Shine
Luther Vandross
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[Chorus] Y'all came here to give it up So come on and show me what you got It's about to be on, baby, non-stop Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine Nobody but stars in here tonight Dancing underneath the party light When I see you working that body right Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine I've been waiting, now I'm ready for the main event All the ladies and the players in here just to kill Choose a winner who has flavor looking on for style Only the best can pass this test, let me check you out In the midst of a fierce competition Get a view from a better position A little closer, now you got my attention Maybe your my, my, my superstar Keep showing me moves that are blazing 'Cause you're teasing my imagination Don't believe I can fight temptation I think you already know that [Chorus] Your time, your time to shine Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine Your time, your time to shine Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright Spotlight search for someone special, could you be the one? If you're nothing, don't get jealous, just keep moving on Feet to the beat, so hot the heat, spraying off the shine So cling, so fresh, a real good kiss, so I'm gonna make you mine In the midst of a fierce competition Get a view from a better position A little closer, now you got my attention Maybe your my, my, my superstar Keep showing me moves that are blazing 'Cause you're teasing my imagination Don't believe I can fight temptation I think you already know that [Chorus] Your time, your time to shine Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine It's alright, alright to shine Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright Y'all came here to gave it up It's about to be on, baby, non-stop Nobody but stars in here tonight When I see you working that body right [Chorus] Your time, your time to shine Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine It's alright, alright to shine Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright
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Written by: DAVID HIRSCHFELDER, RICKY EDWARDS, FRANZ LISZT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Shine" is a song by the American singer Luther Vandross, and it was featured on his sixteenth and final studio album 'Dance with My Father', released in 2003.
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Track Listing"Shine" is the twelfth song in the sixteen-song long album, which also consists of other numbers such as 'Buy me a rose' and 'If I didn't know better'.
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Inspirational SourceThe song "Shine" is a cover and reinterpretation of a 1979 disco track by the band Chic named "My Forbidden Lover".
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ProducersThe song is produced by the famous music duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in collaboration with Luther Vandross himself.
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PerformanceDespite Vandross's failing health, as he had suffered a stroke earlier that year, he was able to deliver a vibrant and silky vocal performance, proving his testament as one of the best R&B vocalists.
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ReceptionThe track won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance in the year 2004. This was Vandross's ninth Grammy Award.
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Commercial Success"Shine" reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, and it topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States becoming Vandross's fifth number one on this chart and his first posthumous one.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shine" was released posthumously and featured a montage of clips of Vandross throughout his career, in addition to new footage in a club-like setting and new performers to symbolize the song's lyrics.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised "Shine" for maintaining Vandross's signature soulful touch while adding a modern, contemporary twist to the original disco track by Chic.
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Posthumous Releases"Shine" is one of the few songs that were released posthumously after Luther Vandross passed away in July 2005, marking a significant addition to his musical legacy.
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