Patti LaBelle - I Can't Complain (Live)

Patti sings live on AH show.

[@Lawrence_619]

there is a generation of young folk who know the name "Patti LaBelle"..and they know she's a household name..and for the most part they hang her success on a handful of songs that are very well known in popular culture. We know those songs. But if that generation wants to know WHY she is a household name, all they have to do is search her performances on Arsenio's show..as well as the Tonight Show, the Merv Griffin Show the Joan Rivers Show and "Don Kirshner's Midnight Special"....hell, I even remember the time she appeared on the Dinah Shore show, when she first went solo in '77. And its those appearances that prove just how awesome Patti was, when she was in top form, all thru the 70s, well into the 90s. I always say "the best of the best divas, will lose it, at some point, because they're just humans, who do super-human things with their voices". And Patti was just that, when she really had no peer, on the performance side of the industry. Some people liked seeing Aretha sit at a piano and sing like a TON of black women sing at church, all over the country. But a vocalist like Patti LaBelle, doesnt come around often...maybe once in a lifetime. I can name a LOT of female singers that sing as well as Aretha...they aren't household names necessarily, but their singing ability is equal to an Aretha Franklin..they just never had an Atlantic Records to sign them and enhace their careers (ie: Milira, Tarrylyn Ramsey, Tanya Blount, Rosie Gaines and Mary Griffin (who sang background for Patti LaBelle some yrs ago). But there is not one female singer I can name off the top of my head, who sang with the power, passion, ferocity and imagination that Patti brought to the table, in her better days, with LaBelle and as a solo act. Whitney Houston was not Patti LaBelle. She was closer to Aretha. This woman in this video, singing like she's still trying to pay the rent, is in her own lane. Range, imagination, power and a raw ability to sing notes that you've never heard another singer attempt to sing. That's Ms Patti LaBelle....untouchable.

[@IamaDEIHireDefinitelyEarnedIt]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿Damn that should be written into stone! You better preach to the choir (real fans) while educating the kids. You nailed that coffin shut and then hit that damn ball out of the park. So well said and very profoundly explained. I personally think Patti is way more passionate, diverse, and richer with her voice than Aretha. But Aretha is a great regardless. But Patti can take her silky and delicate voice and softly rise and gradual fall with her instrument with so much vocal control. She punches me in the heart and gut with her clean belts and seamless notes. She’s the best and you did a great job explaining Patti too!

[@craig6363]

I am a Patti fan through and through and you encapsulated how I feel about her perfectly. Well said.

[@ericingram4628]

Lawd this woman right here had me crying and shouting at the same time. I believe she has come full circle and will probably go down as one of the greatest legends of all time

[@toriryan101]

💯💯fact #GOAT

[@donnabeer6849]

Yes she definitely has the Anointing on her 🙏🏻

[@donnabeer6849]

GOD HAS SURELY BLESSED YOU PATTY LABELLE

[@donnabeer6849]

Thank you for sharing you are a blessing 💞

[@IamaDEIHireDefinitelyEarnedIt]

I was about to start crying because I could feel it coming at the beginning. I said not today. Patti is my favorite singer and she has that impact!

[@Dannyhvibes]

It was the “why can I “ for me

[@i_am_legend7827]

When I tell you this woman sings as if her life depended on it!! That was a masterful vocal acrobatic workout! Some people sing all they can, Patti LaBelle sings all she damn well pleases!

[@ANDREOFDALLAS]

Zuri Kyle Chambers lmao!!!

[@IamaDEIHireDefinitelyEarnedIt]

You put that so perfectly!

[@BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti]

I saw Patti live fiddy-leven times 1991-1996, and this was one song that would get the whole audience tearing up, as she talked about losing her sisters and parents. Whew her concerts were a box of Kleenex, a church service, covered dish supper and homecoming all in one.

[@snjones99]

I have seen her twice in my lifetime, wish that it was more. I am no more good.

[@nhlosonzuza483]

She is one of the greatest of all times but she underrated

[@tmoore7049]

I disagree, Patti is a ICONIC!

