Diana Ross & Patti Labelle - I Wanna Know What Love Is (Live @Apollo Theatre 1985)

On May 5th, 1985 the Apollo's renovation is celebrated with a 50th Anniversary grand reopening and television special, "Motown Salutes the Apollo." and was hosted by Bill Cosby.
"I Want To Know What Love Is" is a 1984 power ballad recorded by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The song hit #1 in both the United Kingdom and the United States and is the group's biggest hit to date. It remains one of the band's best known songs and most enduring radio hits charting in the top 25 in 2000, 2001, and 2002 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Recurrents chart.
In order of appearance... (2:16) Harold Nicholas, (2:28) Patti Labelle; (2:30) George Michael; (2:35) Bill Cosby, Emmanuel Lewis (Webster) being held by Walter Clyde Orange of the group "The Commodores"; (2:45) You hear Wilson Picket with his signature shriek while Patti Labelle belts out her note making it sound like she didn't hit the note right; (2:52) Thelma Houston; (2:58) Debbie Allen; (3:03) El Debarge of the group Debarge; (3:08) Bunny Briggs (Tap Dancer); Nicholas Brothers' Harold and Fayad (famous tap dancers) Harold was once married to Dorothy Dandridge; (3:21) William King and Walter Clyde Orange of "The Commodores", Vanessa Williams in background; (3:24) Jessie Jackson holding Emmanuel Lewis (15 years old at the time); (3:31) Nicholas Brothers, Levi Stubbs lead singer of the group The Four Tops in background (He was also the voice of the carnivorous plant Seymour in the movie "Little Shop of Horrors"); (3:35) Berry Gordy (Original owner of Motown); (3:41) George Michael and behind him to his left is JD Nicholas of the group "The Commodores". He replaced Lionel Richie as the lead vocalist of the group when Lionel decided to go solo; (3:48) Mavis Staple of the group "The Staple Singers". Mark Debarge in background along with his brothers; (3:51) Martha Reeves of the group "Martha Reeves & The Vandellas"; (3:53) Mary Wells; (3:55) Sam Harris; (3:56) Gregg Burge (Tap Dancer); (3:57) Kid Creole & His Coconuts in background; (3:58) Debbie Allen and Little Richard; (3:59) Billy Eckstine; (4:01) Thelma Houston and Chuck Green (Tap Dancer); (4:06) Emmanuel Lewis sings while being held by Jessie Jackson; (4:16) Levi Stubbs lead singer of the group The Four Tops; (4:18) Smokey Robinson; (4:19) Gregory Hines in background; (4:24) Little Richard, Kid Creole & His Coconuts in background; (4:26) Stevie Wonder; (4:32) Again Wilson Picket with his signature shriek; (4:35) Patti Labelle, Emmanuel Lewis, George Michael & Vanessa Williams.

[@shaneedwards7409]

Diana Ross :" Help me somebody" Patti : " As you wish"

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

Diana did give Patti the mic

[@loveisthekey7]

She DIDN'T give that mic to her Patti claimed her mic!!! 😂

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

@@loveisthekey7 I heard Patti and Gladys Knight are doing a Verzuz battle

[@tasiawood]

@@joshuamcdowell9745 Yup its going down

[@tinytowz4471]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@blkizbck3887]

Patti took a lemon and made lemonade.

[@missfoxx4188]

There were no lemons

[@itsnoahonfire]

Why did I read this in MAMA JOYCE's voice? LMAO

[@TheInsaneBEAST1]

Nope she made a lemonade factory.

[@6Serpent9]

hahahaha

[@toddanthony6664]

She made enough lemonade to last to this day.

[@Justaskkjames]

Now, Diana knew better than to hand the mic to Patti. That's like giving a crackhead crack. Patti will sing you up the street, around the corner, and back again. Patti chewed this song up and spit it back out.

[@geetraldinha]

Yeah, Patti can outsing everyone including Mariah

[@tannerblue1660]

💀💀💀💀

[@maximilian2974]

Love this comment

[@CoffeeMagical]

Hahaha im crackin right now

[@OPedroVilaNova]

YES! LIVING LEGEND PATTI!

