![]() There is a stirring sense of discovery in every corner of the searching “Luther” that will awe both the most knowledgeable Vandross fans and those who are only versed in the well-known brushstrokes and ballads of his career. The meticulous non-fiction filmmaker of the reproductive rights documentary “Trapped” and the rousing “John Lewis: Good Trouble” on the eponymous politician and activist, Porter proves to be that ideal creative match throughout “Luther,” taking the viewer on a journey of music and identity with political, social and emotional tangents. Young, Trailblazing Independent Director, Dies at 99 ![]() Maybe this was just a project waiting around to be handled by none other than its perfect match. But that delay is perhaps fortuitous - after experiencing Porter’s loving portrait of the virtuosic musician, producer, and songwriter, you can’t imagine Vandross’ story being told by anyone else. In other words, he didn’t only sing, but created something ethereal, something that both pushed the form and felt like it gently poured straight out of his soul.Ĭonsidering the stamp he put on the American music industry, it feels strange that there hasn’t yet been a definitive documentary about Vandross’ unsung legacy until Dawn Porter’s “ Luther: Never Too Much,” which had its world premiere recently at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. He caressed and coddled each note with his famously velvety tenor voice, considering where to linger, when to whisper, or to gradually crescendo with an impeccable and ever-influential technique. January 29, 1997.When American soul and R&B icon Luther Vandross sang, he didn’t just produce beautiful musical sounds. Recording Industry Association of America. ^ "American album certifications – Luther Vandross – Never Too Much".^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End 1982".^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)".^ "Luther Vandross Chart History ( Billboard 200)".^ "Never Too Much - Luther Vandross | Credits".The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music. ^ DeCurtis, Anthony Henke, James Miller, Jim George-Warren, Holly (February 14, 1992).^ "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".Norma Jean Wright – backing vocals (4, 5).Fonzi Thornton – vocal contractor, backing vocals (4, 5).Brenda White King – backing vocals (1, 2). ![]() Leon Pendarvis – string arrangements (6, 7), horn arrangements (7). ![]()
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