Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason

Official video for “Give Me The Reason” by Luther Vandross
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Lyrics:
[Chorus]
Give me the reason to want you back
And why should I love you again
Do you know
Tell me how, how to forgive and forget
Give me the reason to love you now
It's been a mighty long time
And the love that used to be
Ended the day you walked out
Never knew I'd ever be
Standing alone and outside
With no one to love
#LutherVandross #GiveMeTheReason #RnB #Soul

[@Kexlar]

Still listening to Luther in 2024 and will continue until I meet him.

[@openorwap5412]

Love this 🥲

[@samanthadeer9458]

He died 2005 m8

[@Jamo419]

I second that 🙂

[@irishzme9864]

No one has a voice like him, NO ONE.

[@DemonicAkumi]

@@samanthadeer9458 And?

[@077shazza9]

I spent my whole childhood bored of this song , I shared a bedroom with my big sis who played it constantly, I'd give anything to hear her play it again, she passed in march . I miss u everyday sis🥺

[@MZ-jn1xh]

Sorry to hear of her passing. I too shared a room with my big sister who played luther's album alot. This one grew on me. Love it. Don't make them like this no more.

[@077shazza9]

@@MZ-jn1xh they really don't xx

[@kacey5324]

My deepest condolences 🙏🏽🕊

[@077shazza9]

@@kacey5324 thanks so much xx

[@mrmeerkat1096]

Sorry for your loss! Music can really bring back alot of good memories.

[@theperfekshunist8361]

Seeing this literally made me cry because nobody makes music like this anymore. The harmonies and melodies are amazing. I miss this time in my life.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

I mean, no one sings like Luther Vandross. That voice was 1 of 1.

[@bryangrubb1951]

Yes!!!!!

[@donaldharper831]

Ditto

[@tamsmith1111]

I figured this was pretty recent. Everything sucks 😂

[@julieannkuster1999]

Me too I bald LIKE a. As baby miss luther..I miss a life..everyone is gone..😟😢🙏❤✨

[@susanprescott7014]

Still listening in 2024 brilliant Luther, no one like him ❤ ❤ ❤

[@king-xerxus7040]

The 1980’s were a pretty unique time in music history.

[@mariecampbell3373]

Because of the music, there was more love in the world 🌎

[@jaywad8876]

Yeah ​@@mariecampbell3373

[@catherinethomas1276]

Best I miss it. Radio is ...... now

[@rollthedice-zn5or]

Better times better people

[@shawncartagena664]

God the days when life was so simple.

[@ritabuggthomas2696]

MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY!!

[@seanburns4903]

Nailed it..PEACE

[@seanburns4903]

Thanks peace....Tru

[@seanburns4903]

Tru

[@wood4278]

All Day...

[@rollthedice-zn5or]

Sorely missed. Died far too young. Rest easy Luther ❤

[@openorwap5412]

Oh hey 👋🏽 I'm not the only one who was called to listen to this classic today! 🥰

[@majorpayne100]

RIP 🪦 Michael Jackson ,Prince 🤴🏻, Luther Vandross, George Michael, Glenn Frey, and David Bowie

[@coreyhendricks9490]

One of the greatest voices ever to do it. RIP Luther Vandross

[@daquino48dda]

❤️❤️🕯️🕊️🎼🎼🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@amriaye7593]

He is perfect

[@coreyhendricks9490]

@@amriaye7593 Facts

[@amriaye7593]

@@coreyhendricks9490 I've been listening to him all day on CDs!

[@coreyhendricks9490]

@@amriaye7593 That's amazing, the brilliance of a legend to listen to

[@diannafree5057]

Thumbs up if you know Luther's smile was everything!!! 2021!!!!!!!!

[@liladance3506]

2024 ❤

[@leahkalebuka9812]

👍In July 2024...

[@kennethbowman5156]

By Delight, I totally agree. Luther’s smile touches one’s soul. Love him and miss him dearly.

[@christinan2928]

Luther's voice was so effortless!! He just opened his mouth and.. WOW!!!

