"Dance with My Father" is a song by Luther Vandross and the title track to his 13th studio album. It was released in 2003 as the album's lead single. With Richard Marx, Vandross wrote the song based on his personal experience. The lyrics recall childhood memories with Vandross's father, who used to dance with him and his mother.
At the time of "Dance with My Father"s release as a single on May 2003, Vandross had been hospitalized due to his suffering from stroke. This timely release of the song gained attention from critics. Despite the lack of promotion due in part to Vandross's hospitalization, "Dance with My Father" became one of the most requested songs at the time. During the 2004 Grammy Awards, "Dance with My Father" earned Vandross the Song of the Year and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance accolades.