Lost Christmas Gem: Luther Vandross and Chaka Khan are "Merry" together

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     Luther Vandross was one of the greatest singers of our time, a legend who was taken away too soon. Among his many accomplishments over his long career was a terrific Christmas album, This Is Christmas. It was a fantastic, lush album that brought together Christmas standards and a number of new songs, including the memorable title track.

    But on a 2012 reissue of that album, a special live recording of Luther and the great Chaka Khan singing "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" was included. It is a great performance by to all-timers, and we think SoulTrackers will love hearing it. 

    Here's the visual of their performance, with sound that is not so great.

     Luther Vandross was one of the greatest singers of our time, a legend who was taken away too soon. Among his many accomplishments over his long career was a terrific Christmas album, This Is Christmas. It was a fantastic, lush album that brought together Christmas standards and a number of new songs, including the memorable title track.

    But on a 2012 reissue of that album, a special live recording of Luther and the great Chaka Khan singing "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" was included. It is a great performance by to all-timers, and we think SoulTrackers will love hearing it. 

    Here's the visual of their performance, with sound that is not so great.

    And below is a clearer recording of the duet. What a combination!

     

     
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