The Essential Luther Vandross

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Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Any Love
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
synthesizer programming:
Jason Miles (jazz producer/keyboardist)
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
assistant mixer:
Marc DeSisto
bass and synthesizer [keyboard synthesizer]:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Williams (drummer)
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr.
background vocals and lead vocals:
Luther Vandross
arranger:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1988)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Any Love
writer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) (in 1988), SBK April Music Inc. (in 1988), Sunset Burgundy, Inc. (in 1988) and Uncle Ronnie’s Music Company Inc. (in 1988)
Luther Vandross5:02
2So Amazing
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Paul Riser
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1986)
mixed at:
Westlake Studios (founded as Westlake Audio in the early 1970s) in West Hollywood, United States
recording of:
So Amazing
lyricist and composer:
Luther Vandross
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., SBK Songs (publisher), Uncle Ronnie’s Music, イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (until 2021-06-30), April Music Inc. (in 1986), Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc. (in 1986) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Luther Vandross43:43
3Wait for Love
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1985)
recording of:
Wait for Love
writer:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Luther Vandross
publisher:
April Music Inc., CBS Songs, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Dillard Music and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc.
Luther Vandross5:18
4Power of Love / Love Power
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1991) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1991)
recording of:
Power of Love / Love Power
writer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician), Luther Vandross and Teddy Vann
medley of:
Love Power
medley of:
Power of Love
Luther Vandross4:21
5For You to Love
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
synthesizer programming:
Jason Miles (jazz producer/keyboardist)
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
assistant mixer:
Marc DeSisto
bass and synthesizer [keyboard synthesizer]:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Williams (drummer)
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr.
percussion:
Paulinho DaCosta (Brazilian percussionist)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Luther Vandross
strings arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
arranger:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1988)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
For You to Love
writer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
publisher:
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) (in 1988), SBK April Music Inc. (in 1988), Sunset Burgundy, Inc. (in 1988) and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc. (in 1988)
Luther Vandross5:37
6I (Who Have Nothing)
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
guest vocals:
Martha Wash
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1991)
cover recording of:
I (Who Have Nothing)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
writer:
Mogol (Italian lyricist)
composer:
Carlo Donida
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Orange Sky Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI) (in 1961, in 1963), Milky Way Publishing Co., Inc. (in 1961, in 1963), Trio Music Co., Inc. (in 1961, in 1963), Walden Music (publisher) (in 1979) and Yellow Dog Music (in 1979)
Luther Vandross with Martha Wash7:27
7Anyone Who Had a Heart
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
solo saxophone:
Kirk Whalum
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1986), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1986)
mixed at:
Westlake Studios (founded as Westlake Audio in the early 1970s) in West Hollywood, United States
cover recording of:
Anyone Who Had a Heart
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), Blue Seas Music, Inc. (in 1963), JAC Music Co., Inc. (in 1963) and U.S. Songs, Inc. (in 1963)
translated version of:
Quelli che hanno un cuore
Luther Vandross5:45
8A House Is Not a Home
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael H. Brauer (engineer)
assistant engineer:
Lincoln Clapp (engineer), Gregg Mann (engineer), Andy Hoffman (engineer), Nicky Kalliongos (engineer) and Don Wershba (engineer)
engineer:
Carl Beatty (engineer)
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1981, in 1986), Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1981) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1981, in 1989)
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, United States
cover recording of:
A House Is Not a Home
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1964)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1964)
publisher:
Diplomat Music (ended), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (ended), Famous Chappell, Famous Music (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Harmony
Luther Vandross7:08
9Never Too Much
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael H. Brauer (engineer)
assistant engineer:
Lincoln Clapp (engineer), Gregg Mann (engineer), Andy Hoffman (engineer), Nicky Kalliongos (engineer) and Don Wershba (engineer)
engineer:
Carl Beatty (engineer)
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
bass:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
congas:
Bashiri Johnson
drums (drum set):
Buddy Williams (drummer)
guitar:
Georg Wadenius
horn [horns] and strings:
Paul Riser
keyboard [keyboards]:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
percussion:
Crusher Bennett
background vocals [female backup vocals]:
Tawatha Agee, Brenda White, Michelle Cobbs, Cissy Houston, Yvonne Lewis and Sybil Thomas
background vocals [male backup vocals] and lead vocals:
Luther Vandross
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Paul Riser
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1981), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1981), Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1981) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, United States
music videos:
Never Too Much by Luther Vandross
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 466)
recording of:
Never Too Much
lyricist and composer:
Luther Vandross
publisher:
April Music Ltd., Barry Platnick, CBS Songs Ltd., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., MCA Music Ltd., SBK Songs (publisher), SBK Songs Ltd. and Uncle Ronnie’s Music Company Inc.
Luther Vandross4.153:50
10Since I Lost My Baby
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael Brauer (engineer)
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
bass:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Yogi Horton
guitar:
Doc Powell
keyboard:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist) and Sammy Figueroa
