Luther Vandross & Beyonce Knowles - The Closer I Get To You

[SOULBOUY1]

Either you have Soul or you don't ~ Simple has that ~ Look at Rod Temperton from the UK soul group HEATWAVE - He wrote most of their hits ~ He also wrote for Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones ~ youve gotta be good for those Guys ~ I have always loved Soul Music & thats where it come's from the Soul ~ Be It Black White or Yellow Skin ~ just look at the Wikki list of influencial Soul Artists ~I rest my case ~ Now I am gonna play this great song By Luther(what a great voice) & Beyonce her own style!

[Nicki1969able]

I LOVE YOU DENNIS.... Thank you baby, this song was made just for you & I....

[MultiBebo1986]

I love this song so much,

I'd love to sing this song in my wedding

[JShadowBlade1]

Simply just a beautiful song and I just love the intro,miss your covers Luther no one can cover a song like you and give it a lease of life much love to you all and I do agree music is colourless.

[foxylady6966]

Blissful xox

[3LWArchives]

Beyonce and Luther's Voices compliment each other so well!

[barb466]

2 beautiful voices! PERFECT!

[latoyataylorchannel]

omg.... combining two of my fav artist on one of my top fav songs... I am beyond elated right now!!

[MsMmoloki]

great song indeed..

[QualityServiced]

beyonce overrated.

[3LWArchives]

@QualityServiced Chile please. She's underrated if anything. Especially when it comes to vocals.

[QualityServiced]

@3LWArchives nah she doesn't have any power compared to someone like mariah carey. she should have built her vocals up.

[eazye2056]

GREAT SONG

[DrizaboneSoulFamily]

Soul Music is timeless ... check our soul .. click our name

[jujubibiano]

musica liinda demais

[lilcutiestar12354]

hm i love this it brings me back so far!!! :-)

[markbanarsenal]

39 people , just aint got no soul.....

[RayClev2013]

thumbs up for me being 16 and singing this when i was younger.. both parts! FEMALE and MALE.. with nice pitch.

[slayisinsanified]

shit version

[DonnaJames123]

I love this version! :D

[OnlyYour100]

BLACK MUSIC - the BEST ever!!! no others words...

[markbanarsenal]

@OnlyYour100 SOUL MUSIC - the BEST music ever!!! black, white, yellow, green, purple, pink, whatever..... music doesnt have colour my friend....>Bless you.

[OnlyYour100]

@markbanarsenal U're right... :)

but black music is deep in my heart... in my opinion is the best ever!

[markbanarsenal]

@OnlyYour100 like i said music dont have a colour..music is music it has a genre but not a colour ...just cos its sung by black people dont mean black folks own it..music is a God given gift..other coloured skinned people can sing soul as well ..but i know where your coming from i dont wanna argue or diss you..just want you to see that music is music whether sang by black, white, brown, yellow or whatever...keep on lovin those tunes ;-)

[OnlyYour100]

@markbanarsenal :)

[bunnyt8416]

@OnlyYour100 MUSIC IS ALL COLORS

[canelizbermo1188]

@bunnyt8416 nawww i think you know black music when you hear it.

[SeXxiiEChiiKa]

@canelizbermo1188 you couldnt tell Teena Marie was white with the voice she has , it has nothing to do with your skin color . if you have soul in your voice then you have soul in your voice

[lakersfan1974]

@SeXxiiEChiiKa amen :)

[mangledinal]

@canelizbermo1188 Bet you didn't know some people thought the Righteous Brothers were black back in the 60s. A few radio stations in AZ and NM didn't want to play their songs. I don't think you can't tell color by music.

[peacethrumusiq]

@OnlyYour100 honey there is no such thing music is colorless race less boarder-less so lets not limit it )

[AnnetteTonyF]

i love this version! this is one of my favourite songs of all time, i done a cover of it too :)

[cocoBlue10]

I love this!

[texjoy56]

Wow!

[josuneta]

is this another version of beyonce's version? I mean in the beyonce's album is different.

[curtisjones400]

@josuneta This version is from the Luther Vandross CD "Dance With My Father"

[babetrainisleaving]

903daves--- that's a pretty rough statement there...in agony....well they had me with the --- my baby my baby come closer luv....but ur comment, just don't know...it's more of a happy encounter not dying as u o

Put it...maybe I'm misunderstanding ... Lol

[leonak30]

They did a beautiful job on this song....

