The Rush

Luther Vandross

About The Rush

The Rush is a song by American recording R&B artist Luther Vandross', released as the third single from his 1991 album Power of Love. The song reached number six on the US R&B Singles chart and peaked at number 73 on Billboard's Hot 100 in January 1992. The next single to follow was "Sometimes It's Only Love".


Year:
1991
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What happened
It seems like every time love comes
You're never ready
That's why they call it?
The Rush

Tell me, are you there?
Could it be that you're the answer to my prayer
See, I've prayed for peace and love
Like so many of us do
Then I prayed to find someone like you
Up in the morning
Fell out of my bed
Worn out, I couldn't sleep
Thoughts of you filled my head
How could it be?
This is scaring me

Seems every time I try
To rest my heart is when
The rush is back again
Maybe this time I'll
Make it work somehow
Guess I'm gonna find out now

I get a rush
And it's love for sure
What else can it be
Something beckons me
And I go back for more
Ooo such a rush
Can't pass love by
What else can I do
Something tells me to
Give it one more try

I'm not gonna die if love passes me by
It goes and comes around, I know
So maybe the next time I'll be one of the few
Chosen by love to do just what I wanna do
I will carry on wading through every day till love needs me
Waiting for the rush to come and find me
I still remember when love was an angel send
It will be back again

I can't remember when, I can't remember how
It's very different now
It's not a fantasy, it's very real to me
True to the touch
I get a rush

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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: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER R. VANDROSS

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10 facts about this song

ALBUM FACT
"The Rush" is from the album "Power of Love," which was Luther Vandross's seventh studio album.
CHART-TOPPING FACT
The single peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
COLLABORATION FACT
The song was written by Vandross and Marcus Miller, who was a frequent collaborator with Vandross on his albums during the 1980s and 1990s.
COVER FACT
Despite being a success, "The Rush" is actually a cover of the original song by David Lasley. However, Vandross’s version is easily more popular than the original.
LYRICAL THEME FACT
The song's theme centers around the concept of being in love, consequent heartbreak, and yearning for the return of a lost love.
PERFORMANCE FACT
When performed live, Vandross often extended the ending of the song, allowing his backup singers to showcase their vocals as well.
RECORDING FACT
Luther Vandross notably recorded his vocals for 'The Rush' in one clean take, which is a testament to his impeccable vocal talents.
MUSIC VIDEO FACT
The music video of 'The Rush' showcases Luther Vandross’s charismatic persona, making it a hit among the fans.
GRAMMY FACT
The album "Power of Love", which "The Rush" is featured on, won Vandross the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance – Male in 1992.
MUSICAL STYLE FACT
‘The Rush’ is a slow, soulful ballad, embodying Vandross's signature style: smooth, sensitive, and intensely romantic.

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