Luther Vandross passed away in 2005, but the music he created between 1981 and 1995 remains timeless. His influence echoes through modern R&B, visible in the vocal phrasing and romantic sensibilities of artists like Usher, Alicia Keys, and John Legend.

The album meticulously sequences 14 years of R&B history, featuring everything from dance-floor fillers to wedding-standard ballads. Luther Vandross – Greatest Hits 1981-1995 - Discogs

Luther Vandross is primarily categorized as R&B, Soul, and Quiet Storm.

This article explores the significance of this iconic compilation, the hits that defined an era, and why Luther's music remains timeless. The Legacy of the 1981-1995 Era

Though arriving just on the horizon of this era, it finalized a decade and a half of absolute consistency in romantic storytelling. The Anatomy of the Velvet Voice