[finetunemusic]

Yeah, Beyonce' is the girl no doubt, but until you work with someone of Luthers calibur you never really reach that pinnacle. You can hear that Luther had her doing things that she never really did. I wish I could have heard what was said after that session!!! She even breathes a sigh of relief!! LOL. R.I.P. to the reason a lot of kids were made in the 80's LUTHER.

[waynezworld82]

I wanna get close to her.

[VernJohn1]

Beautiful version of a timeless classic. Boy did Luther bring something extra out of Beyonce or what. Until this song I never really heard her. That girl can sang! If you listen closely she is even impressing herself.LOL We miss you Luther! R.I.P.

[jasdeviel]

@VernJohn1 Though I agree, seriously Beyonce always had this in her. If you were a real fan youd know cause she brings out this sound in all her live perfs, and it even peeks out here and there in her pop songs.

[365jamz]

@jasdeviel .youtube.com/watch?v=HgTO9Eds0­9Q

[codymickster]

@VernJohn1 until this song, she really wasn't singing about anything.

[bossman55ify]

real music!!

[pennyman81]

THIS IS THE BEST FKN VERSION. And by the way, Roberta sang it better with Pebo Bryson than with Donnie

[janephirie]

This is absolutely amazing.

Amazing Talent.

[tulsa4life]

Perfect Harmony!

[JustBusiness4now]

Nothing beats the original! This was beautiful and they did a wonderful job!

[torr59622]

Doesnt hold a candle to the original

[Visionary0001]

Why does this ONLY show one image of Beyonce, with on photos at all of Luther Vandross? It's a DUET, isn't it???????????

A first grader can post a song with only ONE image and no video, instead of multiple images of the characters involved in various settings, or perhaps some video footage of them together. Sorry, but that's what a real fan does.

[tulsa4life]

@Visionary0001 ...stop complaining geesh

[903davesharonpoky]

The original by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway is still the best. This version stretches out. Sounds like they are in agony to me.

[ROBLOXiansRejct666]

When was this written? :o

[SimAsh92]

I miss my girl Soo Sooo ssoooo MUCH!

[SuperstarIceland]

Jay Z has to be the luckiest man on earth to have a woman like Beyonce. What a beautiful voice :-D

[stoklund]

4:04!!! ;-)

[atls904boy]

@stoklund I KNOW!!!!

[deefirst]

The haters still track her down ! LISTEN TO THEIR VELVET VOICES, SOMETHING YOU'LL NEVER HAVE!

[skeheens1]

I'm a huge Luther fan but have to say it doesn't hold a candle to the Roberta/ Donny original. Sadly the weak link is Ms Knowles who can't & doesn't have enough depth to do this song justice. She's a good but not a great singer. I know i'm going to get dissed for this but compare it to his other duets & tell me i'm wrong.

[retrotw]

@skeheens1 exactly...beyonce's voice is far too overrated....even at a pop culture/pop song pov....her songs are unbearable becuz she screams too much and like u said...theres no depth to it....obviously the original was much better...but i reckon Chris tucker and Jackie chans version was better also LOL...but just my opinion...

[gdrb2tall]

4:00-4:10 Greatest riff of all time.

Simple, yet beast-like.

[daveumpref]

I know Beyonce is a huge star.... but, I don't get it. I'm a big Luther fan but, this doesn't compare to Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. This isn't even a good rendition of the original.

[kakamartin15]

ima make a cover for this video look out for it...feel free request songs!

[VeteranQuasar]

raide dingue de cette musique !

[MrBarazal]

eu senti essa musica realmente muito linda,sinto falta dessas musicas hoje em dia.

[truecarter87]

I LOVE THIS SONG

[phumlani65]

Eish. Classic

[2010antonionunes]

a melhor versão

Crhis TucKER & Jackie Chan no balanço.

BEST FOREVERRRRRRRR

[2010antonionunes]

a melhor versão

Crhis Tucker & Jackie Chan no balanço.

BEST FOREVERRRRRRRR

[sneadlatoya]

I love it, Beyonce was the perfect pick for it. Get it B

[missdja1]

I love the tune but not the "video"....why is it only a picture of Beyonce> Is she singing on her own???

[FreshDorkMonster]

Mariah Is A One Hit Wonder

[tamdex1]

@FreshDorkMonster

you're fucked to believe that!!! Mariah a one hit wonder???????????

[Bradshawbeats]

@tamdex1 yes shes far from it.

