Complete List Of Luther Vandross Songs From A to Z

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Luther Vandross grew up in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, where his early exposure to music in a household filled with records and live performances would define his path. He was the youngest of four children in a family that cherished music, and his mother Mary Ida Vandross, a nurse, supported his ambitions after the death of his father when Luther was just eight years old. His journey into professional music began in earnest during his teenage years, singing in groups and eventually joining a workshop that gave him exposure to the business side of the industry. He attended Western Michigan University for a brief period before returning home to fully commit to a career in music.

His earliest professional break came in the early 1970s when he worked as a background vocalist and vocal arranger. Vandross quickly became one of the most in-demand session singers in New York, lending his voice to tracks by David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Bette Midler, and Diana Ross. One of his most influential early roles was providing background vocals and arrangements on Bowie’s Young Americans album, including the title track and “Fascination.” His powerful voice was also part of Chic’s “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah),” further cementing his influence in the disco and R&B worlds even before releasing his own solo material.

Before establishing himself as a solo act, Vandross formed the group Luther in the mid-1970s, releasing two albums: Luther (1976) and This Close to You (1977). Despite his talent and the quality of the music, both records failed commercially, leading to the group being dropped by their label. Still, these setbacks didn’t deter Vandross. He returned to session work and songwriting, penning “Everybody Rejoice” for The Wiz and continuing to develop his solo sound in the background. His persistence paid off when he was signed to Epic Records and released Never Too Much in 1981.

Never Too Much marked the formal launch of Vandross’s solo career and became an instant success. The title track shot to the top of the R&B charts and remains one of his signature songs. The album itself was certified platinum and established his unique blend of smooth soul, romantic lyrics, and intricate vocal arrangements. It began a string of commercially and critically successful releases throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Albums like Forever, for Always, for Love (1982), Busy Body (1983), The Night I Fell in Love (1985), and Give Me the Reason (1986) dominated the R&B landscape and earned him legions of devoted fans.

Across his career, Luther Vandross released thirteen studio albums, beginning with Never Too Much and culminating with Dance with My Father in 2003. His albums consistently charted, and several achieved multi-platinum sales. Among his best-known singles are “Here and Now,” “So Amazing,” “Power of Love/Love Power,” “A House Is Not a Home,” and his iconic rendition of “If Only for One Night.” His ability to interpret a song with emotional depth and technical precision made him a favorite among both listeners and fellow artists. He also earned widespread acclaim for his duet work, collaborating with Mariah Carey on “Endless Love,” with Beyoncé on “The Closer I Get to You,” and with Dionne Warwick on “How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye.”

Vandross’s accolades are as extensive as his catalog. He won eight Grammy Awards, including four in 2004 alone—highlighted by Song of the Year for “Dance with My Father,” a deeply personal track inspired by the loss of his own father. He also won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times and was awarded American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, and NAACP Image Awards. Despite not always being recognized by pop radio, Vandross was a constant force on the R&B charts, with seven No. 1 albums on the Top R&B Albums chart and multiple top-ten Billboard 200 placements.

One of the defining features of Vandross’s appeal was his unwavering focus on love songs. While his contemporaries explored political and social themes, Vandross doubled down on emotional intimacy and romantic longing. His approach made him a beloved figure at weddings, anniversaries, and other milestones in people’s lives. His artistry elevated the quiet storm format and gave voice to romantic yearning in a way that felt both timeless and deeply personal. His rich tenor, flawless phrasing, and silky vibrato became a standard by which vocalists were measured.

Outside of the recording studio, Vandross maintained a low public profile but contributed generously to numerous causes. He was a supporter of diabetes and stroke awareness, especially after he experienced significant health issues in the early 2000s. Following a severe stroke in 2003, Vandross never fully returned to performing, but his final album Dance with My Father became a triumphant farewell, resonating with fans and critics alike. The emotional weight of the title track, combined with the vulnerability of its delivery, earned him a Grammy posthumously and became one of the most celebrated songs of his career.

