If Only For One Night – Luther Vandross …
also recorded by Brenda Russell and Roberta Flack
I will readily admit that by the time Luther’s version came out, I had exhausted Brenda Russell and Roberta Flacks versions. Not afraid to admit that I actually like Flack and Russel’s version’s better than the more popular Luther’s version. Russell, who wrote the song released it on her 1979 self-titled debut album and by Roberta Flack on her Live and More album (A truly GREAT double album in 1980 with Peabo Bryson that actually flopped?) in 1980. Luther’s version came in 1985. Luther is one of the greatest singers in R&B history and there has yet to be a singer who even comes close this his style, range, and delivery with effortless ability to go from alto to falsetto and back
