“Luther” is the debut album by American recording artist group Luther, released in May 1976. The album features Luther Vandross and along with members Anthony Hinton, Diane Sumler, Theresa V. Reed, and Christine Wiltshire.
I think we all agree that Luther Vandross was one of the greatest singers in the area for the last 30 years with his smooth, versatile tenor voice. He was one of the most successful R&B artists of the 1980s and ’90s. But he was in the business from early 70’s and he gained recognition as a background singer working for David Bowie, Stephanie Mills, Bette Midler, Judy Collins, Ben E. King, Average White Band, Chic, Carly Simon, Quincy Jones, Cat Stevens, Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, The Spinners among many others, before he became an R&B star for the next two decades.
Before his breakthrough, Vandross was part of a singing quintet in the late ’70s, consisting former Shades of Jade members Anthony Hinton and Diane Sumler, Theresa V. Reed, and Christine Wiltshire, also called Luther, signed to Cotillion Records. The singles “It’s Good for the Soul”, “Funky Music (Is a Part of Me)”, and “The Second Time Around” were relatively successful.
I think we all agree that Luther Vandross was one of the greatest singers in the area for the last 30 years with his smooth, versatile tenor voice. He was one of the most successful R&B artists of the 1980s and ’90s. But he was in the business from early 70’s and he gained recognition as a background singer working for David Bowie, Stephanie Mills, Bette Midler, Judy Collins, Ben E. King, Average White Band, Chic, Carly Simon, Quincy Jones, Cat Stevens, Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, The Spinners among many others, before he became an R&B star for the next two decades.
Before his breakthrough, Vandross was part of a singing quintet in the late ’70s, consisting former Shades of Jade members Anthony Hinton and Diane Sumler, Theresa V. Reed, and Christine Wiltshire, also called Luther, signed to Cotillion Records. The singles “It’s Good for the Soul”, “Funky Music (Is a Part of Me)”, and “The Second Time Around” were relatively successful.
Track listing
1. "Funky Music (Is a Part of Me)" (Vandross) - 5:29
2. "The 2nd Time Around" (Vandross) - 6:25
3. "I'll Get Along Fine" (Vandross) - 4:07
4. "Everbody Rejoice" (from "The Wiz" 1975) (Vandross) - 3:22
5. "Emotion Eyes" (Hubert Eaves III, Vandross) - 5:58
6. "This Strange Feeling" (Vandross) - 4:44
7. "It's Good for the Soul (Parts I & II)" (Vandross) - 8:42
Credits
Vocals – Anthony Hinton, Christine Wiltshire, G. Diane Sumler, Luther Vandross, Theresa V. Reed
Lead Vocals – Anthony Hinton, Luther Vandross
Bass – George Murray
Drums – Andy Newmark, Daryl R. Brown
Guitar – Carlos Alomar
Keyboards – Nat Adderley, Jr.
Percussion – Pablo Rosario
Production
Arranged By – Paul Riser
Contractor [Strings & Horns] – Al Brown
Executive Producer – David Krevat
Producer, Written-By – Luther Vandross
Producer - Luther Vandross, Nat Adderley, Jr.
Notes
Recorded 1975, 1976 (New York City, New York), The Hit Factory
Genre: Soul, Disco, Funk
Length: 37:27
Label: Cotillion, Atlantic
© 1976
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