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Luther Vandross brought more than a little bit of Las Vegas to 7,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night, reviewer reports
Luther Vandross brought more than a little bit of Las Vegas to 7,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night, reviewer reports

Luther Vandross brought more than a little bit of Las Vegas to 7,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night, reviewer reports

Date12/12/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Luther Vandross brought more than a little bit of Las Vegas to 7;000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night; reviewer reports.
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