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Patti LaBelle
Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American Rhythm and blues, R&B singer and actress. She has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Godmother of Soul". LaBelle began her career in the early 1960s as lead singer and frontwoman of the vocal group Labelle, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. After the group's name change to Labelle in the 1970s, they released the number-one hit "Lady Marmalade" before disbanding in 1976. in 1977, LaBelle began a solo career, starting with her critically acclaimed Patti LaBelle (album), debut album, which included the career-defining song "You Are My Friend". LaBelle became a mainstream solo star in 1984 following the success of the singles "If Only You Knew", "Love, Need and Want You" (later sampled for 2002's "Dilemma (Nelly song), Dilemma"), "New Attitude (song), New Attitude" and "Stir It Up (Patti LaBelle song), Stir It Up". In 1986, LaBelle released a number-one album ...
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia ( ), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the List of municipalities in Pennsylvania, most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the List of United States cities by population, sixth-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 1,603,797 in the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The city is the urban core of the Philadelphia metropolitan area (sometimes called the Delaware Valley), the nation's Metropolitan statistical area, seventh-largest metropolitan area and ninth-largest combined statistical area with 6.245 million residents and 7.379 million residents, respectively. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Americans, English Quakers, Quaker and advocate of Freedom of religion, religious freedom, and served as the capital of the Colonial history of the United States, colonial era Province of Pennsylvania. It then played a historic and vital role during the American Revolution and American Revolutionary ...
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Love, Need And Want You
"Love, Need and Want You" is a song recorded by American singer Patti LaBelle from her sixth studio album, '' I'm in Love Again'' (1983). The mid-tempo R&B song was written and produced for LaBelle by Bunny Sigler and Kenny Gamble, and was released in 1983 as the album's second single. Following the success of her breakthrough R&B hit, " If Only You Knew", the song peaked at number 10 on the US ''Billboard'' R&B chart. Like "If Only You Knew", the song features LaBelle singing the song at her mid-range whereas in previous songs prior to 1982, LaBelle mostly sang in a straightforward soprano voice. Samplings and covers Songs that have sampled "Love, Need and Want You" include: * "World So Cruel" (1996) by Flesh-n-Bone and Rev. Run of Run-DMC from Flesh-n-Bone's album '' T.H.U.G.S.''. * "Dilemma" (2002) by Nelly and Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child, which appeared on solo albums by both artists ('' Nellyville'' for Nelly and ''Simply Deep'' by Rowland), a Grammy Award-winning ...
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Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)
"Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American Rhythm and blues, R&B singer and actress. She has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Godmother of Soul". LaBelle began .... It was written and produced by Bunny Sigler and Eugene "Lambchops" Curry for her 1991 studio album, ''Burnin' (Patti LaBelle album), Burnin'''. The song reached number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in early 1992. Like her previous single "Feels Like Another", "Somebody Loves You..." was also shot at the Apollo Theater. Rapper Plies (rapper), Plies later sampled the song for his track, "Somebody (Loves You)" off his second release, ''Definition of Real''. The song is featured in series ''Happily Divorced'' sung by one of the characters. Rapper Trina also sampled the song for the track "If It Ain't Me" featuring K. Michelle ...
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Burnin' (Patti LaBelle Album)
''Burnin'' is a studio album by American recording artist Patti LaBelle. It was released by MCA Records on October 1, 1991, in the United States to mixed reviews. The album features several collaborations, including duets with Gladys Knight and Michael Bolton, and a reunion track with Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash from Labelle. It yielded three Billboard R&B chart hits: "Feels Like Another One", "Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)" and "When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)". The album, released on CD, LP, and cassette, was certified Gold in April 1992 by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales in excess of 500,000 copies. It reached number 71 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 13 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. ''Burnin'' won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1992 ceremony, jointly with a single by Lisa Fischer. In 1992, LaBelle released her first solo live album, simply titled ''Live!,'' featuring several songs from ''Bur ...
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Grammy Award For Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (previously called Best Rhythm and Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female) was an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to female recording artists for quality Contemporary R&B, R&B songs. Awards in several categories are distributed annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position." According to the category description guide for the 52nd Grammy Awards, the award was presented to artists that performed "newly recorded solo R&B vocal performances". Solo numbers by members of an established group were not eligible for the award as "separate entries from the duo or group performances." Albums were also considered for the accolade until 1992. As a part of the major over ...
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34th Grammy Awards
The 34th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 25, 1992, recognizing accomplishments by musicians from the previous year (1991). Natalie Cole won the most awards (three), including Album of the Year. Paul Simon opened the show. Performers Presenters * Vanessa L. Williams & Michael Bolton - Song of the Year * Dionne Warwick & Johnny Mathis - Record of the Year * Kenny Rogers & Whoopi Goldberg - Album of the Year * Andrew Strong & Robert Arkins of The Commitments - Best New Artist * Clint Black & Roy Rogers - Best Female Country Vocal Performance * Tanya Tucker & Chet Atkins - Best Male Country Vocal Performance * Willie Nelson & Ringo Starr - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance * Curtis Stigers & Jody Watley - Best Male Pop Vocal Performance * Little Steven & Robbie Robertson - Best Metal Performance * Henry Mancini - Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group * Juan Luis Guerra & Celine Dion - Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals * Boyz II Men & Color Me B ...
