In the mid 1990s in Buffalo, I saw her live. Despite a massive snowstorm that shut down the entire city,s he had it announced that she would be at the downtown theater at 8pm--on TV and radio. We get there, about 200 of us who lived close enough within the city to take the tram/train and when she came on stage an saw us in our number ticketed seats she made us all come forward, from balconies and back rows to fill up the first 10 rows in the 1000 seater auditorium and gave an intimate concert of amazing ability to us. She took off her makeup, took pictures, gave away her shoes and then because she knew we'd made an effort---she put down the mic and showed us what singing was---she did this 8 octave ladder thing where she would sing a note and then graduate it up and down and then to another level but couldn't use the mic with it because it would hurt our ears. I have never seen anything from a human being as remarkable. (The closest is when I saw Prince do this on a guitar---between 20-30 different songs switching on notes to differing songs but the same note within each song.) Her musicality, timing, pitch control and just fun and play (like Prince's) has made her something that I as a teenager to now an adult could deeply appreciate.
Wow! What an amazing story...make sure you pass that on to your kids and grand kids. I would have just cried to be in her presence. Thank you for sharing.
That's the epitome of "Grand Entrance"! That's also a staple of hers where you hear her before you see her. Look at the tributes to Smokey Robinson and Barry White. Those are just a couple of televised performances, but she still does that to this day at her concerts.
Love this lady's voice She makes you believe and feel so deeply that whatever your pain is or was, listen to her, let her soothe your troubled mind..You've got the gift Patti and thank you for sharing it .......❤❤❤❤❤
That's right! Give folks they flowers while they are still here on Earth to enjoy them. Don't wait until they are dead and gone to show them how much they are loved!
I was in love with Aretha years before I had any clue who Patti was. But , MY GOD! How can there be any comparison? Aretha has had her share of hits and special moments, but EVERY time Patti opens her mouth, it's magical.
Thumbs up if you are still listening to this song, cause Aretha is the Queen of Soul and Pattie is the Goddess of soul ,they voice is still on fire .RIP
You know you're the ultimate diva when you can carry all those flowers and gifts in one arm and still blow while you're exiting the stage...LONG LIVE THE QUEEN ! ***********************
I never get tired of listening to Patti's music because she never sings a song exactly the same. There is always some variation so you are usually pleasantly suprised
I had the unbelievable opportunity to chauffer Patti when she was giving a concert in Rochester, NY. She was very tired from being on the road for I have no idea how many days. Still she was a woman of grace and class. When we arrived at the concert hall, she was helped up to the stage door. After going inside and she was introduced, she was suddenly filled more energy than I have ever witnessed before. She delivered an amazing concert for over an hour and left everyone wanting more. When the show was over, she was helped back into the limousine and nearly collapsed, having given all that she had to those who came to hear her sing. I drove many celebrities and bands around in that limousine. Not one of them had the abilities of Patti Labelle. Though I did not have the opportunity to be introduced to her, I will forever remember her ability to give all of her heart and soul to her audience. I am in awe and have drawn upon that night when I have felt that there was nothing left inside me and no way to go on. Thank you Patti for all you gave us that night.
This song has been such an inspiration to me. I have been listening to this everyday for the past 2 weeks. It inspires the fact that I can do, become and accomplish ANYTHING I want to and if someone else can do it, then why the heck can't I... I truly love me some PATTI LABELLE!
I wonder where that mic stand landed!! That's dang heavy!! lol! and have yo noticed? she brushed off her teeth with her finger while she bows at the beginning! ONLY PATTI LABELLE CAN!! QUEEEN!!😍
Maybe it hit those 2 guys whom she gave flowers afterwards.. it was like “Damn I’m sorry! Here’s some flowers! Take it!... I’ll have you both checked later!” 🤣🤣🤣
She once came for a 1 night only here in South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦... My jaw bone became permanently gobsmacked during that night.. A performer of note.. MS Labelle takes her craft seriously ❤❤❤
They broke the mold when Patti came along. She had it all and still does. No one wanted to follow her act on stage. She was the closer. Range, Power, stage presence, Graciousness and Greatness. WOW WOW WOW.
I’m generation z who is so much in love with soul music...I discovered Patti and Aretha...and I have a question why is Aretha bigger than Patti... I prefer Patti wayyy better...is it like the Britney and Christina thing where the better vocalist is underrated??
That little gesture of her throwing away the microphone stand, or her shoes, whatever it may be, is very powerful. She's a performer and her voice is nothing but power and emotion. Love Patti.
