Stop to Love (song)
| "Stop to Love" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Luther Vandross | ||||
| from the album Give Me the Reason | ||||
| Released |
August 1986 (U.S., U.K.) | |||
| Format | Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single, cassette | |||
| Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
| Length | 5:19 | |||
| Label | Epic Records | |||
| Writer(s) |
Luther Vandross Nat Adderley, Jr. | |||
| Producer(s) | Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller | |||
| Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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"Stop to Love" is a song by American recording R&B artist Luther Vandross. Released in 1986 as the lead single from his album Give Me the Reason. It was his first number-one single on the R&B chart since "Never Too Much" in 1981. The upbeat single was also a crossover hit, peaking at number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
Music video
The music video for the song features Vandross, along with models lip syncing, "Stop!", while riding around in the streets of Los Angeles.
Track listing[2]
UK Vinyl 10" 45 RPM, Single
- A1 "Stop To Love" (Remix) - 5:27
- B1 "Never Too Much" - 3:51
- B2 "Stop To Love" - (Instrumental)
Cover versions
In 1986, singer Whitney Houston performed the song during her The Greatest Love World Tour.
Singer Anita Baker performed the song during her 1988-89 Giving You the Best World Tour.
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position[3][4] |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 24 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 15 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 27 |
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 601.
- ↑ Vandross - "Stop to Love", U.K. Vinyl 10", Single. discogs.com
- ↑ Luther Vandross - Singles Chart history.Billboard.com
- ↑ Vandross - UK Singles Chart history. Chart Archive
| Preceded by "Control" by Janet Jackson |
Billboard Hot Black Singles number-one single January 17–24, 1987 |
Succeeded by "Candy" by Cameo |
