Luther always sang like the bills were due. The man would grab a mic and you already knew what you were in for.

Not other male R&B singer could have given a better tribute to Smokey than Luther did. They got the right singer to do it

Miss him to this day!!!! Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!🤗

Smoky is clearly enjoying Luther especially at 5:52. It's a priceless expression on Smoky's face. People hate comparisons but I don't think I'll ever hear a voice on par w/his. There's just another level of excellence in technique and emotional content in his singing. I listen to all the greats but Luther's voice sends me to another plane - a musical nirvana that I don't get from even the very best of the other greats. Special dude!

As we say in the African community, when God wanted to drop a song, it fell out of Luther's mouth

Greatest male soul singer ever, bar none.

I am literally crying at just how wonderful a singer Luther Vandross was. No one could sing like that man. All of his live performances were superb and I just feel so sad that he's not here with us anymore. He took Smokey's words and made them his own and it was a touching tribute.

I love how Tom Joyner and Lawrence Fishburne react when Luther hits that note in the front row. Luther was the greatest.

Someone should have called the police, 'cuz Luther straight-up KILLED it!! He was literally the best singer of the 20th century.

Every time I hear Luther or see him on vid. I want to cry buckets. There have been many brilliant artists who have left us...but this one has left a big, big hole that can't be filled.

Luther simply didn't sing a song.......HE STOMPED ON IT.......the man branded the song with a hot-iron, like a cattle rancher does livestock. I truly don't have the words to adequately express how much I miss the TALENT of Luther Vandross.....and the significant role he has played in my life. God has reclaimed a magnificent lead vocalist for the Heavenly choir. He took the best one the Earth had to offer.

Now this guy is a legend, a real artist who could sing every note of his songs!

He sure touched Smokey and made him smile. Just like his style touched many of us. RIP Luther.

If Luther sings your song, it no longer belongs to you it belongs to Luther. Thsse songs are his now. That performance was outstanding..

Luther was one of the best vocalsist/performers that ever lived, whose unique vocal style still remains unparalleled. Smokey's one of the all-time great songwriters of popular music. so, it was a real treat to see Luther singing the songs of one of his heroes. and, the masterful rendition he did of Smokey's signature song "Ooh, Baby, Baby" was magnificent... bringing to it a grace and style equal to, if not better than the original. man, i truly miss that brother. God bless you, Luther!!!

Just look at Smokey's face at 5:53 on this video and his look says it all, the look of a very proud "father" watching one of his babies bloom. Luther did so much justice to this song that it was as good to listen to as the original, I'm gonna miss hearing new recordings from this brother, but I have all the Luther classics so he'll sing on these days.....sing on brother, sing on

Smokey is so proud of Luther singing his songs. He's beaming with glee😁 Luther is the right one to sing them too.🎤🎼🎶🎶🎶❤👏👏👏👏👏😊 continue to rip dearest one🙏

Luther can just sang any damn thing - go 'head boy! We surely miss you brotha....

Great tribute to Smokey! I miss my Luther so much!!!

Like it ain't really fair. Cause these cats sing on a different level. And make it look easy. Luther is flawless.

Luther was not justa singer. He was a singer that could tell you a story thru his voice if you know what I mean. This man voice took me out of this world and into another world. I missed this talented singer.

I can listen to Luther sing all day!!! He completely destroys OOOH BABY BABY!!! I would love to have heard him record this..... RIP LV

A style that's all his. great vocal control.

His voice just never failed! Truly amazing!

Every artist who have ever had Luther sing their one of their songs have received one of the highest honors ever .There should be an award given in his name each year. 📀💿📀💿📀💿🏆🏆🏆

My God that man could sing, it should be a crime to be able to sing that well.

HE TAKES OVER ANY SONG AND MAKES IT SOUNDS LIKE HIS

He Lutherfied, Stompified and Chicken fried what was already legendary music.

No one I mean no one can’t touch this. He is absolutely the greatest ever!!!! The songs they put out now is garbage. I’m old school ima keep playing Luther until I get old n grey. Love u brotha!! Your truly the best ever...God bless

Love it just to hear Luther's voice takes the pain away

Luther was just ridiculously good.