Patti Labelle, your a shining star. Very few can compliment Judy Garland , She is looking down upon you and saying ,job well done .I love you Patti Labelle . Just one of the best singers that God ever created! Stay Blessed
There have been so many moments in my life that I have turned to Patti's live version of this song. It has deep thematic undertones that only Patti can bring to the surface. She is a great storyteller and in my opinion, far too underrepresented among the legends of our time.
My wife and I would listen in wonderment at Patti's beautiful voice as we lay in bed in the late evenings, sadly my beautiful darling wife passed away à few days ago and I'm devastated, now I listen to Patti alone, which makes her voice touch my soul even more.
I love you Patti! Girl!!! I've song you're version of if you don't know me by now at a jazz and blues show and it was recorded by CBC and the crowd went wild. People reading this check out Pattis version!!!!
I love Pattie! I also love how everyone in the audience is dressed to impress, no sagging pants, skinny jeans, ugg boots, halter tops, ect... Everyone looks like they are going somewhere. Not to mention there is a live band on stage, with beautiful sounding back up singers, who compliment Patti so beautifully! Just fantastic! Thanks for the post Rik, I thourghly enjoyed it!
Marie Donaldson Don't get me wrong, I love Jennifer but she's not even on Patti's level. Like you said though, there is a chance she could achieve Patti's status because she's still so young.
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In the mid 1990s in Buffalo, I saw her live. Despite a massive snowstorm that shut down the entire city,s he had it announced that she would be at the downtown theater at 8pm--on TV and radio. We get there, about 200 of us who lived close enough within the city to take the tram/train and when she came on stage an saw us in our number ticketed seats she made us all come forward, from balconies and back rows to fill up the first 10 rows in the 1000 seater auditorium and gave an intimate concert of amazing ability to us. She took off her makeup, took pictures, gave away her shoes and then because she knew we'd made an effort---she put down the mic and showed us what singing was---she did this 8 octave ladder thing where she would sing a note and then graduate it up and down and then to another level but couldn't use the mic with it because it would hurt our ears. I have never seen anything from a human being as remarkable. (The closest is when I saw Prince do this on a guitar---between 20-30 different songs switching on notes to differing songs but the same note within each song.)
Her musicality, timing, pitch control and just fun and play (like Prince's) has made her something that I as a teenager to now an adult could deeply appreciate.
Wow! What an amazing story...make sure you pass that on to your kids and grand kids. I would have just cried to be in her presence. Thank you for sharing.
That’s Patti!!! She loves & APPRECIATES her fans.💯💯❤️
Wow what an amazing story that needs to be told love love it
Saw her do this in Atlantic City - she is absolutely amazing
What a wonderful story!!! And all the reasons Prince adored & revered Ms Patti LaBelle!!!💖💜💖💜
I love how she starts off extra as hell. Like she's not even on the stage yet and she's already singing her face off.
That's the epitome of "Grand Entrance"! That's also a staple of hers where you hear her before you see her. Look at the tributes to Smokey Robinson and Barry White. Those are just a couple of televised performances, but she still does that to this day at her concerts.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yes, I love me some Patti LaBelle!!!!!
I have seen her sing her way from the lobby to the stage
I'm not being biased just because Patti's a Philly girl. She is by far one of the most amazing voices EVER to hit a stage
She had a store on Walnut St, downtown. She came out, I said "hello Miss Patti." She said, "Hi Sweetheart." I was good. ❤🔥
The best period....ain’t nobody coming even close to Ms.Patti
This new generation can barely even hold a note
@@shortyt9060 That's some Real Shit
Love this lady's voice
She makes you believe and feel so deeply that whatever your pain is or was, listen to her, let her soothe your troubled mind..You've got the gift Patti and thank you for sharing it .......❤❤❤❤❤
Watching her is like a fireworks show. Just when you think the excitement is over, bam!!!! more explosions. I love Patti.
Yeah right! She is so amazing!!
I. Totally AGREE
Yassss
Couldn't think of a more apt description
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Patti was in her late 50s here and her voice was still pure fire, belting upper 5th octave notes. What exceptional an vocalist
Late 50s was not old. Whats remarkable is her still doing this at 70
you're so right, I saw her 2 weeks ago now in 2018 and she was belting
so true she had/has such a nice body for her age
She was 51 years old ... I know I saw this show both May 43
@@COMPACTTVHD 55 is not very aged.
That's right! Give folks they flowers while they are still here on Earth to enjoy them. Don't wait until they are dead and gone to show them how much they are loved!
