The song's lyrics focus on a man convincing his love interest that despite the material wealth or promises offered by another suitor (the "better life" or "better cars"), nothing compares to the emotional depth of the "better love" he provides. Samples and Influence
A powerhouse group including Cissy Houston, Tawatha Agee, Fonzi Thornton, and Phillip Ballou. Lyrical Theme Luther Vandross - Better Love
"Better Love" has been sampled in several modern tracks, notably: by Young Gunz (2004). "Love U Better" by Vektroid (2016). "Got Me Crazy" by DJ E Feezy (2017). The song's lyrics focus on a man convincing
You can listen to the track on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music . Better Love - song and lyrics by Luther Vandross - Spotify "Love U Better" by Vektroid (2016)
The track is a prime example of the "quiet storm" and post-disco R&B sound of the early 1980s. It features a heavy-hitting lineup of session musicians, including: Marcus Miller Keyboards: Nat Adderley Jr. Guitar: Doc Powell and Georg Wadenius Drums: Yogi Horton Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa and Sammy Figueroa
"Better Love" is an upbeat R&B track by from his second studio album, Forever, For Always, For Love , released on September 21, 1982 . The song showcases Vandross's signature smooth vocals paired with a sophisticated, funk-inflected arrangement. Key Track Details Album: Forever, For Always, For Love Release Date: September 1982 Duration: Approximately 6 minutes and 26 seconds Writers: Luther Vandross and Nat Adderley Jr. Producer: Luther Vandross Musical Composition & Style
