Patti LaBelle "Lover man" on the Black Gold Awards, March 23, 1985

[@MrBarrywes]

At this moment in time Patti could just do no wrong. Countless standing ovations people finally recognized how truly gifted she was. I think she should actually have an award for the most televised standing ovations.

[@Auntkekebaby]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@simplymj9032]

I guess nobody can sing that way, lying down? only Miss Patti LaBelle. INCOMPARABLE.

[@jaake58koinz45]

In a white dress!!

[@Pooquie1]

Patti's voice is one of the wonders of the world........I simply love this woman. Thanks for posting this.

[@Roshon1114]

Come on now !!!!! This is orgasmic!!!!! It’s mind blowing !!! lol I love Patti

[@Pooquie1]

Damn.......Patti took Loverman to another level.

[@markhiggins8315]

She did but I'm not certain where that level is. She showed great timing, passion and power but although it was only a few notes it did bother me how out of tune she went and for my taste I found it a little lacking in subtlety. Still she is a genuine powerhouse of a singer who knows how to stir an audience.

[@Pooquie1]

@@markhiggins8315 I respect your opinion, but everything is not for everybody.

[@markhiggins8315]

@@Pooquie1 Very true, please don't misunderstand me in the sense that I really do rate Patti as she is an exceptional artist, for me it's just that I don't think this is her at her best. I'm a musician and can appreciate that sometimes on stage if the sound isn't right, particularly in a very large venue it can be difficult to pitch and this I feel could be a factor regarding the issues I mentioned. The other point I made is purely a taste call and is only my opinion which is no more valid than anyone else's. I do like Patti on many recordings and live performances. She does have a rare gift in that she can really touch an audience. Thankyou for taking my comments as they were meant rather than calling me a hater, which I definately am not.

[@Pooquie1]

@@markhiggins8315 Good morning, Mark. I know taste is an individual thing. I don't think you're a hater.........lol. I understood what you meant by some of the subtle nuances of the lyrics being abandoned in Patt's interpretation. I actually agree with what you said. I'm just one of those people who can appreciate subtle, or no holds barred approaches to singing. Having said that I love Patt's over the top extraness..........lol. I didn't take your earlier comment as anything except honesty that I appreciate.

[@dyazkiprit]

patti is a world treasure

[@i_am_legend7827]

I have been a Patti LaBelle fan since the age of 6 and I have never seen these performances omg it’s like a rebirth THANKS FOR POSTING!!!

[@iluvrachellef]

Well damn and you have her son's name 👀👀👌🏾👌🏾

[@i_am_legend7827]

Brutha Dnubian Yeah, my mother was a diehard Patti LaBelle fan, hence why I became a fan at such a young age.... I think he’s Zuri Kaì Edwards either way I’m honored! 😁

[@lawrencemorrison8784]

Still one of the best in the game!

[@nesq4104]

No one can question she is the best in the world after this performance

[@iluvrachellef]

I would say she's tied with Rachelle Ferrell LOL.

[@nesq4104]

@@iluvrachellef :)

[@markhiggins8315]

Actually although she is unquestionably a powerhouse of a singer I was bothered by her lack of subtlety and the fact that she did go out of tune here and there, once rather badly( normally her pitch is not such an issue and not too many singers are always perfectly in tune but here Patti does loose her pitch to the point of it being an issue). I'm not denying her outstanding gift for rousing an audience and singing with suberb timing, real passion and feeling. Having said all of that I certainly rate Patti and she can produce real magic at times I found this particular performance rather unconvincing and definately not her finest hour. Still she is hell of a performer.

[@nesq4104]

@@markhiggins8315 to each his own I guess. People have raved about this and searched for this performance for decades. She is not a subtle singer. Lol.

[@markhiggins8315]

@@nesq4104 Fair comment. Again I think Patti is a huge talent but my comment regarding her pitch is valid and it's not something that she generally has big issues with so there must be a legitimate reason possibly on stage monitor problems. My other point is purely a taste therefore a subjective thing. I really like Patti on some recordings and particularly live performances but not this one. I would still say for me, on her best form she is a hugely exiting and dynamic performer. On this song however I would without question go with Billie Holiday's way of telling this story. At least Patti definately does it her own way rather than adopting a similar approach to Billie's iconic interpretation. Patti has such a strong style of her own so I guess was never going to go that way which is good as that never really works. I just don't think this is necessarily the best kind of material for her.

[@zanthus7]

Oh my Lord and this is why she is Queen!!!

[@idiosyncraticparadise1655]

She’s is a force of Nature!!!!

[@PattiLaBelleFan]

I am a HUGE or ENORMOUS fan of Patti. I love her! Most of songs I just absolutely love. There are some songs such as this one that I don’t get into. But this is what I love about Patti. She brings art into music or the song. I love the art of how she sings a song. And I love the art in how she caress this song. It was delicate and vocally outstanding. She delicately used her decrescendo so softly that still punched me in the heart as she always does when she is equally as wonderful in songs that she rises and falls with notes. She has a super rich voice!

[@patgorden5002]

This is my favorite video!! They can't touch you Patti!

[@KenTurnerSings]

OMG!!! I've been Looking for THIS performance every since My VHS tape broke from playing too much. THANK YOU for posting!!

[@porkNYC]

: Ms. Patti LaBelle: the finest singer to ever sing any song.

[@markhiggins8315]

She is exceptional. This particular performance however wasn't. Patti sings with great power and passion but although her pitch is usually ok just here and there on this performance she goes too out of tune for comfort. A great singer but this is not her best.

[@richarda1441]

I taped this the night it was on. I wore out that vhs tape.

