"Give Me the Reason" is a song by American recording artist

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, issued as the first single from the album of the same name (1986). The single was a top-five hit on ''

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chart. It also reached No. 57 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Critical reception

In review of "Give Me the Reason", Karen Swayne from '' Number One'' wrote that "it's one of the most seductive sounds you'll ever hear, featuring a voice like melted chocolate caressing a melody so sexy you'll think all your

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s have come at once."

Music video

The single's

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was directed by

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. It features Vandross behind a greenscreen, putting himself in certain scenes of the movie ''

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Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Give Me The Reason 1986 songs 1986 singles Epic Records singles Luther Vandross songs Music videos directed by Andy Morahan Song recordings produced by Marcus Miller Songs written by Luther Vandross Songs written by Nat Adderley Jr.