{"product_id":"luther-vandross-janet-jackson-the-best-things-in-life-are-free-3-track-maxi-single","title":"Luther Vandross \u0026 Janet Jackson: The Best Things In Life Are Free 3-Track Maxi-Single","description":"Luther Vandross \u0026amp; Janet Jackson The Best Things In Life Are Free 3-Track Maxi CD \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Perspective Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1992 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eLUTHER VANDROSS \u0026amp; JANET JACKSON: THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE 3-TRACK MAXI-SINGLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eLuther Vandross \u0026amp; Janet Jackson: The Best Things In Life Are Free\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003ePerspective Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e587 409-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eR\u0026amp;B, Pop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eContemporary R\u0026amp;B \/ Dance remixes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuther Vandross \u0026amp; Janet Jackson teamed up for a high-profile duet that brought together Vandross’s velvet-smooth soul vocals and Janet Jackson’s contemporary pop-R\u0026amp;B sensibility. Vandross, renowned for his expressive phrasing and sophisticated arrangements, and Jackson, known for her rhythmic precision and strong pop hooks, create a complementary vocal pairing. Both artists had established solo careers and commercial appeal by the early 1990s, and this collaboration highlights their ability to blend adult contemporary soul with mainstream pop production. The result is a polished performance that showcases warm lead vocals, layered harmonies and radio-friendly dynamics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis single, recorded for the Mo' Money soundtrack and produced by Jimmy Jam \u0026amp; Terry Lewis, was released with multiple mixes aimed at both radio and the dancefloor. The package includes remixes by CJ Mackintosh, David Morales and Frankie Knuckles, plus guest appearances from BBD and Ralph Tresvant that add contemporary R\u0026amp;B flavor. The release balances the original single edit with extended and club-friendly versions, reflecting the early 90s trend of issuing multiple mixes to target different markets. Overall, the single demonstrates a crossover approach designed for R\u0026amp;B radio, mainstream pop audiences and club DJs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Jimmy Jam \u0026amp; Terry Lewis. Lead vocals: Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson. Background vocals: Lisa Keith, Terry Lewis, Ralph Tresvant. Musicians, programming \u0026amp; sequencing, rhythm arrangements: Jimmy Jam \u0026amp; Terry Lewis. Vocal arrangement: Jimmy Jam \u0026amp; Terry Lewis, Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eThe Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7\" With Rap)\u003cbr\u003eLuther Vandross \u0026amp; Janet Jackson\u003cbr\u003e4:18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eThe Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ'S UK 12\" With Rap)\u003cbr\u003eLuther Vandross \u0026amp; Janet Jackson\u003cbr\u003e9:58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eThe Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12\" With Rap)\u003cbr\u003eLuther Vandross \u0026amp; Janet Jackson\u003cbr\u003e5:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Perspective Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51544996544790,"sku":"135064","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260711223311498a2be6dc2fe9.jpg?v=1783834506","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/luther-vandross-janet-jackson-the-best-things-in-life-are-free-3-track-maxi-single","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}