Luther - Luther (1976)

Before his breakthrough, Vandross was part of a singing quintet in the late 70s, consisting former Shades of Jade members Anthony Hinton and Diane Sumler, Theresa V. Reed, and Christine Wiltshire, also called Luther, signed to Cotillion Records. 

Vandross bought back the rights to these albums after the record label dropped the group, preventing their later re-release.

Luther is the debut album by American recording artist group Luther, released in May 1976. The album features Luther Vandross and along with members Anthony Hinton, Diane Sumler, Theresa V. Reed, and Christine Wiltshire.

"It's Good for the Soul", "Funky Music (Is a Part of Me)" and "The 2nd Time Around" were released as singles, but the album failed to chart. Vandross bought back the rights to the album after the record label dropped the group, preventing its later re-release.

The song "The 2nd Time Around" was later re-recorded also titled "The Second Time Around" in the closing track on his 1988 studio album Any Love.

"Funky Music (Is a Part of Me)" was later reworked as "Fascination" by David Bowie on his album Young Americans. 

Tracklist

1.  Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me) - 5:29

2.  The 2nd Time Around - 6:25

3.  I'll Get Along Fine - 4:07

4.  Everybody Rejoice - 3:21

5.  Emotion Eyes - 5:58

6.  This Strange Feeling - 4:44

7.  It's Good For The Soul (Parts I And II) - 8:42

Label - Cotillion