Seeing Patti Labelle live is a religious experience tbh. You leave feeling like your soul was cleansed.
EATeezey it’s called Love ❤️
This is true
Seen Patti 6 times
I've seen her 9 times
Great comment!!!
PATTI OWNS THE SONG EACH AND EVERY STEP OF THE WAY !
Rene Z does n 2019.
nobody I mean nobody yet to sing this song like mama patti
Zevil Gehannivani You got that right. Nobody comes close to Patti.
Try Katrina Velarde version folks
Try to search katrina velarde latest cover of the song. :)
Try this: ruclips.net/video/zJ5ssXVTLP8/видео.html
Hope you you like her. 😀
Lee Grant dazrite🤗🤗👏🏾
If Aretha's the Queen of Soul, Patti's the Goddess of Soul.
I so agree...
No the empress of soul
India Jones That's Gladys Knight
And Nina Simone IS The High Priestess of Soul.
the true is she is the godmother of soul
Every wig was snatched that night. Every strandttt of hair.
Lol. Not every strandtttt...I am in need of oxygen with that comment.
Periodttt
Her voice and singing can make dead people alive again.
I was in love with Aretha years before I had any clue who Patti was. But , MY GOD! How can there be any comparison? Aretha has had her share of hits and special moments, but EVERY time Patti opens her mouth, it's magical.
Nobody's ever better thanyou3
Every time.
Had her share of hits?! Don't piss on a legitimate icon to lift another singer up, even Patti says Aretha is the best singer in the world
@@popland1977 We like ReRe but those Patti notes tho'............. 🎶👏🎤👏 Girrrla!............ 🎼 "Let's keep it real".......... 🎼 "So real" 🤭
Thank you...THANK YOU...AINT NOBODY LIKE PATTI... No disrespect.
I don’t care what anybody says patti is the best singer of all time
Many artists have sung this song but nobody can sing Somewhere Over The Rainbow like Queen Patti. they don't come close.
I like the Cimmaron reggae version
Leona Lewis version is amazing too.
Patti got "gymnastic vocal chords". She can sing anything and make it sound passionate, dramatic and convincingly real.
i love when she changes the note... by going into the falsetto.
That was headvoice :)
Epp Omilid Setit same thing, dumb ass
Are you talking about the crescendo? Where she slides up the scale?
SMH...now this is my kind of Black opera.
I've heard this a million times and I STILL get chills!!! yes gawd!!!
Thumbs up if you are still listening to this song, cause Aretha is the Queen of Soul and Pattie is the Goddess of soul ,they voice is still on fire .RIP
OMG !!! why i'm crying ...................... she's so great !!!! :'(
gas?
I had the honor, and I will say the honor of seeing Patti in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She literally took the roof off. There is only one Patti.
OMG! AMAZING. The best version of this sing... Patti you make me cry all the time you sing :'|
Patti take it slow.......Outstanding!
The BEST version!!
me too :') Love this so much! *tears... right to my soul...
Agreed
Me, too, ALWAYS!
WHO HERE WITH ME 2019 ... AND WHO WILL BE HERE WAY BEYOND ... AUNTIE PATTIE
1/2020 and still hanging at 76 loving my oldie but goodies, especially remembering Pattie Labelle and the Bluebelles!!
Patti, my error
With you, baby, in 2020...………….Patti is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meeeeeeee
2020💯
I can never hear her sing this and not cry
Facts 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯
You know you're the ultimate diva when you can carry all those flowers and gifts in one arm and still blow while you're exiting the stage...LONG LIVE THE QUEEN ! ***********************
When Patti sings this song, it reaches my soul!!
First there was Judy Garland, then there was Patti LaBelle. I'm done!
Don't forget Sam Harris from Star Search
I never get tired of listening to Patti's music because she never sings a song exactly the same. There is always some variation so you are usually pleasantly suprised
I had the wonderful honor of being present when Ms. LaBelle received her honorary Doctorate from the University of North Texas.
This version makes me catch the Holy Ghost and it’s not even gospel
I had the unbelievable opportunity to chauffer Patti when she was giving a concert in Rochester, NY. She was very tired from being on the road for I have no idea how many days. Still she was a woman of grace and class. When we arrived at the concert hall, she was helped up to the stage door. After going inside and she was introduced, she was suddenly filled more energy than I have ever witnessed before. She delivered an amazing concert for over an hour and left everyone wanting more.
