Luther Vandross had THE BEST Background Singers

"Once for me 4 times... 4 more... 19 more!"

[@laticialockleer4929]

His background vocalists were some of the BEST in the business!

[@anthonymeans7439]

YES!!

[@369vibes5]

That ninja said 19 more 😂😂 I love you Luther 🫶🏾

[@n.everettwashingtonms8474]

And they rocked it!!!

[@karenemerson4603]

I have always loved his version of this Stevie Wonder classic.. A true Musician❤❤❤❤

[@ladyc1457]

How many people knew Steve Wonder wrote and recorded this beautiful song …..🤔💜🍷

[@clbzone]

"Singitformefourtimes!" "Creep creep creep creep!" Luther had the BEST backing vocalists. Period. 💯👏🏾🎵⭐️

[@1CoolL7]

Favorite part of that song 🎧😂😂😂💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@TheAV1986]

That is indeed the best part and you better join in! 😂

[@antoniomccoy6733]

The fact that they were able to count to 19 while singing is even more impressive

[@I_Love_my_adblock4408]

🙋🏾‍♂️ Rehearsal

[@dsc1906]

Even though it may have been rehearsed, the fact that they did it perfectly shows skill and solid collaboration.

[@montyduskin4610]

I MISS LUTHER !! BUT THE GIFT ,, THE SONG BOOK HE LEFT US !! THANK YOU !! ALWAYS MUSIC ROYALTY 🎶🎵❤

[@MC-uf8qi]

This new generation wouldn't understand the power of real raw vocals 💯

[@juicyfruit4378]

Of course not - today's "raw vocals" are nothing more than autotuned while the new generation cannot count past 19 anyways. Today's music isn't even a SHELL of what we had from 1950s, peaking in the 80s, 90s and coming to an end in 2000. Afterwards it's all auto tune, weak singers resorting to sex, provocation, tons of background dancers and additional singers to hide the "artists" talent, they don't have to begin with.

[@LGKids]

He did a concert one time were he asked for the 19 more and he said they’ll never get this! They got it and knocked it out the park! Peace!

[@haroldbenett8141]

He was a legend, and will always be!🏆🙏

[@bigtrknyc2288]

Dam 🤦🏽‍♂️🙏🏾🕊️💙. We Met him in the Shark 🦈 bar the weekend of his last performance 🎭 at the Beacon Theatre. Pleasant beautiful spirit. Told him that we were going to be there and we had second row seats 💺 stage left. And when he walked out from stage left to SET THE SHOW OFF TO (NEVER TOO MUCH!) and looked and saw us and gave us the biggest smile and wave 👋🏾 ♥️👋🏾🎭🙏🏾. My Goodness you couldn’t tell us we wasn’t Luther’s favorites that night.. Continued Peaceful Journey to our vocal ICON 🕊️💙🙏🏾🎭🫡

[@deniseandrews113]

❤❤❤

[@Cyber_Diva]

Remember the Shark Bar?❤ Thanks for this!

[@bigtrknyc2288]

@@Cyber_Diva more than welcome 🙏🏾. I usually don’t share my experiences with the internet 🛜 but I was moved by the video clip💙♥️

[@gobabe2396]

Thank you for that.

[@deniseandrews113]

Luther started as a background singer and was quickly recognized as one of the best. Makes sense that he would have top tier singers behind him. Miss You Luther! ❤😔❤

[@jaye212]

Yes. While singing background for Dionne, she said after one particular session, she pulled him aside and told him, it’s time for you to go out on your own. She said he was amazing and the world needed to hear him❤️

[@charlesdrake3125]

​@@jaye212that was Roberta Flack

[@shannonwilliams8148]

He should still be here

[@jaye212]

As long as we can hear his music in our heads, he will be❤🙏🏽

[@thegoose2724]

@@jaye212 To a strong degree yes but we need him here to bring us more of that Luther magic. With the state of R&B today God knows we could've used him now. Luther would've straightened it right on out!!!! Out

[@misscoco9667]

AVa cherry and LIsa Fisher was bomb.----- that guy he blended in well... so sharp all of them

[@MrTodd-mu3tl]

Ava's not on this tour. That's Alfa with the Blonde Hair

[@user-nq1fm7xs2f]

I think it's Fonzie Thornton.

[@antoinettetroupe549]

Can't no one do it like Luther ❤❤❤❤

[@cheriware25]

Luther ❤

[@MsTexas73]

Yes. Many of Luther’s background singers also either sang background vocals concurrently with other great artists, or at one time were with them; such as Roberta Flack, and CHIC. Brenda White and Yvonne Lewis sang with Roberta for a long time.