[MzEshia17]

mototbolt whistle sing better

[SmoochieCuddleBear]

I love this song rest in paradise Luther Vandross

[SmoochieCuddleBear]

I love this song rest in paradise luther

[loierapera]

luther vandross e simplismente tudo de bom,o cara arrebentava.esta fazendo muita falta entre nos,mas uma perda irreparavel.

[TheStarAlex10]

i like the begining

[babydivacmc2007]

I love this version but it not as good as the original 

[juank1958]

this song is good but I prefer Roberta Flack and peabo bryson

[deefirst]

THERE'S NO BETTER VERSION THAN THIS!

[retrotw]

@deefirst Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway was better...Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan was better too....beyonce's voice is overrated ....

[deefirst]

@retrotw YOU CAN COMMENT A THOUSAND TIMES AND YOU'LL STILL WON'T BE CONVINCING! YOUR OVERATED!

[retrotw]

@deefirst no...I'm not even good enough to be rated...but its "you're" btw...and its You still won't be....don't need the 'll...

[deefirst]

@retrotw YOU WILL ALWAYS BE CRITICAL AND CONTROLLING BY YOURSELF!

[retrotw]

@deefirst am i entitled to my own opinion? just my opinion im not hating on anybody man...and capitals? r u yelling at me?..

[2025752455]

@retrotw we all made suggestion and deefirst had something to say to everybody, Its an opinion asshole. There is no right or wrong answer idiot. You are right, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway sang it the best. Anyone whom thinks Bey can out sing Ms Roberta Flack has no taste. We said the best voice not body azz

[retrotw]

@deefirst yea there is....the original roberta flack and donny hathaway...

[deefirst]

@retrotw opinions opinions who cares! it and improvement!

[spbrum]

@deefirst no way this is better than the original. Luther could sing his ass off though...R.I.P. Luther!

[gerryfandak123]

@deefirst Charmaine Piamonte - The Closer I Get To You

[olaseven10]

@deefirst ...I think this does come close...Phyllisia, Yung Joc, Jah Cure- i love you

[2025752455]

@deefirst Listen to the version by Roberta Flack, its beautiful oh and Donny Hathaway RIP

[deefirst]

@2025752455 I DON'T NEED TOO! Everybody already knows what their version sounds like. I have the right to like beyonce and luther version without any flack!

[ikemuefuna]

RIP, luther vandross...ur legacy remains 4ver!

[PopsTake4]

nice ☆☆☆☆☆

[bdoise]

mariah and luther are so perfect... But Beyoncé was shamed

[FrayFan1994]

@bdoise sorry but mariah sings like she is in competition with luther for dominance of the song, which she doesn`t even come close to achieving. beyonce sings so complimentarily with luther its a pleasure to listen to.

[Xhaterlover]

@FrayFan1994 thats a matter of respect. Beyonce was honored to be able to sing with luther (as she should've been)...She was only 23 yrs old when she did this duet; imagine being able to sing with one of your ultimate musical heroes at that age! She completely toned herself down out of respect for the melody & her partner; its beautiful to listen to :)

[MsTreysongz1]

@FrayFan1994 hahaha you beynce fans are so delusional you even feel the need to bring down legend mariah carey , hahahah it cracks me up

[bdoise]

I love luther's voice

[MegaRockstarlove]

i cant understand why people hate this man..this man has never did anything wrong to anyone..that just shows how fucked up that this world is....im starting to hate the U.S.A and i was born here..sad..luther your a good man R.I.P my friend

[HeihachiFan212]

@MegaRockstarlove

I wasn't aware that any people actually disliked Luther for whatever reason. I thought it was just trolls that disliked the video for the hell of it. Is there a known reason why people hate on him?

[mended18]

inspiration like this is priceless

[langstonlover15]

YALL NIGGAS HATIN WOW

26 DISLIKES WOW REALLY

LUTHA IS A KING

R.I.P

[jasonrobin2006]

still not better then Chris Tucker & Jackie Chan

[7890loveable]

I love this song they really sang this r.i.p luther vandross.

[FrankyDaFreak]

She held her own, but Luther..Fugeddaboutit!! Best Harmonies ever..:)

[rts9100]

Damn this song be havin me feelin a special kind of way!!! I love this track!!!

[SanfordCreative]

This should have been Luther and Chaka Khan. Beyonce was overshadowed by Luther's rich tone. She may have been a little intimidated. Good version, though. The song sells me at 4:47. This arrangement suits Beyonce's vocal limits.

