WOW!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Patti LaBelle - On My Own REACTION

[@mikedrake5373]

How could you not have heard Patty Lebelle sing. And Michael McDonald enough said. Together beautiful and unbeatable music.

[@mateomelendez3733]

Both Jay and Amber are so young that they weren't around during the sixties, seventies, nor eighties when Ms. Patti was prolifically making records. Although still a very active vocalist, Ms. Patti continues to tour with her vast catalog of music. Jay, you've heard Lady Marmalade with its provocative question in French" voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir (do you want to go to bed with me tonight?)" and didn't connect the song with Patti La Belle. Ms. Patti created this huge disco hit with her group Labelle in 1974. You must check out Lady Marmalade during a future Female Friday. I'm sure you will enjoy it immensely.

[@rogerloghry9740]

Two powerhouses together wow

[@Apeles96707]

You gotta do Patti Labelle “If You Asked Me To” And Michael McDonald “I Keep Forgetting”

[@bobbernard8521]

This collaboration could just be one of the GREATEST OF ALL-TIME!!! Bravo!!!!!

[@evelyncortez8643]

One of the best duets EVER! Nothing quite like 70s & 80s music. ✌🤟🤘

[@michaelgombkoto6941]

90's ;)

[@SeanG1916]

60s

[@verapena9465]

💯

[@adrainiamingo]

Absolutely nothing

[@koden24]

Along with Barry Gibbs, and Barbra Streisand!

[@raym3230]

My favourite duet song of all time.

[@lisajohnson521]

Michael is a YES! I keep Forgetting, What A Fool Believes, Sweet Freedom, Takin It to the Streets, This is It. Just to name a few great songs by this legend.

[@RickMay-dv6ys]

Doobie brothers

[@barbaraboulay-jb7hl]

The most memorable thing I ever heard about Patti is when Joe Cocker said singing with Patti is like being hit by a freight train. Such power! ❤ her voice.

[@kcw]

Michael McDonald has one of the most recognizable voice in Music. He was also a member of the Doobie Brothers as well as a stellar solo career.

[@scottmelligan1281]

And harmonized with Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, James Ingram, and many more...also helped Van Halen on "I'll Wait..."

[@aquablushgirl]

God I love Michael McDonald's voice so much. I can be perfectly happy and then hear this song and end up blubbing like a fool. This song just makes me emotional.

[@germanicelt]

Especially if it takes you back to a special time, like starting high school for me.

[@Ricky-ip4yw]

Michael McDonald's voice is the perfect tone for this song

[@anni610]

Michael McDonald’s my favourite male singer…..gets me in a mess every time too!

[@andybunyan452]

I turn 57 next month and haven't heard this in years. Your reaction is so cool - thank you both!

[@syntone61]

They were on opposite sides of the Country, Patti recording her part in NYC, and Michael McDonald recording his part in L.A. This is reflected in the scenes of the video... This was quite ground-breaking at the time, especially a portrayal of an interracial relationship.. quite a bold position for both the artists, and the Record company to take, considering it was 1986... Masterpiece!!

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Ground breaking...if you consider the fact that almost 20 years had passed since the Supreme Court's ruling in the landmark Loving v. Virginia case that made interracial marriage legal in this country. But yes, I get it. America tends to move verrrrrrry slow on most things. Especially things relating to race. Sad, but true.

[@misterdoe]

Actually, in the 80s and 90s there were lots of interracial duets, to the point that it almost became a gimmick. But this was a great one.

[@surfersilver6610]

I was there when the song came out, the racial aspect had little surprise or ground-breaking to it since MANY bands had members of different races since the 60's, and lots of people intermingled. MAYBE, just maybe if you were in the DEEP SOUTH in 'bigoted/prejudiced/racist territories' it may have been a thing. Jim Crow was ended 20 years prior. I'm tired of people making like The United States of America was still like it was in 1786 in 1986. And today's racial narrative of WS everywhere, by the MSM and DEMS, is BS. I've yet to see one in real life. They are so few it's not worth talking about.

