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 Beyoncรฉ, "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.
Have Yourself A Merry Christmas
Luther Vandross Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Make the yuletide gay
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends that are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all
Will be together if the faiths allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas night
Through the years
We all will be together if the faiths allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas night
And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas night
The lyrics to Luther Vandross's song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" describe the joy and excitement of the holiday season. The opening lines encourage the listener to enjoy the holiday season and let go of any worries or stress that may have been present in their life earlier. The lyrics suggest that this is the time to take a break from the difficulties of everyday life and simply enjoy the festive atmosphere. It suggests that by doing so, we can feel lighter and happier.
The next section of the song suggests that this happiness can be shared with others. The use of the phrase "make the yuletide gay" conveys the idea that the celebration and merriment of the holiday season should be a shared experience. The song goes on to paint a picture of friends and family gathering together, reminiscing on old times, and creating new memories together. It also captures the sentiment of togetherness and friendship that is often felt during the holiday season.
The final verse of the song reiterates the idea of togetherness, suggesting that we will all be together in the years to come if fate allows. The song concludes by encouraging the listener to hang a shining star upon the highest bough and have a merry little Christmas night.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Wish yourself a joyful and happy Christmas
Let your heart be light
Free yourself from all worries and be cheerful
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Forget all your worries, starting from this moment
Make the yuletide gay
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with enthusiasm
From now on our troubles will be miles away
All our difficulties will be far from us, starting from now
Here we are as in olden days
We are all here, just like the good old times
Happy golden days of yore
Remembering the joyful and prosperous times of the past
Faithful friends that are dear to us
The loyal friends who are very close to us
Gather near to us once more
Come together once again, like before
Through the years we all
As time goes by, we all
Will be together if the faiths allow
Will be together if destiny permits
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Put a bright star on the highest tree branch
And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas night
And enjoy your Christmas night to the fullest
Through the years
As time passes
And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas night
And enjoy your Christmas evening to the fullest
And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas night
And enjoy your Christmas evening to the fullest
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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on
Our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the yuletide gay
From now on
Our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us, once more
Through the years
We all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star
Upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas right now
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us, once more
Through the years
We all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star
Upon the highest bough
A merry little Christmas now
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Jaime Williams
This song is sooooo relaxing, Luther, there will never be a match to your voice, so sultry โฅ๏ธ Merry Christmas to everyone listening and reading these comments โค๏ธ
Denise Fields
Reply Jamie Williams from Denise f i e l d s hi Jamie happy holidays to you and yours. You know I found a comment that you had sent into the station but this was quite a while ago and it doesn't look like as I look further into the system that you ever received a reply, and I would like to definitely take the time to do so now. Jamie I see that you came in under Luther vandross song title have yourself a Merry devil Christmas, this is such a beautiful beautiful classic song so many people have sung it but there's just something about this particular song in the way Luther is singing it it's just totally awesome while you're placing the background the beautiful music that's playing in Luther singing it in the third voice and we all know what that sounds like always very nice. I would like to ask you since it has been a while are you still missing to the station the music that we play because I do see that you are still in the system. Or maybe you're listening to the music but you just haven't come in it and that's a long time. Well I would like to hear from you just to make sure that you're okay, because after all you are and listening to the station so that makes you a part of the YouTube family. Well I'd like to thank you so very much for the lovely comment that you took the time out to send in, and could also being a listening to the station. Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and I would like to say happy holidays Merry Christmas to you and yours. Please let me hear from you so that will know that you're okay and I thank you again take care Jamie.๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ถ
Anna Marie Russo
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Denise Fields
@Anna Marie Russo , Denise f i e l d s Merry Christmas Anna and how are you. I had sent you a reply in the fact that you had sent the very nice comment over in regards to Luther vandross singing have yourself a Merry Little Christmas which is a beautiful song. Since today is actually Christmas I would like to know is there a particular song that you might like to hear played. If so if you could please send me the name of the song as well as the name of the artist, it will be played if you could please send back ASAP. I do hope that you're having a lovely Christmas, and will be looking forward to seeing what we will be playing for you. Thank you so much until then. ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ถ๐ถ๐ ๐
John Dettra
One of the all time best versions. Breathtaking. Always makes me cry.
Evelyn Robinson
I've never had heard his voice only his name...when I heard his voice...im like I wished I had met him .... dance with my father again... and every year every Christmas had me crying he has a beautiful voice...!!!
Tez Tez
Right i cant help it she gone
Denise Fields
Reply John d e t t r a from Denise f i e l d s hi John happy holidays to you and yours how are you. I just received your comment a few minutes ago and you came in under Luther vandross singing have yourself a Merry Little Christmas very beautiful version of the song by Luther and I'm so glad that you really enjoyed. We both know that there are so many versions of a sign but it's just something about this particular version that really lets me know yes Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and the fireplace sitting in the background of the Sun and the beautiful music all this weekend so perfectly well. So please tell me are you ready for Christmas it's less than 2 weeks away so it's coming up on this very fast. You did say in your comments quote unquote the song always makes you cry. Well if it makes you cry move it out, because this is the type of song that brings so many memories especially during the holiday season. I know for me it brings up a lot of beautiful memories throughout all of the years. So please take care of yourself and please continue to enjoy the rest of the holidays and I'd like to thank you for sending in your heartfelt message. Pizza love to you and yours and thanks again. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅพ๐ธ๐๐๐ง๐ฒ Merry Christmas ๐ John.
Denise Fields
@Evelyn Robinson reply Denise f i e l d s good evening everyone how are you. I just wanted to contact you because I did receive your comment on Luther vandross singing have yourself a Merry Little Christmas beautiful song, and I'm so very glad that you enjoyed. He said in your comment that you had heard it but you didn't know exactly I was singing it when now you know smile ๐ฒ๐ฒ I very almost there and this particular version of course. You know that there are so many different versions of this particular sign but it's just something about the way Luther sings it and the fireplace in the background and if you were listening to the words of his message on this ridiculous sign in regards to Christmas yes it is enough to make anyone cry it really is a fantastic version I do it be with you. Well tell me are you already for Christmas is less than 2 weeks away. If there is any particular song that you'd like to hear please send me the name of the artist and the name of the song title and we'll be with him happy to play it for you okay. So meanwhile please have yourself a Merry Little Christmas and until then please take care ๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฅ Merry Christmas.