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Experience the smooth, original audio of this R&B masterpiece: Luther Vandross - So Amazing (Official Audio) LutherVandrossVEVO YouTube• 8 May 2020

It became a top 40 UK hit and a Soul Train Music Award nominee, prompting Warwick to later quip to Davis: "You can't be right all the time, Sir". 2. Meaning and Legacy Luther Vandross - So Amazing (Official Audio)

Arista’s Clive Davis rejected the track as the lead single, citing a lack of "commercial crossover appeal". Experience the smooth, original audio of this R&B

Known for its romantic lyrics and personal significance to Vandross, who frequently used the phrase "So Amazing" in daily life. Known for its romantic lyrics and personal significance

Following the rejection, Vandross recorded his own definitive version for his 1986 album, Give Me the Reason .

Co-written by Vandross and bassist Marcus Miller , the song was initially produced by Vandross for Dionne Warwick’s 1983 album, How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye .

The story of Luther Vandross ’s is a classic example of a songwriter's intuition proving a major record executive wrong. While the song is now a cornerstone of Vandross's legacy, it was originally written for his idol and friend, Dionne Warwick . 1. From Songwriter to Solo Hit