[@timothyclark2121]

WOW! Sang mother Patti. Vocals are crazy. Love ❤️ her

[@fellipebarros1]

Sweet, Sweet, Sweet Dawn!!! Thats what I'm talking about, She is a true Singer

[@jahmal4ever1]

This Performance is one of the best that Patti Labelle has ever sung live on T.V. 2nd would be Arsenio Hall (Winner in You), Third Motown 25 (Youll Never Walk Alone) and (You Are So Beautiful)

[@nesq4104]

I would also add the house I live in the frank Sinatra performance in particular. Another honorable mention was the Michael Bolton duet. That performance was the talk of the town! Omg I had to edit an add to this post. Add to these the songs she sang at the apollo over the rainbow and if you dont know me by now. Everyone went crazy for those performances back in the day. I dont know how my VHS tape didn't burst with all the rewinding. Lol

[@Tobias_2024]

I think there's too many to count

[@isaacortiz4617]

And "Imagine" Live Aid.

[@infinitecobbs6798]

She was going off Yessssssssss Patti😍😍😍

[@dennisoxendine5762]

Incomparable!!!!!!!

[@heyrobertcarter1]

This woman God has blessed beyond boundaries.💗

[@lemuelflagg2429]

Happy Birthday Lady Day, Ms. BILLIE HOLIDAY

[@torywalker2300]

Pattie ❤️💯

[@iluvrachellef]

Lol you spelled it wrong.

[@torywalker5427]

So what

[@shortyt9060]

She’s simply the best

[@lutabon8366]

Ms labelle in one of her many bests

[@lalabellelalabelle4917]

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KoldFiyure]

THAT LADY IS OTHER WORLDLY"!!!!!!

[@nesq4104]

I have been watching this video for at least 15 years now (had it on VHS when I use to trade patti performances via VHS online). I come back for the slayage! All I see on that stage is the bodies of singers Patti done mudered

[@i_am_legend7827]

The entire performance was off the rails!! But 3:54 takes me out every time! I’ve only seen Le’Andria Johnson and Fantasia attempt flat on your back singing! That damn Patti always bringing the heat 🔥! #epicpatti

[@idondon]

I've also seen Beyonce perform on her back but Patti does the whole song on her back kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIuvi5iVqJ2irqM

[@donb9785]

Patti is who they got it from.

[@Mr7galvin]

MY BABY MS.PATTI.SHE CAN SING.

[@iluvrachellef]

OMG 👂🏽👂🏽👀👀🎙🎙🎧🎧📣📣

[@kawandebose]

Yessssssssss pAtti

[@heyrobertcarter1]

Amazingly Patti Labelle!!!!

[@abdelnasri196]

Wow omg ❤

[@timothysanchez7627]

Totally AMAZING!!!

[@jmc305jc]

finally this video has resurface

[@MrSingingMachine]

Patti’s influence is strong on many singers today. They strive to go to the heights of their voices like Patti while giving a stellar performance but fail to really reach the mark. Maybe someday. At 3:17, the music under her voice was so beautiful. I certainly couldn’t play behind her back during this time. I would have been too encapsulated by her voice.

[@lemuelflagg2429]

Happy Birthday Mama Patti

[@heyrobertcarter1]

Lord Jesus ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wanderley1961]

ELA É ESCANDALOSA NA ARTE DE INTERPRETAR CANÇÕES MAGNÍFICA,GLORIOSA,FABULOSA !!!!

[@KoldFiyure]

baby im back!!! SHE BLEW A DAMN HOLE IN THAT ROOF! MY GOD! PIPES OF FREAKIN REINFORCED ANIMANTIUM!

[@s.j.l.8252]

Oh, Patti!...

[@nesq4104]

MOR Music clips- is there anyway you can get your hands on Patti's performance of "oh holy night" during a Christmas special. Air date was 12/11/2005. Other performers were Bo Bice, Mary Mary. Not sure if name was "holiday custom concert". There is the group performance of "imagine" with Patti drowning out everybody! But I cannot find the "o holy night" performance anywhere (had it on vhs) that performance was Godlike okay! Those white people in the audience were in a trance. I cannot stop crying anytime I watch it.

[@mormusicclips8959]

Here is a version of O Holy Night from Carson on my channel, kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6S4h4B4prRla6M. Sadly, I don't have the version you are asking about.

[@nesq4104]

@@mormusicclips8959 yes I have seen all the other versions online but the one I'm talking about. Ugh. My VHS tapes are in storage in nyc. Don't even know if the video would even play anymore. I have a bunch of amazing performances not seen online yet. Few things I have as audio only in very high quality.

[@doneLjohnsonjr]

Did anyone else see a more recent version of Oh Holy Night she did with John Legend? It is awesome!

[@nesq4104]

@@doneLjohnsonjr yes that was great. Poor john legend. Lol.

[@jmc305jc]

they keep deleted and post it back

[@robertspiegel9215]

Great performance. This is actually from the 1985 Black Gold Awards, not the UNCF telethon.

[@mormusicclips8959]

Thank you for the correct information, I've added it to the title.

[@markhiggins8315]

She certainly did it her way. Some exiting moments and touches here and there of real musicality. However she does go quite badly out of tune a few times and it lacks subtlety, still she sure puts it out there.

[@got2bjosh]

Certainly a vocal powerhouse with all of the classic Patti touches, but the song is unrecognizable. Lots of oversinging.

[@patgorden5002]

GIRL BYE! 😂

[@got2bjosh]

@@patgorden5002 Meh. She is oversinging. Patti completely strays from the melody in favor of vocal showboating.

[@patgorden5002]

@@got2bjosh That tells me how much you get Patti LaBelle but keep hating her true true fans love her over singing and under singing! NOW GO TELL THAT! 😂🤣😂

[@got2bjosh]

@@patgorden5002 You are deranged.

[@ninevahkeith]

U missed it but it was great

[@cordon172]

❤️ Pattie