I just read Luther Vandross has passed away. The only article I read about it was on AOL and I cannot find another.
I think his version of Superstar and Dance With My Father are my favorite Luther songs.
Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around ’til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’s dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream
Alas, you are right. Here’s another story:
http://news.yahoo.com/fc/entertainment/luther_vandross
🙁 Why so little coverage?
“Dance With My Father” always brings me to tears, as I can really relate having lost my father at 15.
I was never a big Luther fan, but Dance with My Father makes me cry (which is no easy feat – tho devoted to my late father I’m not exactly the weepy sentimental type.)
It is sad to lose such talent at such a young age (and I think 54 is tragically young to die.)
Tho he has left an incredible legacy he will be greatly missed!