[@milfordhalligan763]

think i'm legit obsessed with patti's part in this performance, i keep replaying it. it gives me life...

[@MrBjorn6]

Yaaaasssss!!!

[@darrnelthompson3056]

Shiiiit Patti got that mic and showed all of 'em what love was!!!! They wasn't ready! Lol

[@MrBjorn6]

Dhon`el The Author​ The best part of the night, was when she sang, you will never walk alone!! Normally the choir leads to the singer, but that day Patti led the choir!!! 

[@darrnelthompson3056]

+Michael Walker I've never seen it. I will look for that performance by her!

[@patgorden5002]

believe me, you not alone...

[@zmvictor]

when Patti started singing, people in the crowd started standed up and moving - her voice just moves people - legend

[@mekasims1981]

🙌🏾

[@mojamaat]

Yeah if you think singing loud or just plain screaming is cool...

[@he_solves_maths]

@@mojamaat well if you can scream that well ... We'd know you but you are jobless sorry.

[@aintnothingliketheoldskool]

@@mojamaat please shut up with your negativity

[@TerrellAmari]

@@mojamaat it’s called actually singing.

[@corazonazultw]

Patti: Where are my background singers? All the superstars on stage: We're here.

[@nutinman4u]

Her outfit alone said it all " The Diva is here."

[@thetruthhurt9120]

😭☠️♥️

[@essencejackson8123]

@@nutinman4u damn right

[@bc1248]

Patti never got the credit she deserved back then but she is receiving all of that credit and glory now. Life doesn’t forget about the greatest, but sometimes the times have to catch up to recognize.

[@lucianakueker3634]

Bonnie Cotman true

[@prettyhollypolly7553]

Exactly 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@terryallen7853]

Love this comment

[@shaunjones7035]

Wow I’m in love with this comment💙

[@reealitychick]

FOR SURE ---DID YOU SEE THE LOOK IN BERRY GORDY S FACE>>>>>.lol

[@thetejanoteacher5265]

I come back this video a lot. They’re both strong in different ways. Patti is the thunder, Diana is the wind. Diana’s tone, precision, and pitch can’t be beat. Patti’s growl, strength, and head voice can’t be beat. Two different forces and masters at their craft.

[@quidddaboss1061]

So correct people sleep on diana

[@oswaldselifis678]

Only if singers now these days could all sing together like what they did😢

[@idiosyncraticparadise1655]

Diana clearly invited and handed the mic to Patti. You MUST know what you’re in for ! Y’all asked for this !!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. That note tho !!

[@alley1433]

Exactly. That’s grace & professionalism among great artist with different singing styles.

[@lrs327]

If you ask for Patti Labelle, you shall get Patti Labelle!

[@mojamaat]

@@lrs327 unfortunately

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@mojamaat Hahahah

[@Michael-qb5hg]

Her biggest mistake

[@cajcatt9571]

Patti gives no phucks...lol she is handing out chairs and snatching edges!!!

[@artaylor96]

Caj Catt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@terryallen7853]

😁

[@maulibu124]

😂

[@bk327]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@goddess-rovit6043]

🤣🤣😂😂

[@howardholland4203]

Patti LaBelle was in the House! Be careful what you ask for!

[@juicyfruit4378]

be careful what you ask for??? AS if. She screamed out the lyrics on a song that Foreigner produced in a soft, moody tone not to be belted out like some banshee on crack. Yes, you are right - be careful what you ask for.

[@jmc305jc]

@juicyfruit4378 let the audience be the judge lol 😆 the audience doesn't lie!!! Look how everyone stands up when patti blows the roof down.

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@jmc305jc I don’t control the audience just like you don’t It’s a matter of taste for each individual - and everyone has a right to have and make an opinion 🤘

[@jmc305jc]

@juicyfruit4378 There you go the matter of taste...To each their own...The audience show it..

