We Remember Luther Vandross

[fun4real]

A friend and I were just wondering how Luther was doing this week. I've been in and out of the car all day, and did not think anything about hearing his songs on different radio stations. Then, folks started calling in with "stories". I knew something was up. Got on the phone and started calling folks. Then heard it on the radio. It literally made my hair stand up on my arms and gave me goose bumps.

Not sure why that was my reaction. So sad to hear this.

Also, made me immediately think about my health and that of my family (not in a selfish way). Just confirmed how things change from one day to the next.

Have a safe and healthy holiday everyone,

FUN

[Honeykiss1974]

[SKEEphistAKAte]

I just found about this. They were playing all of his songs back-to-back on the radio. I deeply saddened. He was one of the greats.

[unspokenone25]

I know that he's up there dancing with his father...

I kept praying for him to get better. I was so upset when I heard this on the radio. I truly grew up listening to this man's music (might have even been conceived to it).

There will be no other voice like Luther's...

[Jill1228]

I am too thru! Just heartbroken! I am grateful that I-5 was quiet when I heard the news about his passing because I was driving home. I screamed NOOOOOOOOOOO! I woulda surely hit someone had it been rush hour!

Mr. 1228 knew how I was gonna take the news...which is why he didn't tell me when he first heard it

I am so gonna miss him! I loved me some Luther

[RedAngel]

I yelled also. I'm really going to miss Luther---he had an unique vocal style that won't be duplicated. He was my favorite male singer.

[#1 Leading Lady]

R.I.P Lutha (Big & Small) I just spoke to my mother and she was like the man who should have been your daddy died and I'm like who Lutha? She said Yeah and I think I blacked out. I immediately came here to GC for confirmation. My heart is broken and my condolences and prayers go out to his mother, nieces and family. They say the death of your child is the hardest. Poor woman has lost all of her children. It makes me sad thinking about it. I am now going to bed now....this was too much info for me to process this evening. Pouring some Kool-Aid out for Lutha.....drip drip drip

[MeezDiscreet]

i almost cried. i am truly, truly a fan of luthers. he was my second fav. recording artist (second only to prince). just the other day i was listening to the luther fan site on launchcast. i'm so saddened by this. i was hoping that he'd get well and record again. he will be truly missed but never forgotten with his timeless hits like "wait for love," "supastore," and "since i lost my baby."

[christiangirl]

Ok, we're totally cut off in the store, no radio or anything, so I just read the news in your posts. I don't know, I know I was too young to truly appreciate some good Luther, but I still want to cry. Growing up, Luther was "the only old guy my parents listen to who's actually cool." I wanted "here and now" played at my wedding (still do). I'm so sad, I don't know what to do...I think I'll go watch some Madea, I don't like this feeling.

[TonyB06]

Rest in peace, Luther. The musical style he exhibited will not soon be duplicated, and that is our loss.

and for my money... "A House Is Not A Home" will always be the gold standard of Slow Jams.

[Kloud9]

When I heard the news yesterday evening my heart hit the floor, literally. Words can never describe how much Luther meant to me. I don't think I prepared myself for this day, even after the stroke. I just knew he was gonna recover!!! A part of me was waiting for someone to announce this as another hoax but the more I saw it on TV the more the walls came crashing in. I feel like I've lost a near and dear loved one. I have everything Luther has ever written and some. This man was my absolute favorite singer of all time and I don't think I'll ever listen to music the same. My sister called me to see if I was alright cause she knows how I am about Luther, I had to pull the car over and let the tears flow. I STILL can't believe it. His funeral will be a sad one indeed. First Rick, now Luther. No one will ever compare to Luther, no one. I can't imagine how his mother is feeling. All of his siblings preceeded him in death. Lord my Luther is gone. This man I grew up listening to in every relative's household. This man, whose songs I always said would play throughout my future wedding reception. I even fantasized about him being there in person to serenade my husband and I. This is too sad. Lord my Luther is gone.

[AKA2D '91]

So True. I just feel sooooooo bad for his mother. All of her chilidren are gone. Now, she must take care of her grandchildren. Luther was taking care of them in the absence of his siblings.






#1 Leading Lady...you ain't right! LOL
When I told Mr. 2D Luther had passed, he said which one, big or little Lu? He was soooo wrong as well.


Now, Luther can join Barry White in "music heaven." Do you all realize Barry White passed away July 4th weekend 2003?

[MeezDiscreet]

To anyone going to Essence: please share the tributes the artists at the festival have for luther.

[UrbanizdSkillz]

I was doubly hurt because we JUST lost Ronald Winans and I just KNEW Luther was going to get better. I feel so bad for his mother because I know she's taking it hard. I just still can't believe he's gone.

[RBL]