A House Is Not a Home
Luther Vandross
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Doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh A chair is still a chair, even when there's no one sittin' there But a chair is not a house and a house is not a home When there's no one there to hold you tight And no one there you can kiss goodnight Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Girl A room is a still a room, even when there's nothin' there but gloom But a room is not a house and a house is not a home When the two of us are far apart And one of us has a broken heart Now and then I call your name And suddenly your face appears But it's just a crazy game When it ends, it ends in tears Pretty little darling, have a heart, don't let one mistake keep us apart I'm not meant to live alone, turn this house into a home When I climb the stairs and turn the key Oh, please be there, sayin' that you're still in love with me, yeah I'm not meant to live alone, turn this house into a home When I climb the stairs and turn the key Oh, please be there, still in love I said still in love Still in love with me, yeah Are you gonna be in love with me I want you and need to be, yeah Still in love with me Say you're gonna be in love with me It's drivin' me crazy to think that my baby Couldn't be still in love with me Are you gonna be, say you're gonna be Are you gonna be, say you're gonna be Are you gonna be, say you're gonna be Well, well, well, well Still in love, so in love, still in love with me Are you gonna be Say that you're gonna be Still in love with me, yeah With me, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Still in love with me, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
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12 facts about this song
Release"A House Is Not a Home" by Luther Vandross was released in 1981 as part of his debut album "Never Too Much."
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Cover VersionThe song is actually a cover of the original hit "A House is Not a Home", written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for Dionne Warwick in 1964.
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Billboard RatingThe Luther Vandross rendition peaked at number 22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart of Billboard magazine in 1982.
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Grammy AwardThe song earned Vandross his first nomination for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male.
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Live PerformanceLuther Vandross frequently performed the song as part of his live shows
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Song DurationThe album version of the song is 7 minutes and 10 seconds long, while the radio edit is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Musical StyleThe song is a mix of R&B and Soul, typical of the genre at the time, but it is often noted for Vandross' expressive and emotional vocal delivery.
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Cultural ImpactSince its release, "A House Is Not A Home" has been a popular choice for artists to cover due to its deep emotional resonance and dramatic melody.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for the song, however, many of Vandross' live performances of the song can be found online.
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Other Artist CoversMany artists including Barbra Streisand, Glee's Chris Colfer, and Ne-Yo have covered "A House is Not a Home," each bringing their unique interpretation of the song.
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Significant LyricsThe song is often remembered for its poignant lyrics such as “A chair is still a chair, even when there’s no one sitting there..."
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Legacy“A House Is Not a Home” has been praised as one of Vandross’s signature performances and has established itself as a classic in the R&B genre.
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