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Dance with My Father
Some people only got a few years with their dad. This one's for the ones still wishing for one more dance. 🕺🤍 #LutherVandross
Who it's for
Vandross co-wrote the song as a tribute to his father, who died when Luther was eight, so its longing comes from real, lived childhood loss.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Dance with My Father is the 2003 lead single and title track of Luther Vandross's final studio album, written by Vandross with Richard Marx and produced by Vandross and Nat Adderley Jr. Vandross wrote it as a tribute to his father, Luther Vandross Sr., who died when Luther was eight, and called it his career song.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available). Official music video (dir. Diane Martel) features childhood photos of Vandross and many celebrity cameos.
Before you start
Heads up: A parent's death and childhood grief.
Age: All ages
I have suffered and despaired and known death and I am glad that I am in this great world.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 323
