In delivering the music, I have to be true to what I feel about it. It’s just the songs I know, and the way they make me feel. But that’s not where my heart is on this. “ Some people might think I’m trying to be like Luther or capitalize on that. His backup singers complemented him perfectly with colorful, beautifully executed harmonies, accenting Terry’s trademarked, soulful vocal style. With each recognizable song, Terry weaved a spell on us with his rich, exquisitely in-tune voice. Terry Steele worked his own magic with his powerful, unique vocals-he never tried to be Luther Vandross. Musical director TC Campbell played those oh-so familiar chords from Luther’s signature cover song “A House Is Not a Home,” and quickly became a tribute of beloved hits from some of the most romantic singers of all time. It’s single-breasted now.” Terry Steele in Concert for Here and Now, The Legacy of Luther Vandross (Photo: Jazz Up)įrom the moment the lights dimmed at the Nate Holden Theater, a hushed anticipation swept across the hall with a profound reverence. He then said, ‘I’m going to have my designer make a special jacket for you to wear.’ Terry was wearing that very jacket at the concert, but jokingly said, “It was double-breasted back then. asked me what I was wearing to the Grammys. During this concert, Terry told the audience about this experience with Luther firsthand. Terry Steele attended the Grammy’s with Luther, and Luther who gave him a very unique present. “Here and Now” earned Luther Vandross his very first Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. Then Dionne, being the proud Momma, took it to Luther, and Luther liked it,” responds Terry Steele He heard it and said it would be really good if I put a little groove under it. Her son David and I were fooling around in the basement, playing music and I asked him to listen to this song I had just written for my pastor’s daughter’s wedding. “I was at the house of my Godmother (Dionne Warwick). How did Luther Vandross come to record “Here and Now?” That was my example of what real love and marriage is all about.” Terry Steele and his group for Here and Now, The Legacy of Luther Vandross Performance (Photo: Jazz Up) That was in my head when I wrote the song. I was raised by the example that we as men respect women, love them, and treat them like queens. I was brought up in a Christian, loving home. “The lyrics were based on the love story of what I perceived of my parent’s marriage, and the love they shared. the song he wrote was “Here and Now.” I was surprised to learn at such a young age that this gifted artist could understood the dynamics of love so deeply. How did the song “Here and Now” come about?Īt the age of 17, Terry Steele’s pastor requested he write a song for his daughter’s wedding. And he does just that with his performance! In this instance, Steele is determined to keep Luther Vandross’s music alive. but unfortunately some of those artists slipped through the cracks. It has been 11 years since Luther’s passing and Terry Steele revealed to me, right after his performance, that there were so many artists whom he felt were of legendary status. That voice conjured up images of love. And Vandross’s artistry came through with his intense vocal acrobatics. I can recall marveling at Luther Vandross’s divine, heavenly voice that used to flow like honey. Steele is the singer/songwriter responsible for the Grammy-winning single “Here and Now.” Legacy of Luther Vandross PosterĪfter I heard about this upcoming legacy performance, I immediately contacted Terry Steele and requested to cover his show. On September 24, 2016, I watched Terry Steele perform a legacy show in honor of one of my favorite vocalists (Luther Vandross) at the Holden Theatre in Los Angeles.
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