Luther Vandross passed away on July 1, 2005, at the age of 54. His death marked the loss of one of R&B’s most technically gifted and emotionally honest singers. Yet his music continues to be a staple on radio, streaming platforms, and playlists across generations. He left behind a legacy of love songs that defined decades and provided the soundtrack to countless lives. His influence can be heard in the vocal stylings of artists like Usher, John Legend, and Ne-Yo, all of whom have cited him as a major inspiration.

Beyond the accolades and commercial success, Vandross is remembered most for his ability to make listeners feel seen, heard, and cherished. Whether he was singing about unrequited love, everlasting devotion, or quiet longing, he did so with unmatched sincerity and elegance. His music never chased trends—it set a standard. That timeless quality is why new audiences continue to discover him, and why longtime fans hold his work as sacred.

Complete List Of Luther Vandross Songs From A to Z

A House Is Not a Home – Never Too Much – 1981
A Kiss for Christmas – This Is Christmas – 1995
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – Songs – 1994
All the Woman I Need – Songs – 1994
Always and Forever – Songs – 1994
Any Day Now – Luther Vandross – 2001
Any Love – Any Love – 1988
Anyone Who Had a Heart – Give Me the Reason – 1986
Apologize – Dance with My Father – 2003
Are You Gonna Love Me – Any Love – 1988
Are You Mad at Me? – I Know – 1998
Are You There (With Another Guy) – Luther Vandross – 2001
Are You Using Me? – I Know – 1998
At Christmas Time – This Is Christmas – 1995
Bad Boy/Having a Party – Forever, for Always, for Love – 1982
Because It’s Really Love – Give Me the Reason – 1986
Better Love – Forever, for Always, for Love – 1982
Bring Your Heart to Mine – Luther Vandross – 2001
Busy Body – Busy Body – 1983
Buy Me a Rose – Dance with My Father – 2003
Can Heaven Wait – Luther Vandross – 2001
Can’t Be Doin’ That Now – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Come Back – Any Love – 1988
Crazy Love – Your Secret Love – 1996
Creepin’ – The Night I Fell in Love – 1985
Dance with My Father – Dance with My Father – 2003
Don’t Want to Be a Fool – Power of Love – 1991
Don’t You Know That? – Never Too Much – 1981
Dream Lover – I Know – 1998
Emotion Eyes – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Emotional Love – Power of Love – 1991
Endless Love – Songs – 1994
Evergreen – Songs – 1994
Every Year, Every Christmas – This Is Christmas – 1995
For the Sweetness of Your Love – Busy Body – 1983
For You to Love – Any Love – 1988
Forever, for Always, for Love – Forever, for Always, for Love – 1982
Get It Right – I Know – 1998
Give Me the Reason – Give Me the Reason – 1986
Goin’ Out of My Head – Your Secret Love – 1996
Going in Circles – Songs – 1994
Grown Thangs – Luther Vandross – 2001
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – This Is Christmas – 1995
Hearts Get Broken All the Time (But the Problem Is, This Time It’s Mine) – Luther Vandross – 2001
Heaven Knows – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Hello – Songs – 1994
Hit It Again – Dance with My Father – 2003
How Deep Is Your Love/Love Don’t Love Nobody – Never Let Me Go – 1993
How Do I Tell Her – Luther Vandross – 2001
How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye? – Busy Body – 1983
Hustle – Never Let Me Go – 1993
I (Who Have Nothing) – Power of Love – 1991
I Can Make It Better – Your Secret Love – 1996
I Can Tell You That – Power of Love – 1991
I Can’t Wait No Longer (Let’s Do This) – Your Secret Love – 1996
I Gave It Up (When I Fell in Love) – Give Me the Reason – 1986
I Know – I Know – 1998
I Know You Want to – Any Love – 1988
I Listen to the Bells – This Is Christmas – 1995
I Really Didn’t Mean It – Give Me the Reason – 1986
I Want the Night to Stay – Power of Love – 1991
I Wanted Your Love – Busy Body – 1983
I Wonder – Any Love – 1988
I’d Rather – Luther Vandross – 2001
I’ll Let You Slide – Busy Body – 1983
I’m Gonna Start Today – Power of Love – 1991
