Songs | ||||
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Studio album by Luther Vandross | ||||
Released | September 20, 1994 (U.S.) | |||
Recorded | 1994 | |||
Genre | R&B, soul, pop | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Producer | Walter Afanasieff, Luther Vandross | |||
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Entertainment Weekly | C |
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Songs the ninth studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, released on September 20, 1994 (see 1994 in music) on Epic Records. The album, a collection of cover versions, produced the singles "Endless Love", "Always and Forever", and "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now". According to an interview both Luther and Mariah Carey had in Japan following their release of "Endless Love", there was mention that Carey had given advice as to what songs Vandross would cover in this album.
Songs earned Vandross four nominations at the 1995 Grammy Awards—Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Love the One You're With", Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Endless Love", Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Always and Forever", and Best R&B Album.
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