[albertiddqd]

The best version is Maceo's version....

[2quann]

It takes them almost 1:25 just to sing the first verse.

[ScorpioGurl337]

This is one of the best songs from the both of them that i heard. and whoever dislikes this song really dont know what good music is.

[swimmerB0B]

a totally different version by a totally different female vocalist. i'm not going to compare B and roberta. they are both beautiful and incredible in their own styles.

[Larrymh07]

Does anyone know if that's Marcus Miller on the electric bass guitar on this song? It sure sounds like it.

[Timario007]

not a bad remake B held her own can touch MRS FLACK but thumbs up boo

[mhollister92]

CLASSIC!

[SmokinMo11]

Luther shouldnt have sang this with her.It's like luther joined the Mickey Mouse Club! lol These young singers today go out of their way to try to sound like Woody Wood-Pecker. Bra ha ha ha ha brahhhhahhhahahahah

[MarkeitaMcKoy1]

My morning flow

[Alexmundineful]

i love it most def

[sheribro]

i need the original asap! oh wait, I have it at home...will listen when i get off! lol

[MrJmart13]

make that 25 people who dont have someone to get closer to

[prmise123]

i agree the original is better but this is also good

[broux77]

Young dummies like this song.,Roberta is way better. This shows how today's music went to the shitter.

[bigvinamac]

@broux77 who cares? i like this version.

[innie68]

By far the most beautiful duet EVER!

[freetimecrawler]

A nice remake, but the original is still far and away the best.

[NikoBelack]

ever since rush hour 3 I think this song is hilarious

[hatamsu]

this song makes me wanting to do hip thrusts

[luzelenav]

Con esta melodía empezó todo!

[tonette407]

I love this song

[dalvius1]

lol either way they did that song didn't they?

[MultiSisanda]

yhoo ths songs drives me places.....cnt gt enuf of t

[dickwellthrust]

This is a classic remade the proper way

[margrace12]

my beloved beyonce!!my fave star!!my idol!!

[dalvius1]

i usually don't like beyonce because she over sings every song but she did this with luther he probably told her to calm down and do it right!! i love this song

[Xhaterlover]

@dalvius1 lol; I doubt he told her to...i think she did out of respect to the original :)

[Boomerz81]

Roberta Flack's version is so much better.

[MzSimplycomplicated]

@Boomerz81 this is really nice as well to ... I think.

[MsJammy2]

over a minute before it starts

[MrKsilvestre]

I just can't get enough of this song. Actually after the first cd, Beyonce was nt the same anymore, but Mr. Vandross is was ONE OF A KING. His songs are the best!!!

[GospelAccording2ME]

This, my friends, is art!!!

[CORRUPTED313]

Hot hot joint!!!!!!

[luhkelsgoinhard93]

This was beautiful. <3

[tiklord]

the intro is sooooo long, but its worth the wait. <3

[AfAkASi76]

18 people didnt get pussy with song.

[dencckv]

nice version but can't touch the originality of the 1st one

[jimmyblackfeeling]

sweet song i love it !!!!!

[DFrnkln06]

Nice redo but it still isnt as epic as Roberta Flack's version.

[AfroFlow365]

17 people don't have someone to get closer to

[olusheyi26]

Happy 60th birthday to one of the greats

[Sportsclub111]

Luv this song! Brings bck so many memories, but yet--its tune and their beautiful voices, so much hope! What a duo! RIP Luther

[juice887]

original is better.

[niellegood]

adoooooooooooooro ♥♥♥

[mikel461]

my woman sent me this and it made me smile :)

[JazzyMa513]

So after reading all of the remarks good,and bad,and ugly.Who in your opinion would sing this song better?

[RossD189]

This song goes hard in the paint. Its simply amazing.

[roadster45]

We will miss you Luther, but will never forget you

[tiNkheaa]

the instrumentsss the voicesss its all just too much !

[f99kiss]

NOTHING BEATS THE ORIGINAL!!!

[1Allapattah305]

@f99kiss I beg to differ

[curtisjones400]

@f99kiss this song is much better then the origanl-Beyonce sung her her out in this one

[BIGBMH]

I really like this, but the intro is too damn long! I usually just skip to 1:00.

[Artystyque]

@BIGBMH Haha! I was thinking the same thing...but if it was shorter it wouldn't be Luther...

[DarylWalter]

That just gave me chills! Love this song!