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Be Yourself (Patti LaBelle Album)
''Be Yourself'' is the ninth solo album by American recording artist Patti LaBelle. It was released by MCA Records on June 26, 1989 in the United States. Her second album with the company following her 1986 platinum album '' Winner in You'', it features the single, "If You Asked Me To" which was also featured on the soundtrack to the James Bond movie, ''Licence to Kill'' (1989), and the R&B top ten Prince-written hit " Yo Mister." The album marked LaBelle's foray into new jack swing music with the tracks "I Got It Like That", produced by Full Force, and "Love 89", another Prince contribution. Track listing Personnel Credits lifted from the album's liner notes. * Patti LaBelle – lead vocals, backing vocals (2, 3, 11) * Aaron Zigman – synthesizer programming (1), synth bass (1), arrangements (1) * Raymond Jones – keyboards (2), arrangements (2) * James "Budd" Ellison – keyboards (3, 9, 11), percussion (3) * Nathaniel Wilke – keyboards (3, 9), synth bass (3, 9), s ...
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Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion (born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Power Ballads", Dion's powerful, technically skilled vocals and commercially successful works have had a Cultural impact of Celine Dion, significant impact on popular music. Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion was discovered by her future manager and husband, René Angélil, and emerged as a teen star in her home country with a series of French-language albums during the 1980s. She gained international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, represented Switzerland with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". Dion went on to release Celine Dion albums discography, twelve English-language albums. ''The Colour of My Love'' (1993), ''Falling into You'' (1996), ''Let's Talk About Love'' (1997), and ''All the Way... A Decade of ...
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If You Asked Me To
"If You Asked Me To" is a song written by American songwriter Diane Warren and produced by Stewart Levine and Aaron Zigman. It was originally recorded by American singer Patti LaBelle for her ninth studio album, ''Be Yourself (Patti LaBelle album), Be Yourself'' (1989), and also for the Licence to Kill (soundtrack), soundtrack to the James Bond film ''Licence to Kill''. The song was released as the soundtrack's second single on June 12, 1989 by MCA Records. The lyrics are from the point of view of a woman who pleads to her significant other: "If you asked me to, I just might change my mind, and let you in my life forever". Three years later, Canadian singer Celine Dion covered the song for her 1992 Celine Dion (album), self-titled second English-language studio album. Released as the album's second Single (music), single, Dion's version topped the Canadian charts and peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background "If You Asked Me To" was fi ...
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Michael McDonald (singer)
Michael H. McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter and keyboardist. Known for his distinctive, Soul music, soulful voice, he was a backing vocalist for Steely Dan from 1975 to 1980 and the lead vocalist of the Doobie Brothers across various stints (1975–1982, 1987, 2019–present). McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including "What a Fool Believes", "Minute by Minute (The Doobie Brothers song), Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets (song), Takin' It to the Streets", "Real Love (Doobie Brothers song), Real Love" and "It Keeps You Runnin', It Keeps You Runnin'". McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Steely Dan, Toto_(band), Toto, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins. McDonald's solo career consists of nine studio albums and a number of singles, including the 1982 hit "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". During his career, McDonald has c ...
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On My Own (Patti LaBelle And Michael McDonald Song)
"On My Own" is a duet by American singers Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald. It was written and produced by Burt Bacharach and his then-wife Carole Bayer Sager and originally recorded by singer Dionne Warwick for inclusion on her album ''Friends'' (1985). The song was eventually recorded by LaBelle and McDonald for her eighth studio album, '' Winner in You'' (1986). It was released as the album's lead single on March 22, 1986, by MCA Records. Lyrically, "On My Own" was based on a relationship that had reached its end with both parties going their separate ways in a melancholy state with the occasional option of coming back together again one day. The two performers were in separate cities when they recorded their individual parts, which were then "married" during mixing. This was reflected in the music video produced to promote the song, which depicted LaBelle and McDonald performing the song simultaneously on different coasts. The singers were shown on separate sides of a s ...
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Winner In You
''Winner in You'' is the eighth studio album by American R&B singer Patti LaBelle. It was released by MCA Records on April 28, 1986, in the United States. Recording sessions took place during 1985–1986. Production was handled by several record producers, including Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Nickolas Ashford, among others. The album peaked at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, as well as producing the US number-one hit single " On My Own". It was LaBelle's only album to chart outside of the United States, charting in the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. To date, the album is estimated to have sold over eight million copies worldwide, becoming her best-selling album ever. Upon its release, ''Winner in You'' received moderate reviews from music critics. The album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). LaBelle embarked on the Winner in You Tour from 1986 to 1987, touring Europe to prom ...
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