The story of Luther Vandross ’s is a classic example of a songwriter's intuition proving a major record executive wrong. While the song is now a cornerstone of Vandross's legacy, it was originally written for his idol and friend, Dionne Warwick . 1. From Songwriter to Solo Hit
Following the rejection, Vandross recorded his own definitive version for his 1986 album, Give Me the Reason .
Arista’s Clive Davis rejected the track as the lead single, citing a lack of "commercial crossover appeal". Luther Vandross - So Amazing (Official Audio)
It became a top 40 UK hit and a Soul Train Music Award nominee, prompting Warwick to later quip to Davis: "You can't be right all the time, Sir". 2. Meaning and Legacy
Co-written by Vandross and bassist Marcus Miller , the song was initially produced by Vandross for Dionne Warwick’s 1983 album, How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye . The story of Luther Vandross ’s is a
Experience the smooth, original audio of this R&B masterpiece: Luther Vandross - So Amazing (Official Audio) LutherVandrossVEVO YouTube• 8 May 2020
Known for its romantic lyrics and personal significance to Vandross, who frequently used the phrase "So Amazing" in daily life. From Songwriter to Solo Hit Following the rejection,
Following Vandross's passing, Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé won a Grammy Award for their version on a 2005 tribute album.