Luther - This Close To You - Import Vinyl LP Record Limited Edition

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Luther

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Luther Vandross, the great R&B singer who died in 2005 at the age of 54, will re-release his first two albums, "Luther" (1976) and "This Close To You" (1977). This Close To You" (1977) will be re-released. These two albums were released before Luther Vandross signed with Epic Records and made his spectacular debut with "Never Too Much" in 1981. Before his solo debut, Luther Vandross had sung backing vocals on numerous sessions, including David Bowie's "Young Americans" (1975), and in between, he released two albums under his own project, Luther, on Cotillion Records In between, he released two albums under his own project, Luther, on Cotillion Records. Although these two albums never charted, the marriage of their sophisticated songs and Luther's youthful, passionate voice has made them "legendary" among music lovers.The rights were later bought back by the artist himself, and the album was never released on CD or digitally distributed. At one time, it was sold for tens of thousands of yen on the used record market, and is known as a treasured album that is truly coveted by soul music fans. This Close To You" was written by Luther and arranged by Paul Reiser. Backing him up are Nat Adderley Jr. (key), Cornell Dupree (g), Will Lee (b), and other talented musicians from the East Coast. Chic's Nile Rodgers (g) also participates. The sweet and pleasant melodies and voices of the Philly Soul style are even more highly appreciated than on the previous album. Luther Vandross, a singer who had a decisive influence on soul music and subsequent R&B singers, sadly passed away on July 1, 2005 at the age of 54, but he continues to be an icon who is respected by many singers across genres.The documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" (Director: Dawn Porter/Music Director: Robert Glasper), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in the United States in January 2024, has been acclaimed by many artists and music industry professionals as a work that follows a career spanning more than 40 years, and provides an intimate look behind the scenes and into the hidden aspects of his creative process. The film has been acclaimed by many artists and music industry professionals.

Tracklisting:

A1.This Is For Real
A2.A Lover's Change
A3.Don't Take The Time
A4.Jealousy Is In Me
A5.I'm Not Satisfied
B1.This Close To You
B2.Don't Wanna Be A Fool
B3.Come Back To Love
B4.Follow My Love

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