When the show was over, she was helped back into the limousine and nearly collapsed, having given all that she had to those who came to hear her sing. I drove many celebrities and bands around in that limousine. Not one of them had the abilities of Patti Labelle. Though I did not have the opportunity to be introduced to her, I will forever remember her ability to give all of her heart and soul to her audience. I am in awe and have drawn upon that night when I have felt that there was nothing left inside me and no way to go on. Thank you Patti for all you gave us that night.
Love this lady! Gotta hear her do the ABC's on Sesame Street! Ooh wee!
At @ 2:36 she unleashes one of the most powerful vocals of any female singer.
KEENAN JORDAN Never heard anything like it.!
bitch made her own "echo" on her vocals. Insane! never seen it done in real life.
I thought that was the background singer?
Leroy Smith stop it!that is most definitely patti!
Legend!
Patti SNATCHEDT my everlasting edges
lmaoooo
I'm bald u hear me?
Always does. Just saw her in Tunica; still at the top of her game.
Right.. Momma Patti
butterflyszn thou shalt not SNATCHEDT my damn edges like that my GAWDT I LOVE PATTI
Yessuh! 65 years old now w nothing but grace....looking for 65 more great years. Forever in love.
thk you Patti I needed this song today for my mom and son in Heaven xxoo
Angela brookes
DANG! Nobody can break it down like Patti Labelle
SHE TORE THAT SONG UP!!! YES!!!
Patti is the BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD
HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laquita Williams wtf
Yasssss!
@Rozlynn Mattern but you watched this video hahahha you know who patti is so hush puppy
@Rozlynn Mattern Who gonna stop me boo
I love to see when Patti walks away from the mic and you can STILL hear her singing like she right in front of you!!!!!!
Every single time she gets on stage she forgets she's human... Her live performances can't even be compared.
"Entertainment" today is nothing like the way it was 😥
Patti sings like a bird 🐤 those pipes of hers ain't no joke. One of my favorite singers.
This song has been such an inspiration to me. I have been listening to this everyday for the past 2 weeks. It inspires the fact that I can do, become and accomplish ANYTHING I want to and if someone else can do it, then why the heck can't I... I truly love me some PATTI LABELLE!
I wonder where that mic stand landed!! That's dang heavy!! lol! and have yo noticed? she brushed off her teeth with her finger while she bows at the beginning! ONLY PATTI LABELLE CAN!! QUEEEN!!😍
Yes,I thought it hit someone then she did the wings she was not playing lol 😂😂😂😂
I wouldn't be surprised if they couldnt find it
Omg! As many times as I have watched this video. When I read your post, I yelled.
Maybe it hit those 2 guys whom she gave flowers afterwards.. it was like “Damn I’m sorry! Here’s some flowers! Take it!... I’ll have you both checked later!” 🤣🤣🤣
Wow, simply Amazing. Blessed by the hand of the Almighty.
+Antonio Stubbs ,Amen !
Trump?
The way she sings this song gives me Chills…
Packing up her gifts AND STILL KILLING THE MIC. .....Only Mrs. Pattie !!
Saw both Whitney & Patti (multiple times) - Still hard to decide which is the best female singer of all time.
Youre so lucky to see and hear them in person!!
Both are great
Whitney- gospel
Patti- soul
Depends on your musical preference
Her voice just makes everything better. I love how she carries all the flowers/gifts off stage. Clearly she's used to getting many! 😁
Patti, you have the best voice, wow, I want to learn how you sang all of the songs well. Amazing ;)
She once came for a 1 night only here in South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦... My jaw bone became permanently gobsmacked during that night.. A performer of note.. MS Labelle takes her craft seriously ❤❤❤
They broke the mold when Patti came along. She had it all and still does. No one wanted to follow her act on stage. She was the closer. Range, Power, stage presence, Graciousness and Greatness. WOW WOW WOW.
Who needs church when you can listen to Patti belt this music out? She get me so high.
YESSSSS MS PATTI!! She's also got some of the best backup sangers in the business.
Crying tears and singing her praises to the Lord. Thank you, Patti.❤️
Your Gods greatest gift to us all Ms. Patti Labelle 💙💚💜🤎 🌎 Loving You Always.
Nooooobody can sing this song like Miss Patti Labelle. Patti owns the song
She doesn't sing The song. The Powerhouse Queen Patti can sang y'all.
I’m generation z who is so much in love with soul music...I discovered Patti and Aretha...and I have a question why is Aretha bigger than Patti... I prefer Patti wayyy better...is it like the Britney and Christina thing where the better vocalist is underrated??