[@jojojr1679]

@@tmoore7049 you’re right but I believe she doesn’t hasn’t received all of the flowers she deserves...she’s definitely underrated

[@primadonna4535]

This is how it was supposed to sound - better than the CD version

[@nesq4104]

Classic patti. Always sung her heart out on arsenio hall

[@johnedwardkassawa2952]

Even I were rejected by the friends of mine and the world as well but I can't complain coz I do believe that my day is coming and I am going. to succeed God is good all the time

[@KurtisLeeLewis]

Yasss ms Patti you better SANG!!!

[@brendadonelson5111]

I 💘 MS. Patti LaBell, My Girl Sangs me to sleep and encourages me all in the same song, I will always listen to her.

[@torywalker2300]

The one in only pattie

[@bessiewilson798]

Patti sings our pain that we can't always express especially in this song. I appreciate that when I go through a struggle I can listen and also sing with her this song. I like the part when she says the journey of my life and that is what life is a journey but take Jesus with you and give Him thanks. Patti touches all of my pain that I've been through while going thru a struggle. Thank you Patti for all those moans and groans I hear when you sing. You will always inspire me. Love you forever 💞💞💞.

[@PiaJr]

If you make that face she makes at 5:54.... you are REALLY sangin'! :D

[@i_am_legend7827]

I wonder if Patti transcends during her performances, take a step back and say WELL DAMN!!! You better sang Heifer!! She is mind blowing, the AUDACITY to twist turn bend and ascend notes to the heavens! My God what a creation! Thank You for Patti LaBelle!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidsanford6084]

Ms. Patti looks so beautiful 👠💍👑

[@EmilieSagae]

This is even better than the single (I Can't Complain) - I think the original goes slightly too long and they hid her vocals in the mix too much at some parts. Anyway, one of her best performances!

[@mrtomwhiteside5024]

You So wonderful my Christian sister love you 🌹❤️😘

[@DaQuan-Boyd]

#GREATESTVOCALISTOFALLTIME #THEG.O.A.T #Legendary ❤❤❤❤❤

[@toriryan101]

TRQOS✔💯❤❤

[@boogiebrewster8990]

One Of My Absolute Favorites--As Sung By "ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES!"

[@Royalone08]

Today is patti’s birthday ❤ I love you beautiful

[@grahamsmith2344]

I totally love this lady. Sing Patti.

[@shortyt9060]

She’s simply the best

[@tmoore7049]

PHENOMENAL!

[@ANDREOFDALLAS]

You better sang!!!! Omg

[@rickjuarez57]

BE YOURSELF...is a WONDERFUL album!

[@charlesjeffery1155]

Absolutely, but my favorite album is Flame, literally from beginning to end, I know every song still off that album

[@rickjuarez57]

@@charlesjeffery1155 I love that one, also...they are all great, however, I didn't connect with TIMELESS JOURNEY as the other ones...

[@patgorden5002]

@@rickjuarez57 Timeless journey is the jam I love that whole CD

[@rickjuarez57]

@@charlesjeffery1155 IF BY CHANCE and FLAME are some favorites!

[@rickjuarez57]

@@patgorden5002 I CAN'T COMPLAIN is off of BE YOURSELF...and that is such a wonderful record!

[@hankrogers8431]

YASSSSSS BABY!

[@BusterWalker-nh3rs]

Patti labelle yes

[@markpowell2990]

Dam

[@latoyadickerson632]

I Love this song because God Has Bless Me.

[@Blue-bx6cv]

The Queen of Originality and the Master of the Pipes she has!!

[@BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti]

This song was so overlooked when it came out.

[@donnabeer6849]

She is an amazing lady God has surely blessed her incredible talent THANK YOU PATTY YOUR TALENT HAS BLESSED MANY 🙏🏻GOD BLESS YOU!🙏🏻

[@ReggieRegenold-uq2bz]

🖤 Black Excellence 🌟

[@bishopsworld]

✨‼️💖🔥💯🔥💖‼️✨

[@jermainereed9143]

Flat foot singing

[@BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti]

2:37-3:07 the runs, the hands start swinging….mama was going OFF. And the cherry on top was OTR at the end !