He was a connoisseur of background singers.īLAIR: Marcus Miller was one of the most in-demand session musicians at the time. You're at the top of my list 'cause I'm always thinking about you.īLAIR: He first met bass player Marcus Miller when they were both in Roberta Flack's band. VANDROSS: (Singing) And not a minute or a day or night that I don't love you. ![]() ![]() First: the voice.īLAIR: Supremely fine-tuned, controlled and yet effortless. NPR's Elizabeth Blair says he was the go-to singer for anyone looking to get in the mood.ĮLIZABETH BLAIR: We'll get to the bedroom in a moment. SIEGEL: The late Luther Vandross wasn't just known for romantic music. ![]() Not even one sad day or minute have I had since you've come my way. LUTHER VANDROSS: (Singing) Love has truly been good to me. Our series 50 Great Voices continues now with a singer whose voice is often described as flawless and smooth as silk. This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News.
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