You’ve heard his voice sampled by Kendrick Lamar and SZA in “Luther,” but do you know his story? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack the track that helped launch Luther Vandross into the spotlight – Change’s “Searching.” They dig into his early days singing with David Bowie and Chic, explore the lore behind the Italo-disco group Change, and bask in the glow of Luther’s isolated vocals.

One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=fea71c7e24294487

Songs Discussed:

“Luther” - Kendrick Lamar & SZA

“Searching” - Change feat. Luther Vandross

“If This World Were Mine” - Luther Vandross & Cheryl Lynn

“If This World Were Mine” - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

“A House Is Not a Home” - Luther Vandross

“Young Americans” - David Bowie

“Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)” - Luther Vandross

“Fascination” - David Bowie

“Foot Stomping - Part 1” - The Flares

“Fame” - David Bowie

“Le Freak” - Chic

“I Want Your Love” - Chic

“Everybody Dance” - Chic

“I’m A Man” - The Spencer Davis Group

“I’m A Man” - Macho

“Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” - Steam

“Sugar, Sugar” - The Archies

“Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” - Ohio Express

“Man In The Mirror” - Michael Jackson

“That’s What Friends Are For” - Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder

“The Glow of Love” - Change

“Yakety Yak” - The Coasters

“Body Language” - Queen

“Juice” - Eva Shaw & DillanPonders

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