Always & Forever: The Classics

• Artist: Luther Vandross
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• Release Date: September 22, 1998
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

The title of Always & Forever: The Classics implies that this is a collection of Luther Vandross' greatest hits of the mid- to late-'90s. That's not the case. The Classics truly means classics, with each one of the featured songs (with an exception or two) ranking as a true pop classic. Since Vandross is an excellent, peerless contemporary R&B vocalist, this is an excellent opportunity for him to shine, and he does, particularly on "A House Is Not a Home," "Anyone Who Had a Heart," "Going Out of My Head" and "I (Who Have Nothing)." Occasionally, the production is a little too polished or smooth, but Vandross shines throughout the entire album, making it another treasure in his catalog. ~ Leo Stanley, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
A House Is Not a Home	Burt Bacharach, Hal David	Luther Vandross	(7:08)
Since I Lost My Baby	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore	Luther Vandross	(5:25)
Superstar/Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)	Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett, Clarence Paul, Stevie Wonder, Morris Broadnax	Luther Vandross	(9:18)
Creepin'	Stevie Wonder	Luther Vandross	(4:04)
Anyone Who Had a Heart	Burt Bacharach, Hal David	Luther Vandross	(5:46)
I (Who Have Nothing)	Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Carlo Donida, Mogol	Luther Vandross, Martha Wash	(7:28)
If This World Were Mine	Marvin Gaye	Cheryl Lynn, Luther Vandross	(5:24)
Goin' Out of My Head	Teddy Randazzo, Bob Weinstein	Luther Vandross	(5:17)
Going in Circles	Jerry Peters, Anita Poree	Luther Vandross	(5:12)
Knocks Me off My Feet	Stevie Wonder	Luther Vandross	(3:45)
Love Won't Let Me Wait	Bobby Eli, Vinnie Barrett	Luther Vandross	(7:20)
Always and Forever	Rod Temperton	Luther Vandross	(4:56)

Credits

Cheryl Lynn (Performer), Luther Vandross (Arranger), Luther Vandross (Producer), Luther Vandross (Main Performer), Luther Vandross (Executive Producer), Martha Wash (Performer), Larkin Arnold (Executive Producer), Ray Bardani (Engineer), Ray Bardani (Mixing), Carl Beatty (Engineer), Michael Brauer (Engineer), Michael Brauer (Mixing), Greg Calbi (Mastering), Dana Jon Chappelle (Mixing), Lincoln Clapp (Assistant Engineer), Mick Guzauski (Mixing), Andy Hoffman (Assistant Engineer), Ted Jensen (Mastering), Gregg Mann (Assistant Engineer), Marcus Miller (Producer), Brian Scheuble (Assistant Engineer), Don Wershba (Assistant Engineer), Chad Munsey (Assistant Engineer), Rob Jaczko (Assistant Engineer), Walter Afanasieff (Producer), Vic Anesini (Mastering), Nat Adderley, Jr. (Arranger), Nat Adderley, Jr. (Producer), Mike Baumgartner (Assistant Engineer), Norman Jean Roy (Photography), Kyle Bess (Assistant Engineer), Frank Ceraolo (Compilation Producer), Paul J. Falcone (Assistant Engineer), Alice Butts (Art Direction)