[@Visiblediety]

You know they waited every night for this moment in the show!

[@paulmarkmoffett2320]

19 more!!!.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chantalalexander]

They also sang backup for several other great stars including Tina Turner, and at least one (Lisa Fischer) won a Grammy for her own solo project

[@juanderfulm2711]

Yes, and she shared that Grammy with Patti Labelle. It was Patti's first grammy.

[@jaye212]

Love love love me some Lisa Fisher❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@thegoose2724]

Lisa also sang back-up for Chaka Khan a couple of years before joining Luther's live concerts. She sings "NIGHT IN TUNISIA" live with her on the"THIS IS MY NIGHT/I FEEL FOR YOU" concert series and tears it up. I began following her career right after I'd saw that performance in Iwakuni, Japan while serving in the U.S. MARINES. My God she's beautiful, humble and vocal chords second to none!!!! Out

[@chantalalexander]

@@thegoose2724 yeah. Lisa sang back up for a lot of greats, yet still seems very humble about her talents.

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Yes. They counted 19x. I counted ...❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@pumpkinseed1981]

He had the BADDEST background vocalist

[@TW-jo9jd]

AMAZING BACKGROUND VOCALS

[@YoMamaBih]

I loved this performance. Fantastic showmanship, vocals, and instrumentation by all.

[@steviapack452]

Miss him Still❤😊

[@zeenaj9261]

❤❤❤❤ man I miss Luther

[@KirstynSmith1]

HE SURE DID! THOSE BACKGROUND SINGERS ALWAY TORE IT DOWN!!!

[@otisparker2346]

AMAZING!!! HIS BAND IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!! WOW!!!! HOT AS HELL!!

[@DELACREMEDELA]

I watch this whole concert regularly.

[@melindahorn161]

LV was one of the best artist! 👍🙏

[@clwxrf6007]

I agree! Had a chance to see him in person in 2001.

[@jaiyabyrd4177]

He made his backup singers do overtime

[@mauricegriner9845]

I love Luther

[@bithiahyahbatyayisrael6571]

I was at that concert in LA CALIFORNIA BACK IN THE DAY😊😊❤❤

[@msbeautiful1913]

And the best best dressed ❤

[@whereismarkcam]

I met them back in the day backstage as his concert. Luther was very nice. :-)

[@aldalisesilva]

Luther vandross era muito bom em tudo que fazia maravilhoso

[@Visionary0001]

Luther's background singers were truly amazing, but LISA FISCHER herself was singing background for The Rolling Stones, at this exact same period in time (when Lisa was in her prime.)

[@thegoose2724]

Actually at this time she had not started singing with the "STONES" yet. She began shortly after though!!!! Out

[@allthingsnu4673]

Luther gave his backup singers the spotlight very often. They all together made the shows so entertaining!

[@trinamoore8184]

Definitely a legend

[@deborahbarnes8377]

Heard them live in the 90s never forget those singers

[@adreamalways14]

When it came to his background singers he don't play Word

[@elijahadams4508]

One year he was in town to do a concert,he stay at the hotel I was working at I was scheduled to work that night so as he was departing the hotel I just ran outside and start waving at the dark limo,don't know if he saw me or not,but I was a waving ass.

[@amberhairston512]

ALWAYS HAD THE BEST BACKGROUND SANGERS IN THE BUSINESS! I LOVE rewatching all his live performance videos, not just for him but for them too!

[@chellejohnson8880]

I remember that episode of Martin, when Pam and Gina sang that for the plumber's funeral😂😂

[@desicryer8346]

I'm so glad I got to see him perform live. I was 10 years old and saw DeBarge and Luther Vandross in New Orleans at the U.N.O. Lakefront arena. What a great concert!

[@antoniapalmore7494]

Luther was a gift to the world❤

[@JimRockfordFiles]

HE KNEW how to put it all together

[@antoniapalmore7494]

Luther was the Goat seen him probaly 100 times. His back up was awesome

[@zeemc2751]

Love his voice 💕 miss his voice💖 RIP🙏.

[@tyquaunopelika]

Yesuhhhh!

[@bbebop30]

I am so glad I attended one of his final concerts. Yes. They are the best in the business.

[@bmw3842]

I was at that concert. It was hot as hell.

[@roses4me451]

My co-worker went to a live show. She said Luther DEMANDS that the air-conditioner be cut OFF. (It has to do with his voice)

[@Swimdeep]

God do I miss him NTM the artistry he brought out in others.

