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Journeys in Black: Luther Vandross

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Excellent DVD, Luther talks about him and the things that went on in his life. This dvd is the only one that I know of that has Luther actually doing an interview. Many people are on the dvd but most of it is Luther. A must have for Luther fans.

My onlly regret is that this documentary wasn't longer. It gave a very concise and complete history of the life and music of Luther Vandross. It's a must have for a artist collection on dvd.

this DVD surrounds itself with enlightening viewers of the fulfilling life of Luther Vandross. his accomplishments, his rises and falls...which were far and few in between, as this singer/songwriter maintained a steady climb, safely and most assuredly to the top.

I would highly recommend this DVD to any and all desiring to see Luther and learn of a great one who has graced our presence and left his mark on all of our hearts.

thank you BET, for this legacy.

This was made years before his stroke, so his health issues aren't really touched upon here. Like every African American, I love his music. Unfortunately, I never knew much about the man. Here you get to hear about his rise to fame, his family, his musical influences, and even his home decorations. Stars like David Bowie, Whitney Houston, and others praise him as well. Unfortunately, Lutha screams, "None of your bee's wax." when it comes to his sexual identity. As much as folk love you, Lutha, you shouldn't be afraid to come out. I'll be here for you, honey! We need gay, black role models like you out there to be representing for us! Everyone should peep this documentary. Also see the chapter on him in "The Greatest Taboo: Homosexuality in Black Communities."

BET's biographical dvd of Luther Vandross ia an outsanding videography of the late great legend. Since Luther's death, I purchased the narrative and have seen it at least 50 times. It is well written and very insightful. Every time I watch it I learn something new about Luther. However, unlike so many others, I did not hear any underlined inuendos of confessions of gayism. Furthermore, I do not believe that Luther was gay. I remember clearly how the rumor was started and how he and his publicist tried hard to refute it. But, Luther was a brother and once he was tainted .....oh well. I think that if people read the biography of Luther by Craig Seymour, along with watching this dvd, they would get a better understanding of this great man and who he really was.

MR LUTHER VANDROSS, in my opinion, is the greatest male vocalist of this generation. The close attention he pays to detail is truly painstaking. His smooth creamy voice is unmistakable. I own all his amazing albums!!!.
I always wanted to take a journey through his life and mind, just to know him some more...and this beautiful DVD truly did it!!, from his childhood to his rise to the very top of the business in his own words.
I never know that he suffered so much pain by the passing of his dad and three other siblings..I felt sorry for him.
His personal life was and is still a mystery to me. The name LUTHER VANDROSS has never ever been intimately associated with any known woman, he was never married and have no children of his own, there are hushed whispers that LUTHER VANDROSS is a closeted homosexual but I guess "we must mind our f@$%&ing business" !!! I like that. He was very close to his dear mom. He was basically a funny person with some health problems which eventualy took his life..shortly after his mom passed too...may GOD rest thier souls...The only drawback..it could be longer !!.
This concise look at LUTHER is excellent, a must have for fans, highly recomended !!!.

Thankyou for your candor! A thousand apologies for those who are too ignorant to mind their f-ing biz! You are soo beautiful..to me(:) ) Your mother is (so lovely) she shares you well. I miss you and sing your songs everyday.Each day I think about you and just wanted to say a thousand kisses from you is never too much.I love your father and hope you will see that dance, He brought you, to all of us. You make my heart smiley.I think because of you...Its gonna be a Lovely day.you are more than a premere artist of our day you reign...and I thank you.darciewalker@hotmail.com