Give Me the Reason

Artist: Luther Vandross
Label: Sony
Category: Music

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Format: Original recording reissued
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 696998538221
EAN: 0696998538221
ASIN: B00005MKE0

Release Date: 2001-07-24

Give Me the Reason

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Tracks:

Stop To Love
See Me
I Gave It Up (When I Fell In Love)
So Amazing
Give Me The Reason
There's Nothing Better Than Love
I Really Didn't Mean It
Because It's Really Love
Anyone Who Had A Heart

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Customer Reviews:

Sometimes There's Nothing Better Then Luther.......2007-03-22

Lol well this album may be over twenty years old now but it is certainly a treat to slap on 'Give Me The Reason' on like an audio gourmet platter and just dig right in.Vandross kicks everything right off with "Stop The Love" which just emmediatly gets your attention with it's bouncy beat and with the brilliant gospel like female choir including the likes of Cissy Houston,Cheryl Lynn,Alfa Anderson and Paulette McWilliams it goes up a whole other level;one of THE BEST examples of secularized gospel in the decade!Now "See Me" has a slightly slower beat and just some of the creamiest sound and creamiest bass from Marcus Miller you'll ever hear!"I Gave It Up (When I Fell In Love)" is loads of fun because it has that well "retro neuvou' shuffling soul sound that Luther is so capable of plus a hook that will have you singing and clapping along.The title track and the wonderfully kinetic "I Really Didn't Mean It" were funky dancable urban contemporary of that day complete with those great electronic hand claps and that big 80's beat at it's best.As for the ballads "There's Nothing Better Than Love" features Luther and Gregory Hines really reaching for new heights from their voices and they sound wonderful together on this terrific song."Because I Really Love You" makes the best use of strings you'll hear during this time while his cover of "Anyone Who Had A Heart" features a creamy but soulful sax solo courtesy of Kirk Whalum and "So Amazing" is pretty.'Give Me The Reason' finds Luther Vandross on his fifth solo triumph in a row and already a permenant resident of the R&B world and music charts.What's sad is that this album wasn't as successful on the pop side.I have no doubt that with the right promotion this fun,peppy album with more uptempo songs then love ballads would have crossed Luther over permemently he really doesn't seem to be worrying.A must have recording for Luther Vandross fans or anyone interested in 80s soul.

Luther is and always will be the man.......2006-12-14

Luther was at the top of his game with the Give Me The Reason CD. The album featured the hit singles Stop To Love,So Amazing, There's Nothing Better Than feat. Gregory Hines and the tile track. Stop To Love" and "Give Me The Reason" were beautifully produced, arranged, and performed numbers and huge R&B hits that still get an old school party started while So Amazing & There's Nothing Better Than feat. Gregory Hines were both beautiful ballads that are timeless.

We'll miss u Luther..........2005-10-03

What can I say about one of the MOST TALENTED singers of my time?! This was the 1st album of the Late Luther Vandross I had ever owned. I was in my early teens then and the cassette tape has long been lost. I have most of his cd's and I'm glad I reintroduced this one back into my collection. My favorite, 'there's nothing better than love' is a lovely duet with the Late Gregory Hines and how I miss him too. The song is even more special to me now, since they're both living on in memory...

Another winner.......2004-10-14

Luther was definitely on a roll at the time of this album's release, and GIVE ME THE REASON was not only Luther's second consecutive album to be certified Double-Platinum in sales, but it also managed to reach #14 on the Hot 200. He was slowly beginning to gain acceptance from the pop audience, and this album helped him narrow the margin. Consistent and cohesive, with material that is expertly written, produced, and performed, GIVE ME THE REASON is everything contemporary soul record should be.

Luther has always been an underrated songwriter, and this album should have changed that. From the soaring anguish of the title song, to the understated sentiment of the lovely "So Amazing," Give Me The Reason contains some of Luther's best written songs. He also continues to strike the perfect balance between production, song, and performance, as evidenced on the sputtering "I Really Didn't Mean It." Everything also comes together flawlessly on the delightfully frantic "Stop To Love," which recalls the sound of early Motown, yet has a modern spin all it's own.

Luther also performs a duet with dancer/actor Gregory Hines that is possibly the album's brightest highlight. There is a surprising chemistry between the voices of Vandross and Hines that is at the core of the touching, melodic "There's Nothing Better Than Love," which really transforms the song into a heart-felt stunner. Luther also adds another Bacharach/David composition to his catalog with his jazzy rendition of "Anyone Who Had A Heart," which stands tall with even the best of the Vandross covers. One of his most enjoyable albums, GIVE ME THE REASON represents Luther at his prime.

A fun album.......2004-04-30

Luther was a major player in the 80s. My man could SING in a big way, and he had a nice style all to himself too. This was his fifth album, and although its not a classic like `Never Too Much' (1981) and `Forever, For Always, For Love' (1982), it is a good album of fun numbers like the title track and `Stop To Love'. There's a little something here for everybody, floor movers, love songs, a Dionne Warwick cover, a little bit of everything. Overall I wouldn't call it essential, but it sure is fun.

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