| “ | Blessed to have had the incredible opportunity to work with the incomparable Luther Vandross.. a moment I will NEVER forget. An artist that continues to inspire me and a beloved friend. Miss you Luther ❤️ | ” |
– Mariah on Vandross via Twitter | ||
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (born April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was a celebrated R&B singer whose velvet-smooth voice led him to become one of the premier balladeers of the 1980s and '90s. Vandross and Carey collaborated on a cover of Lionel Richie's classic "Endless Love," which was released in 1994.[1]
Relationship[]
Mariah Carey deeply valued her collaboration with Luther Vandross on "Endless Love." In a tribute to him after the track became her 20th platinum single, she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work with Vandross, whom she described as "incomparable" and "an artist that continues to inspire me and a beloved friend." She fondly remembered him, indicating that the experience was unforgettable and that she missed him, underscoring the significant personal and professional impact he had on her.[2]
Collaborations[]
- "Endless Love" - Songs (1994)
Gallery[]
Discography[]
- Never Too Much (1981)
- Forever, for Always, for Love (1982)
- Busy Body (1983)
- The Night I Fell in Love (1985)
- Give Me the Reason (1986)
- Any Love (1988)
- Power of Love (1991)
- Never Let Me Go (1993)
- Songs (1994)
- This Is Christmas (1995)
- Your Secret Love (1996)
- I Know (1998)
- Luther Vandross (2001)
- Dance with My Father (2003)
References[]
- ↑ LutherVandross.com - Remembering Luther and Mariah Carey’s Duet With ‘Endless Love’
- ↑ Retro Pop Magazine - Mariah Carey pays tribute to Luther Vandross as ‘Endless Love’ becomes her 20th platinum single