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.
Power Of Love/Love Power
Luther Vandross Lyrics
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'Cause I know our love still lives on
It will be again exactly like it was
'Cause I believe in the power of love
When you're close I can feel the power
When it's love I can always tell
Love for me is the best thing now
Hold me closer and every minute
Of every hour, feel the power of love, yeah
Hold me tighter and take me higher
And feel the fire of the power of love
Did you know that your feelings show
You thought, your love was locked up inside
But when your senses start to overload
Love is something you should never hide
You've got to believe in love
It's a feeling that's next to none
Can't stop until we are one
With the power of love
Tell everyone to try
I promise you'll reach the sky
One thing that we can't deny
Is the power of love
So close your eyes and you can feel it
Comin' straight from above, it's the power of love
You can't deny it, so don't even try it
Let the feelin' sweep you off your feet
You've got to believe in love
It's a feeling that's next to none
Can't stop until we are one
With the power of love
Tell everyone you see
How much better the world could be
For them and for you, for me
With the power of love
Ooh, ooh, ooh
You've got to feel the power
Yeah, yeah
So listen up and you will hear it
A symphony from above, it's the power of love
So glad we've found it, now there's no way around it
Just let the feeling sweep you off your feet
You've got to believe in love
It's a feeling that's next to none
Can't stop until we are one
With the power of love
Tell everyone to try
I promise you'll reach the sky
One thing that you can't deny
Is the power of love
When we walk down the street
We don't care who we see or who we meet
Don't need to run, don't need to hide
'Cause we've got something burning inside, yeah
We've got love, power
It's the greatest power of them all, ooh ooh
We've got love, power
And together we can't fall
We've got love (love) power (power)
It's the greatest power of them all
Oh, we've got love (love), we got all the power (power)
And together we can't fall, and all the good love
(We've got love) ooh, we've got love (power), yes, we do
(It's the greatest power of them all)
(We've got love) love, love, love (power)
(And together) together (we can't fall) We'll never fall if we've got
(We've got love) If we've got love (Power)
(It's the greatest power of them all)
(We've got love) tell the world we got love (power) tell the people about it
(And together we can't fall) and it's all because we've got, we've got
We've got love (love), all of the power (power)
Oh, it's the greatest power of them all and if you believe me
We've got more love (love), more of the power (power)
And together we can't fall, I know, can't fall
We can't fall (love) when there's a love power (power)
'Cause it's the greatest power of them all
The song "Power Of Love/Love Power" is a reflection on the power of love in relationships. Luther Vandross sings that he is never really saying goodbye to his lover because he knows that their love will always find a way back to each other. The power of love, for him, is something that he can feel when he is close to his partner through the warmth of their affection and connection.
The chorus of the song is a celebration of love, and Vandross invites his listeners to hold him closer and feel the power of love every minute of every hour. He argues that love is a feeling that can't be denied, and that if everyone believed in love, then the world would be a better place. Love, for Vandross, is the most powerful and transformative force that can bring people together and make them one.
Overall, "Power Of Love/Love Power" is a touching and uplifting tribute to the power of love, which Vandross believes can help us overcome any obstacle that life might throw our way. Through the magic of melody and lyrics, Vandross presents us with a vision of love that inspires us to love more deeply and to believe in the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I say goodbye it is never for long
I know that our love still lives on even though we may be apart
'Cause I know our love still lives on
I believe in the enduring nature of our love
It will be again exactly like it was
I am confident that our love will be restored to its former state
'Cause I believe in the power of love
I am convinced that love is a powerful force and can overcome any obstacle
When you're close I can feel the power
I sense the immense strength of our love when we are in close proximity
When it's love I can always tell
I can discern the presence of true love in my life
Love for me is the best thing now
I consider the love in my life to be the greatest thing I have
It's something that I know so well
My experience of love is so extensive that I understand it thoroughly
Hold me closer and every minute
I want to be drawn closer to you, to feel your love every moment
Of every hour, feel the power of love, yeah
I want to experience the immense strength of our love every hour of every day
Hold me tighter and take me higher
I want to feel even deeper love and be lifted higher in it
And feel the fire of the power of love
I want to experience the passionate intensity of our love's strength
Did you know that your feelings show
It is evident that your innermost emotions are revealed in your actions
You thought, your love was locked up inside
You may have believed that you were keeping your love hidden from others
But when your senses start to overload
When you experience intense feelings, your love will inevitably be revealed
Love is something you should never hide
True love is to be shared openly and honestly, never kept hidden away
You've got to believe in love
It is crucial to have faith in the power and existence of love
It's a feeling that's next to none
The sensation of being in love is incredibly unique and unmatched
Can't stop until we are one
We must continue to pursue a complete and total unity of love
Tell everyone to try
I encourage others to make the effort to experience love themselves
I promise you'll reach the sky
If people open themselves up to love, they will be elevated to great heights
One thing that we can't deny
The indisputable truth about life is the power and importance of love
So close your eyes and you can feel it
Shutting out the outside world can help one better sense the presence of love
Comin' straight from above, it's the power of love
Love is a force that comes from a higher plane of existence and is an incredibly powerful energy
You can't deny it, so don't even try it
The power of love is undeniable and cannot be negated
Let the feelin' sweep you off your feet
I encourage others to let themselves be enveloped by the strength and intensity of love's force
When we walk down the street
When we are in public and exposed to others' gaze
We don't care who we see or who we meet
We are unconcerned by other people's opinions or disapproval
Don't need to run, don't need to hide
We do not feel the need to avoid or hide from scrutiny
'Cause we've got something burning inside, yeah
We are filled with an intense passion that cannot be suppressed
We've got love, power
Our love is infused with a great and potent strength
It's the greatest power of them all, ooh ooh
Love is the most formidable force that exists
And together we can't fall
Our love unites us and sustains us so that we will never falter
(We've got love) ooh, we've got love (power), yes, we do
Our love is a combination of a powerful energy and an intense emotion
(It's the greatest power of them all)
Love is unequivocally the most formidable force that exists
(And together) together (we can't fall) We'll never fall if we've got
Our love binds us into a supportive and unyielding partnership that can withstand any obstacle
Tell the world we got love
I want everyone to know that we possess true, powerful love
Tell the people about it
I urge others to spread the word about the immense strength of our love
And it's all because we've got, we've got
The reason for our unassailable bond of love is simply that we possess it
And if you believe me
If you trust my experience and understanding
We've got more love (love), more of the power (power)
Our love continues to increase in strength and intensity
And together we can't fall, I know, can't fall
Our love provides a sturdy foundation that will keep us from ever failing
We can't fall (love) when there's a love power (power)
Our love's immense strength will prevent us from ever being defeated
'Cause it's the greatest power of them all
Love is the most formidable force that exists
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER R. VANDROSS
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on I’ll Get Along Fine
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on This Strange Feeling
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