His songs are iconic and internationally known. Q: Why was this topic meaningful to you personally?Ī: Luther Vandross brought happiness and joy into so many people's lives through his music. Below, he shares his thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Today’s Doodle was illustrated and animated by Atlanta-based guest artist Sam Bass. To have Google broadcast that around the world is a wonderful showcase of his immeasurable talent. No one else has expressed this emotion, in song, at the level Luther did for over 35 years. Luther made each of his songs about one simple, universal subject-love an emotion and feeling common to the human experience no matter who you are, where you’re from or what you look like. It is a true reflection of Luther Vandross’s musical legacy around the world to be honored by Google with an animated video Doodle that fittingly captures the joy Luther has brought the world. Below they share their thoughts on the Doodle and Luther Vandross’s legacy. Special thanks to the family of Luther Vandross for their collaboration on this project. Happy birthday, Luther Vandross! The joy your music brings to the world is never too much. Vandross’s successful music career culminated in eight Grammy Awards (out of 33 nominations), a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a 1997 Super Bowl half-time show performance, and eight Billboard Top 10 albums.
In 1989, Vandross’s devotion to the live experience set an international milestone when he became the first male artist to sell out 10 consecutive shows at London’s Wembley Arena.
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In 1981, Vandross launched his solo career and took full creative control to compose, write, and produce his debut studio album “Never Too Much”-the soundtrack of today’s Doodle and the first of 14 studio albums that went either platinum or multi-platinum! A fine-tuned maestro of performance, Vandross took his passionate songs on world-wide tours, where he poured his style into all aspects of live production, from the design of background singers sparkling gowns to the mood-setting stage lights. His knack for infectious hooks also landed him gigs singing commercial jingles for Juicy Fruit and several other major brands. From there, Vandross launched himself into dozens of collaborative projects with artists like David Bowie, Ringo Starr, Whitney Houston, and Ben E. Vandross’s next big break came when his original composition “Everybody Rejoice” was featured in “The Wiz,” a 1974 Broadway musical later adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. Although he never won first place, he joined the theater’s performing arts group “Listen My Brother Revue,” who sang on the 1969 pilot episode of the children’s show “Sesame Street” and gave Vandross his first taste of widespread exposure. After high school, Vandross showcased his tunes at Amateur Night at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. He truly knew music was his destiny after a Warwick performance blew him away at 13-so he began to write his own songs. At the age of five, he showed a sharp interest in singing, often using the coin-operated recording booths found in stores sprinkled throughout New York City at the time. Retrieved August 11, 2020.Today’s video Doodle, created by Atlanta-based guest artist Sam Bass, celebrates the 70th birthday of multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Luther Vandross-the “Velvet Voice” whose silky-smooth tenor ballads romanced generations with inimitable style and grace.īorn on this day in 1951 in New York City, Luther Ronzoni Vandross grew up inspired by soul music giants such as Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and Dionne Warwick. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2005".^ "Various Artists Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)".^ "Various Artists Chart History (Compilation Albums)".^ "Various Artists Chart History ( Billboard 200)".^ "Official Compilations Chart Top 100".^ Whitmire, Margo (September 28, 2005).Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. "Various Artists – So Amazing: An All Star Tribute to Luther Vandross". ^ Nichols, Natalie (September 18, 2005)."So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross – Various Artists".
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