Busy Body

by Luther Vandross

Overview

Luther Vandross has acquired a reputation for releasing solid, quality albums. Whereas some artists, whether intentional or unintentional, release albums with one or two good songs, Vandross makes every recording count regardless if every song is released. This project falls in line with one superb composition after another. From the alluring arrangements to the striking melodies, every song glitters with a delightful spirit. The New York native did a remarkable job on the medley "Superstar/Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)." Showing his appreciation for the Carpenters ("Supertar") and Aretha Franklin ("Until You Come Back to Me"), Vandross created a masterpiece with the combination of these two songs. It was a number five single on the Billboard R&B charts. "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye," a duet with Dionne Warwick, is another work of art by the serenading tenor. It peaked at number seven. With a hurdling groove, "I'll Let You Slide" pranced its way to number five on the Billboard R&B charts. From a supernatural lyric to a suspenseful string arrangement, "Make Me Believer" summed up the four releases cresting at 48. Only three selections remain, and all three could have easily charted. This is a splendid album. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	09/04/2020
Label:	Music On Cd
UPC:	8718627231579
Rank:	109884

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Luther Vandross   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Dionne Warwick   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Yogi Horton   Drums
Yvonne Lewis   Vocals (Background)
Doc Powell   Guitar
Fonzi Thornton   Vocals (Background)
Skip Anderson   Synthesizer
David Lasley   Vocals (Background)
Robin Clark   Vocals (Background)
Georg "Jojje" Wadenius   Guitar
Phillip Ballou   Vocals (Background)
Alfa Anderson   Vocals (Background)
Patti Austin   Vocals (Background)
Tawatha Agee   Vocals (Background)
Paulette McWilliams   Vocals (Background)
Paulinho Da Costa   Percussion
Steve Kroon   Bongos,Congas
Cheryl Lynn   Vocals (Background)
Cissy Houston   Vocals (Background)
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Keyboards
Brenda White   Vocals (Background)
Darlene Love   Vocals (Background)
Michelle Cobbs   Vocals (Background)
Marcus Miller   Bass,Synthesizer

Technical Credits

Marcus Miller   Rhythm Arrangements,Synthesizer Arrangements,Composer,Producer
Carl Beatty   Engineer
Luther Vandross   Composer,Producer,Vocal Arrangement
Leon Russell   Composer
Morris Broadnax   Composer
Michael Christopher   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Kate Jansen   Administration,Album Administrator
Brian Hagiwara   Cover Photo,Photography
Paul Rayner-Brown   Assistant Engineer
Larkin Arnold   Executive Producer
Harry Langdon   Photography
Harry Spiridakis   Assistant Engineer
George Corsillo   Art Direction
Cornell Hill   Hair Stylist
Alfred Brown   String Contractor
Paul Brown   Assistant Engineer
Steve Bates   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Steve Goldman   Composer
Bonnie Bramlett   Composer
Clarence Paul   Composer
Dionne Warwick   Duet,Performer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Rudy Hill   Assistant Engineer
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Composer,Rhythm Arrangements,String Arrangements,Synthesizer Arrangements
Ray Bardani   Mixing,Engineer
Michael Barbiero   Engineer
Stevie Wonder   Composer
Bruce Robbins   Assistant Engineer