I don't remember this! Luther is outstanding as always. Thanks so much for posting this performance!!!

I come back to hear this every now and then.. Luther killed it with ooh baby baby!!! A great song that had great lyrics from a great song writter and performer..

A masterful vocalist whose voice was like velvet, paying tribute to the master of crooners and the pioneer of the Motown sound. What a beautiful thing...Love you Smokey! Love and miss you Luther!... Now you are dancing with your father....

The Master at work, we miss you Luther, every day! RIP

Luther's music is formidable in itself. He definitely laid down the groundwork in R&B music, period. R&B sure does not sound like it did when I was growing up. And I'm only 23. Long live great classic soul music!! RIP Luther.

Luther can sang his ass off...love his voice

as I think back through the years it would definately been a very dull 57 years without Smokey Robinson !!!!

To me Luther had one of the most beautiful voices ever. I heard him sing live in concert and he blew my mind. I truly enjoyed his talent and still miss him very much. rip - Luther - you are so missed. Also, Ray Charles and Nat King Cole both were my favorites too.

I feel so sorry for the youth of today! THIS IS MUSIC! Thank God we still have some of the SINGERS from the time talent really existed! They say,and I know,music changes,but damn,why? I guess if that's all they know,that's ok. Thank goodness for youtube.

Love Luther Vandross and his voice - gone too soon!

Effortless Luther...I wished he'd done more covers - I regular watch this, thanks for sharing

Luther you can't even be imitated less knowing duplicated...Rest WELL Brother..

Luther was magnificent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow. Luther is the Only singer who can sing Smokeys ooh baby baby.... He awesomely branded this song as he always does.

Two of my favorite singers. Love them. Luther left us way too soon.

Luther Vandross...... so silky smooth. The man will come out and just steal another legendary singers portfolio!! Love ya Smokey but Luther took 3 of your very good songs and made them great on that night. Wished he hadn't left us so soon. He should of gotten to enjoy the awards, inductions and the feel of the new red carpet laid out for the king to walk on. RIP L.V. YOU WERE A JOY TO SEE AND HEAR

Luther is in the choir of Heaven. THANK YOU LUTHER! You are in our hearts forever. Smokey, now don't you be going anywhere;0 WE LOVE OUR SMOKEKY, HE'S RULE, TRUE, AMAZAINGLY TALTENTED, AND SUCH A TRUE HEART! LOVE YOU SMOKEY!!!!

How I miss Luther...oooh baby baby

You are missed in 2020 Mr. Vandross.. May you rest in peace and grace the heavens with your voice !!! Thank you for all the great memories.. You are not forgotten.

One of the most captivating back up vocalist.......lol! Until they could no longer hold him back! His voice was literally an instrument!!!!!!!!

The best singer of all times!!!!

See how he smiled when luther tributes to him and how he barely smiled when they serenaded him on the 2015 BET AWARDS

From One LEGEND...... To Another LEGEND......The legendary Mr. Luther Vandross, always gave us his all, the world has truly lost an amazing masterpiece...R.I.P..Luther, you are so truly missed. Love you, Mr. Smokey Robinson...you are still the real deal.!!

I love. Luther! OMG he hit this medley out of the park! Wow! RIP....

luther luther luther!!!!! its just amazing how he can capture you in one instant. He truly made you listen and he always made you want more of him. In a lead all by himself and so is my inspiration Mr Smokey Robinson. Great Moment!!!!!!!!!!!!

I HAVE NO WORDS JUST. .WOW!!!

No one EVER has or WILL come close to the "SO AMAZING" vocals of LUTHA!!! I miss you Baby!

there was no sing this man couldn't sing, simply the best. ever.

4:53 look at how happy Luther made people ❤️ Much love Luther, we miss you

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VOCALS, LOVE LUTHER

The most unique tenor voice of all and very velvet and beautiful

You have to great when the great Smokey Robison standup and clap. The Masterful Luther Vandross.

