Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)
"Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. The single supports his platinum album Never Let Me Go. The song became a top ten hit on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles and reached top 30 on the UK Singles Chart. It also became the most successful single from the album on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number sixty-two.[1] It was nominated for best R&B songwriting at the 36th Grammy Awards in March 1994.
"Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" | ||||
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Single by Luther Vandross | ||||
from the album Never Let Me Go | ||||
Released | April 27, 1993 (U.S., Europe) | |||
Recorded | 1993 | |||
Genre | R&B, adult contemporary | |||
Length | 4:43 | |||
Label | Epic Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | L. Vandross, M. Miller | |||
Producer(s) | Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller | |||
Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" on YouTube |
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "a warm and familiar ballad fueled by his instantly recognizable voice and positive lyrics." He added, "Track 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 Cashbox called it a "rich, mid-tempo blending of R&B with a large helping of Gospel".[3] People noted the song as a "umpteenth ode to the power of love". They added, "Bolstered by carefully layered and artfully displayed background vocals, the single is quietly triumphant."[4]
Track list
- US CD Single
- "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" - 4:10
- "I'm Gonna Start Today - 6:10
- UK CD Single
- "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" - 4:10
- "I'm Gonna Start Today" - 6:10
- "Heart of a Hero" - 3:10
Charts
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 28 |
US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 62 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 10 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 30 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 597.
- Flick, Larry (May 1, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 70. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- Clark, Randy (May 8, 1993). "Pop Singles: Reviews" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 13. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- "Picks and Pans Review: Never Let Me Go". People. July 5, 1993. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- US CD Single - "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" (U.S. Single). discogs.com
- Luther Vandross Single (UK Maxi-Single)
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2016.