[@LA_HA]

@@surfersilver6610 Thank you. Where do people get these ideas? It's weird. Haha

[@a.m.8763]

Very True! But then as we ALL know, people across ALL races & genders fell in LOVE with this song. And it quickly became a Timeless Masterpiece! On My Own holds a special meaning for many of us who adore it. 🥰

[@lilgreenmomo]

Michael McDonald's voice gives me chills. Every. Time. So much emotion! This is such a great duet, & Patti's belt is so effortless!

[@TwoRavens222]

Michael McDonald I Keep Forgettin is amazing.

[@Storm14street-zr6bl]

Damnnnnn Patty LaBelles voice is AMAZING ....a legend

[@rblume1968]

Michael McDonald was in the Doobie brothers before he went solo. His voice seems to just blend with anyone very easy. In the early to mid 80s it seemed like he was on every slow song made somewhere in the background. "I keep forgetting" was probably his biggest hit as a solo artist. But many duets with legends like Aretha Franklin and James Ingram.

[@BlackHatCinephile]

They've done the Doobie Brothers a few times, a couple with Michael leading. They'd know this guy was that guy if they read comments, but they never do. If you comment here to your fellow viewers, your comment will be received by your fellow viewers. If you address your comments to the hosts, you're talking to empty space. They aren't here in the comments.

[@scottNNJ]

I would love to see Jordan react to “I keep forgetting”. I wonder if it’ll seem familiar to the self proclaimed rap fan. He’d love the falsetto, for sure.

[@scottNNJ]

@@BlackHatCinephile I believe Jay and Amber look through the comments - they talk about it at times, but there are thousands of comments and they can’t possibly read and respond to each in detail. With three young kids at home AND three videos a day, where could they possibly find the time?

[@BlackHatCinephile]

@@scottNNJ They SAY they look at comments, but they're lying. If they just quickly skimmed over comments, they'd know George is a Beatle, Joe is an Eagle and a James Gang, and Michael is a Doobie. They're playing us for fools. Don't play along.

[@timlenard1646]

@@scottNNJ hes telling the truth, they NEVER pat any attention to their audience, their supporters on here. It's sad but true, never once will you see them "like" a comment, they may look at the Instagram comments (maybe) but they get most of their recommendations from their patreon people, so basically if your not paying them they will NEVER notice you...

[@iloveseble]

Ms. La Belle has such control over her voice (instrument). Devastatingly talented, both of them. Gorgeous voices, lyrics--the whole package.

[@ohaleno]

One of my favorite songs of ALL times!

[@georgecharles941]

I've always loved this song, ever since it first came out. The pairing of these two singers was a stroke of genius!

[@roypartible9759]

"New Attitude" is a must Patti LaBelle song. That song was everywhere in the 80's. That song was an anthem for the 80's.

[@jediwalker2010]

YES!!!

[@djskdjsk28]

It’s on the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack so of course it’s an anthem of the 80s 🙌🏾❤️

[@a.m.8763]

People across ALL races & genders fell in LOVE with this song. And it quickly became a Timeless Masterpiece! On My Own holds a special meaning for many of us who adore it. 🥰

[@germanicelt]

.....and ages. I was only 12, and it touched me.

[@claycastile3135]

Two of the finest voices to ever come out of the USA!

[@angelayoung7594]

This was a HUGE HIT!! Michael is a BiG artist too. Patti LaBelle is AWESOME. 🎉

[@ericlarsen4050]

#1 for 3 weeks un June of 1986.

[@cakredi4132]

This song is the ultimate example of how to compliment each other through voices. One of the best duets out there.

[@rael.5967]

LOVED this song my whole life ❤

[@shirleyjones9460]

This song always brings tears. It was so sad but so beautiful too.