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@jmc305jc the audience showed the same response throughout the entire ceremony

[@dvmabs383]

There once was an Era in entertainment that we'll never see again ever

[@schoolboy5281]

R.I.P George Michael

[@leahmay1506]

I wanted to tear up when I saw him! Smh RIP♥️

[@ahmadmagee1007]

That “Help Me Somebody” was literal lol 😂😂

[@NYCMark6275]

People make such a big deal of Patti showing up Diana here, but there’s no sense at all that Diana was bothered. She actually looks to be enjoying Patti’s performance. Truth is that Diana’s performance is quite effective. Her delicate treatment feels introspective, like a woman who’s almost lost hope that she might find love. Patti’s is the declaration of a woman who is intent on finding love. Most humans will experience the desperation Diana communicates, and hopefully they will also feel the empowerment that Patti personifies. Very different takes, both equally valuable. Just depends on what the listener needs at any given time. There’s no denying the rare power Patti possesses, and yet it’s undeniable that few singers possess an ability to emotional inhabit a lyric the way Ross does. Patti can blow you away like being on a rollercoaster ride that thrills you, but she doesn’t invite you in. Diana can’t blow you away, but she can take your heart on an intimate, emotional journey. Enjoy them both.

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

If this is the same show I remember as a teen, she did it because she literally invaded Adam Ants performance which is a huge musician faux pas. At the end Patti handed her a** back to her. You have to be a musician to know just how wrong that was.

[@leonardmcewen306]

I hear you, but Patti, OMG Patti can take you anywhere you want to or need to be... The Power and raw emotions can be felt deeply... True they are two different kind of performers but I can't find any way to put them on any kind of equal footing.... Patti is like a heat seeking missile.... Patti will blow the the place to smithereens

[@jandeboer9539]

😅oiococooit 4:19 gyufyfdiyuuuut

[@kevinchrisner5756]

Well said!

[@lawrencewife777]

Diana is not Patti and never will be!

[@jwitherspoon8885]

Patti has zero chill. She comes out the gate like a raging bull.

[@kreseananmarie6434]

J Witherspoon She came looking for blood😉👏👏👏

[@charlita25]

Lol

[@isiahstegall9332]

Rhys Middleton she’s a dramatic soprano

[@CoffeeMagical]

Hahahh im crackin

[@thechristianteen9167]

@Fred W that is not okay

[@Fab5jeddy]

When you ask for help...Go straight for the one wearing the cape! She'll get you there!

[@eumelaniniam3781]

Patti's hair is not to be denied At AAALLLL!! 👑

[@twhconsumercooperative4861]

This is the funniest comment out on these streets. After Patti the song pretty much fizzled out.

[@shortyt9060]

😂😂😂

[@michaelmiller1215]

No one even comes CLOSE to Patti!

[@reesecup95]

Patti just snatched the rest of my bald headed ass edges!

[@raffydee447]

Patti stole the show

[@ericingram2996]

Patti left Diana standing in the dark!! Diana can sing but Pattilabelle can saaaanngg!!!

[@stillwill2215]

+Isaac Ortiz pretend she was white, you'd be calling it opera.

[@everettcragey7996]

Well she did ask someone to help her

[@aaronnewman7573]

stillwill2215 nah i wouldnt, id be calling it someone who can sing

[@aaronnewman7573]

stillwill2215 you have a very twisted interpretation of what opera is

[@philroyce1144]

Eric Ingram Alleluhia

[@javiallenx]

Stevie crying is so heart warming

[@terryallen7853]

Kavion Washington its a moving song so I could understand why he got filled up.

[@BenJabituya]

Must be the melody and lyrics.

[@liveyourlife1777]

XtremeSports . lmao

[@jrasicmark1]

@@terryallen7853 True, but I think it was also sharing the stage with so many other legends, many of whom got their humble beginnings on that very stage at the Apollo. I have a feeling he was thinking of how far they all had come. I'd be crying too. :)

[@terryallen7853]

@@jrasicmark1 I couldn't agree more.

[@mystapaul]

Emmanuel Lewis was like "ms Patti umm you know I'm really not a kid right" lmao

[@Handle2point0]

HAHAHAHA right!? I'm dead

[@jwitherspoon8885]

poor guy was FOURTEEN at the time. I'm dead.