[@alanheuson7100]

❤ Beautiful Fantastic the one and only Luther 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗😊

[@oldenmarlow339]

I went to this tour in New Jersey when I was 16. It was Luther, Anita and Shirley Murdock. I remember this part of the concert where Luther’s background singers sounded like something from another world. They literally gave me chills. I was blown away.

[@adailydaughter6196]

That man and his singers could SANG

[@mandywalker1802]

He was the most amazing singer, loved him ❤

[@aldalisemendes8687]

É sempre muito bom ver Luther no seu melhor ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lisathompson1213]

Eveytime I play this live I pull up this part a dozen times over

[@Halo_1128]

Cissy Houston was one his background singers as well His background had a distinct sound 💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ronaldw548]

He sung background for Chaka Khan on a few songs, many times it was him, Cissy Houston and a young Whitney singing on a record or two by Chaka.

[@yolandawilson6951]

I have watched that concert online numerous times. I wish the recording was better.

[@shontasy_co8472]

This is my childhood. My mother was the biggest Luther fan and had this tape. This is Luther Live at Wembley (I think). Me, my brother, and sister could recite this whole video frontwards and backwards, even the adlibs. 😂 Miss my mom 🕊❤

[@kindell1]

They should've been beside him doing duets instead of behind him. This is the era of REAL vocalists

[@angleajennings7174]

❤ yes they were tight

[@tmoore7049]

Phenomenal ❤❤❤❤

[@user-tp6rx5bb5u]

Luther was such a creative person and a very intelligent human being.

[@IAmVisionXo]

Of course! Legendary Lisa Fischer is doing backings as well 😍

[@user-qs2se9ye8p]

Wembley performance the best ever

[@EveGene]

"19 more"‼️

[@leahmay1506]

Always on point!!

[@QueenLeeMi79]

My mama always went to see him when he was in detroit in the 80's and 90's.

[@SharonMRoss-by1lc]

The best in the world.

[@nr30199]

Well you going to back up the best. You have to be the best!

[@lasonyagreene]

Yes they were the best 🔥🔥🔥

[@Jasmine-lj8qw]

Omg the Martin episode call dad men don’t flush, makes so much more sense

[@stebbiej]

Gone head luther!!!

[@teddygee7859]

My sensitivity gets in the way 🎤 Luther was strict. Rehearsals r a must!

[@funnyguurl]

With all that beautiful sparkle they look like God directing a choir of angels ✨

[@stefanocupaiuolo2982]

Incredible Amazing

[@denicoleyoung3788]

His background singers was the best in the business ❤

[@leahwatson5765]

Yeeesssss they were the best and very loyal to him❤

[@coreycanty6827]

FORESIGHTTT4FORELIFE!!! Lisa Fisher&CREW🙌🍷🙌👍19 MORE😭🤣😂😭😉🙏😎LUPHA! MY FAVORITE!!! 🖤💚🎯

[@msrich2903]

Now Luther was just showing out ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥

[@haroldbenett8141]

Amen

[@coffeecup369]

MAGIC

[@nyebots]

I always said it... his background singers were always on point. They were indeed the best

[@antoniapalmore7494]

Luther voice was like butter

[@kami1763]

Unreal ❤❤❤❤

[@gtawebdesignseoexpert4536]

That's the GOAT y'all.

[@lialia6774]

Just Luther Wandross people...

[@thebarbaradouglasexperience]

Love it!!!!

[@BellaMaCello]

I have said this since I was a little girl❤

[@jayelove1504]

Yes indeed....Lisa Fischer, Eva Cherry, and Kevin Owens!!❤💜🙏🙌🎵🎶🎤

[@lisathompson1213]

Hey I didn't know persons were noticing!!! 5 background singers and they sounded like a choir!!! I love Luther's songs his background vocalists everything luther me that

[@aldalisesilva]

👏👏👏👏👏bom

[@gillesjohnson8026]

Exceptionnel

[@sfebon]

By far

[@Onlyone-m6f]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 why this reminds me of that episode of Martin haha. The plumber one when Tommy was preaching hahaha.

[@antonioanderson2561]

BLACK EXCELLENCE !![❤

[@lyfesaquarium]

amazing

[@saige80]

So this is where Martin got this from??? 😂😂😂 Dead Plumber episode

[@forestbreezebunny1o845]

I was looking for this comment😅

[@bettinastrouble2537]

They know exactly what he wanted, 😅💯💯🎶🎵😎😎🎶👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️