[@rogerdelepine9913]

I'm blessed to have listened to this beautiful music. Sure made my military days awesome. Roger

[@gee-gii4160]

I will always love this song. One of the best ever duets.

[@thegingergyrl455]

One of my favorite songs from the 80’s.

[@nicholasferrara9227]

A one in a million glorious song by two of the most talented artists of our time!

[@jamesbronson4380]

Oh yeah !!! They are a couple of Diamonds in the Music Industry 💎 ❣️

[@Huntress59]

Patti is known for blowing people out of the water when singing LIVE. This song does not show that. Plus Michael is an extraordinarily strong singer. I recommend Patti and Cindi Laupers classic duet of Time after Time which is Cyndi Laupers single. It can be found on ..you tube as a video from a Patti Labelle special. . . The history is that few people expected Cyndi to be able hold own against Patti . But that video showed 2 artist at their best ! It became a classic

[@RobSquadReactions]

Sounds fantastic! Thank you

[@lusciousmayweather8385]

@@RobSquadReactions This is amazing Song & Duet But this is actually a light version of Patti. Patti Normally goes Super Saiyan When she sings.

[@EricZ1982]

This song reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1986.

[@renee176]

Yep, Cindy was one of the few artists that could hold her own with Patty, and she did a Awesome job! 🤗

[@darnell49]

@@RobSquadReactions IT IS‼️

[@philippebouchy5498]

probably the best duet from 1986 for sure !

[@kevincaulder9001]

You should listen to Michael McDonald sing TAKING IT TO THE STREETS. His soulful voice gives the music an urgency it would otherwise lack. As for miss Labelle, this duet came during her heyday in the 8o's along with her hot dance number, NEW ATTITUDE. You might do a comparison of her original hit of LADY MARMALADE and later cover featuring, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Mya, 'Lil Kim & Missy Elliott. Both camps have their favorites. It would be interesting to see which one you guys prefer. Also, Michael McDonald deserves a solo listen with his mourning after heartbreak revelation, I KEEP FORGETTING.

[@hockemeyer1]

Patti LaBelle is right up there with Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack and Ella Fitzgerald. This song R&B meshed with Disco. I remember when it hit the radio.

[@clare1061]

Can’t forget Tina Turner

[@kyleanima9266]

@@clare1061 and dionne warwick

[@Calamity_Jack]

Patti is a treasure for sure! As for Michael McDonald, he was in the Doobie Brothers before going solo. His hit "I Keep Forgettin'" is fire! A cool, funky showcase of his vocals.

[@epicgenx5091]

I remember this when it came out, what a beautiful song.

[@karlxtrava]

So happy you finally got to this one! Patti's "If Only You Knew" is a MUST listen! And remember, there is no auto-tune with Patti - just pure unadulterated heaven-sent talent.

[@tonianthony3292]

That is a must, If you only knew

[@dranet47]

Oh, I love that song.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

patti is a legend

[@alisonings9735]

Their voices take you to another place. Just beautiful.

[@DannyDeAvila-i4m]

One of my favorite duets of the 80's.

[@nadinemarie3811]

This was one of the best Duets ever. Check out Michael McDonald "I keep forgetting". In my opinion, he's the best blue-eyed soul singer.

[@BobiG1964]

I had forgotten the skyline in NYC was in this. Seeing the Towers was too much for me. I lost friends that day. I'm crying...whole new meaning of this song for me. RIP

[@abelincoln3287]

Check out the original "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle. No remake comes close. Also check out "Make me smile" by Chicago, it could be your theme song!

[@deantait8326]

If they do ‘make me smile’ they need to do the lead in ‘Colour My Love’ live from Tangelwood June 1970 and of course from that concert; 25 or 6 to 4. Great performance especially guitar solo by terry Kath

[@stockinvestment2011]

The original lady marmalade compare nothing to Christina's vervision.

[@jimmuratori5625]

Abe they beat you to the punch with Make Me Smile. They did it something like 4-5 months ago.

