Give_Me_the_Reason_(song)

Give Me the Reason (song)

Give Me the Reason (song)

1986 single by Luther Vandross

"Give Me the Reason" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross,[2] issued as the first single from the album of the same name (1986). The single was a top-five hit on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart. It also reached No. 57 pop hit on Billboard's Hot 100 Charts.

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Critical reception

In review of "Give Me the Reason", Karen Swayne from Number One wrote that "it's one of the most seductive sounds you'll ever hear, featuring a voice like melted chocolate caressing a melody so sexy you'll think all your Valentine's Days have come at once."[1]

Music video

The single's music video was directed by Andy Morahan.[3] It features Vandross behind a greenscreen, putting himself in certain scenes of the movie Ruthless People.[4]

Charts

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References

  1. [1]
    Swayne, Karen (January 23, 1988). "Singles". Number One. p. 42. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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    "spotify". Spotify.
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    "Luther Vandross - "Give me the reason"". MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
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    "Rhapsody listing". rhapsody.com. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
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    Luther Vandross - Singles Chart history.Billboard.com
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    Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 597.
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    Vandross - UK Singles Chart history. Chart Archive
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