| Give Me the Reason | |
| Cover: | Luther-Vandross-Give-Me-The-Reaso-301208.jpg |
| Caption: | Single Cover |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Luther Vandross |
| Album: | Give Me the Reason & Ruthless People Soundtrack |
| Released: | 1986 |
| Recorded: | 1986 |
| Genre: | R&B |
| Length: | 4:39 |
| Label: | Epic |
| Producer: | Marcus Miller |
| Prev Title: | Wait for Love |
| Prev Year: | 1985 |
| Next Title: | Stop to Love |
| Next Year: | 1986 |
"Give Me the Reason" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross,[1] issued as the first single from the album of the same name (1986). The single was a top-five hit on Billboards Hot Black Singles chart. It also reached No. 57 pop hit on Billboards Hot 100 Charts.
In review of "Give Me the Reason", Karen Swayne from Number One wrote that "it's one of the most seductive sounds you'll ever hear, featuring a voice like melted chocolate caressing a melody so sexy you'll think all your Valentine's Days have come at once."[2]
The single's music video was directed by Andy Morahan. It features Vandross behind a greenscreen, putting himself in certain scenes of the movie Ruthless People.[3]
| Chart (1986) | Peak position[4] [5] [6] |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 26 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 57 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 3 |