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee, Phillip Ballou, Brenda White, Cissy Houston, Paulette McWilliams, Fonzi Thornton, Luther Vandross and Norma Jean Wright
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Paul Riser
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Luther Vandross
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1982)
recording of:
Since I Lost My Baby
writer:
Warren Moore and William Robinson
publisher:
Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Luther Vandross5:28
11Stop to Love
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1986, in 1995) and CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1987)
recording of:
Stop to Love
lyricist and composer:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Luther Vandross
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd., SBK Songs (publisher), April Music Inc. (in 1986), Dillard Music (in 1986) and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc. (in 1986)
Luther Vandross4:23
12It’s Over Now
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
arranger:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1985)
recording of:
It’s Over Now
writer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
publisher:
April Music Inc., CBS Songs, MCA Music Ltd., SBK Songs (publisher), SBK Songs Ltd., Thriller Miller Music and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc.
Luther Vandross6:08
13Your Secret Love
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
additional programming:
Ivan Hampden
drum machine programming and synthesizer [string] programming:
Reed Vertelney
executive producer:
Luther Vandross
producer:
Luther Vandross
editor:
Max Risenhoover
additional keyboard and strings:
John “Skip” Anderson (funk/soul producer and songwriter)
bass:
John “Skip” Anderson (funk/soul producer and songwriter) and Reed Vertelney
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr.
keyboard:
Reed Vertelney
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee, Paulette McWilliams, Cindy Mizelle and Brenda White-King
arranger:
John “Skip” Anderson (funk/soul producer and songwriter), Luther Vandross and Reed Vertelney
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1996)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States
recording of:
Your Secret Love
writer:
Luther Vandross and Reed Vertelney
publisher:
Chrysalis Songs (in 1996), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1996), Uncle Ronnie’s Music Company Inc. (in 1996) and Vertelney Music (in 1996)
Luther Vandross4:12
14Superstar
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1983) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1983)
cover recording of:
Superstar
writer:
Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell
publisher:
Black Bull Music, Delbon Publishing Co., Embassy Music Corporation, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Reservoir One America, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Skyhill Pub. Co., Inc., Solo Copyright Bureau, Stuck On Music and Teddy Jack Music
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 and ミュージック・セールス (Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
Luther Vandross5:39
15Here and Now
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
producer:
Jacques Fred Petrus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Epic Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment; holding company, not a release label) (in 1989), Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1989) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1989)
recording of:
Here and Now
writer:
David L. Elliott and Terry Steele
publisher:
D.L.E. Music, EMI April Music Inc., MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), Ollie Brown Sugar Music (ASCAP-affiliated) and Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
Luther Vandross5:23
CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Knocks Me Off My Feet
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Luther Vandross
producer:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Luther Vandross
editor:
Max Risenhoover
bass synthesizer and keyboard:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Ivan Hampden
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr.
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1996)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States
cover recording of:
Knocks Me Off My Feet
lyricist and composer:
Stevie Wonder
publisher:
Black Bull Music (in 1976, in 1980), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (in 1976) and Jobete Music (in 1980)
Luther Vandross3:45
2Goin’ Out of My Head
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
keyboard programming:
John “Skip” Anderson (funk/soul producer and songwriter)
executive producer:
Luther Vandross
producer:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Luther Vandross
editor:
Max Risenhoover
bass:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Ivan Hampden
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr.
piano:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
solo saxophone:
Kirk Whalum
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee, Cissy Houston, Paulette McWilliams, Cindy Mizelle, Fonzi Thornton and Brenda White-King
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1996)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States
cover recording of:
Goin’ Out of My Head
lyricist:
Bobby Weinstein (US songwriter)
composer:
Teddy Randazzo
publisher:
EMI Partnership Musikverlag GmbH, Universal Songs Of Polygram Inc. and Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. (in 1964)
Luther Vandross5:16
3If Only for One Night
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1985) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1985)
cover recording of:
If Only for One Night
lyricist and composer:
Brenda Russell (US singer-songwriter & keyboardist)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rutland Road Music and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
Luther Vandross44:16
4Creepin’
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1985) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1985)
cover recording of:
Creepin’
composer:
Stevie Wonder
Luther Vandross4:04
5She’s So Good to Me
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
producer:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1985) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1985)
recording of:
She’s So Good to Me
writer:
Luther Vandross
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd., SBK Songs (publisher) and Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
Luther Vandross5:39
6Give Me the Reason
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
synthesizer programming:
Wayne Warnecke
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1986), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986), Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1986) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1986)
recorded at:
Minot Sound in White Plains, United States
mixed at:
Westlake Studios (founded as Westlake Audio in the early 1970s) in West Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Give Me the Reason
