So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross

So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross
So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross
Compilation album by various artists
Released	September 20, 2005
Recorded	2005
Genre	R&B; soul;
Length	72:18
Label	J
Producer	Babyface; Kerry "Krucial" Brothers; Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis; Hani; Wyclef Jean; Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis; Alicia Keys; Arif Mardin; Gregg Pagani; Usher Raymond IV; Raphael Saadiq; Dave Tozer; The Underdogs;

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
The Advocate	Average^[1]
AllMusic	^[2]
Billboard	Positive^[3]
Los Angeles Times	^[4]
Stylus Magazine	C^[5]

So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross is a tribute album to American singer Luther Vandross, released on September 20, 2005, by J Records, nearly three months after Vandross' death. It consists of cover versions of past songs by Vandross, recorded by R&B, soul, and pop artists. The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 and at number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 104,000 copies in its opening week.^[6]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Never Too Much" (performed by Mary J. Blige)	Luther Vandross	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Big Jim Wright^[a]	5:15
2.	"Superstar" (performed by Usher)	Bonnie Bramlett Delaney Bramlett Leon Russell	Usher Raymond IV J-Lack^[a]	5:55
3.	"'Til My Baby Comes Home" (performed by Fantasia)	Vandross Marcus Miller	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis B.J. Wright^[a]	4:38
4.	"So Amazing" (performed by Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder)	Vandross Benjamin Wright	Raphael Saadiq Jake and the Phatman^[a] Beyoncé Knowles^[b]	4:11
5.	"A House Is Not a Home" (performed by Aretha Franklin)	Burt Bacharach Hal David	Arif Mardin	5:30
6.	"Power of Love" (performed by Donna Summer)	Vandross Miller	Hani The Underdogs^[b]	3:29
7.	"If This World Were Mine" (performed by Alicia Keys featuring Jermaine Paul)	Marvin Gaye	Kerry "Krucial" Brothers Keys	4:56
8.	"Anyone Who Had a Heart" (performed by Elton John and Luther Vandross)	Bacharach David	The Underdogs	4:50
9.	"Dance with My Father" (performed by Celine Dion)	Vandross Richard Marx	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis B.J. Wright^[a]	4:38
10.	"Always & Forever" (performed by Wyclef Jean)	Rodney Temperton	Jean Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis	4:35
11.	"If Only for One Night" (performed by Babyface)	Brenda Russell	Babyface Gregg Pagani	4:23
12.	"Here & Now" (performed by Patti LaBelle)	David Elliott Terry Steele	The Underdogs	4:29
13.	"Love Won't Let Me Wait" (performed by John Legend)	Vinnie Barrett Bobby Eli	Dave Tozer	3:55
14.	"Since I Lost My Baby" (performed by Angie Stone)	Warren Moore Smokey Robinson	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis B.J. Wright^[a]	5:23
15.	"Creepin'" (performed by Jamie Foxx)	Wonder	The Underdogs	6:11

Notes

^{^[a]} signifies a co-producer
^{^[b]} signifies a vocal producer

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for *So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross*
Chart (2005)	Peak position
UK Compilation Albums (OCC)^[7]	25
UK R&B Albums (OCC)^[8]	10
US Billboard 200^[9]	4
US Compilation Albums (Billboard)^[10]	1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[11]	1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for *So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross*
Chart (2005)	Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[12]	100

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Result
2006	Grammy Awards	Best Male R&B Vocal Performance	"Creepin'"	Nominated
		Best Male R&B Vocal Performance	"Superstar"	Nominated
		Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals	"So Amazing"	Won
		Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals	"If This World Were Mine"	Nominated
		Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance	"A House Is Not a Home"	Won
	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding Album	So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross	Nominated

References

^ Reighley, Kurt B. (November 8, 2005). "Reviews". The Advocate. No. 950. p. 66. ISSN 0001-8996 – via Google Books.
^ Jeffries, David. "So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross – Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
^ Titus, Christa L. (September 24, 2005). "Reviews". Billboard. p. 67. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
^ Nichols, Natalie (September 18, 2005). "Far more flash than passion". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
^ Inskeep, Thomas (October 6, 2005). "Various Artists – So Amazing: An All Star Tribute to Luther Vandross". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
^ Whitmire, Margo (September 28, 2005). "Disturbed's 'Fists' Earns No. 1 Debut". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
^ "Official Compilations Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
^ "Various Artists Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
^ "Various Artists Chart History (Compilation Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
^ "Various Artists Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2005". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.

[1] Reighley, Kurt B. (November 8, 2005). "Reviews". The Advocate. No. 950. p. 66. ISSN 0001-8996 – via Google Books.

[2] Jeffries, David. "So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross – Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved April 21, 2021.

[3] Titus, Christa L. (September 24, 2005). "Reviews". Billboard. p. 67. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.

[4] Nichols, Natalie (September 18, 2005). "Far more flash than passion". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 21, 2021.

[5] Inskeep, Thomas (October 6, 2005). "Various Artists – So Amazing: An All Star Tribute to Luther Vandross". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.

[6] Whitmire, Margo (September 28, 2005). "Disturbed's 'Fists' Earns No. 1 Debut". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2013.

[ac_UKComp_-7] "Official Compilations Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2021.

[ac_UKR&B_-8] "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2021.

[ac_Billboard200_Various_Artists-9] "Various Artists Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.

[10] "Various Artists Chart History (Compilation Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2021.

[ac_BillboardRandBHipHop_Various_Artists-11] "Various Artists Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.

[12] "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2005". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.

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Discography Tours
Studio albums	Never Too Much Forever, for Always, for Love Busy Body The Night I Fell in Love Give Me the Reason Any Love Power of Love Never Let Me Go Songs This Is Christmas Your Secret Love I Know Luther Vandross Dance with My Father
Compilation albums	The Best of Luther Vandross... The Best of Love One Night with You: The Best of Love, Volume 2 Love Is on the Way Always & Forever: The Classics Greatest Hits Super Hits Smooth Love The Ultimate Luther Vandross Stop to Love The Very Best of Love The Essential Luther Vandross Artist Collection: Luther Vandross Love, Luther Lovesongs
Live albums	Live Radio City Music Hall 2003
Singles	"Never Too Much" "Don't You Know That?" "If This World Were Mine" "Bad Boy"/"Having a Party" "Since I Lost My Baby" "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye" "I'll Let You Slide" "Superstar"/"Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (Medley) "Til My Baby Comes Home" "It's Over Now" "Wait for Love" "Give Me the Reason" "Stop to Love" "There's Nothing Better Than Love" "I Really Didn't Mean It" "So Amazing" "Any Love" "She Won't Talk to Me" "For You to Love" "Here and Now" "Treat You Right" "Power of Love/Love Power" "Don't Want to Be a Fool" "The Rush" "Sometimes It's Only Love" "The Best Things in Life Are Free" "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" "Heaven Knows" "Never Let Me Go" "Endless Love" "Always and Forever" "Love the One You're With" / "Going in Circles" "Every Year, Every Christmas" "Your Secret Love" "I Can Make It Better" "Nights in Harlem" "I Know" "Take You Out" "Can Heaven Wait" "I'd Rather" "Dance with My Father" "Think About You" "Buy Me a Rose" "The Closer I Get to You" "One Shining Moment" "Shine"
Other songs	"A House Is Not a Home" "Any Day Now"
Tribute albums	Forever, for Always, for Luther So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross Forever, for Always, for Luther Volume II
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