"Never Let Me Go" is the eighth studio album by American R&B/soul singer Luther Vandross, released in May 1993. The title track was originally recorded by Johnny Ace.
Luther Vandross may have fallen a bit from his lofty perch among R&B stars, but it wasn't due to any dip in skills. "Never Let Me Go" contains more examples of his supple, fluid vocals, expert delivery, and sophisticated yet soulful style. Indeed, Vandross hasn't made many better overall albums from a strict singing standpoint; his voice is full and impressive in every register, and there's no sign of strain when he reaches to the top of an arrangement or extends notes and phrases. Perhaps there are signs of creative wear and tear; there's no real blockbuster single, and the final medley, which blends classics from the Spinners and the Bee Gees, sounds thrown together. A retooling might be in order.
Track listing
01. Little Miracles (Happen Every Day) (Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller) - 4:43
02. Heaven Knows (Vandross, Reed Vertelney) - 5:00
03. Love Me Again (Vandross, Miller) - 6:07
04. Can't Be Doin' That Now (Vandross, Vertelney, Alan Scott) - 4:47
05. Too Far Down (Vandross, Miller) - 6:14
06. Love Is On the Way (Real Love) (Vandross, Miller) - 4:41
07. Hustle (Vandross, Miller) - 5:45
08. Emotion Eyes (Vandross, Hubert Eaves III) - 4:56
09. Lady, Lady (Vandross, Miller) - 5:34
10. Medley: How Deep Is Your Love / Love Don't Love Nobody (Instrumental interlude) (Bee Gees, Charles Simmons, Joseph Scott Jr, Joseph Jefferson) - 3:12
11. Never Let Me Go (Joseph Scott Jr.) - 4:29
Released: May 26, 1993
Recorded at: A&M Studios, Hollywood , Los Angeles , California ; Right Track Recording, New York City , New York ; The Hit Factory, New York City ; The Village, Los Angeles
Genre: R&B, Soul
Label: Epic
Producer: Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller
Personnel:
Luther Vandross - vocals
Marcus Miller - electric bass, keyboards, drum & percussion programming
Paul Jackson, Jr. - guitar
Doc Powell - guitar
Kirk Whalum - saxophone
Nat Adderley, Jr. - keyboards
Ivan Hampden - drums
Michael White - percussion
Reed Vertelney - keyboard & drum programming
Philippe Saisse - synthesizer & keyboard programming, piano
Hubert Eaves III - keyboard programming
Lisa Fischer, Fonzi Thornton, Paulette McWilliams, Tawatha Agee, Brenda White-King, Tamira C. Sanders, Cindy Mizelle, Kevin Owens, Michelle Cobbs, Phillip Ballou, Myrna Smith-Schilling, Cissy Houston - background vocals
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