[@chickadeetle]

Fantasia did a great job live in honor of Patti LaBelle!! It's on KZbin. Love Fantasia-------Collard Greens and Cornbread

[@xcellent-records]

"Smile" by Vitamin C should be their theme song.

[@bettymoody7422]

Love me some Patti and Michael. He was lead singer in the 80's group The Doobie Brothers. She recorded her part in New York. He did his in Frisco. Producers then mixed them. Another great duet is Aretha and George Michael I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING. it's # 4 on my plsylist from Amazon music

[@michaelterry3885]

They're both incredible, brilliant, beautiful musicians respectively. what amazing talents..!!

[@caseymoe816]

Miss Patti’s voice just gives me chills every time. Her version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” (live) is a three-hanky tear jerker! So so good. Then of course Michael McDonald is just legendary. Great pick! 🔥🤙

[@carleton4199]

Great duet, I've always loved this song. Another great Patti LaBelle song is "Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)".

[@katherinebosse5706]

I don’t ,..I can’t ..remember a more beautiful duet!! Just remarkable! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@kazshaw3945]

There are SPECIAL Singers that come along only once in a while and Patty is most definitely one of these as her voice is sooo Powerful ! I've seen other famous singers do a duet with her ,standing by her side ,but when she really lets that voice go ,they have to move slowly away from her a little bit as her voice is so loud and powerful ,you can't say that about many ,but her yes !

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Love her OVER THE RAINBOW.

[@muffinamy83]

I know Patti LaBelle is a baking entrepreneur, but it's still shocking to me that anyone knows her as that first instead of a diva singer. I worked at Kings Dominion in Richmond, VA in 1985 and when Patti came to perform that year the park was PACKED. So many people showed up for her they had to close it down. Amazing.

[@lcharles5909]

Patti LaBelle is now known for baking?? Lady Marmalade? Wow. I am BEHIND the times!

[@leonabarad6972]

@@lcharles5909 Me too. I had no idea.

[@afry6400]

Yea, I didn't realize she went into baking myself until about two years ago. I grew up listening to her.

[@DCKINGVDAGOAT]

This song hit different when you've experienced real heartbreak from a relationship.....

[@jessicabelle2011]

So happy you’ve discovered the powerhouse that is Patti Labelle!❤️❤️

[@millieh.-nyc6537]

Classic. Power vocals from the fantastic Miss Patti. ♡♡♡♡ Be well.

[@neilscarratt3568]

BRILLIANT IN EVERYWAY !!

[@faithnyou1732]

Patti's music is definitely worth taking a deep dive into! She's definitely got a whole lot more! Michael McDonald was a member of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, but he also sang for many other bands. He's definitely also worth diving into, as well as the Doobie Brothers. Both Patti and Michael were/are legendary! Thanks for this reaction!

[@sherriejefferys5255]

Christopher Cross is another one he sang with

[@Tank4Life]

Oh you've discovered Patti LaBelle. She's incredible! That's a powerhouse voice. Crystal clear and strong! Love her!!

[@jrr1814]

One of my favorite 80’s songs

[@robinsampson8573]

PHILLY PHILLY " PATTI" "PATTI"❤

[@marcusbetancourt3760]

Soul Music and R&B played together Rules. Thank youse so very, very much for playing one of my most favorite songs ever. God bless the both of youse, Good Evening.

[@kejo7779]

Been waiting for this song. They're voices are so good together.

[@Electricrebel001]

What!?!? Oh u need more Patti. One and only. Philly baby, that’s Philly

[@louella616]

Michael McDonald songs I Keep Forgettin and What Fool Believes, both great songs

[@michaelsteele7746]

So powerful! One of the best duets of all time!

[@marinamartinez6886]

This was HUGE and still love hearing this song. At the end you can really tell how great their voices went together. 👍👍👍

[@raydemoll5542]

Patti Labelle's If You Asked Me To is another great listen in this vein.

