2003 studio album by Luther Vandross
Dance with My Father Released June 10, 2003 (2003-06-10 ) Recorded April 2002–April 2003 Studio Genre R&B [ 1] Length 67 :18 Label J Producer
Dance with My Father studio album by American R&B /soul singer Luther Vandross . It was released by J Records on June 10, 2003 in the United States and served as the follow-up to his self-titled studio album (2001). The album, especially its title track, was dedicated to Vandross's late father and features production credits from Nat Adderley Jr. , Shep Crawford , and Marcus Miller as well as guest appearances by singer Beyoncé , R&B trio Next , and rappers Foxy Brown , Queen Latifah , and Busta Rhymes .
Upon its release, Dance with My Father debuted atop the US Billboard 200[ 2] Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Critically acclaimed, Dance with My Father earned Vandross two American Music Awards in the Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist and the Favorite Soul/R&B Album categories as well as four Grammy Awards wins out of five nominations, including Song of the Year and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Dance with My Father ", Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "The Closer I Get to You ", his duet with Beyoncé, and Best R&B Album .
Dance with My Father was released to generally positive reviews from music critics. In his review for Allmusic , David Jeffries summed that "Dance with My Father isn't able to maintain the high standards it often achieves, but Vandross' voice is always compelling and the background singers live up to the superior arrangements throughout. With nearly 70 minutes of music on the disc to choose from, more savvy listeners will be able to program their CD players for a more focused and rewarding listen." He rated the album four out of five stars.[ 3] The Guardian Lexus among soulmen, Vandross has clung to his traditional strengths – lush melodies and artful arrangements, sung with that elegantly beseeching voice – while incorporating some discreet nods to modernity."[ 4]
Sample credits
"Lovely Day (Part II)" contains excerpts from the composition "Say Yeah" as performed by The Commodores . Adapted from AllMusic.[ 10]
Nat Adderley Jr. – arranger, keyboards, piano, producer, string arrangementsTawatha Agee – background vocals Sanford Allen – concert master Alli – art direction June Ambrose – stylist Skip Anderson – arranger, keyboards, programming, soloist, vibraphone Ray Bardani – engineer, mixing, string engineer Beyoncé – primary artistBig Bub – background vocalsJeff Bova – sound designAl Brown – string contractor Al Brown & His Tunetoppers – string contractor Foxy Brown – featured artist, guest artist, vocalsSharon Bryant – background vocalsBusta Rhymes – featured artist, guest artist, vocalsShep Crawford – instrumentation, producer Carl Cyrius – assistant engineer Jason Dale – assistant engineer Jill Dell'Abate – production coordination DJ Kay Gee – remix producer James Ervin – choreographer Jim Ervin – choreographer Eddie F. – remix producer Paul J. Falcone – vocal engineer, vocal recording Phil Hamilton – guitar Reggie Hamilton – bass Ivan Hampden – arranger, drum programming, drums, keyboard programming Cissy Houston – guest artist, background vocalsLoren Howard – mixing assistant Roger Innocent – hair stylist Michael J – background vocals Paul Jackson Jr. – guitarBrion James – guitar Chris James – piano Joyce James – performer, background vocals Bashiri Johnson – percussionJeff Jones – hair stylist, make-Up Beyoncé Knowles – primary artist Chris LeBeau – art producer, artwork Darren Lighty – remix producer Richard Marx – drum programming, keyboard programmingMichael McCoy – assistant engineer Rick McDonald – background vocals Daniel Milazzo – assistant engineer Byron Miller – bass Marcus Miller – arranger, drum programming, engineer, keyboard programming, producer, background vocalsClaudius Mittendorfer – assistant engineer Cindy Mizelle – background vocals Robbie Nevil – guitar, keyboards Flip Osman – assistant engineer April Owens – group member, performer, background vocals Dave Perini – assistant engineer James Porte – arranger, drum programming, keyboard programming Herb Powers Jr. – mastering Queen Latifah – featured artist, guest artist, primary artist, vocalsJerome Ramos – bass Rex Rideout – arranger, drum programming, keyboard programming RL – background vocals Matt Snedecor – assistant engineer Jason Stasium – assistant engineer Max Szadek – assistant, personal assistant Candace Thomas – group member, performer, background vocals Fonzi Thornton – vocal contractor, background vocalsLuther Vandross – executive producer, primary artist, producer, vocal arrangement, vocals, background vocals Gabriel Varde – engineer, tracking Víctor Vega – guitar Reed Vertelney – arranger, drum programming, keyboard programmingJamie Wallace – assistant engineer Stan Wallace – engineer Rick Watford – guitar Ricky Watford "Bishop" – guitar Kevin Westenberg – photography Brenda White-King – background vocals James "D-Train" Williams – background vocalsJay Williams – guitar Stevie Wonder – guest artist, harmonica, soloist"You Can Ask" Giz – engineer, mixing ^ a b Smith, Jack. "Review of Luther Vandross – Dance With My Father" . BBC Music . Retrieved 2013-04-04 . ^ Martens, Todd (June 18, 2003). "Ailing Vandross Dances Atop Album Chart" . Billboard . Retrieved 2009-03-21 . ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Dance with My Father – Luther Vandross" . Allmusic ^ a b Sweeting, Adam (2003-06-26). "Luther Vandross: Dance With My Father" . The Guardian . Retrieved 2013-04-04 . ^ Jones, Vanessa (2003-06-20). "Dance With My Father Review" . Entertainment Weekly the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-04 . ^ Nichols, Natalie (2003-06-22). "Romance with special poignancy" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2013-05-17 . ^ Waliszewski, Bob. "Luther Vandross – Dance With My Father – Album Review" . Plugged In (publication) . Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-04-04 . ^ Walters, Barry (2003-06-03). "Dance With My Father" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved 2013-04-04 . ^ Checkoway, Laura (August 21, 2003). "LUTHER VANDROSS – DANCE WITH MY FATHER (J)" . Vibe the original on November 30, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2024 . ^ "Dance with My Father – Luther Vandross | Credits | AllMusic" . AllMusic . Retrieved 11 December 2016 .^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 293. ^ "ARIA Urban Chart – Week Commencing 15th September 2003" (PDF) . The ARIA Report the original (PDF) on February 22, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via National Library of Australia .^ "Albums : Top 100" . Jam! the original on December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 12, 2023 .^ "R&B : Top 50" . Jam! the original on July 3, 2003. Retrieved January 29, 2023 .^ "Luther Vandross | Artist | Official Charts" . UK Albums Chart . Retrieved July 27, 2018.^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)" . Billboard ^ "Billboard 200: Year End 2003" . Billboard . Retrieved July 27, 2018 .^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Year End 2003" . 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