On This Day: March 8 1985 The Night I Fell in Love by Luther Vandross Was Released

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On This Day: March 8 1985 The Night I Fell in Love by Luther Vandross Was Released
On this day March 8 1985 Luther Vandross released his fourth studio album The Night I Fell in Love solidifying his place as one of the greatest voices in R&B. The album blended smooth ballads and upbeat grooves showcasing Vandross’s signature vocal style and impeccable production.

The Night I Fell in Love reached number 19 on the Billboard 200 but dominated the R&B charts hitting number one. Featuring hits like If Only for One Night and Wait for Love the album became one of his most beloved releases earning critical acclaim and commercial success.

Fun fact: The album was produced by Vandross himself alongside Marcus Miller further highlighting his talent as both a singer and a producer.

Trivia question: What Luther Vandross song from The Night I Fell in Love was later sampled by Kanye West on his 2004 album The College Dropout?

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