The Essential Patti LaBelle

Patti Labelle is one of true DIVAS of the R&B, pop or any other planet she wants to be on! She wields her multi-octave voice like a samurai master with a blade. There's nothing close. Patti allows the range and modulation to emanate from her perfect phrasing of lyrics. That comes from the true soulful experience of music and life. There are a few others (not many) with the range but, few who truly know how to use it. Their's are phonic utterances in attempts to establish an additional platform to display their range. Maria Carey immediately comes to mind. She just ain't got the soul. The rest need to just keep trying. While, Phyllis Hyman, and Anita Baker have the style and much of the phrasing but, they don't have the range.There are a few other singers who sing in different genres jazz most notably that come close but, very few. "If Only You Knew", "On MY Own" (as well as "If You Asked Me Too" (not featured on this album)) are perfect examples. By the way, Celine Dion your close but, you're plagued by the flat voice syndrome when compared to Patti's renditions of the same song. I was annoyed that you tried. Patti's problem is that there have only been a few writers and composers capable writing the material that create the evocative mood a voice like hers can bring. Songs that just drizzle passion and intimacy all through the lyrics and the compositon. Consequently, I have to compile the material by collecting numerous albums. Doesn't matter. Just ot hear her do any songs of the type I mentioned is worth it. Though, she must be somewhere enjoying the rewards for her labor I sure wish she would do a few more like the one's I favor while she is still available. Please Dexter Wansel, Kenny Gamble, Diane Warren get to writing & composing some material for Patti.

If you look at all her "Greatest Hits" albums, they are all missing some songs. Only a few songs are on all her hit albums. Still wonderful to listen to.

Ms LaBelle has a beautiful powerful voice. I really like her music.

Patti Labelle. Forever a favorite.

Muy buena calidad de sonido lo recomiendo muchas gracias ha amazon él empaque excelente él envió fue rápido

great cd

This Patti Labelle album is the greatest one of all time. It has a lot of hit songs they play on the radio sometimes and also disc 2 has a few dance club classics.

EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED--THE SONG I WAS LOOKING FOR IN PARTICULAR I COULDN'T REMEMBER THE TITLE SO AVAILABLETO ME WERE HER VIDEOS THAT I COULD LISTEN TO AND CHOOSE, WHICH I DID AND THEN ORDERED------

This album has all of the classics from throughout Ms Pattie's career - a great addition to any music collection.

A few of the best songs. Just an "okay" cd.

Bom

I love the CD.

Beautiful with a beautiful voice. Love when she sings jazz.