Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle (born Patricia Louise Holt on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a hugely successful African-American R&B/soul singer who fronted two successful groups before rising to stardom as a solo artist in the 1980s influencing a new generation of female singers. She is best known for her strong vocals and her signature high-octave vocal belting.

Discography

Albums

• 1963 Sweethearts of the Apollo
• 1965 The Bluebelles on Stage
• 1966 Over the Rainbow
• 1967 Dreamer
• 1975 Nightbirds (LaBelle) (#7 US)
• 1975 Phoenix (LaBelle) (#44 US)
• 1976 Chameleon (LaBelle) (#94 US)
• 1977 Patti LaBelle (#62 US)
• 1978 Tasty (#129 US)
• 1979 It's Alright with Me (#145 US)
• 1980 Released (#114 US)
• 1981 The Spirit's in It (#156 US)
• 1982 Pressure Cookin
• 1983 I'm in Love Again (#40 US)
• 1985 Patti (#72 US)
• 1986 Winner in You (#1 US, #30 UK, #29 US Dance)
• 1989 Be Yourself (#86 US)
• 1990 This Christmas
• 1991 Burnin (#71 US)
• 1992 Live! (#135 US)
• 1994 Gems (#48 US)
• 1997 Flame (#39 US)
• 1998 Live! One Night Only (#182 US)
• 2000 When a Woman Loves (#63 US)
• 2001 Love Songs
• 2004 Timeless Journey (#18 US)
• 2005 Classic Moments (#24 US)