[@Hi.Shadow]

Patti Labelle’s microphone was ON 🎤. She’s a vocalist your honor!

[@suzyscott6654]

That audience didn’t jump out of their seat until Patti took the mike. 😂 Diana started it and Patti finished it. All of this talk about Patti upstaging Diana has gone on for years. But, you can clearly see Diana calling Patti over to her, handing her the microphone and backing out the way, because she knew Patti was going to bring it home. 😂

[@frankdaily7582]

Yep, she definitely called her over to come get some and got the hell out the way like a Michael Jordan dunk!!

[@darrellconant4636]

Diana waved over Patti then hopped away. She knew it was coming!!

[@lreignt276]

Darrell Conant she was like,get rhe mic but let me back up b4 u blow this damn roof off!!! hahahah

[@lreignt276]

Darrell Conant trying 2 save her ears

[@cortezdoaty2907]

Darrell Conant be quiet! You don't know nothing bout music

[@nutinman4u]

@2:52 Thelma Houston started to backup when Patti starts the climb up on that 5th octave and turned towards her..lol. They artists back then knew their rank on the stage #facts. That is why @2:56 Patti has her back to Diana and the Belting goes on. #phillystandup

[@freedolphin3077]

2:20 Diana invited Patti to "come over",so it wasn't like that. That's very nice of her,showing support as usual.

[@alley1433]

Well said!

[@kwebbldn]

The tears streaming down Stevie Wonder's face ❤️

[@jamarchina]

It's the tears for me. Stevie is truly THEE WONDER. He was deeply moved.

[@davidbrewster4327]

Got me right in the feels when I noticed that too 🥹

[@susanwangcfa3685]

This is really one of Patti's best ever. Because of the background sound, it's difficult to appreciate how good El DeBarge was right afterwards. Kudos to both.

[@FirstLast-dy4gt]

Susan Wang, CFA I was feeling El too... beautiful voice

[@blkizbck3887]

This was Patti's best night ever.... "Never walk alone"....she performed that song on that night and locked it down!!

[@XhrisSharp]

Amen

[@XhrisSharp]

Amen

[@glenrushing5361]

El Debarge was great

[@philippejean2345]

Patti Labelle voice brought the Soul missed to that performance and that song. She snatched every wig that night.

[@Johnmag1976]

I am so happy when big names gather at the Appollo, because they do not forget their roots. Thank you Patti

[@imkumpongen926]

Who's that cute boy at the stage?

[@Johnmag1976]

What cute boy ?

[@user-et5jy9qs6x]

@@imkumpongen926Emanuel Lewis

[@realestdude1328]

The 80's were so beautiful. I remember living through this decade. Miss it a lot sometimes...

[@clintondavis189]

Realest Dude True, that's when women wore clothes and it was safe to watch TV without all the maxi pads commercials and our favorite Micheal Jackson

[@lisalmenard3828]

Realest Dude I agree. Me too!

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

The 80s were far from beautiful. Greed, selfishness, the AIDS crisis.

[@kurnitri_ann9515]

Yes I agree, the music the fashion the was amazing

[@trublac8491]

@@DeepScreenAnalysis not to mention the crack epidemic

[@Tunedai26]

The way everybody went in order was perfect BUT MS PATTI HAD EVERYBODY ON THEIR FEET

[@swisschoklate736]

Don't want to hear nobody after Patti.... 2019 yall

[@whitney1416]

I’m 100,000% a Diana fan but Patti came snatching wigs and edges!!!! She came with the hair, the cape and the voice!

[@mariahardy1201]

I'm team Patti alllllllll the way. She did NOT come to play. She came snatching edges!!!

[@nickmataele9011]

It’s 4 am and im over here waking everyone up laughing at this comment

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@mariahardy1201 She needed to have taken time to snatch that awful wig off her head and dress more eloquent. The only thing she snatched was a bad rendition of Foreigner's hit song "I want to know what love it." which was sung in a low, soft tone as it's intended for one to be thankful - not to be belted out like some bad gospel revival.

