Wait for Love

Luther Vandross

About Wait for Love

"Wait for Love" is a 1985 song by American recording artist Luther Vandross released in 1985. The song was released as a single to support his album The Night I Fell in Love. The single peaked to eleven on Billboards Hot R&B Singles chart. Vandross performed the song on the November 22, 1986 episode of Soul Train and on the BET Walk of Fame in 2000.


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Knowing love the way I do
I can say for certain that it's true
There's a chance for me and you
I surely feel like the time is near
The picture in my mind is very clear
I think love has brought us here

I remember not too long ago
I was just a lonely person with a lonely heart
And I was hopin' there could one day be
Be a chance for me to

Get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love takes a long time
Wait for love and you're gonna get the chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love, oh my

When you take the chance on love you see
It's not a waste of time if you truly believe
The impossible can be
So hold on tight if you think you're right
'Cause nothing hurts as bad as when you see
You gave up too easily

I remember spending all my time
On a dream that kept me wishing that you could be mine
And I was hopin' there could one day be
Be a chance for me to

Get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love takes a long time
Wait for love and you're gonna get the chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love, oh my

I never stopped believing there could one day
Be a chance for me to

Get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love takes a long time
Wait for love and you're gonna get your chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love

And you get the love that you've been missin'
Sometimes love takes a long time
Wait for love and you're gonna get your chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love

And you get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love, it takes a long time
But wait for love and you're gonna get your chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love

And you get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love, it takes a long time
But wait for love and you're gonna get your chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love

And you get the love
Sometimes love, it takes a long time
But wait for love and you're gonna get your chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love

And you get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love, it takes a long time
But wait for love and you're gonna get the chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love

And you get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love, it takes a long time
Wait for love and you're gonna get the chance to love
Wait for love, wait for love

And you get the love 
Sometimes love, it takes a long time
Wait for love

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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: LUTHER VANDROSS, NAT, JR ADDERLEY

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Wait for Love" by Luther Vandross was officially released in 1988.
Album Appearance
The song is part of Luther Vandross' 6th studio album titled "Any Love."
Chart Performance
"Wait for Love" peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B chart for one week becoming Vandross' fifth number one single.
Genre
The song is characterized as a combination of R&B and soul, genres in which Luther Vandross had enormous success.
Music Video
There is an official music video for the song which features Vandross performing "Wait for Love" in a concert setting.
Notable Lyrics
The song's notable lyrics, "But if you wait for love/ It will come for sure", were renowned for their emotional depth and reassurance message.
Produced By
The song was produced by Luther Vandross himself and Marcus Miller.
Song Duration
The album version of the song has a duration of 5 minutes and 16 seconds.
Song Popularity
Even though it wasn't one of Luther's Top-40 hits, "Wait for Love" is greatly appreciated by his fans who commends his vocal range in that song.
Non-Charting Single
Despite its performance on R&B chart, the song didn't chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, which is quite unusual for a Luther Vandross single.
Meaning of the Song
The lyrics of "Wait for Love" refer to the importance of patience and persistence in the pursuit of true love, a theme that was common in Vandross's songs.
Accompanying Musicians
In the production of the song, Luther Vandross was accompanied by various instrumentalists, including John "Skip" Anderson who contributed with keyboards, Paul Jackson, Jr. who played guitar, and Yvonne Lewis, Michelle Cobbs, and Fonzi Thornton who provided backing vocals.
Song's Impact
Despite released over three decades ago, the song is still enjoyed by audiences today for its timeless melody and powerful vocals.
Commercial Performance
The album, "Any Love", which features "Wait for Love", was certified Platinum by the RIAA, attesting to its commercial success.
Grammy Nomination
Even though "Wait for Love" itself didn't win any awards, the album "Any Love" earned Vandross a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male in 1989.

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