Luther Ronzoni Vandross, also known as The Boss, was an R&B and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer. Vandross was undeniably one of the most significant vocalists of our time. Since the 1981 platinum-selling release of Never Too Much, Luther’s recording career spanned over two decades and resulted in a lifetime of chart topping hits. Through the 1980’s, he recorded a string of Platinum albums, including Forever, For Always, For Love, Busy Body and The Night I Fell In Love. He scored his first Grammy Award in 1989 with “Here and Now”. 2003’s Dance With My Father received four Grammy Awards and has generated worldwide sales exceeding 3 million copies.
Collectively, Luther’s body of work has sold in excess of 30 million records worldwide, winning eight Grammy Awards - including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times, numerous Soul Train, BET, NAACP Image Awards, and American Music Awards.
"Here and Now" is a 1989 single by The Boss that was written by David L. Elliott and Terry Steele. The single was from the album The Best of Luther Vandross... The Best of Love. "Here and Now" became his fifth single to hit number one on the Hot Black Singles chart and his first single to chart in the Billboard pop chart top ten, peaking at number six. "Here and Now" earned Vandross his first Grammy award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1991.
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