[@dnavanzat1]

Patti LaBelle “Oh People”, a very powerful and meaningful song. And “Stir it up” is a song I dare you to listen to and try to stay still :)

[@anewman1]

When two beautiful voices come together.

[@mikebramley9033]

I grew up with this classic in the UK in the 80s....they still play it on radio regularly

[@seandalrymple392]

RESPECT! Two of the greatest musicians/artist ever!!

[@beeseewill2407]

These two together are phenominal.Patti the Powerhouse and Mellow Michael McDonald,but he can falcetto when he needs to. Love "On my Own". Riveting,just Riveting.

[@suzie6775]

I lost a very dear friend who I grew up with this year. I'm heart broken. This song brings back fun lafter and memories. I'm devestated. It cuts me deep

[@jc-vc7xq]

Two legendary singers from the 70’s and 80’s. I remember when this song came out they did seem like an odd match. It just shows how magical it can be when you combine two great singers from totally different genres of music. Great review guys love this song.

[@RockDocNeal]

This is a great song which was written by Burt Bacharach and originally recorded by Dionne Warwick. When Patti LaBelle initially recorded it, she did it as a solo song, but she said that it just didn't work, so after discussion, it was decided to do it as a duet and when she was asked if she sing it with anyone, who would that be and Michael was her first choice.

[@jeffmjv2]

Where to even start with Patti!! There are so many performances that will blow you away. This song is great but doesn’t really showcase the powerhouse she is. Superwoman with Patti, Dionne Warwick, and Gladys Knight on Oprah… Amazing. Her tribute to Aretha Franklin on the essence awards “Ain’t No Way” is a must. “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” on Arsenio Hall. “Need A Little Faith” and “All The Man I Need” from her live in New York dvd. From when she was with the group Labelle…”Take The Night Off” and “Phoenix” are two of my favorites.

[@caseymoe816]

Absolutely spot on!

[@justkaz1985]

PATTI IS A LIVING LEGEND! LOVE HER!!😍

[@robertfryer6320]

Stir it up is my favourite song of Patti Le Belle such a good energy to it

[@klb9142]

You have to listen to New Attitude. I had the great fortune of interviewing Patti LaBelle for my teen newspaper years back. Also had the pleasure of meeting her sister before she passed. Both were sweet and loving. Hated hearing her sister had passed, but was so happy that Patti escaped the family curse that she lived in fear of. She was so shy back then, but came alive on stage. She turned into a wild child on stage. If I hadn’t seen the difference with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it. In the middle of singing she started twirling the mic stand. She let it go, and it went flying to the other side of the stage. The person on stage in that spot ran offstage to avoid being hit. She danced across the stage kicking her shoes off into the audience. Two different personalities on and off stage. Off stage she spoke in soft tones. She seems to have moved passed that shyness.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Michael McDonald besides having a very big solo career was with the band The Doobie Brothers which had some pretty awesome hits like Minute By Minute and What A Fool Believes.. Patti started in the Girl Band Days of the 1960s and has a lot of awesome songs.. I liked when she changed her look from the 70s and went 80s with her song New Attitude from that period.

[@poeslanding]

If You Asked Me To by Patti LaBelle is my favorite song of hers.

[@corbinthepieguy0249]

God damn Michael gave me chills when his voice came in. God I love this era of music so much

[@bbiluvmusic6028]

Best collab ever. Never tire of this song.

[@Eric4471066]

To this very day, this song is Patti Labelle's biggest r&b crossover hit ever!!! It went all the way to hit #1 on both the Billboard Soul and the Hot 100 charts in the early spring of 1986. I love this song alot!!!

[@stellamorgan482]

Omg...this song doesn't even scratch the surface of Ms. Labelle's voice. Check out her live performances & Somewhere Over the Rainbow live is a MUST!

[@noni5961]

Patti LaBelle is soooo good. Oh man. 80s singers were so unbelievably talented. They didn’t need looks or nakedness to be appealing they were so darn good.

