![]() (His impromptu addition to the song is not heard on the soundtrack album version, instead replaced by sung vocals by Diana Ross. In the onscreen version of the song, Nipsey Russell can even be heard exclaiming "Free at last!"-a reference to Civil Rights activist Dr. ![]() Given the all-Black cast of The Wiz, the song's many references to freedom and new possibilities, (especially as sung by African American characters who had just been freed from enslavement) certainly invoked the struggles and history of Blacks in America. It was later featured in the 1978 film version, sung by cast members Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, and Ted Ross (credited as The Wiz Stars). Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow sing the song with the newly freed Winkies, who were ruled and enslaved by Evilene. Listen Now Browse Radio Search Open in Music. Listen to music by Luther Vandross on Apple Music. (In 1976 Vandross recorded a version of the song for his album Luther, on Cotillion records.) In the play, the song is sung to celebrate because Dorothy has killed Evilene, the tyrannical Wicked Witch of the West. Find top songs and albums by Luther Vandross including Never Too Much, Dance with My Father and more. It’s really difficult to tell you how mesmerizing his performances are… let me lead you to one of my all-time favorites."A Brand New Day", also known as "Everybody Rejoice", is a song from the 1975 Broadway musical The Wiz written by American R&B singer and songwriter Luther Vandross. Biografía Luther Vandross Luther Vandross (Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr.)(Nació el 20 de abril de 1951 - Murió el 1 de julio de 2005).Fue un cantante americano. In my humble opinion, I need to hear no other version beyond Luther’s vocal rendition… as far as I’m concerned, he “stole the song” and made it his very own. ![]() As an example, a song that pre-dates Luther, which was composed by Mitch Leigh in 1965, entitled “The Impossible Dream”, which Luther many years later 1994 released his rendition on his “Songs” album. Also considering that so many of the songs that Luther covered, were those that were previously written or made popular by other artists. Pop, R&B, Soul, Easy Listening, and the list may go on. He is also one of those rare breeds of artists, that are very difficult to compartmentalize into any one genre. Luther is one of those artists whose voice transcends space, time, and generations of music lovers. Luther Vandross covered Always and Forever, Creepin, A House Is Not a Home and Superstar / Until You Come Back to Me (Thats What Im Gonna Do). I am humbled and deeply honored to be able and hopefully, if he were listening in the wings, he would say, not bad at all…now give me my song back Lamont! Suffice it to say, that I simply am moved to continually hear his marvelous recordings and use my voice to continue carrying the melodies, in the best way I can interpret them. I could get carried away telling you what I love about each and every ballad that Luther has ever done. But when you were at the concert or saw him on television and that music started playing too, “ A House Is Not A Home“, it’s over! You are about to be officially melted and transported into another place and time. You hear “Bad Boy”, “Til My Baby Comes Home”, “Power of Love”, or “Never Too Much”, come on the radio, your fingers are popping and you can’t help but move your feet. Luther is one of those that allows me to at least humbly follow and interpret with my own unique style. However, I feel that God has gifted me with the power of a voice, that I believe covers a broad spectrum of ballads and musical treasures that I have come to love. Songs is the ninth studio album by American R&B/soul singer-songwriter Luther Vandross.It was released by Epic Records on September 20, 1994. Just as Jennifer Hudson, who is one of the premiere “Powerhouse” vocalists of our time, acknowledges that even she can only try to do her best to represent the one and only true “Queen of Soul”, Aretha…I too bow to the uniqueness of Luther Vandross. Live Radio City Music Hall 2003 (2003) New York City Band with Luther Vandross (2007) AllMusic Review. There will never, ever, in a trillion years, be another velvety rich, male voice, that produces the sounds that came from Luther. Songs (1994) This Is Christmas (1995) Your Secret Love (1996) I Know (1998) Luther Vandross (2001). Luther Vandross originally did Always and Forever, Creepin, A House Is Not a Home and Superstar / Until You Come Back to Me (Thats What Im Gonna Do). However, we are in lockstep on this one fact. Luther Vandross covered Always and Forever, Creepin, A House Is Not a Home and Superstar / Until You Come Back to Me (Thats What Im Gonna Do). ![]() My wife and I both agree on this point, and trust me she loves my swooning, especially to her. Why do I love to cover Luther Vandross’s songs?
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