That little gesture of her throwing away the microphone stand, or her shoes, whatever it may be, is very powerful. She's a performer and her voice is nothing but power and emotion. Love Patti.
Patti Labelle, your a shining star. Very few can compliment Judy Garland , She is looking down upon you and saying ,job well done .I love you Patti Labelle . Just one of the best singers that God ever created! Stay Blessed
Just absolutely incredible.
There have been so many moments in my life that I have turned to Patti's live version of this song. It has deep thematic undertones that only Patti can bring to the surface. She is a great storyteller and in my opinion, far too underrepresented among the legends of our time.
Everytime I listen to her, my heart sinks. She is so Blessed with such a tremendous singing voice. sing on Patti; forever
That woman can really put it out there with her voice. God really gave her a beautiful sound.
U the best looking just beautiful singing a role model for all.😁
This,folks,is the true definition of powerhouse vocals
What's more amazing is she sang like this at the end of a 1.5hr set!
Absolutely amazing voice🙏😇
This kind of music is so much missing from the world today
Thank God for videos
If you Ever See Pattti in person YOU WILL NEVER FOEGET IT
I'm from Patti's hometown...PHILLY....HER HOME CH
Philly in the house.,🌹💙🌹
Saw Patti several years ago in Vegas at Red Rock Casino. Wonderful show. Excellent performer!
I hope to meet Patti over the Rainbow when time comes
My wife and I would listen in wonderment at Patti's beautiful voice as we lay in bed in the late evenings, sadly my beautiful darling wife passed away à few days ago and I'm devastated, now I listen to Patti alone, which makes her voice touch my soul even more.
I am so sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family always remember she's over the rainbow looking down at you..❤🎉😊
Anyone who knows me, knows how CRAZY I am over this lady! My fellow Philadelphian sister is the reason why I continue to sing.
What a GIFT you are from the HEAVENS 😘
I love you Patti! Girl!!! I've song you're version of if you don't know me by now at a jazz and blues show and it was recorded by CBC and the crowd went wild. People reading this check out Pattis version!!!!
I just broke my front tooth by trying not to cry while listening to this song by Patti.
You make my world a better place ,when you sing Like an Angel always💙🙏🌴🇮🇹 from Bay Harbor Islands 🌴,Florida 33154
man at 2:58 has arms folded to protect himself from the power
JUNE 13,2020
🌟💯🔥🎤🥇🎶😭🙏❤😇🎵🎙💙🎼
Her instrument is like no other! Love me some Patti!
This IS the queen! I don't care what anyone says.
Sing Ms Patti ... I am with you.
One of the greatest vocal performances, EVER! She takes you straight to church! YASSSSS QUEEN PATTI!
I love Pattie! I also love how everyone in the audience is dressed to impress, no sagging pants, skinny jeans, ugg boots, halter tops, ect... Everyone looks like they are going somewhere. Not to mention there is a live band on stage, with beautiful sounding back up singers, who compliment Patti so beautifully! Just fantastic! Thanks for the post Rik, I thourghly enjoyed it!
This made me cry! I love Patti LaBelle so much.
I was watering my grass and saw the most beautiful rainbow.....
It really made me smile😁😍😏
An Amazing Lady!!! What A Gift from God!!!
Simply amazing voice. This is indeed the best version I have ever heard!!!!!!! She takes you over the rainbow and back again!!!
And back and back and back! I love her so much
IMO the best rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I love Ms. Patti Labelle.
My sister took me to see Patti on Broadway for my Birthday...Best present ever
At 2:38 Patti shattered my expectations of what magic sounds like
Saw her a couple times in Columbus Ohio at Veterans Memorial Hall and Girl did roll the floor....
Classy Like a Diamond 💎 yes you are Patti Labelle 💙💚💜🤎💙💚💜🤎
Was Patti on that dope that night? She was turnt all the way up!, lol... Im kidding to all of the Patti Fans, it was a good, solid performance :)
Marie Donaldson lol, super entertaining though.
Marie Donaldson Don't get me wrong, I love Jennifer but she's not even on Patti's level. Like you said though, there is a chance she could achieve Patti's status because she's still so young.
Steven Truitt I agree! Patti is every singers dream, a voice truly from God! And every singer in the business knows that!!
Steven Truitt LOL...Patti's been all the way turnt up for 50 years! All natural, all spirit, all God.
Goodboy33 I concur 💯 %
A national treasure there will never be another Patti
GOOSEBUMPS! Mama Patti is the one.
Nicholas Briggs