Little Miracles (Happen Every Day) Explained

Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)
Cover:Little Miracles (Happen Every Day).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Luther Vandross
Album:Never Let Me Go
Released:April 27, 1993
(US, Europe)
Recorded:October 1992–February 1993
Genre:
Length:4:43
Label:Epic Records
Producer:
  • Luther Vandross
  • Marcus Miller
Prev Title:The Best Things in Life Are Free
Prev Year:1992
Next Title:Heaven Knows
Next Year:1993

"Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. Released in April 1993 by Epic Records, the single supports his platinum and eight album, Never Let Me Go (1993). The song was written by Vandross and Marcus Miller, and produced by them both. It became a top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and reached top 30 on the UK Singles Chart. It also became the most successful single from the album on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number sixty-two.[1] "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" was nominated for best R&B songwriting at the 36th Grammy Awards in March 1994.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" as "a warm and familiar ballad fueled by his instantly recognizable voice and positive lyrics." He noted that it has "a grand, necessarily dramatic tone, with an arrangement overflowing with sweeping strings and a gospel-like choir of backing singers that includes Cissy Houston and Lisa Fischer."[2] Randy Clark from Cash Box called it a "rich, mid-tempo blending of R&B with a large helping of Gospel".[3]

A reviewer from People Magazine named it a "umpteenth ode to the power of love", adding that "bolstered by carefully layered and artfully displayed background vocals, the single is quietly triumphant."[4] Leesa Daniels from Smash Hits gave it five out of five, writing, "This man has the best voice in the world, all hot chocolate and melted marshmallows. He makes you feel as though everything will be all right. This starts slowly but come the chorus you'll be screeching at the top of your lungs trying to hit the notes with the great man. It's like all his other records, but when they're this good, who cares?"[5]

Track list

  1. "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" - 4:10
  2. "I'm Gonna Start Today - 6:10
  1. "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" - 4:10
  2. "I'm Gonna Start Today" - 6:10
  3. "Heart of a Hero" - 3:10

Charts

Chart (1993)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 200
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] 78
Europe (European Dance Radio)[10] 3
UK Airplay (Music Week)[11] 24
US Cash Box Top 100[12] 33

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 597.
  2. Larry . Flick . Single Reviews . . May 1, 1993 . 70 . October 26, 2020 . Larry Flick.
  3. Randy . Clark . Pop Singles: Reviews . . May 8, 1993 . 13 . November 2, 2020 .
  4. Picks and Pans Review: Never Let Me Go . . July 5, 1993 . November 13, 2020.
  5. Leesa . Daniels . New Singles . . April 28, 1993 . 49 . April 27, 2021.
  6. http://www.discogs.com/Luther-Vandross-Little-Miracles-Happen-Every-Day/release/5285519 US CD Single - "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" (U.S. Single)
  7. http://www.discogs.com/Luther-Vandross-Little-Miracles-Happen-Every-Day/release/2774064 Luther Vandross Single (UK Maxi-Single)
  8. Web site: Luther Vandross ARIA Chart History complete to 2024. ARIA. Imgur.com. July 26, 2024. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
  9. Eurochart Hot 100. Music & Media. 10. 23. June 5, 1993. 19. March 24, 2024.
  10. European Dance Radio. Music & Media. 10. 25. June 19, 1993. 10. November 4, 2021.
  11. Top 50 Airplay Chart. Music Week. June 12, 1993. 16. April 29, 2024.
  12. Top 100 Pop Singles. Cash Box. LVI. 43. July 3, 1993. 12. April 20, 2024.