How did the song dance with my father come about?

How did the song dance with my father come about?

With Richard Marx, Vandross wrote the song based on his personal experience. The lyrics recall childhood memories with Vandross’ father, who used to dance with him and his mother.

Why did Luther Vandross write dance with my father?

Considered by Vandross as his “career song”, “Dance with my Father” is a tribute to his father, Luther Vandross, Sr., who died due to complications of diabetes.

How many hits does dance with my father have?

Weekly charts Chart (2003–04) Peak position UK Singles ( OCC) 21 US Billboard Hot 100 38 US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard) 4 US Adult R&B Songs ( Billboard) 1

When did Kellie Coffey release Dance with my father?

Released in 2004, country music singer Kellie Coffey peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts with her cover version; the song was to be included on a planned second studio album, A Little More Me, which ultimately went unreleased due to the single’s underperformance.

When did dance with my father win a Grammy?

“Dance With My Father” won the Grammy awards for “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance” and “Song Of The Year” at 2004 ceremony. Richard Male accepted the awards since Luther Vandross couldn’t be there because of his illness.

When did Luther Vandross Dance with my father come out?

In 2003, Luther Vandross released his thirteenth and final album, titled ‘Dance with My Father’ – from it, here is the official music video for the title track. Luther Vandross was a musical master whose style has influenced an entire generation of today’s vocalists.