Luther Vandross—Always and Forever: An Evening of Songs at Royal Albert Hall 

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Wednesday, March 8, at midnight
Thursday, March 9, at 9:30 PM
Saturday, March 11, at 10:30 PM
 

Recorded on his 1994-1995 world tour, ALWAYS AND FOREVER: AN EVENING OF SONGS AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL features the legendary Luther Vandross at his most smooth and sensuous, performing his greatest hits and favorite covers. This concert performance captures Vandross in top form: a true soul and R&B master. 

Featuring stellar back-up vocalists Ava Cherry, Kevin Owens, and Lisa Fischer, Vandross is joined on stage by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and at times by the London Community Gospel Choir to enhance the performance. 

From love songs, to emotional numbers, to party hits, Vandross belts out hit after hit. Songs include “Never Too Much,” “Stop to Love,” “Here and Now,” “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now,” and “Give Me the Reason.” Highlights include a soulful rendition of the song Roberta Flack sent to No. 1 in 1973—“Killing Me Softly With His Song”—plus a moving rendition of Lionel Richie’s “Hello.” Behind-the-scenes clips are interwoven throughout to give you a sense of what went into making the show.