The song appeared on his final studio album, Dance with My Father , released in June 2003.
Interestingly, this track showcases Vandross's incredible versatility as an artist. While he is primarily celebrated as an R&B and soul icon, "Buy Me a Rose" became his first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was originally written by Jim Funk and Erik Hickenlooper for country artist Kenny Rogers, but when Vandross covered it, he elevated it to new heights with his signature emotional delivery. Luther Vandross Buy Me A Rose Mp3 Download