[@mojamaat]

@@juicyfruit4378 yessss

[@mojamaat]

She was horrid... I saw recently where she was rolling on the ground at a recent concert. It's like fake emotion that is simply performative not coming from a place of real despair...

[@lomac7132]

It's moments like this that make me happy KZbin exists because we will likely never have this caliber of talent again in our lifetime.

[@isaacortiz4617]

Patti's glissando is iconic.

[@thechristianteen9167]

Diana and Patti are on opposite levels of the spectrum. Diana has a light soft voice, light lyric soprano. Patti is a loud dramatic soprano. The only way their voices could be more opposite is if Diana was a soft bass. Also Diana knew exactly what she was doing giving Patti thay mic.

[@Lawrence_619]

"The Boss" knew what was up...she knew better than any of us, what you're supposed to do when its time to let The Godmother of Soul, sing...just hand her the mic' and get on out the way. And she did...she wasnt being nasty or shady or mean. Patti reached for the mic...Diana handed it to her, after a little mic' tease..and the rest is history. Lets just be grateful we lived during their respective eras. Diana, live in Central Park, is history. And Patti LaBelle's set at Live Aid, is legendary stuff.

[@nutinman4u]

The Bluebellesi chewed the singers up on live performances in the 60's, but they could not get a hit record. Diana made it off hit records & Patti was a hit everytime she hit the stage. There's a difference

[@bootwhore]

People always trying to start shit where there ain't none, Diana not only waves Patti to come on - she coaxes her to come to the center of the stage. Patti didn't steel the mic from anyone. ........ but she did steel the show!

[@loveisthekey7]

Lies.... Patti talks about this on Oprah. That's why people know what's up. They're cool now, that's all that matters.

[@alley1433]

Exactly & well said, check mate.

[@earthkeeper1]

@@loveisthekey7 really? What happened?

[@jtrobins1]

Patti did say she was accused of stealing the spotlight from Diana, so there was some negativity there.

[@jenniferfields1084]

Lol sorry they stood up for Patti

[@aaronnewman7573]

i appreciate diana's phrasing and the natural beauty of her tone, even though she doesnt have the power or resonance that patti has

[@willmartinez5496]

One of the most beautiful voices of all time but that Patti Labelle...!

[@sugarruneth9428]

Patti like ''bitch this is what I do'' when she screamed over Diana lol

[@duwonelowe2247]

Such a beautiful song ..... Stevie was crying a blind man felt the love in the air ... God is so good

[@tefoster4733]

When Patti LaBelle is in the zone no one can touch her!

[@mojamaat]

Yeah she yells over everyone else

[@juicyfruit4378]

Let her sing against Jennifer Holliday - we'll see who leaves "touched."

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@mojamaat exactly - on a song that was written in low soft keys, not some screeching gospel revival style.

[@TeddyGram1379]

@@juicyfruit4378 lol I bet patti win

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@TeddyGram1379 No - you’d lose that bet😝

[@damndredidthatt]

Patti was like "are you sure?" 😳

[@zacharyharris2309]

Diana have a seat! Several seats 😂😂😂

[@thetruthhurt9120]

Exactly!!

[@michaelbreeding5901]

Patti LaBelle, blew Diana Ross out of the water but I do love Diana Ross too. She's a very talented artist but Patty LaBelle took that stage to a whole another level. May God bless them both.

[@36KANAR]

R.I.P GEORGE MICHAEL 😢😢😢

[@Hi.Shadow]

Auntie Patti did not come to play. She put that song to bed!!

[@chucksimpson6630]

Diana Ross deserved a standing ovation so talented and beautiful. But Patti presence and beautiful voice made the crowd jump up. U got to stand to Patti's heavenly voice and stature

[@jenniferfields1084]

They stood for patti

[@carmex202]

Patti got EVERYONE up out of their seats! Hand her the mic and she will tear it up~! Diana.... "Learn from this!" (Tyra voice) ....LOL!

[@Hi.Shadow]

carmex202 lol!!! Not Tyra voice. We were rooting for you how dare you!!!