[@xmo552]

Christina Thompson My wife is like that, exactly 💪😁💪 😂

[@angeliasidney8691]

@@xmo552PPPPpppppppppp]

[@xmo552]

@@angeliasidney8691 Huh

[@gloriarodriguez3475]

Still one of my faves.

[@rjjcms1]

Guaranteed 0% dross in Vandross.

[@Sammute]

Who else is rocking this classic in 2020 👌

[@indiamckenzie4357]

Im 30 I remember my mom listening to this when i child ..good old days.. 😎👍

[@mysticjen379]

🙋🏼‍♀️

[@vincentkimathi8925]

Me

[@bermuda1100]

Forever ❤️

[@celly9719]

✋🏽

[@Krazethoughts]

He's the only guy that can take depression off my mind

[@teem2601]

Listen to him Everyday then that's a great thing

[@ingrid8994]

India S. ♥️

[@MrsMelMel1977]

He's an angel

[@MrDLee8]

I be thinking the same thing

[@magicmariobichon751]

Totally agree, I remember the day he died they announced it in Dublin Airport it took everything in me to hold back those tears🇮🇪💔😢

[@RD-lx1gy]

It’s something about Luther and Whitney that make me sad I miss them so much! This is when music had a purpose. God can we have Luther, Whitney, Prince, Michael back

[@dee8285]

May 25/2020 Listening in response to someone's request of me

[@JamarSkyles]

I agree with you. All 4 of them were talented singers that should still be here singing today.

[@evelynkorte5493]

Miss them too when music had meaning oh God

[@rootsychick2151]

We were lucky to have them.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

The Kidd: Sadly, commercially or even demographically Luther wasn't in the same league as Whitney, Prince or Michael Jackson. But vocally he sure was way above all of them.

[@kevinlewis1485]

He sings this so well, you forget that it isn't a love song. The lyrics are actually sad.

[@rjjcms1]

Yes.

[@defblinders9585]

THIS is what someone with natural singing talent sounds like. No Auto-Tune, no electronic enhancement, nothing. Just raw, original talent unlike a majority of so called singers today. Luther Vandross didn't have swag; he had CLASS. There will never be another like him.

[@sheevamatimbas4300]

Absolutely , I have seen Luther at least four times in concert . This Legend sound the same as he does on vinyl if not better . God I loved this man voice .

[@ritabuggthomas2696]

Something we'll NEVER AGAIN experience in this lifetime

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

More than talent it's called a GIFT...most people nowadays totally forgot that back in the day only a few voice gifted people were pushed up to front and sing and entertain, because it was perceived by the public in general that only they could do it better than anyone...NO music TV reality shows full of mediocre wannabe's!...

[@barzzj3tsonmcvay846]

Thst is s fact n i just tuned in im only 30 n i feel like he got alot of ppl beat n he is very under rated

[@sinamosina5087]

No one can sing like u luther

[@NinaAnthonijsz]

Oh Luther.. How magnificent you were....

[@jarrodbutts716]

Nina Anthonijsz He still is. Music never dies.

[@bimestman]

+Nina Anthonijsz A "Genuis," Baby! :/

[@1969Makaveli]

It`s the words to this song that hit me to my core when this song came out. I had feelings for a girl and she knew i was a good guy. But she chose the other guy in which he broke her heart. But my heart was broken by her, and she wanted me and i couldnt see myself with her after the fact. Like the song said Give me the reason to want you back. I remember this song in the summer of 1986, I was 16 years old about to be 17 lol. Music was so good for me during the 60`s, 70`s ,80`s, and 90`s ( The soundtrack to my life.). All I listen to is old school music. So I agree Nina, Luther was magnificent.

[@elliotking1526]

1969Makaveli , I agree 100%. I too was 16 years old. we had dreams, big ideas and our whole lives ahead of us. music said who we were, how we felt and what we wanted out of life. there was a song for everything we was going through.

[@seanburns4903]

U already kno

[@samlondon7430]

The 80's were a blast.

