The record-buying support from Luther's cult of fans continued with FOREVER, FOR ALWAYS, FOR LOVE, and the album hit #20 on the Hot 200 and was certified Platinum.

NOTE: Also in 1982, Luther produced Cheryl Lynn's album ISTANT LOVE, and he lended his voice to a cover duet of the Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrel classic "If This World Were Mine" (#4 R&B). The single was a major R&B hit, but once again failed to make any impact on the Hot 100.

Average customer rating: A Worthy Collection for a New Collector

The Collection: Never Too Much/Forever, For Always, For Love/Busy Body Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Collection: The Night I Fell in Love/Give Me the Reason/Power of Love Never Let Me Go Songs The Essential Luther Vandross The Best of Luther Vandross ASIN: B000BM6AV0 Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

1. Never Too Much
2. Sugar and Spice (I Found Me a Girl)
3. Don't You Know That?
4. I've Been Working
5. She's a Super Lady
6. You Stopped Loving Me
7. House Is Not a Home

Tracks:

1. Bad Boy/Having a Party
2. You're the Sweetest One
3. Since I Lost My Baby
4. Forever, For Always, For Love
5. Better Love
6. Promise Me
7. She Loves Me Back
8. Once You Know How

Tracks:

1. I Wanted Your Love
2. Busy Body
3. I'll Let You Slide
4. Make Me a Believer
5. For the Sweetness of Your Love
6. How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye - Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick
7. Superstar/Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)

Customer Reviews:

A Worthy Collection for a New Collector.......2007-01-10

I think this is an excellent package and quite reasonably priced.The CD "NEVER TOO MUCH" is a classic; this is Luther's 1st CD (1981) and has quite a number of his hits including "Never Too Much", "A House is Not a Home" and "She's a Super Lady". "FOREVER, FOR ALWAYS" (1982) includes "Since I Lost My Baby" "Bad Boys /Having a Party" and "She Loves Me Back" and the CD "FOR LOVE/BUSYBODY" (1983) includes the duet with Dionne Warwick "How Many Times Can We Say GoodBye" and "Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me" If you are a new collector of Luther Vandross this Three Package Collection is a perfect starting place as these 3 CDs are his earliest recordings. If you are a seasoned collector of Luther I'm sure "I'd be preaching to the choir" saying anything to you as I'm sure you would already have these CDs in your collection.

Average customer rating: Love this CD It's a toss up It's a toss up this is the best Luther has to offer

Forever, For Always, For Love Luther Vandross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Quiet Storm | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Quiet Storm | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Never Too Much Never Let Me Go Busy Body ASIN: B0000025S8 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Bad Boy/Having A Party
2. You're The Sweetest One
3. Since I Lost My Baby
4. Forever, For Always, For Love
5. Better Love
6. Promise Me
7. She Loves Me Back
8. Once You Know How

Customer Reviews:

Love this CD.......2001-08-27

This album came out when I was 12years old...I would go to my best friends house and play it. I played it so much her family purchased it for christmas for me.. When It came out on CD I ran to the store to get it. My all time favorite Luther song is "She loves me back!" yeah! yeah!....

It's a toss up.......2000-04-08

between this great cd and Luthers first cd. Forever, For Always For Love is awesome, the first song to the last. A must have for your collection. I played it on my way to work today!

It's a toss up.......2000-04-08

between this great cd and Luthers first cd. Forever, For Always For Love is awesome, the first song to the last. A must have for your collection. I played it on my way to work today!

this is the best Luther has to offer.......1999-10-22

I can sum it up like this. As soon as I saw the title to the cd..my heart started fluttering. This cd is pure magic!! Every tune is a hit. Since I lost my baby, Bady Boy, Forever, for always...

If you are a Luther Fan..this is definately a cd that you both need and will want to have.

It is truly a work of art

Average customer rating:

Forever, for Always, for Luther Various Artists Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002CHOKK Release Date: 2004-08-02

Tracks:

1. Any Love - Kirk Whalum
2. Never Too Much - Paul Jackson, Jr.
3. Wait for Love - Boney James,
4. Forever, For Always, For Love - Lalah Hathaway
5. Stop to Love - Mindi Abair
6. If Only for One Night - Brian Culbertson, Dave Koz
7. My Sensitivity (Gets in the Way) - Boney James, , Ledisi
8. Your Secret Love - Richard Elliot
9. Take You Out - George Benson
10. Dance With My Father - Rick Braun

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