Give Me the Reason (song)
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| "Give Me the Reason" | ||||
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Nat Adderley, Jr. | ||||
| Producer(s) | Marcus Miller | |||
| Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Number One |  [1] |
"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.
Critical reception
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
The single's
behind a greenscreen, putting himself in certain scenes of the movie Ruthless People.[4]
Charts
| 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
- ^ 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