[@miguelacosta5446]

lol, saw you on another 80's video.. yup i always talk about the 80's.. the music, movies, arcades, etc..goodtimes

[@elainelacy-austin1640]

I can make it better Luther Van Dross

[@heyitsablackguy9553]

ARCADES, those were the days.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I love 80s and 90s and can't forget the 70s they had some great music too.

[@KCHunter]

good luck with that smh

[@RickyB464]

I was born '97 and thank my parents every day for blasting this kinda music and more out when I was a kid. I can't get enough as an adult. Music back then was just elite, is still elite. 🔥

[@ellenschwartz-tn5wi]

You got that right!!!

[@patsymorgan4397]

Still giving me goosebumps in 2022❤️❤️🎶🎶

[@WorshipOverWarfare]

Right in here now

[@tanyayoung2421]

Miss him but very true 😭 song real life s it over for good

[@vincentkimathi9397]

Me too in 2023

[@traceyweaver8760]

Still with chills and a tear😢

[@liladance3506]

2024 ❤

[@christophereunice8541]

I LOVE THIS SONG SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! LUTHER'S VOICE WAS PURE SILK AND SATIN, WOW!!!!!

[@oluseyiidowu8098]

Christopher Eunice none like him .. rest in peace

[@oluseyiidowu8098]

Christopher Eunice none like him

[@anthonydonnell3105]

Christopher Eunice your beautiful. I want you.

[@anthonysims7701]

Christopher Eunice rasheedakeith

[@michaelbellach8054]

yes..grüsse aus berlin

[@soulfunkbrother]

2019 and still loving his music. He's my all time favourite male vocalist.

[@frankiebolerosrosado3704]

I consider him the Greatest Artists of all times.

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

Likewise!

[@evazela]

Likewise

[@jaywad8876]

Mine TOO.

[@gibbs615]

Mine too!😁 I sometimes do karaoke of him🎤😃

[@TheJamesm1980]

Undeniably one of the best voices of all time RIP Luther

[@carolinefranciswonderwoman]

Lisa fisher backing is just incredible

[@daquino48dda]

💯three of my precious kids are in our world with Luther Vandross songs playing in the background. Yes three... thanking our Father for my son's and daughters who have given their parents 10 grandchildren total.Yes being a mother is a privilege and honor from our Father's 💕 May our sons and daughters continue in God's love and provisions for all the days of our lives as our good Lord is allowing us to live, breathe and enjoy his company as well as with our family and friends. IJNWP the Lords blessings on us all. ❤️🤍🕯️🕊️🕯️🤍♥️

[@Heartchakra777]

Namaste 🙏 still rocking Luther’s music 🎼 in 2024🎙️🎙️🎙️🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏gone to soon n not forgotten 🙏

[@EZ_CARS]

Who still listening in 2023 🎶🎶🎼🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🎤🎤

[@catherinethomas1276]

2024 ❤

[@liladance3506]

2024 ❤

[@jayneeee679]

March 2024 ❤️ been humming this all day. Don't kno why as I ain't heard it for ages... Glad I was alive in these times.

[@philipmartin5407]

1988

[@mercylago4744]

music like this makes me think of riding with my family in the backseat in the 90s. I miss feeling that safe and so much future ahead.

[@theocasey8859]

My childhood was exactly the same. So nice to see this is the top comment.

[@mikellbull]

Mercedes Carter omg, you too??!!! that's the exact same feeling I get.. I could listen to Luther all day and Whitney..

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I know right and dad driving putting in the music and mom in the front seat. I agree great times indeed.

[@maryarcher1178]

Lateshia Childs l

[@byronmartin4952]

Mercedes Carter yes

[@AldenRDavis]

The song "Give Me The Reason" was featured in the 1986 soundtrack, "Ruthless People."

[@feliciar4818]

Alden R. Davis Thank you...I was wondering what was the name of the movie this song appeared on

[@huntingtonparkway]

Alden R. Davis I was just about to ask the name of the movie. I forgot. Fun times.

[@evelyncleggette1158]

Can I have the movie of Ruthless People full movie on KZbin

[@courtgizzle]

Alden R. Davis i remember my parents took me to see this in theaters when I was only 4

[@jaywad8876]

And used for Luther Vandross' Give Me The Reason album, too, later that year.