I’m Only Human – I Know – 1998
I’ve Been Working – Never Too Much – 1981
If I Didn’t Know Better – Dance with My Father – 2003
If I Was the One – Luther Vandross – 2001
If It Ain’t One Thing – Dance with My Father – 2003
If Only for One Night – The Night I Fell in Love – 1985
Isn’t There Someone – I Know – 1998
It’s Hard for Me to Say – Your Secret Love – 1996
It’s Over Now – The Night I Fell in Love – 1985
Keeping My Faith in You – I Know – 1998
Killing Me Softly – Songs – 1994
Knocks Me Off My Feet – Your Secret Love – 1996
Lady, Lady – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Let’s Make Tonight the Night – Luther Vandross – 2001
Like I’m Invisible – Luther Vandross – 2001
Little Miracles (Happen Every Day) – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Love Don’t Love You Anymore – Your Secret Love – 1996
Love Forgot – Luther Vandross – 2001
Love Is On the Way (Real Love) – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Love Me Again – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Love the One You’re With – Songs – 1994
Love Won’t Let Me Wait – Any Love – 1988
Lovely Day – Dance with My Father – 2003
Lovely Day (Part II) – Dance with My Father – 2003
Make Me a Believer – Busy Body – 1983
May Christmas Bring You Happiness – This Is Christmas – 1995
My Favorite Things – This Is Christmas – 1995
My Sensitivity (Gets in the Way) – The Night I Fell in Love – 1985
Never Let Me Go – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Never Too Much – Never Too Much – 1981
Nights in Harlem – I Know – 1998
Nights in Harlem (Darkchild Extended Remix) – I Know – 1998
Nobody to Love – Your Secret Love – 1996
Now That I Have You – I Know – 1998
O Come, All Ye Faithful – This Is Christmas – 1995
Once Were Lovers – Dance with My Father – 2003
Once You Know How – Forever, for Always, for Love – 1982
Other Side of the World – The Night I Fell in Love – 1985
Please Come Home for Christmas – This Is Christmas – 1995
Power of Love/Love Power – Power of Love – 1991
Promise Me – Forever, for Always, for Love – 1982
Reflections – Songs – 1994
Religion – I Know – 1998
Right in the Middle – Dance with My Father – 2003
Say It Now – Luther Vandross – 2001
See Me – Give Me the Reason – 1986
She Doesn’t Mind – Power of Love – 1991
She Loves Me Back – Forever, for Always, for Love – 1982
She Saw You – Dance with My Father – 2003
She Won’t Talk to Me – Any Love – 1988
She’s a Super Lady – Never Too Much – 1981
Since I Lost My Baby – Forever, for Always, for Love – 1982
Since You’ve Been Gone – Songs – 1994
So Amazing – Give Me the Reason – 1986
Sometimes It’s Only Love – Power of Love – 1991
Stop to Love – Give Me the Reason – 1986
Sugar and Spice (I Found Me a Girl) – Never Too Much – 1981
Superstar/Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) – Busy Body – 1983
Take You Out – Luther Vandross – 2001
The Closer I Get to You – Dance with My Father – 2003
The Christmas Song – This Is Christmas – 1995
The Impossible Dream (The Quest) – Songs – 1994
The Mistletoe Jam (Everybody Kiss Somebody) – This Is Christmas – 1995
The Night I Fell in Love – The Night I Fell in Love – 1985
The Rush – Power of Love – 1991
The Second Time Around – Any Love – 1988
There’s Nothing Better Than Love – Give Me the Reason – 1986
They Said You Needed Me – Dance with My Father – 2003
Think About You – Dance with My Father – 2003
This Is Christmas – This Is Christmas – 1995
This Time I’m Right – Your Secret Love – 1996
‘Til My Baby Comes Home – The Night I Fell in Love – 1985
Too Far Down – Never Let Me Go – 1993
Too Proud to Beg – Your Secret Love – 1996
Wait for Love – The Night I Fell in Love – 1985
What the World Needs Now – Songs – 1994
When I Need You – I Know – 1998
Whether or Not the World Gets Better – Your Secret Love – 1996
With a Christmas Heart – This Is Christmas – 1995
You Really Started Something – Luther Vandross – 2001
You Stopped Loving Me – Never Too Much – 1981
You’re the Sweetest One – Forever, for Always, for Love – 1982
Your Secret Love – Your Secret Love – 1996