I'm Dominican Repúblic, Luther Vandross he was the best performance. 🙌🙌🙌🌹🌹🌹

Then man cannot sing off-key. Amazing. Miss him so much.

My Goodness Luther was Phenomenal👏🏾😢

Perfect!!!!! He Lutherized all of those songs. That’s what real singers do, Love these men💞💞💞💞🌟🌟🌟🌟

There will never be any Male Singer in the HISTORY of this World who will ever TOP for me, LUTHER VANDROSS. HE did REMAKES of McFadden and Whitehead, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, LOVE WON'T LET ME WAIT. MY TWO OF MY FAVORITES WHICH I SING "WAIT FOR LOVE," AND HIS FIRST "NEVER TOO MUCH. " WATCHING VIDEOS IS ALMOST BEING THERE IN PERSON.

Just found this video and am addicted, Smokey has always been one of my favorite singer songwriters, didn't think anyone could do his songs as good as he but I was wrong.

Luther was a perfect singer. He could make any song his own. Not many can do that.

Luther Luther Luther.....it can never get better than this!! What a talent

One soul music legend paying tribute to another great singer bravo.

Timeless songs! Smokey Robinson is a musical genius. Wonderful tribute from one soulful legend to another one! RIP Luther Vandross!

Luther= Legend. Saw him live twice,truly blessed. This is a wonderful tribute to Smokey x

I bet heaven is rocking every day since Luther got his wings. Rest in love. We earth angels miss you.

hes sooo good at making songs his own

Diana said it right the masterful Luther Vandross👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

One of THE beautiful voices ever...🙏🏼❤️

Luther snatched my wig off and ran down the street with this one. Wow!!! RIP King

2019 still listening to the legendary Luther VANDROSS R.I.P you will always remember peace my my brother

To me nobody did it better. Mr. Vandross is solely responsible for a whole generation of bad ass kids!💯 🎙🎤

I Love This. Thank you for sharing..RIH Luther Vandross.

Iyanla sitting behind Smokey, knowing there is nothing in this house that needs fixing. LOL

Smokey Robinson even know Luther just assassinated his own classics in front of him 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Amazing, miss him dearly.

Bad Boy is my favorite Luther song but it’s only because it’s the first one I remember from him! He’s a legend and his voice was and is golden! RIP

My man. There wasn't a song that Luther Vandross couldn't sing regardless of who wrote it and recorded it before he added his magic. And he always added his signature. My man.💎👑

The Golden Voice made Smokey's songs his own. No other male singer can come close to Luther talents. He was simply the best.

A M A Z I N G. There are no words to describe how good Luther is. It really is a sad shame he’s no longer with us. Had so much more to offer the world. RIP Luther. So many great songs and a voice as smooth as silk

LORD his voice was so silky and smooth! Can't nobody get it like Luther did it😥❤

Luther is simply irreplaceable.😢😢😢💕💕💕

Luther one of the few who could deliver a tribute medley without it being a travesty

This was fabulous. Smokey Robinson is a song writing genius. " my heart went out to play , but in the game I lost you what a price to pay"...DAYUM! ❤❤

You know he was one bad a$$ singer when he didn't need music to sing a song. I mean not to many artist can do that. We will always love and miss Luther,there's no other. R.I.P.

I love Mr. Smokey Robinson....what great talent and american genius!!!

Ooh, Baby Baby.... Smokey's version always made my eyes well up with tears... Luther's made the tracks of my tears flow down my cheeks. I loved Luther so much.... we saw him six times... and never knew whether we were going to see fat Luther or skinny Luther. The voice was still his. I can't say it enough... I loved Luther then and I love Luther now....

Never get tired of listening to Luther this was a real R&B singer

Luther Lutherized ooo baby baby. Smoky is thinking “ man if I could get him to record that, mo money, money..”

Luther that was just ridiculously brilliant! RIP you genius being! Diana gorgeous as ever!!! Such beautiful people!!!

Luther Vandross you and your talent are so so so very missed!