“Here and Now” earned Luther his first Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1991. The track became Luther’s fifth #1 on the Hot Black Singles chart and his first to break into the Top 10 (at #6) of the Billboard Hot 100. Newly-certified RIAA Platinum, “Here and Now” was released as a single in 1989 and appears on The Best of Luther Vandross… The Best of Love. Essence magazine included Luther’s cover of the song in their “25 Best Slow Jams of All Time” list in 2009. Luther’s epic interpretation became an R&B hit while his performance at the 1988 NAACP Awards reportedly moved Warwick to tears. The only song on the album not written by Luther, “A House Is Not A Home” was penned by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1964 film of the same name and first recorded by Dionne Warwick.
Released as a single in 1981 and now newly-certified RIAA Gold, Luther Vandross’ “A House Is Not A Home” is a tour-de-force centerpiece track from Never Too Much. No one else has expressed this emotion in song to the level Luther did for over 35 years, and to have Google broadcast that around the world is a wonderful showcase of his immeasurable talent.” – the Luther Vandross Estate. Luther made each of his songs about one simple, universal subject – love an emotion and feeling common to the human experience no matter who you are, where you’re from or what you look like.
“It is a true reflection of Luther Vandross’ musical legacy around the world to be honored by Google with an animated Doodle that fittingly captures the joy Luther has brought the world. With Luther’s 1981 debut solo single “Never Too Much” serving as the soundtrack, Google visitors are taken on a colorful, joyous ride highlighting the special moments Luther’s career has brought to fans around the globe. In celebration of Luther and his solo debut, the classic “Never Too Much” video has been upgraded to HD and made available on Friday, April 16.Īs part of Luther Vandross’ 70th Birthday, Google has joined the celebration with an original Google Doodle animation. The iconic American singer, songwriter and record producer Luther Vandross would have turned 70 on Apand this year marks the 40th anniversary of the artist’s debut solo studio album, Never Too Much, originally released by Epic Records on August 12, 1981. NEW YORK – Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, announces the RIAA certification of four of Luther Vandross’ signature singles: “Dance With My Father” (Platinum), “Here and Now” (Platinum), “Endless Love” (Platinum) and “A House Is Not A Home” (Gold).
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