[@jc-246]

Luther Vandross KING OF ROMANCE ❤ he makes music that touches the Soul. NO ONE makes music like this anymore. That makes him all the more SPECIAL

[@MJJ628]

💯💯💯💯💯🔝🔝🔝😪🙏🙏

[@MarioIMMakeMoneyOnline]

Joe is the only one close

[@jc-246]

@@MarioIMMakeMoneyOnline I must check him out

[@amandalee4242]

Facts!

[@mra5th284]

💯

[@jameskavanagh4315]

The only singer that made Mariah Carey sound amateurish live on stage when they sang together. A beautiful voice .

[@ISVVVc628]

Lisa Fischer's background vocals ❤️ R.I.P. Luther.

[@allensmith9620]

He say "what's there to say when there's not much to talk about" & he also say " do you know how to forgive & forget" Wooooow that's heavy!!! Smmfh!! 2019-2020 anybody?

[@TitansTrust]

Probably one of Luther's best songs. And Secret Lover..

[@chrisrusso4761]

An American Legend

[@DanFreeman723]

When this came out it was like a new level of R&B. Luther had done the impossible. He topped himself.

[@jaywad8876]

Yeah I know

[@elninobrown1021]

🎶🎼🎵🎤Yall know da vibes!! 2024 and we still rockin to this!! RIH Luther🙏🏽

[@clairefrancis6368]

Luther, he was like a security blanket. He made you feel safe and warm.

[@KingKongLi777]

His name shoud have been "SNUGGLY VANDROSS"................

[@WilleTerry]

Them days are over so if you people like taking advantage of people then make sure you'll have a safe place for them this whe

[@WilleTerry]

Them people that like to take advantage of people and use them you'll make sure to give them a safe place to sleep for the winter be my heart is cold and I'm tired of being fked over and sad because people want to go around and spread rumors about people that still fk with on some fake shit

[@jaykay646]

My son asked me DAD why do you keep listening to this song.. I just gave him a stare and said you will never understand Son...

[@ahmadpittman3893]

Until you grow up

[@timothycummins6425]

Instant feel good music! Especially if you remember the 80's n 90's.

[@swanzettajohnson7882]

THIS IS 1 OF MY FAVORITE SONGS BY LEGENDARY LUTHER VANDROSS 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵

[@sfzeebruh]

Crazy how music can put you in a frame of mind you were in when you were a child years later....powerful! Gimme the reason!! Luther rest easy king unmatched

[@vipofatl1]

Nostalgia for sure!!!

[@hitachi3dheaven658]

Exactly what I'm feeling now listening to this.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

This takes me back to 1986

[@amandalee4242]

So true takes me back to when i was about 5 my mom and dad was so in love thanking God for a happy home and good music like this ❤️

[@ellenschwartz-tn5wi]

You got that right!!!

[@Dougie19xx]

Luther had the thee most beautiful smile!!! 😔❤

[@kennyholland82]

Still can't believe this man is not here !! The best

[@sanneveekaa6932]

Luther Vandross was so handsome and incredibly talented. 😍😥

[@donaldooten2106]

how grate is this song I love it

[@gaxnewman]

I saw a post on reddit calling him "The man with the Velvet voice!" And I was like lemmi play you a song you'll definitely feel the velvety smoothness in his voice!

[@forcesensitive6371]

One of the greatest ever voices in soul music. I grew up listening to my mother play his albums all the time. Along with Anita Baker. Legendary.

[@sarawood2558]

Love luther Anita Baker and Teddy xxx

[@ilikeithardcoretv3367]

Im convinced the 80's and 90's were pretty much the golden age of music "do you know how to forgive and forget" ?

[@TheTmat007]

Not all of the 90s. It's 70s to mid 90s, IMO.

[@evohumans]

@I Like it Hardcore Tv I would have to agree.

[@prosperitynow979]

And the 70's

[@mainesource3000]

RUTHLESS PEOPLE! WHAT A GREAT MOVIE.

