Shine (Luther Vandross song)

"Shine" is a single by R&B/soul musician Luther Vandross, the first single from his greatest hits package The Ultimate Luther Vandross.

"Shine"
Single by Luther Vandross
from the album The Ultimate Luther Vandross
ReleasedOctober 9, 2006 (CD release)
Recorded2003
GenreR&B, soul
Length3:24 (Radio edit)
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers
Producer(s)Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Luther Vandross singles chronology
"The Closer I Get to You"
(2004)		 "Shine"
(2006)		 "Got You Home"
(2006)

"Shine" is an upbeat R&B track that samples Chic's disco classic "My Forbidden Lover". "Shine" became a top 20 Urban radio hit, and the club mixes of the song (particularly the Freemasons Club Mix) became popular on Dance format radio stations and clubs in the US. The single was also a top fifty hit in the UK but failed to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. However, the track peaked at 31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs.[1]

The song originally was made for the original soundtrack to the movie The Fighting Temptations, but failed to make the final cut. The clue for this is in the first verse, where the title to the movie is mentioned.

Track listing

UK CD (Single)

  1. "Shine" (Radio edit) - 3:51
  2. "Shine" (Freemasons radio edit) - 3:40

Single[2]

US Vinyl 12" (Single)

  1. "Shine" (Album version) - 4:50
  2. "Shine" (Freemasons Club Mix) - 7:38
  3. "Shine" (Freemasons Dub Mix) - 6:32
  4. "Shine" (Acapella version) - 4:34
  • Contains a sample from "My Forbidden Lover" written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers as performed by Chic.

Charts
Chart (2007)Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3] 50
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[4] 4

Booty Luv version
"Shine"
Single by Booty Luv
from the album Boogie 2nite
ReleasedMay 7, 2007 (download)
May 14, 2007 (physical)
Recorded2007
GenreDance-pop, house
Length3:24
LabelHed Kandi
Songwriter(s)James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers
Producer(s)T&F & Moltosugo
Booty Luv singles chronology
"Boogie 2nite"
(2006)		 "Shine"
(2007)		 "Don't Mess with My Man"
(2007)
iTunes cover

Due to the club mix of the Luther Vandross version of "Shine" becoming so popular, the song was covered by UK dance duo Booty Luv, who released it as their second single less than one year from the original release of the track. "Shine" was released in the United Kingdom via the Hed Kandi label on May 14, 2007. The digital EP and single were available since May 7, 2007 in the UK and France iTunes Store. The EP was then released to the US iTunes Store on July 15, 2008. Booty Luv's version was well received and added to the BBC Radio 1's A-playlist. It peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, number six in Finland, and number 13 in the Netherlands.

The DJ Teddy-O remix of "Boogie 2nite" featured on the Maxi CD is also featured on Big Brovaz's Re-Entry album. However, the track is not listed as being a remix on the back cover.

Music video

The music video is mainly of the two girls dancing in front of bright lights, with backing dancers.

Track listings

CD 1

  1. "Shine" (Radio Edit) - 3:27
  2. "Shine" (Extended T&F & Moltosugo mix) - 5:57

CD 2

  1. "Shine" (Radio edit) - 3:27
  2. "Boogie 2nite" (DJ Teddy-O Remix) - 3:21
  3. "Shine" (Extended T&F & Moltosugo Mix) - 5:57
  4. "Shine" (Moto Blanco Remix) - 5:59
  5. "Shine" (Ian Carey Remix) - 6:15

Promo CD

  1. "Shine" (Radio Edit)
  2. "Shine" (Extended)
  3. "Shine" (Moto Blanco Remix)
  4. "Shine" (Moto Blanco Dub)
  5. "Shine" (Ian Carey Remix)
  6. "Shine" (Hoxton Whores Remix)
  7. "Shine" (Instrumental)

German 12" Vinyl Side A

  1. "Shine" (Extended) - 5:58
  2. "Shine" (Hoxton Whores Remix) - 6:47

Side B

  1. "Shine" (Ian Carey Remix) - 6:43
  2. "Shine" (Moto Blanco Dub) - 6:34

Charts

Booty Luv's version of "Shine" was prominently used on several Supermodelo 2007 episodes, the Spanish version of America's Next Top Model.

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References
  1. "Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs". Billboard. 12 August 2006. p. 85. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
  2. www.discogs.com - "Shine" Single
  3. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  4. "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  5. "Ultratop.be – Booty Luv – Shine" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  6. "Booty Luv: Shine" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  7. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 22, 2007" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  8. "Dutchcharts.nl – Booty Luv – Shine" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  9. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  11. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  12. "The Official UK Singles Chart 2007" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
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