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To the IP - please read the lead of the article. The Harlette's are Bette's backup singers for her live stage shows. They are not people who worked with her on her albums. Luther Vandrosswas not a Harlette. MarnetteD|Talk 16:33, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Recently, there's been an interview trending from the Rosie O'Donnell Show where Luther Vandross says he was always the fourth Harlette. He said he would stand behind the curtain with his monitor and microphone because he was very shy. It was a posted from his official Tiktok account. That's the reason there was an interest in this alleged detail; it's why I'm here too. Lol -Teammm talk? 13:22, 13 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
He's the "fourth Harlette" in the same way that Billy Preston was "the fifth Beatle". He was never a recognized member of the group. If he provided background vocals for some Bette Midler performances, then the article Luther Vandross is the correct place to note that. It's probably not worth mentioning here. --Jayron32 13:24, 13 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]