[@daveydillon]

You have really got to hear Patti Labelle's live aid performance, she blows everyones socks off.

[@markr1574]

Patti labelle dates back to the early sixties. She slammed into the 80’s with New Attitude, a great song and a bangin 80s groove.

[@karaokesinger1758]

More old music to react please love you guys. I love your channel so much. Only few people like me appreciates real music. I was born 1995 but love old music.

[@saintsefo4763]

Another fantastic reaction video. This song is on one of my playlists and even today (old guy, here) still gives me goosebumps when Patti starts to sing. Stay safe, you two 👍🏽 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

[@kimmycook2698]

Miss LaBelle! This song was so super back in the day. Thier two beautiful voices blended so well.

[@aleatharhea]

Oh I LOVE Michael McDonald! Not just the really unique timbre of his voice, but the incredible licks and runs that are so full of blues and soul. A really great R&B singer. Before going solo, he was in Steely Dan for a while, and then the Doobie Brothers, two of my favorite bands. Great songs, beautifully arranged and wonderfully executed. Have you guys done Steely Dan?

[@clare1061]

These two were made to sing together I absolutely love this song

[@davidroyston1918]

I've always loved this! I saw Patti in concert in the 80's. She brought a little girl in a wheel chair up on stage and sung the song, THE WINNER IN YOU to her. Gave the girl her boa she was wearing. The whole place was crying! ❤❤❤

[@jeremyarrington9427]

one of the best duets ever!

[@colemitchell228]

Michael McDonald is a trail you definitely want to pursue. Check out his tunes Sweet Freedom, I Keep Forgetting, I Gotta Try, Yah Mo Be There (sung with James Ingram) and then you have all his Doobie Brothers stuff: Takin It to the Streets, It Keeps You Runnin, What a Fool Believes, Real Love, Minute by Minute.

[@barbarapearson5896]

And the ultimate jam...I can let go now!

[@MechaJoezilla]

AMEN!

[@st0n3p0ny]

Nothing against him, but if I hear "Yah Mo B There" one more time, I'm going to "Yah Mo" burn this place to the ground.

[@colemitchell228]

@@st0n3p0ny 😂

[@barbarapearson5896]

@@st0n3p0ny what does ya mo be there really mean? I have never been able to find out! And I totally agree with you about burning this place down if I ever have to hear that song again.

[@rasheenunderwood8424]

Patti labelle-the god mother of soul! She’s such a legend-have been for many years! Love her, thank you for reacting! Please more Patti labelle reaction videos (especially her live performances from the 80s!!!)

[@sometimesboy]

Patti is a living legend. Check out her song LADY MARMELADE with her group Labelle, and her huge 80s solo hit NEW ATTITUDE. And you haven't heard SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW done right until you've heard Patti LaBelle - Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Official Music Video). YASS QUEEN!!

[@sometimesboy]

OH...and don't forget...Patti and her group LABELLE sang with Laura Nyro on her album IT'S GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE. Check out the LN song of the same name IT'S GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE. That's Patti and her group singing along.

[@pamelabest970]

One of the best voice combinations. Both voices are strong and enchanting. Beautiful song.

[@thatdamelana]

The Bluebelles, Labelle & Patti solo are 3 rabbit holes you will love, 60 yrs of hits! There is nothing she can't sing. The Bluebelles were formed in the 60s. The harmonies of Patti, Nona Hendryx & Sarah Dash are unmatched on any Labelle track. We can thank Labelle for the futuristic costumes that KISS wore. KISS's manager called their manager & used their costume designer the legendary Larry LeGaspi. Patti performed The Acid Queen with The Who, video on YT. She the epitome of versatility. Powerhouse vocalist.

[@brklyn345]

My favorite Labelle song is Isn't It A Shame. They sang their damn faces off on that.

[@debiterry1940]

My all time favorite female singer. I just love her.