[@Pootahman1028]

Thank you! I couldn't remember the name of this movie

[@mainesource3000]

​@@Pootahman1028You're Welcome.

[@jamesclark8931]

Ok ok I don't know why I thought it was war of the rose's

[@wood4278]

80's R&B...BEST era for music...back when everything was so simple and just a better time...Just listen to Luther's voice with Lisa Fischer background vocals...BEST ERA PERIOD 80's

[@KaristaSwiss]

Weare so quick to watch the comedy we missed how good a song it is. We broke u. . If you want me back give me a darn good reason!!!

[@nikitajackson4324]

This music does something to my soul still in 2024

[@cjrddic3548]

❤ ❤ 2023. For EVER in MY Playlist RIP. Luther. Gone but NEVER. Forgotten. ❤ ❤

[@kirsty001]

Haha this video with the "special" effects. Bloody brilliantly.

[@jamespeterburch]

Top quality haha. If you look closely you can tell its from the 80s 😂

[@kirsty001]

@jdslyman great word for it :)

[@arresteddevelopment2158]

It was considered "cutting edge" in it's day.

[@pacificblu9662]

Thank you, Google for honoring Luther Vandross with your Google Doodle today on his 70th birthday. Google can you make a large donation to redoing this video in honor of Luther Vandross, his style, and his class because this video does not do the man justice.

[@MrShabindigo]

Nothing screams "80s" more than Judge Reinhold.

[@denisejackson776]

Lol

[@roclee8138]

Truest statement

[@danielsampson7530]

Yep spot on!

[@kevinmatthew7180]

So true, in every second comedy movie released in the 80s never the main actor but the one everyone remembers legend

[@fernandoh481]

How can you not reminisce when listening to music like this...

[@criticalbill2090]

How can anybody not like this music?! It`s so charming and easy on the ears, just listening to it fills me with a warm glow

[@mick384561]

+Kenneth Jefferson You couldn't have said It better, everything was more soulful and funky in the 80's. But as you know the style always creapes back In.

[@620mb]

+Bill Proud Remember this was the 80s. Artists were real. Not like the half naked shit the music industry churn out today

[@mick384561]

This was amazing , that's whats so amassing about Luther even though It was love soul music It was still dance able cus It had a % of jazz and funk In It, Decent underground soul Is available as you know but It doesn't hit the commercial charts anymore, most the soul singers now in the commercial charts sound like Micky and miny mouse cus they are to young, but It's coming back slowly,I just hope It gets as good as It was In the 80's

[@bernadettegriffin8569]

+Bill Proud For me it's not his best but it's still good. The man was massively talented, voice like liquid honey, brilliant songwriter and he looked very very gorgeous in this but apparently he was not happy. They don't make them like him anymore.

[@monicawism]

some people are just plain stupid.

[@ArtSchoolParis]

Here in 2018, RIP Luther Vandross!!!

[@tami8458]

The Ruthless People!

[@BenThuAlot]

RIP SIR...SERIOUSLY MISSED

[@juliesmith698]

Just the best

[@laneylydon9029]

Awww good old Luther sad he is no longer here bless him

[@danepowell7860]

Rest in peace Luther Vandross.

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

Only a gospel singer can pull this off ! The mood and sentimental bravado is inspired 🤗

[@cryospiral]

Who else is rocking to this in 2018?

[@frankstudent]

cryospiral Here!

[@chatrianshields7471]

Me 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@happyaboutme]

Me! Luther's voice is forever gold.

[@SuperRuthie27]

I am

[@bucky9987]

and always will

[@shannellee39]

His background singers tho❤️

[@DonMetatron777]

Only Loofa could sing a song of heartbreak with such a warming smile

[@desmondriles9311]

Loofa 😂😂😂😂 yes suh!!!!

[@ajab2448]

Only Loofa yasss😂😂😂

[@kelthe8thman661]

🎉 Luther 2024 Luther 2024 Luther 2024 🎉

[@scottjuan2198]

My Favourite and probably one of the best male singers of all time.

