This Close to You is the second studio album by American recording artist group Luther, released on March 23, 1977.[1] It is the follow-up to the groups self-titled debut album Luther. Luther Vandross performs the lead vocals on majority of the album, also as writer and producer. This Close to You was the group’s final album, and by 1980 Vandross signed a solo deal with Epic Records, leading to the release of his debut album Never Too Much in 1981. After achieving R&B/pop music success, Vandross bought back the rights to both Luther and This Close to You albums preventing a later re-issue after the record label dropped the group due to low sales.[2]
| Professional ratings |
| Review scores |
| Source |
Rating |
| Allmusic |
  [3] |
Track listing
| 1. |
"This is for Real" |
Luther Vandross |
4:08 |
| 2. |
"A Lover’s Change" |
Vandross |
2:58 |
| 3. |
"Don’t Take the Time" |
Vandross |
5:18 |
| 4. |
"Jealousy in Me" |
Vandross |
4:32 |
| 5. |
"I’m Not Satisfied" |
Vandross |
4:43 |
| 6. |
"This Close to You" |
Vandross |
3:30 |
| 7. |
"Don’t Wanna Be a Fool" |
Vandross |
3:18 |
| 8. |
"Come Back to Me" |
Vandross |
5:08 |
| 9. |
"Follow My Love" |
Vandross |
5:11 |
Personnel[4]
- Bass – Wilbur Bascomb
- Congas – Pablo Rosario
- Drums – Rick Marotta
- Congas, Percussion [Special] – Pablo Rosario
- Electric Piano – Fred Gripper
- Guitar – Jeffrey Miranov, Nile Rodgers
- Lead Vocals – Luther Vandross, Anthony Hinton
- Piano, Keyboards – Nathaniel Edward Adderley
- Soprano Saxophone – George Young II
- Vibraphone [Vibes], Bells – David A. Friedman
- Arranged By – Paul Riser
- Contractor [Strings & Horns] – Alfred Brown
- Executive Producer – David Krevat
- Written-By – Luther Vandross
- Producer – Luther Vandross
- Vocals – Anthony Hinton, G. Diane Sumler, Luther Vandross
Singles
| Year |
Single |
Chart positions |
| US R&B |
| 1977 |
"This Close to You" |
93 |
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