[@nottoomuch87]

carmex202 😂😂😂 stooooppp!!!

[@loveisthekey7]

Lmaooo

[@Alikan8314]

Pati said ... you want me to show you? Oh ok ... WELL SHE DID! Omg

[@philroyce1144]

Patti Didn't came To Play with You All... She came To SLAY

[@juicyfruit4378]

She should have slayed earplugs for everyone - tired of all that over belting and screeching just to get attention.

[@philroyce1144]

@@juicyfruit4378 Patti cant help it : Her voice is built To oversing ALL The others.

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@philroyce1144 no - that’s just your delusional wishful thinking😝 she is however very good at over singing her lyrics in order to garner attention - established singers don’t need to do that. She’s more known for diabetes and pies these days, than music. 😁

[@ninaross8914]

Ms.Patti like dammit this is the Apollo act like it give me the mic this is LOVE❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@kevinofrock]

We couldn’t hear Diana after patti took that microphone 🎤 🤣 i was like don’t do it girl 🤣 PATTI YOU DE BEST

[@tinytowz4471]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shortyt9060]

Yassss

[@ReMarcTeesmom1]

Diana was singing background for Patti...

[@jdsthird]

Diana asked for help and Patti obliged. God gave her the gift and she uses it to the fullest. ❤

[@mayibuyesimelane6682]

I’m an all time Patti fan , no doubt that she’s a beast on stage !! I have to give it to Diana also, that opening part was everything with her calm and angelic tone

[@dddddadadad1796]

Sure was!!!

[@donalddavis6689]

I Love Both Of Them Patti LaBelle And Diana Ross.. They're Both Friends And Legends In Their Own Right 🎤🎤.

[@TerryJackson-dj2wp]

Yes but missing Michael Jackson

[@TerryJackson-dj2wp]

Michael Jackson made black and white come together never forget that

[@Hassan-zc4ni]

Petty destroyed

[@DemoCoverUploader]

Asking for Patti's help was the best decision Diana ever made in her life 😍

[@nutinman4u]

Don't forget Diana also helped herself to one of Patti's singers back in the 60"s

[@DaniMyLuv]

patti's voice is untouchable even now. Jesus.

[@jmc305jc]

It's a damn shame when Patti started sing they all stand up

[@nutinman4u]

Joseph Collins #theshadeshallsetyoufree.

[@ANDREOFDALLAS]

Joseph Collins ok standing ovation

[@lonidu6836]

Then Jesse Jackson (while holding Webster) whispers something in Diana Ross' ear and the next time we see Patti the mic she was holding has been replaced by Webster. They was some DL shady boots. Lol

[@brucep9393]

the editing is so bad, they actually started standing after Patti sung. If you notice when they start standing she is holding Emmanuel Lewis, she was not holding him when singing.

[@kam5022]

😂😂🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@charlesbelchior3169]

patty is so SO iconic

[@travonjones]

Diana has a soft beautiful voice and every song doesn't require vocal acrobats but my momma Patti did the damn thing 😂

[@JAYLOVE47]

Facts!!!!

[@bc2art600]

Who's here for MS. Patti LaBelle in 2020??!!! #nochill 😂

[@MrDbroo]

Notice Everyone Stood up When PATTI started singing.....🤣🤣she was SINGLE HANDEDLY the biggest voice back then and even now...No one has as much energy and can belt the way Patti did. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🗣🗣Amazedddd asf!

[@strausd02]

Didn't Diana Ross get a standing ovation when she was announced! Personally, I think Diana Ross voice was better. Didn't you hear her singing. Didn't you hear her enunciate each word clearly.

[@MrDbroo]

@@strausd02 that’s what YOU think and you can continue thinking that . Apparently the entire room thought Patti was better !!! She was the show.

[@strausd02]

@@MrDbroo No! Not better, just different. Patti is clearly not a better singer than Diana Ross. If she were better, her achievements would be better! If she was better, wouldn't she be lauded by the world as better? She simply sounds differently. It hasn't really gained her much in world attention. Look at her audiences. They aren't as diverse as Diana Ross. I wonder why?

