Luther Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer,… Read Full Bio ↴Luther Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout his career, Vandross was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists including Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Ben E. King, and Donna Summer. He later became a lead singer of the group Change, which released its gold-certified debut album, The Glow of Love, in 1980 on Warner/RFC Records. After Vandross left the group, he was signed to Epic Records as a solo artist and released his debut solo album, Never Too Much, in 1981.

His hit songs include "Never Too Much", "Here and Now", "Any Love", "Power of Love/Love Power", "I Can Make It Better" and "For You to Love". Many of his songs were covers of original music by other artists such as "If This World Were Mine" (duet with Cheryl Lynn), "Since I Lost My Baby", "Superstar" and "Always and Forever". Duets such as "The Closer I Get to You" with Beyoncé, "Endless Love" with Mariah Carey and "The Best Things in Life Are Free" with Janet Jackson were all hit songs in his career.

During his career, Vandross sold over 35 million records worldwide, and received eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four different times. He won a total of four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for a song recorded not long before his death, "Dance with My Father".

Possessing a tenor vocal range, Vandross was commonly referred to as "The Velvet Voice" in reference to his exceptional vocal talent, and was sometimes called "The Best Voice of a Generation". He was also regarded as the "Pavarotti of Pop" by many critics.

In 2008, Vandross was ranked No. 54 on Rolling Stone Magazine's List of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Mariah Carey stated several times in interviews that standing next to Vandross while recording their duet "Endless Love" was intimidating.

By popular vote, Vandross was inducted into The SoulMusic Hall of Fame at SoulMusic.com in December 2012.

CRAZY LOVE
Luther Vandross Lyrics

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We can't change the way we were
But we can change the way we are
All I really wanted
From this crazy love
Was a night so full of stars
That our hearts could not pretend
Oh what I wouldn't give
To have that crazy love again

I believe in second chances
And I'm holding on for sure
To your crazy love
To your crazy love
Crazy love
I lived my l life for you
But now I'm left with me
Hanging on to pieces
Of what used to be
And no matter how I try
When I feel another's touch
It brings me back to why
I miss our crazy love so much
I believe in second chances
And I'm holding on for sure
To your crazy love
To your crazy love
Crazy love
Yes I believe in second chances
And I'm holding on for sure

To our crazy love
It was crazy love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Luther Vandross's song Crazy Love tell a story of lost love and the yearning for its return. The first stanza acknowledges that the past cannot be undone, but that it is possible to change the present and future. The singer then reveals that all they ever wanted from their past relationship was a moment of pure happiness under the stars. They long for a time when their hearts believed in the love they had. They then lament how they now feel emptiness and loneliness since the relationship ended. The chorus repeats the phrase "crazy love" which suggests that the love they had was turbulent and passionate. This love is contrasted with the emptiness they feel now that it's gone, and it illustrates the deep desire to have it again. The second verse highlights the difficulty of moving on when one is constantly reminded of the intensity of their past love. Even the touch of someone else brings back memories of a time when they felt truly loved.

Line by Line Meaning

We can't change the way we were
We can't alter our past, but we can transform our present and future.

But we can change the way we are
However, we have the power to change our current behavior and attitudes.

All I really wanted from this crazy love was a night so full of stars
The singer desired a magical moment with their love, surrounded by starry skies.

That our hearts could not pretend
It was a moment that would be real and true, with no falsities or pretenses.

Oh what I wouldn't give to have that crazy love again
The nostalgia for that past love is so strong that the artist would do anything to rekindle it.

I believe in second chances
The singer has hope for a renewed relationship with their former love.

And I'm holding on for sure to your crazy love
Despite the challenges, the singer is determined to hang on to their feelings for their love.

Crazy love
The chaotic but passionate nature of the love shared between the artist and their former love.

I lived my life for you
The artist's life centered around their love, living for their happiness and needs.

But now I'm left with me
However, the artist is now alone and dealing with their own emotions and thoughts.

Hanging on to pieces of what used to be
The memories of their past love are fragmented and hard to let go of.

And no matter how I try when I feel another's touch
The artist struggles to move on, as any physical contact with someone else reminds them of their old love.

It brings me back to why I miss our crazy love so much
These feelings propel the singer to once again yearn for the intensity of their past relationship.

To our crazy love
The singer not only longs for their old love, but acknowledges the equal responsibility and role they played in creating that chaos.

It was crazy love
The love was indeed wild and passionate, but the singer cherishes it nonetheless.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLAN RICH, DAVID LASLEY, ROBIN B. LERNER, MARSHA MALAMET

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