writer:
Nat Adderley and Luther Vandross
publisher:
April Music Inc. (, in 1986), CBS Songs, CBS Songs Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Dillard Music (, in 1986), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd., SBK Songs (publisher) and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc. (in 1986)
Luther Vandross54:45
7She Loves Me Back
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael H. Brauer (engineer)
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1982)
recording of:
She Loves Me Back
writer:
Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross6:09
8The Night I Fell in Love
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
arranger:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1985)
recording of:
The Night I Fell in Love
writer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross6:06
9If the World Were Mine
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael H. Brauer (engineer)
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
performer:
Cheryl Lynn (1970s Disco singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1982)
cover recording of:
If This World Were Mine
lyricist and composer:
Marvin Gaye
publisher:
FCG Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., MGIII Music and NMG Music
Luther Vandross feat. Cheryl Lynn4:00
10Don’t Want to Be a Fool
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
synthesizer programming:
Jason Miles (jazz producer/keyboardist) and Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
bass guitar and keyboard:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr.
percussion:
Paulinho DaCosta (Brazilian percussionist)
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee, Cissy Houston, Paulette McWilliams, Cindy Mizelle and Brenda White-King
arranger:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1991) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1991)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
Don’t Want to Be a Fool
writer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc. (in 1991), Thriller Miller Music (in 1991) and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc. (in 1991)
Luther Vandross4:36
11There’s Nothing Better Than Love
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
guest vocals:
Gregory Hines
performer:
Gregory Hines
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and John “Skip” Anderson (funk/soul producer and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986, in 1987) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1986)
mixed at:
Westlake Studios (founded as Westlake Audio in the early 1970s) in West Hollywood, United States
recording of:
There’s Nothing Better Than Love
writer:
John Anderson (funk/soul producer and songwriter) and Luther Vandross
publisher:
Eaton Music Limited, EMI April Music Inc., JVA Publishing Co., SBK Songs Ltd., The 2 P(i)eters, April Music Inc. (in 1986), JVA Music (in 1986) and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc. (in 1986)
Luther Vandross feat. Gregory Hines4:43
12How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye
recording engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
producer:
Luther Vandross
vocals:
Luther Vandross and Dionne Warwick
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1983)
recording of:
How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye
lyricist and composer:
Steve Goldman (songwriter)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Goldrian Music, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Luther Vandross feat. Dionne Warwick3:27
13Love the One You’re With
recording engineer:
Paul Brown (smooth jazz performer/producer) (lead vocals, background vocals), Dana Jon Chappelle and Dana Jon Chappelle (background vocals)
programming and producer:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
co-producer:
Luther Vandross
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
bass guitar, drums (drum set), Hammond organ [Hammond B-3], keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar:
Dann Huff
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee, Alexandra Brown (US soul vocalist, member of Raelets), Johnny Britt, Lynn Davis (vocalist), Jim Gilstrap, Phillip Ingram, Paulette McWilliams, Phil Perry (US R&B/jazz singer, songwriter & musician) and Brenda White-King
lead vocals:
Luther Vandross
background vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1994)
cover recording of:
Love the One You’re With
lyricist and composer:
Stephen Stills
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 and Gold Hill Music, Inc. (in 1970)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB (in 1997)
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14Endless Love
recording engineer:
Paul Brown (engineer) (lead vocals), Dana Jon Chappelle (lead vocals), Dana Jon Chappelle and Jay Healy (lead vocals)
drum machine programming:
Walter Afanasieff
programming and producer:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Mick Guzauski
acoustic guitar, keyboard, Moog [Moog bass], synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar and solo acoustic guitar [nylon guitar]:
Dann Huff
lead vocals:
Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
orchestrator:
Jeremy Lubbock
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, United States
cover recording of:
Endless Love
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Richie
publisher:
Brockman Music, Café Americana Inc., PGP Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell Music Publishing and Warner/Chappell North America
part of:
The 54th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey3.754:20
15I Want the Night to Stay
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Ray Bardani
programming:
Jason Miles (jazz producer/keyboardist)
synthesizer programming:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
producer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr.
keyboard:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
percussion:
Paulinho DaCosta (Brazilian percussionist)
background vocals:
Tawatha Agee, Cindy Mizelle, Fonzi Thornton and Brenda White-King
strings arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1991)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, United States
recording of:
I Want the Night to Stay
writer:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Luther Vandross
publisher:
Dillard Music (in 1991), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1991) and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc. (in 1991)
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Credits

Release

art direction:Howard Fritzson
photography:Matthew Rolston
Norman Jean Roy (photographer)
producer:Ray Bardani
Leo Sacks
mastering:Joseph M. Palmaccio
design:Ron Kellum (Art Director)
manufactured by:Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 2003)
mastered at:Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2002902 [info]
ASIN:US: B00009P1LW [info]

Release group

part of:The Essential (Sony/Legacy compilations) (order: 4)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/278803 [info]
Wikidata:Q7732491 [info]