[@MrDbroo]

@@strausd02 achievements don’t mean anything Patti didn’t have to sleep her way to the top but she’s there now ! And she’s clearly winning with another career as a chef ! Pattis career now is definitely better & so is her vocals. ! Obviously the audience thought so as well as the commentators on here. Goodbye

[@strausd02]

@@MrDbroo Acceptance and achievement is what it is all about. How much is Patti worth? How much is Diana Ross worth? Patti would not have been able to sleep with anyone. She asked her 1st husband to marry her. Did you see how Patti looked before she submitted to the knife...

[@6378ams]

Damn Patti! Pipes for days!!

[@chucksimpson6630]

Patti is a force of nature . She made this, when she started singing everybody got up cause a voice like that deserves a standing ovation. El dabarge has a beautiful voice

[@michaelbreeding5901]

Love this. This reminds me of USA for Africa which I love that one too.

[@AlkalineInsides]

Don't get Diana confused. Y'all saying the crowd stood up once Patti started singing. Yet the crowd literally stood up the minute Diana entered the building lol. Diana has always been about that presence, that vibe, her phrasing. Very competent singer and smart woman. She gave a a beautiful intro to the song, she most likely had foresight that she'd hand over the mic. She knows what she's doing. (This is for those trying to diminish Diana Ross).

[@chazzjazz6906]

Pm

[@vandasouzanogueira9395]

Todos que estão aí cantam muitooo ninguém fica a desejar

[@she_sings_delightful_things]

RIGHT!!!!

[@berthacrawford2769]

Diana is a lady, she's confident in her singing and her presentation. She doesn't try to show off. She lets it flow!

[@divaslive6953]

And she is still the BOSS, till to this days.... they can take it or leave it...😏💜💪💪💪

[@1sexymona]

YES Patti came and stole the show like a thief in the night. No one can touch that womans VOCALS. LOL!!! My Favorite SINGER❤

[@juicyfruit4378]

She didn't steal sh*t - she overcompensated her lack of popularity with her screeching as always.

[@1sexymona]

@@juicyfruit4378 FALSE ‼️ Don't be mad because Patti is the BEST. You're mad for no reason 😆🤣🤣

[@juicyfruit4378]

@@1sexymona hahah mad no - I like Patti too -when she’s not trying to be the center of attention 😂

[@viemahadewi]

When patti enters they know what’s up.... 🤣👑

[@falanajerido875]

Everybody got up

[@lc8374]

“Help me somebody” 💀

[@michaelmiller1215]

The gorgeous George Michael. A great voice, and that beautiful hair I always wished I had!

[@mystapaul]

this is regular internet(diana)....this is internet with power boost(patti) lol

[@mrfunky1768]

I love how Stevie was crying behind his ray-ban's and I did a head count more than 1/2 of those performers are dead now...where is the talent?

[@davidmiller8856]

yeah. god bless. george michael rocked!

[@aprilgosa5779]

Mr Funky I know you meant no harm but can I get through one video without being reminded George Michael is no longer alive I already know I am not that deluded I just do not need to think about it or be reminded 24/7

[@maulibu124]

The way pattie came out you know she was about to snatch peoples edges.... 💃🏾 Pattie was like..... HELP oh you need help... Hold my wig...😂

[@thetruthhurt9120]

🙌

[@weslleyfrancisco8616]

4:25 Stevie was so happy to be with his Motown family at The Apollo. He was crying. That place is special to everybody that was on Motown during 1962-1966

[@LoveBryan86]

Patti was like let me show you how its done!...she did that!

[@acodsw8813]

Lol Patti blew em all away 🤣🤣🤣💪💪💪💪💪❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thetruthhurt9120]

Okey

[@computerblue8995]

Just noticed Stevie was crying!

[@melvinbridgewater4955]

If You Looked Closely Stevie Had Been Crying. Tears Were Already Flowing. I Remember This So Well. To This Date I Can't Remember A Better Show On T.V. R.I.P. To All Of Our Loved Ones.

