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Patti LaBelle (born Patricia Louise Holt on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a hugely revered R&B/soul singer who fronted two moderately successful groups before rising to stardom as a solo artist in the late 1970s, influencing a new generation of female singers. She is best known for her strong vocals and her signature high-octave vocal belting. She has been largely compared to Aretha Franklin during the 1970s, but her distinguishing vocal range remains unique and recognizable, and she is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of all-time by such industry publications/media outlets as Jet Magazine, BET and VH1. Her biography Don’t Block the Blessings, remained at the top of the New York Times best seller list for several weeks. In addition, she is also a bestselling cookbook author.

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Born: May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA
Styles: Soul, Urban, Quiet Storm, Early R&B, Pop/Rock

Biography

Soul diva Patti LaBelle enjoyed one of the longest-lived careers in contemporary music, notching hits in a variety of sounds ranging from girl group pop to space-age funk to lush ballads. Born Patricia Holt in Philadelphia on May 24, 1944, she grew up singing in a local Baptist choir, and in 1960 teamed with friend Cindy Birdsong to form a group called the Ordettes. A year later, following the additions of vocalists Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash, the group was rechristened the Blue Belles; with producer Bobby Martin at helm, they scored a Top 20 pop and R&B hit in 1962 with the single “I Sold My Heart to the Junkman,” subsequently hitting the charts in 1964 with renditions of “Danny Boy” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

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OnUrb_88 wrote:
last week

296,115 plays only? How come??? She's so great!

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bispass wrote:
last month

Miss Patti touches the Hearts of Million People and she makes me Cry with so many emotional Songs, especially this touches my Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfNX-88pBqY

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Irlandese64 wrote:
May 2009

This woman is a living legend. No one else has her vocal range. What a gift. "Don't Block the Blessings" is one of my favorite reads.

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jam-on-it wrote:
May 2009

a woman of all ages

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blackambition wrote:
May 2009

QUEEN PATTI <3

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kbvanman wrote:
April 2009

Been a while since i hit the dance floors but stir it up still gets these old feet moving again!!

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Frances50 wrote:
April 2009

Ms. Patti! She is a true DIVA and Legend. So down to earth! I'll never forget meeting you!

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EmmaKSpence wrote:
April 2009

SENSUAL PIANO, SOULFUL VOICE: www.last.fm/music/Emma+K+Spence Her seductively soulful voice delivers her gift for rendering a story into song, telling of the wavering temperament of love. Her sensual piano style is a melodic and passionate richness that will effortlessly shift your senses. www.last.fm/music/Emma+K+Spence/The+Piano+Sessions

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banana712 wrote:
March 2009

I agree with SolFlowa; Ms LaBelle left me breathless in Boston. I was in total awe of her spirit & power.

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SolFlowa wrote:
March 2009

When it comes to Ms. Patti......I am SPEECHLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is Exceptional LIVE.....she truly connects with her fans!

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Deandl wrote:
March 2009

;-)

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rosebudz wrote:
March 2009

on my own.. is the best!

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aineb wrote:
February 2009

Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is) <3

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pillah wrote:
February 2009

DIVA! LOVE LOVE HER!

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Batiste369 wrote:
February 2009

Legend, Legend, Legend!!! We all owe everything to this woman. Nobodys voice can get more powerful than Patti's!!!

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January 2009

What a woman with a voice not from this planet !!!!!!!!!!
tedcathigh wrote:
January 2009

great voice

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LesNubFan wrote:
January 2009

I'm feelin' good from my head to my shoes, know where I'm goin', know what to dooooo, .........I gotta new attituuuuuuude!!!!!

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agreen28 wrote:
December 2008

Her voice is the definition of SOUL.

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