Shine

Luther Vandross

About Shine

"Shine" is a single by R&B/soul musician Luther Vandross, the first single from his greatest hits package The Ultimate Luther Vandross. "Shine" is an upbeat R&B track that samples Chic's disco classic "My Forbidden Lover". "Shine" became a top 20 Urban radio hit, and the club mixes of the song (particularly the Freemasons Club Mix) became popular on Dance format radio stations and clubs in the US. The single was also a top fifty hit in the UK but failed to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. However, the track peaked at 31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs. The song originally was made for the original soundtrack to the movie The Fighting Temptations, but failed to make the final cut. The clue for this is in the first verse, where the title to the movie is mentioned. 


Year:
2009
4:50
87 
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[Chorus]
Y'all came here to give it up
So come on and show me what you got
It's about to be on, baby, non-stop
Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine
Nobody but stars in here tonight
Dancing underneath the party light
When I see you working that body right
Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

I've been waiting, now I'm ready for the main event
All the ladies and the players in here just to kill
Choose a winner who has flavor looking on for style
Only the best can pass this test, let me check you out

In the midst of a fierce competition
Get a view from a better position
A little closer, now you got my attention
Maybe your my, my, my superstar
Keep showing me moves that are blazing
'Cause you're teasing my imagination
Don't believe I can fight temptation
I think you already know that

[Chorus]

Your time, your time to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine
Your time, your time to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright

Spotlight search for someone special, could you be the one?
If you're nothing, don't get jealous, just keep moving on
Feet to the beat, so hot the heat, spraying off the shine
So cling, so fresh, a real good kiss, so I'm gonna make you mine

In the midst of a fierce competition
Get a view from a better position
A little closer, now you got my attention
Maybe your my, my, my superstar
Keep showing me moves that are blazing
'Cause you're teasing my imagination
Don't believe I can fight temptation
I think you already know that

[Chorus]

Your time, your time to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine
It's alright, alright to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright

Y'all came here to gave it up
It's about to be on, baby, non-stop
Nobody but stars in here tonight
When I see you working that body right

[Chorus]

Your time, your time to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine
It's alright, alright to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: DAVID HIRSCHFELDER, RICKY EDWARDS, FRANZ LISZT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Shine" is a song by the American singer Luther Vandross, and it was featured on his sixteenth and final studio album 'Dance with My Father', released in 2003.
Track Listing
"Shine" is the twelfth song in the sixteen-song long album, which also consists of other numbers such as 'Buy me a rose' and 'If I didn't know better'.
Inspirational Source
The song "Shine" is a cover and reinterpretation of a 1979 disco track by the band Chic named "My Forbidden Lover".
Producers
The song is produced by the famous music duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in collaboration with Luther Vandross himself.
Performance
Despite Vandross's failing health, as he had suffered a stroke earlier that year, he was able to deliver a vibrant and silky vocal performance, proving his testament as one of the best R&B vocalists.
Reception
The track won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance in the year 2004. This was Vandross's ninth Grammy Award.
Commercial Success
"Shine" reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, and it topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States becoming Vandross's fifth number one on this chart and his first posthumous one.
Music Video
The music video for "Shine" was released posthumously and featured a montage of clips of Vandross throughout his career, in addition to new footage in a club-like setting and new performers to symbolize the song's lyrics.
Critical Acclaim
Critics praised "Shine" for maintaining Vandross's signature soulful touch while adding a modern, contemporary twist to the original disco track by Chic.
Posthumous Releases
"Shine" is one of the few songs that were released posthumously after Luther Vandross passed away in July 2005, marking a significant addition to his musical legacy.

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