[@brianhines1452]

Give Me The Reason is my favorite 80's Album from Luther Vandross! Every song is a hit!

[@tanishalynch219]

His voice is sooooo nostalgic. It takes you back to a time where life was good. Thanks Luther Love you always ❤

[@coconfa4432]

Wanted to write it down

[@lapislazuli30001]

Ruthless People, in case anybody wanted to know the title of this movie

[@jaguar5198]

Have that on tape back home

[@gowongordon8059]

Thank you I didn't want to look it up !!

[@YOUNGitheGOD]

Amazing song and great video.

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Wow i was like 15 when this came out! memories memories.

[@sweetygirl7188]

Velvet voice

[@sbrown6798]

Lord he was adorable.

[@propheticwitness8624]

Just a timeless song,can somebody please take me back to the mid-eighties in a time machine?

[@shirleybeyah3976]

Please stop by and pick me up, too❤

[@paulhiscutt4914]

Best Luther song? Yes.

[@TelBil2010]

Takes me back to the fabulous 80s this cassette was on constantly in my car

[@PrimordialChaos07]

So glad I got to experience the 80's and 90's. It was a magical time, looking back it seems unreal. People talked to each other, you had friends who cared, the clothes were outrageous, singing and dancing in the streets, feeling free and that it would never end. I feel sad for this last generation.

[@shirleybeyah3976]

Me, too❤❤❤❤

[@pommiebears]

Just such a happy face, a joyful smile….and a MASSIVE TALENT! Love him 🌹

[@MissToyasConsulting]

This song brings back so many memories of my childhood! Music like this is incomparable! RIH Luther😢

[@kingeazzy]

TIMELESS MUSIC!!!!

[@MrKingGator]

Happy Heavenly Birthday Luther

[@WaleChelsea]

Luther remains a G.O.A.T where he is. May his soul continue to rest in peace

[@mikewebbjr.9914]

Grew up to Luther Vandross, this song my mother used to constantly play on the record player all the time while dressing me for kindergarten. We also used to listen to this while visiting family in my mother's old neighborhood in the South side of Chicago

[@jennyshaw509]

Happy heavenly birthday Luther! Rest in peace.

[@brendajackson13]

34 Years later and Ruthless People is still one of my favourite movies.

[@r112uk]

Still hits hard 2024!

[@jaimeroman2406]

2022 almost 2023 and still freaking awesomeness!!!! I love you Luther Vandross. Miss you brother. Thanks so much for the joy and memories. Made me cry. I freaking love it. 😎

[@TheFlint66]

What a voice, fantastic singer, gone too soon, ❤️

[@saffrondonoghue281]

Anyone who doesn't love Luther. You're on my prayer list.

[@italianqueen3111]

Luther Vandross, HE WAS THE BLACK PAVAROTTI ! WELL SAID ! Miss you Luther, and your Beautiful talent

[@barondoss8129]

Miss you Luther!! Timeless. Voice from the heavens. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nialloneill5097]

For the heavens came to earth when he sang.

[@Land_Of_The_Cliffs]

Still listening to this song even during times like these. It’s helping a lot.

[@javarusmcdonald7774]

Hearing this always remind me of my mom and godmothers on their Friday nights after their long work week, playing music, sipping, cooking and having a great time in the front yard ❤❤❤❤😢

[@JONNOG88]

So...Danny DeVito's has been bold/bolding. Longer then I've been alive!😮🤯 That's a strong game😎

[@emmamillar8391]

Where do we even start?? That beautiful voice, face, smile no words this man was...is still STUNNING ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@franciscoprazzio225prazzio]

I still can't believe Luther Vandross is gone, He will always be in our hearts he is irreplaceable there will never be another singer like him, Because no other singer will be like he was.

[@luckynhlanhlatshabalala2475]

Unlike NCR that lives forever.

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

Personally i can't wait to get to heaven. ALL the greats are there... only dross left down here now...

[@LillyLotusMonstera]

This album played as me and my two sisters cleaned up the house on Saturday morning.....oh the memories

[@IconicBlu]

This song and “Stop to Love” sound very similar