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.
Take You Out (Radio Edit
Luther Vandross Lyrics
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Halter top with the capri pants on
Had a smile that would stop time
And pretty feet which is a fetish of mine
Hair down to her shoulders barely
Lip gloss with no make-up surely
I wasn't gonna let her get away
Until she heard me say
Excuse me miss
What's your name
Where are you from
And I come and possibly
Can I take you out tonight
To a movie, to the park
I'll have you home before it's dark
So let me know
Can I take you out tonight
Don't care if I get rejected
At least then I won't regret it
Regret the fact I missed the chance
For romance at least
I walk away knowing I tried my best
And I'm going, I'm going on with my day
Cause at least she heard me say
Excuse me miss
What's your name
Where are you from
And I come and possibly
Can I take you out tonight
To a movie, to the park
I'll have you home before it's dark
So let me know
Can I take you out tonight
Excuse me miss
What's your name
Where are you from
And I come and possibly
Can I take you out tonight
To a movie, to the park
I'll have you home before it's dark
So let me know
Can I take you out tonight
That's why I had to come over
And introduce myself to you
Cause you never gonna know
When you're gonna find love
And hopefully I'll find it in you
Excuse me miss
What's your name
Where are you from
And I come and possibly
Can I take you out tonight
To a movie, to the park
I'll have you home before it's dark
So let me know
Can I take you out tonight
The lyrics to Luther Vandross's song "Take You Out" describe a man who is interested in a woman he sees and wants to ask her out on a date. He describes her physical appearance, including her halter top, capri pants, smile, and pretty feet, suggesting that he is attracted to her. He also notes that she is wearing minimal makeup, indicating he appreciates natural beauty. Despite the possibility of rejection, the man decides to approach her, introducing himself and asking if he can take her out to a movie or park. By the end of the song, he emphasizes the importance of taking chances in finding love and hopes he can find it with her.
The lyrics of "Take You Out" emphasize the importance of taking chances and putting oneself out there, even if it means facing rejection. The man in the song demonstrates confidence and honesty, highlighting the importance of these qualities in relationships. The song also celebrates natural beauty and encourages people to appreciate it rather than relying on excessive makeup or artificial enhancements.
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Line by Line Meaning
How could I forget what she had on
I can't forget the outfit she was wearing
Halter top with the capri pants on
She was wearing a halter top and capri pants
Had a smile that would stop time
Her smile was captivating
And pretty feet which is a fetish of mine
I have a thing for pretty feet, and hers were nice
Hair down to her shoulders barely
Her hair was just above her shoulders
Lip gloss with no make-up surely
She had on lip gloss but no other makeup
I wasn't gonna let her get away
I wasn't going to let her leave without talking to her
Until she heard me say
I was determined to talk to her
Excuse me miss
I politely addressed her
What's your name
I asked for her name
Where are you from
I asked where she was from
And I come and possibly
I introduced myself and hinted at asking her out
Can I take you out tonight
I asked her on a date for that night
To a movie, to the park
I suggested going to the movies or the park
I'll have you home before it's dark
I promised to have her home before it got late
So let me know
I asked her for her answer
Don't care if I get rejected
I'm okay if she turns me down
At least then I won't regret it
I won't regret not trying if she turns me down
Regret the fact I missed the chance
I would regret not taking the chance to ask her out
For romance at least
At least I gave it a shot for a chance at romance
I walk away knowing I tried my best
I can leave knowing I gave it my all
And I'm going, I'm going on with my day
I'll move on with my day regardless of her answer
That's why I had to come over
I had to talk to her because I don't want to miss a chance at love
And introduce myself to you
I introduced myself to her
Cause you never gonna know
You never know when you'll find love
When you're gonna find love
It's unknown when you'll find love
And hopefully I'll find it in you
I hope I can find love with her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD LILLY JR, HAROLD SPENCER JR LILLY, JOHN T SMITH, WARRYN CAMPBELL
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