Top 10 Luther Vandross Love Songs For Your Wedding
Luther Vandross is an American (New York) singer. His style is soulful and would be considered in the R&B genre. Luther Vandross started with the music group Change before venturing out as a solo artist.
Luther’s first album was released in 1981, Never Too Much and his last was released in 2003, Dance With My Father. Luther won eight Grammy Awards and has sold more than twenty-five million albums.
Luther Vandross has been a choice of music for many brides and grooms throughout the years. Many of his songs are still being played today. His emotion and topic of love are perfect for wedding music.
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Luther Vandross Love Songs List
#1 Dance With My Father
Released in 2003 on the album Dance with My Father. The song was written along with one of his close friends, Richard Marx. The song is a tribute to Luther’s father. Dance With My Father is a mainstay at wedding receptions to be played for the father-daughter dance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’d play a song that would never ever end
‘Cause I’d love love love to
Dance with my father again
#2 Here And Now
Released in 1989 on the album The Best of Luther Vandross… The Best of Love. Here and Now was a wedding super hit in the 1990s and was played at thousands of weddings as the first dance song for wedding couples. Here and Now peaked and number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Here and now
I vow to be one with thee, hey
Your love is all I need
#3 Power of Love/Love Power
Released in 1991 on the album Power Of Love. The song did reach number four on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
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
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#4 Always And Forever
The song was originally released in 1977 by the band Heatwave.
Released in 1994 on album Songs.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Always and forever
Each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me
That somehow came true
#5 Endless Love (Duet with Mariah Carey)
The song was originally released in 1981 as a duet with Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.
Released in 1994 on album Songs. Endless Love is Luther Vandross’ biggest pop hit and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You’d be the only one
Cause no, I can’t deny
This love I have inside
And I’ll give it all to you
My love
#6 The Best Things In Life Are Free – (Duet with Janet Jackson)
Released in 1992 on the soundtrack of Mo’ Money.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
No more than you’re willing to give
‘Cause you won’t pay nothin’
For this good lovin’
It’s for free
#7 There’s Nothing Better Than Love (Duet with Gregory Hines)
Released in 1986 on the album Give Me The Reason.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So let yourself reach for that star
And go no matter how far
To the one you love
To love
#8 A House Is Not A Home
The song was originally released in 1964 by Dionne Warwick.
Released in 1981 on the album Never Too Much.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Are you gonna be in love with me
I want you and need to be, yeah
Still in love with me
Say you’re gonna be in love with me
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#9 Any Love
Released in 1988 on the album Any Love.
The song did reach #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B charts.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Love is sweet and so divine
And I can’t wait for my love life to shine
Can anybody tell me where I can find
Any love
#10 Love The One You’re With
The song was first released in 1970 by Folk singer Stephan Stills.
Released in 1994 on album Songs.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And if you can’t be
With the one you love
Honey, love the one you’re with
Luther Vandross Highest Charting Singles – R&B
- #1 “Never Too Much”, 1981
- #1 “Stop to Love”, 1986
- #1 “There’s Nothing Better Than Love” (with Gregory Hines), 1987
- #1 “Any Love”, 1988
- #1 “Here and Now”, 1989
- #1 “Power of Love/Love Power”, 1991
- #1 “The Best Things in Life Are Free” (with Janet Jackson, BBD and Ralph Tresvant), 1992
- #3 “Bad Boy”/”Having a Party” (Medley), 1982
- #3 “Give Me the Reason”, 1986
- #3 “She Won’t Talk to Me”, 1988
- #3 “For You to Love”, 1989
- #4 “If This World Were Mine” (with Cheryl Lynn), 1982
- #4 “Til My Baby Comes Home”, 1985
- #4 “It’s Over Now”, 1985
- #4 “Don’t Want to Be a Fool”, 1991
- #5 “Superstar”/”Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” (Medley), 1984
- #5 “Treat You Right”, 1990
- #5 “Your Secret Love”, 1996
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