[@TrillVeal]

Them passing Emanual Lewis around has me dead af

[@itsdorianofficial]

Queen Diana is so regal and angelic effortlessly Queen Patti is a FORCE! Two of my all time favs

[@mmartin-miles3093]

I read somewhere years ago that Patti's impromptu performance here inspired her television special not long afterwards. I think it was the next year. . .

[@torog4727]

Actually, if you look at it, Diana did motion for Patti to come over and gave her space to light up the crowd. I'm glad I took the time to watch it again and did more that listen to Ms. Ross and relive Patti in her glory.

[@alexisthomas6037]

Wow so many legends were on that stage

[@tinytowz4471]

... 'cause Harlem, NY's The Apollo theater is legendary.

[@jamelfrye2133]

Was I the only person that chills when she gave the mic to Pattie?

[@OPedroVilaNova]

OMG! Patti is just unbelievable. It goes beyond the skies! Godmother of Soul, the best Singer of ALL time

[@olivierhalasa]

Exactly!!!

[@markdrinkwater1508]

You're insane.

[@scubpeters5494]

to be hosnet i dont like all that yelling; i could tell patti voice crack there too. she screams to much for my taste. is more yelling than singing she does.

[@bestintuba]

You haven't heard Vanessa Morosi yet then ;)

[@kambrianbousley2240]

Patti was untouchable and she still is ❤

[@jedoninph1477]

Nothing is wrong with this as I have noticed that Diana made a gesture to Patti for her to come closer. So thats what patti did. Im very sad when this incident was made a big issue back then.

[@shiraa.6673]

+Nino John Nuez Exactly! Really delusional. Ross detractors love instigating drama.

[@crysdee461]

Diana said she had to rush over there and looked tired. Her voice sounded hoarse and she didn’t look like she was in the best condition to sing. I just don’t think she felt like it. So she asked for help and Patti obliged.

[@quidddaboss1061]

This was made a big issue ?

[@renzomiller9889]

@@quidddaboss1061 , oh yeah. Back then Patti was accused of upstaging everyone and stealing the spotlight from Diana. Even her hometown newspaper, Philadelphia Inquirer, made a not so nice comment about the finale as well as the Live Aid finale.

[@quidddaboss1061]

Renzo Dayvon that’s crazy because it looked like Diana wanted Patti to sing. She came and changed the whole format or melody of the song for the moment. The band had to accommodate her talent and she got everyone out there seat so for it to be a problem shocked me.

[@geetraldinha]

It's all calm and breezy till Patti open her mouth. Lord have mercy... Anyway, Emmanuel Lewis singing is so cute here

[@3500MorrisAVE]

Patti Labelle was denied so much back then. But she is not a game. No one up on that stage could touch her.

[@mstalkbox1019]

It’s the key change when Patti started 🤭nobody after Patti and the key change couldn’t handle it😂

[@versatilejams]

Man, they all sounded great! Patti and El DeBarge crushing it, Diana Smooth as silk.👌

[@falanajerido875]

Patti sat her down

[@Niagrafalls]

Two different beast delivering what this generation lacks. Diana Ross is royalty with that voice, Patti Labelle is royalty with that voice. Both ignited the crowd at the right time. Music is all the better because of these two power houses amongst many of that period. Real singing right here.

[@sherryengle-xe6fv]

You are absolutely correct!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheGreatMEOWS]

amen to that!

[@MZZR2U]

OK Diana make you want to do the speed limit(55MPH) just cruising then Pattie come out and make you go from 0 to 100MPH ticket getter lol. They both did an awesome performance.

[@rangerange6108]

This was payback for back in the 60's when The Supremes used to steal The Labelle's outfits lol.

[@patgorden5002]

Moreno Macias Bingo! 😂

[@jobucats2166]

Some love to view this as a retaliation type video, however, I feel pretty confident that this "payback" conspiracy idea was not even in any of these ladies' minds that night. It was not a contest. Only the fanatics (not fans) tend to look for every little gesture that might indicate their "idol" is showing up another. Yes, the Supremes were known for occasionally stealing outfit ideas regarding outfits from Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells, but not Labelle.

[@chucksimpson6630]

Patti is awesome