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"Give Me the Reason" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross,[2] issued as the first single from the album of the same name (1986). The single was a top-five hit on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart. It also reached No. 57 pop hit on Billboard's Hot 100 Charts.
| "Give Me the Reason" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Single Cover | ||||
| Single by Luther Vandross | ||||
| from the album Give Me the Reason & Ruthless People Soundtrack | ||||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1986 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:39 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Luther Vandross, Nat Adderley, Jr. | |||
| Producer(s) | Marcus Miller | |||
| Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Number One |  [1] |
Critical reception edit
In review of "Give Me the Reason", Karen Swayne from Number One wrote that "it's one of the most seductive sounds you'll ever hear, featuring a voice like melted chocolate caressing a melody so sexy you'll think all your Valentine's Days have come at once."[1]
Music video edit
The single's music video was directed by Andy Morahan.[3] It features Vandross behind a greenscreen, putting himself in certain scenes of the movie Ruthless People.[4]
Charts edit
| Chart (1986) | Peak position[5][6][7] |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 26 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 57 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 3 |
References edit
- ^ a b Swayne, Karen (January 23, 1988). "Singles". Number One. p. 42. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "spotify". Spotify.
- ^ "Luther Vandross - "Give me the reason"". MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ "Rhapsody listing". rhapsody.com. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
- ^ Luther Vandross - Singles Chart history.Billboard.com
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 597.
- ^ Vandross - UK Singles Chart history. Chart Archive