Tag Archives: Luther Vandross

Wednesday Open Thread | Luther Vandross Week

In the world of contemporary music, there are just a handful of superstars whose first name alone brings instant recognition. Check Aretha, Whitney, Mariah, Diana and Dionne. But when it comes to male vocalists, the list is far shorter.  One … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread | Luther Vandross Week

Born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City in the NYCHA Alfred E. Smith Houses public housing development, Vandross began playing the piano at the age of three. He grew up in a musical family that … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread | Luther Vandross Week

Luther Ronzoni Vandross  (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums[1] and won eight Grammy Awards[2] including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics, which has become more common than the original. … Continue reading

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Serendipity Soul | Friday Open Thread |

Good Morning, Everyone :) Today’s Soul Treat is from Luther Vandross -‘ A House is Not a Home’ Willard lied yesterday – of course, he did..he opened his mouth.But, he used a whiteboard as a prop. Here is the Obama … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics, which has become more common than the original. … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread

Luther Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums[2] and won eight Grammy Awards[3] including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

Christmas Glitters Graphics Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics, which has become more common … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Patti Labelle  (born Patricia Louise Holte; May 24, 1944) is an American singer and actress. She fronted two groups, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, which received minor success on the pop charts in the 1960s, and Labelle, which received acclaim … Continue reading

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