LUTHER & PATTi

SUPERSTAR!

I had always thought Superstar was a Carpenters original until reading an obit on Delaney Bramlett that mentioned the song titled "Groupie (superstar)". The Carpenters version is, of course, the classic. They all but own it...but I love Luther's version the best. The new version by Dallas band Shock of Pleasure certainly rivals Sonic Youth's version for coolness. Either way the song is pure pop perfection. Listen:

Delaney and Bonnie- Groupie (Superstar) MP3

Carpenters- Superstar MP3

Luther Vandross- Superstar MP3

Shock of Pleasure- Superstar MP3

Sonic Youth- Superstar MP3

The Maestro

Luther Vandross was my Other Sinatra. I lived them both. When I was young and my heart would break there was no one to feel my pain as deeply as Luther and Frank. Luther never made THE album that he should have but his singles stand as some of the greatest performances of all time. At least in my heart.