15 Luther Vandross Performances You Must See

Now you already know we had to start off strong with his iconic NAACP Image Awards performance of “A House Is Not a Home.” Though it was originally Dionne Warwick’s song, it became Vandross after this night.

Though he sang it acapella and at the last second, Vandross did what needed to be done by closing out Arsenio Hall’s last show with his performance of “If Only for One Night.”

The Wembly served as the scene for a myriad of memorable performances but Vandross’ “Superstar” is no doubt in the top five.

The Wembly wasn’t the only venue that could host some legendary Vandross performances. We’d bet good money that the Royal Albert Hall in London was never the same after this.

We know Mariah Carey was blessed when she found out Vandross said yes to doing a duet with her. But we’re all the better for it because their voices meshed together so beautifully.

Do we really have to say it? This performance speaks for itself.

Yet another gem from the Wembly, Vandross “Never Too Much” just truly hits all the right notes.

If you were wondering where the sample from Kendrick Lamar’s popular song “Luther” came from, here’s your answer.

Who better to sing about throwing a party other than Vandross? Here, he kicked things off with a performance on “Soul Train” by singing “Bad Boy/Having a Party.”

Just another one of his best songs from live at the Wembley, Vandross stunned the crowd while singing “Wait for Love.”

Performing live at the Soul Train Music Awards, Vandross was joined by Houston, Warwick and Wonder for this memorable rendition of “That’s What Friends Are For.”

One of the many times these two would join the stage together, Vandross appeared during the 1985 special, appropriately dubbed “The Pattie LaBelle Show.”

In a surprising performance medley, Vandross hit the stage alongside Usher and white boy band 98 Degrees to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s hit song “Man in the Mirror.”

Performing during the sixth season of Paramount’s hit 1980s TV series, “SOLID GOLD” Vandross and host Warwick serenaded the audience by performing their duet “How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye?”