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Live in Washington, D.C. | 
 enlarge | Artist: Patti Labelle
Label: Sony Legacy
Category: Music
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 27642
Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 729486
UPC: 886972948621
EAN: 0886972948621
ASIN: B0016CP1ZU
Release Date: June 10, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Overture | | • | Spirit's in It | | • | Patti's Welcome/Come What May | | • | Joy to Have Your Love | | • | Shoot Him on Sight | | • | Lady Marmalade | | • | Interlude | | • | Isn't It a Shame | | • | If You Don't Know Me by Now | | • | I Don't Go Shopping | | • | Music Is My Way of Life/It's Alright with Me/What Can I Do for You? [Me | | • | Band Introductions | | • | You Are My Friend | | • | Over the Rainbow |
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Album Description
Expanded edition of Patti LaBelle's Live in Washington D.C. was recorded at the peak of her powers and showcases Patti's deeply shared emotional connection with her fans and captures all the raw energy that have made her live performances legendary. This album features the signature songs 'Lady Marmalade', 'What Can I Do For You', 'The Spirit's In It' and 'Isn't It a Shame' as well as her essential rendition of the classic 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' which testifies to the power in the music from the original soul diva.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Patti needs new material.... August 14, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm sorry. But I'm starting to get tired of Patti releasing the same songs over and over again. I mean how many times have Lady Marmalade and You Are My Friend been released. I know those are two of her signature songs but come on! When she was on clash of the choirs she got tired of people auditioning with Lady Marmalade, well Patti I'm tired of it too. Not because it's a bad song. But because it's been released and re-released so many times. I mean give us something new and stop compiling the same old songs under a new title. And her voice is not what it used to be. Like someone else said I loved Patti back in the 80's but now she just screams and screams. And it's usually off key. Back then Patti didn't have to try as hard. Now she seems to try to force the notes out. Her voice has changed from a loud clear bell-like sound to an annoying, nasal sharp screech. I hate to say this but it's true. What's happening with my favorite diva? Bring back the wild hair do wearing, leave an audience speechless Patti from the 80's. Lately she just hasn't been doing it for me. Sorry!!!
 The Patti That I Fell In Love With July 23, 2008
This is the Patti that I fell in love with 23 years ago. This was recorded when I was 8 years old. Didn't really start hearing her until I was 10 (with no help of any adult influence in my home) yet I must say that this is truly a testament to the earlier years of her vocal power. Not to say that she can't belt out some of those notes but even the Patti LaBelle of 2008 is no match for the Patti LaBelle of 1982. Strange comparison surely but I have studied Patti LaBelle as though she were a book. I will always love Patti LaBelle however, I can be taken aback by this particular cd, in a good way. So many of today's singers and wanna be singers might not understand why a person might love Patti LaBelle's voice today because honestly, there are so many up and coming high octane singers that can hit the notes that she hit but not many can match the power of this particular recording. They may have to hear this to know why we appreciate her so much and can't let go of what brought us to her in the first place. I know you can never go back but I wish that she would get back to REAL SINGING!! Don't get me wrong, yes she can still sing like nobody's business but these were the days when hardly nobody knew her and she had a point to prove to the world that she was just as good as anybody else out there if not better. In my opinion, we seem to work the hardest and be our best when we want recoginition but once we get to that plateau of success we don't kick but like we used to. The Patti on this album wouldn't have cared two red cents if her wig fell off, her heals broke or her dress split down the back. Duck tape would have been her remedy and she would have kept on singing. Today though, I think that (maybe because she's more advanced in her years) she has kinda taken a break but every now and again we see her kick but. I wish that the GLAM would sometimes cease so that the real vocal ability & her over the top performances would return. We know that Patti has hit every note under the rainbow but today it's more of a yell rather than the singing along with the vocal acrobatics & callisthenics which always seemed to suffice. Is it because of the younger generation and maybe not wanting to be outdone by them? Probably not or hardly but something is missing and I want it back. I know many of you might say I'm a traitor but really I'm not. Just a die hard fan that has listened to this woman sing for 23 of my 33 years on earth. I do have a right to vent because I have supported this trooper of an entertainer most of my life. That's all I have to say for now!! Keep on going Patti and take us back if but for a moment when we see you on stage or on tv!!
Amazing! July 12, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This long-forgotten jewel of a show is a breath of fresh air! Thank goodness for Gamble and Huff! Real music, a reeeeaaal singer and a really excited crowd! What could be better?! Amazing tracks like "Rainbow" and "If You Don't Know Me By Know" bring back so many memories for sure! Patti's voice was unparalled back then, and she's not so bad now at 64 either! Well, buy it now! You'll fall in love with her all over again! A Future Classic!
 80s Patti was da bomb! July 8, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Patti LaBelle was at the top of her loud vocal ability in the 80s. I prefer her soulful style prior to her MCA "pop" oriented years.Today's Patti just screams and screams and sounds way off key. I hear her now and wanna run!
Legandary Performance July 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
If this CD doesnt solidify Patti Labelle as the the greatest female vocalist of out time, I dont know what will. This Cd features an incredible concert from Patti's short time with Philadelphia International Records that was recorded in 1982. To me this is some of the best music Patti has ever recorded and truly captures the essence of Patti Labelle, powerful, spiritual, unique and one of the most soulful voices to hit planet earth. There are many moments on this CD where Patti transcends the norm and gives the audience not just a performance, but an experience. "Come What May" is one of these moments, you have to hear it yourself, there are no words to describe what is going on as Patti is singing this song at that moment. So many great songs on here...
my favorites: "The Spirit's In it", "I Don't Go Shopping", "What Can I do for you?" to name a few. I have to comment the magic that happens when Patti interacts with the Saxaphone through out this concert. This is music at its best and this is a must have not only for Patti fans, but anyone who wants to experience real music. Five Stars for me!!!
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