"My father would lift me high. And dance with my mother and me and then. Spin me around til I fell asleep. Then up the stairs he would carry me and I knew for sure I was loved."
About Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross — Life and Legacy
Luther Vandross was a prominent R&B artist whose smooth vocals and poignant lyrics resonated deeply with audiences. His work, particularly the hit 'Dance with My Father,' reflects his personal struggles with loss and the complexities of love, making his music relatable and impactful. Vandross's key ideas revolve around the emotional depth of love and the human experience. His quote, 'A house is not a home,' illustrates that true fulfillment comes from emotional connections rather than material possessions. This perspective challenges the notion that happiness can be found in external circumstances, emphasizing instead the importance of relationships. His music continues to resonate today, as it captures the essence of love's joys and sorrows. Vandross's ability to articulate vulnerability and resilience in his lyrics allows listeners to connect with their own experiences, making his work timeless in its appeal.
Quote collection
Luther Vandross quotes
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"The best things in life are free"
"One look in your eyes and there I see just what you mean to me. Here in my heart I believe your love is all I'll ever need"
"Superman can fly high way up in the sky 'cause we believe he can. So what we choose to believe can always work out fine...It's all in the mind."
"The best part is still ahead of me - I haven't experienced my 'good old days' yet."
"Whenever I say goodbye its never for long because I believe in the power of love."
"I'd like to be remembered as a premier singer of songs, not just a popular act of a given period."
"When I was larger, people said I was fat. Now that I've lost weight, they say I died."
"I feel a sense of sadness and joy. Mostly sadness though about what I've experienced and sadness about what others have experienced in reference to the stroke."
"All through school, I was losing hundreds of pounds in school, so that's a journey - that's an old journey. I'm tired of that. I know that road."
"How I'd love, love, love, to dance with my Father again."
"See, I'm not the type of writer that has 400 songs in a suitcase someplace on the shelf. I'm sort of a rise-to-the-occasion-type of writer, so when I know I'm going to record, I get in the mood to write."