Which Luther Vandross songs are the greatest of all time? Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales put their lists on the table and defend every pick. Before the rankings, they play a round of Rock With It/Stop With It — putting classic Luther cuts like "Power of Love/Love Power," "Here and Now," and "Superstar" to the test.

Then the real debate begins. Their Top 5 pulls from across his entire catalog — "Never Too Much," "Any Love," "So Amazing," "Take You Out," "Dance With My Father," "The Best Things in Life Are Free," and more. If you have a Luther ranking of your own, you'll want to argue with at least one of these.

A fun, music-deep episode for fans of classic R&B and soul.

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Luther Vandross started where most legends do — in the background. Before "Never Too Much" made him a household name, he was singing backup for David Bowie, Bette Midler, and Diana Ross, and recording jingles you've definitely heard without knowing it was him. This week on 50 For 50, we take a deep dive into the music of 1981, trace how Luther broke through with his stunning debut album, and walk his entire discography from that first record to his final recordings.

We also get into the parts of Luther's story that don't always make the highlights reel — his private life, his complicated relationship with fame and his body, and what made him such a singular artist in the R&B landscape. Plus, we share our thoughts on the CNN documentary that recently brought his story back to the forefront.

If you love classic R&B, soul music, or just great voices, this one's for you.

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Garrett and Mike break down the full NKOTB story: how five kids from Boston became the biggest pop act on the planet, why the Step by Step era marked the beginning of the end, and what brought them back in 2008 when nobody saw it coming. They also dig into why Jordan Knight's solo run never caught fire the way it should have, and they each rank their Top 5 NKOTB songs.

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